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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Washer

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Hilton Head Island, SC

Shelter Cove Harbour1 min drive
Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center5 min drive
Palmetto Dunes Club5 min drive
Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)63 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was a beautiful, well maintained condo with tall glass windows facing the water. It was clean,quiet, and we really ...

Jane D.

Mar 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!

Pet friendly, Shelter Cove Harbor villa at Captains Quarters. One of the closest villas to the water. Incredible view of the Broad Creek and entrance to the Shelter Cove Harbor. Views are great from the inside through floor to ceiling windows or sliding glass doors that lead out to two balconies. One balcony from the Master Bedroom and the other from the Living/Dining area. It is rare to have such an incredible view from a first floor villa. Being on the first floor this close to the water feels like being on a houseboat without the sea sickness. Watch the sea life from the villa, like dolphins, sea otters, sea gulls, egrets and pelicans just to name a few. Or watch people entering or exiting the harbor on water craft ranging from sea kayaks to luxury yachts. Shelter Cove is a Mediterranean-style village on the harbor with a great variety of restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Shelter Cove is also a part of Palmetto Dunes with full access all of it's amenities and beaches.

Location, Location, Location: Shelter Cove is located in the Palmetto Dunes Resort. Palmetto Dunes Resort is rated one of the top family vacation destinations in the US. The resort has three miles of beautiful wide sandy beaches, world class golf courses and tennis courts and miles of shady bike paths under Spanish moss draped century old oak trees. Shelter Cove is a small Mediterranean style village with numerous restaurants and shops. Enjoy Mexican food and drink one night, then French the next or Italian or fresh local seafood. All have indoor and outdoor dining and many offer live music. All within walking distance along the beautiful harbor. Shelter Cove also has on site harbor master to assist booking boating or fishing trips and on site adventure company for kayaking and eco trips.

View, View, View: Wow. As soon as you open the front door, you are drawn to the view thru two large sets of floor to ceiling windows in the living room. The beautiful blue water seems to flow right up to the windows. At first you may not notice the fully renovated villa with the fully equipped kitchen to your left or the large master bedroom with king bed to the right. You are just drawn to the water. You then notice the dining area to the left of the living room with sliding glass doors out to the covered balcony even closer to the water. Slide open the door, walk to the railing and just soak it all in. Take your time, have a seat, unpacking can wait. It is truly amazing. You will never be this close to the water in a villa on the beach. The beaches are great and you can spend as much time there as you like, but the view here along with the peacefulness of the calm water and quite surroundings is truly special.

If you are looking to stay somewhere closer to the beach, check out one of our other properties. We have a cozy 1 bedroom villa on the beach that can be viewed at property number 130894. We also have a 2 bedroom villa in Palmetto Dunes within walking distance to the beach that can be viewed at property number 4129709.

Property manager

Keith Goss

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilton Head

Located in Hilton Head, this villa is on the waterfront. Fort Howell and Harbour Town Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Palmetto Dunes Club and Shelter Cove Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Adventure Cove. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes - 16 min walk
Shelter Cove Harbour - 1 min drive
Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - 5 min drive
Palmetto Dunes Club - 5 min drive
Coligny Plaza - 7 min drive

Getting around

Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House Shelter Cove - ‬4 min drive
‪Poseidon Coastal Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
‪Hilton Head Diner Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
‪Fishcamp on Broad Creek - ‬13 min drive
‪Old Oyster Factory - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location! located?

This family-friendly Hilton Head villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes. Palmetto Dunes Club and Legendary Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal View

Our family enjoyed our second stay at this property. The updates to the kitchen and laundry made a big difference to the use of the space. We loved easily walking to the harbor from the property and you can’t beat the view. Watching the boats and kayaks out on the porch is a relaxing way to spend the time and it’s an easy drive to the beach. The condo is well-equipped. All in all, we would recommend this property for a quiet and relaxing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D., Dublin, Ohio

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feb.1-29

This was a beautiful, well maintained condo with tall glass windows facing the water. It was clean,quiet, and we really enjoyed watching boats and canoes pass by. I think this is one of the finest properties we have ever rented! I would give it higher than 5 stars if I could!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David O.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain's Quarters

Relaxing patio, active wildlife, quiet setting. Had the pool to ourselves and it was refreshing. Close to food & drinks.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary lou S., Bonita Springs

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Panoramic Views

We had a lovely stay here at Captains Quarters. Beautiful views of the inlet and marsh watching the boats and kayak’s coming by. A short walk to restaurants and shops with views of the marina. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a great stay

Spacious condo with great views. We enjoyed our sightings of Blue Herons, Night Herons, Rosate Spoonbills, Egrets and more. Close to restaurants and recreation. We’ll stocked kitchen. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

23 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome as usual

Great place and location. Sunsets are awesome here!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Charlotte, NC 28210

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Look for to our next trip!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Condo was clean and ready upon our arrival. It was so easy working with the property owners they made the process so smooth. 'This is our fourth time we stayed in the condo.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Space

Nothing was spared in making this welcoming space a favored property on Hilton Head Island. This clean, well furnished and light filled space is perfect for those looking to have walkable access to shops and restaurants, and easy access to all that Hilton Head has to offer. I am very grateful to have found this beautiful pet friendly property.

Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

14 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilton Head Hide-away

As depicted on the site, great place to stay. Fantastic view, convenient to great restaurants, close to other attractions. Would stay again in this condo.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

4 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October Stay

We love the place. It is close to everything and has great views.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary J., Johnson City USA

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

You can't beat the location of this property. The views are incredible. And to be close to the restaurants and shops is a bonus. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R., Maineville, Ohio

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Views

The property overall is in very good shape. Kitchen and extra bath could use a update but not horrible or in bad shape. The number one thing about this condo is the location. We spent hours a day on the patios watching the dolphins, manatees, and birds. Not to mention all of the boats and kayakers out in the creek. You cannot go wrong renting this location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

A guest from Estero, Florida M.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was fabulous. the unit faces the bay and marshes and is adjacent to a marina. We watched manatees, dolphins and alligators from the terrace. Yachts, tour boats, kayakers sailed in and out of the marina all day. It was lovely. Also, Shelter Cove is conveniently located in the middle of the island and very convenient to great restaurants, shops, beaches and activities. Unfortunately the unit did not meet my expectations. On the first night there we were locked out of the complex because we had been given the wrong gate code. After driving around for 45 minutes at 1:00 in the morning we flagged down a security officer who found the correct code and helped us access the property. Also, the unit was spacious and could have been very comfortable. Unfortunately it was not clean and smelled of mildew or something else. One of the pillows in the main bedroom had a stain on it. There were stains in the main bathroom shower. The table on the terrace was dirty when we arrived and there were other remnants of previous residents on the terrace. I will say that the owners were very responsive after I contacted them and asked them to send someone over to clean. My guess is that they are unaware of the job the cleaning staff is doing. With proper attention and professional cleaning this could be a really great place to vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view and great location

The view from this property was amazing, and the location was so convenient. The villa itself has a great layout and perfect amount of space for our group of 3, however, with the use of the pullout couch, a group of 6 could easily stay in the unit. Linda was very responsive when we had a couple of minor hiccups (due to our error - not hers!). Everything was clean and in good working order. We would stay there again without question.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Fun!

Owners are fantastic and the location is great!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly D., Bel Air, MD

19 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Very unique location with easy access to everything to enjoy on HHI!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonita S.

2 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

CQ 205

Wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill Z., Cincinnati, Ohio

5 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ready to come back

Exactly as described! Great view watching boats, kayaks, and paddle boarders. Don’t even need to drive anywhere once you arrive! Ready to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

juanita H.

1 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shelter Cove

Great view of water yet very private.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

29 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great place to stay.

Another great stay, great weather and great location.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, relaxing view

We enjoyed our week at this property. The spectacular view is the highlight of the villa. We spent a lot of time on the porch watching boats and wildlife come and go. The building is quiet and we enjoyed walking along the Shelter Cove harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Glen Allen, VA USA

18 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and location

We love the centralized location with an easy walk or bike ride to the Palmetto Dunes amenities. The marina/shopping/restaurant area is next door and very nice. The owners are quick to respond with any questions. The villa is comfortable, but could use a deep clean in areas. But it was easy to ignore the dust when you are looking at the beautiful view.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly B.

23 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location with Relaxing View

Villa offers a serene location coupled with numerous conveniences within walking distance. We enjoyed the beach, daily walks, long bike rides, pool, hot tub & endless restaurant choices in Shelter Cove. Marina wildlife, gorgeous sunsets & harbor boats kept us entertained while relaxing on the cozy deck. Owner was extremely responsive. Can’t wait to return to this gem.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don M., Concord, NH

3 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eating Hilton Head

With its beautiful view of the channel and it creature comforts, our condo consisted of everything good that had brought us to Hilton Head. Our "vacations" consist of interesting homes in interesting places, and several things are interesting to us: the beauty or interest of the locale; good places to walk and good places to eat. Shelter Cove was a good place to walk, as was the ocean beach near Mitchellville, Audubon Park, and the long trail to the pond and beyond over there between the bridges. We also appreciated being close to Bluffton and Savannah. And what great places to eat: Charlie's Etoile Verte, A Taste of Europe, Olive and Fig, Old Oyster Factory, Dockside, Hudson's, Watusi, Ruan Thai, and other places; and, in Bluffton, Nectar's, The Oyster House, an The Cottage. We are snow birds, so what we value in our winter travels, consists of comfortable and private lodgings, good food, good libraries and galleries, good movies, quiet, and beauty. And celebrations like the Gullah festival on Hilton Head during Black History Month.

Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

3 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the cool of January this still was a wonderful place

All we have is platitudes to share. Suffice to say the owners accurately described the property. There were a few minor issues that arose ( how could there not as we stayed a month). The were quickly taken care of by the owners. Thank you for sharing your villa with us.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Keith Goss

Linda and I are proud to host Captains Quarters on the Water. We have been married for over 30 years. We have two adult sons, Tyler and Tanner. We have owned and managed this property since 2010. We also own and manage 2 other villas in Hilton Head (property numbers 130894 at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Report and 2394932 in Palmetto Dunes) and a cabin in Helen, GA (property number 203382).