North Forest Beach Gem

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Private Residence with two driveways, private yard and swimming pool.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Hilton Head Island, SC

Coligny Plaza8 min walk
Sea Pines Forest Preserve3 min drive
Palmetto Dunes Club10 min drive
Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Twin Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The house features 2 Master Bedrooms with 1 King and 1 Queen Bed and 1 bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and another with 1 Queen and 1twin. The loft features a twin daybed witha pop uptrundle and the Great Room features a Queen Size Sofa Bed.
2 Large driveways, a private yard, private swimming pool and a 40 ft. long porch greets you as you enter the property. A true beach house, the house is decorated in a comfortable 'beach style' but with all of the amenities you would expect- high speed wireless internet, flat screen Hi Def TV's with premium cable service, fully equipped Kitchen and laundry, as well as everything needed to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
You will find rocking chairs on the front porch and a table and chairs on the back porch. The pool features full privacy with a waterfall and a full compliment of items designed to enhance your vacation including plenty of tables and chairs and 2 Weber Grills.
No detail has been left out.

Property manager

Danette Miller

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Beach view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House will not be rented to any adult less than 25 years old.

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 near the beach, this holiday home is in North Forest Beach, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coligny Beach and North Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Sandbox and Lawton Stables. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

Coligny Beach - 1 min walk
Coligny Plaza - 8 min walk
Sea Pines Forest Preserve - 3 min drive
Shelter Cove Harbour - 9 min drive
Palmetto Dunes Club - 10 min drive

Getting around

Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Big Bamboo Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪The Sandbar Beach Eats - ‬7 min walk
‪Frosty Frog - ‬9 min walk
‪FlatBread Grill & Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Tiki Hut - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does North Forest Beach Gem have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is North Forest Beach Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at North Forest Beach Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Forest Beach Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is North Forest Beach Gem located?

This family-friendly Hilton Head holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza. Coligny Beach Park and Coligny Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Oak Creek

27 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Vacation Home!

Absolute Beachy was the perfect vacation home for our party of 9! The home includes all the amenities of home! There was an abundance of pool and beach toys which were a huge hit with our 5 kids. The private pool was a must with the August heat and you cannot beat the location and close proximity to shopping, restaurants and especially the beach. The listing was spot on with details about the home. Danette was very helpful prior to and during our trip with recommendations for golf, restaurants and dishing charters as well as answers to our questions during our stay. We had a wonderful time and look forward to our return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

13 Aug 2022

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

Perfect vacation

Amazing house, excellent location. Everything as advertised. 5 stars. Would recommend to anyone looking for a family getaway in HHI.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C., Staten Island

30 Apr 2022

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

Perfect getaway with family and friends

This property was perfect in every way! You cannot beat the location of this home, it is close to the beach and town. My teenagers loved being able to bike ride to the stores and beach and have the freedom to go on their own. I loved the peaceful, family friendly vibe of the area, it was just what we needed. Our group celebrated Easter and one of friends son's 16th birthday while we were there and none of us wanted to leave. Even looked into buying our own beach house. 100% satisfied and would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

19 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful Home and Beach Access

We had a wonderful stay at the property and enjoyed the spacious home, well stocked kitchen and heated pool! It was delightful to take a quick walk to the beach in the morning to see the sun rise- truly a gem of a home with wonderful owners!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

9 Apr 2022

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

Spring Break

Great Property!! Great owners. Fully stocked kitchen with utensils, pots, pans etc. As always HHI is a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

7 Nov 2021

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

Nice House in N Forest Beach

This house has a great location just a couple minute walk to the beach and 5 minute walk to Coligny. Nice pool and outdoor eating area. Had the best stock of pool and beach toys of any beach house we've ever rented. Nicely stocked kitchen as well. Mattresses were quite comfortable and not old and saggy like so many other rental houses. Had an issue with the pool heater but the owner was easy to communicate with. Couple of the Roku TVs didn't work but that's only a minor inconvenience. Overall a great property with responsive owners. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

15 June 2021

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

Great Family Vacation Home in Hilton Head - Close to Beach w/ Private Pool!

Our family enjoyed an amazing week thanks to this house. The layout was perfect for our family (three kids ages 2, 6, & 8, plus me and my wife) and the open kitchen and family room was great for congregating. The house was very well outfitted, from the kitchen (all the amenities you'd need, even a large pot for crab boil!) to the pool shed which included beach chairs (the good Tommy Bahama kind, plus ones for the kids), a beach wagon, two bikes, umbrella, boogie boards, bocce, and then floats and stuff for the pool. And oh the pool! It is private and large enough for our big kids to splash around. Has a large table for eating and comfy chairs for lounging, with plenty of room to spread out and shaded areas to get out of the sun. The house is on the beach side, just steps from the beach access. It is on the corner of N Forest Beach, which by HH standards can be a bit busy, but it was not an issue for us because the backyard was fenced in and plenty of trees, it was hardly noticeable. It also puts you within walking distance to Coligny Plaza which has restaurants, ice cream shops, shopping and even the Piggly Wiggly. I was able to ride my bike to run errands, pick up dinner, etc - which was awesome! The beach was excellent. It's far enough down from the Coligny Beach park where you don't have to deal with the public access crowd, so we never had any issues getting a good spot and never felt crowded. Danette was amazing. She answered all our questions. Each room has Roku, so you can still watch all your streaming shows (provided you have your own accounts), and the internet was stable and reliable. I don't have any complaints whatsoever and would 100% recommend this house to anyone, especially families, for a great island getaway. We look forward to returning in future summers!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

10 Apr 2021

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

Great family vacation!!

The house is so close to the beach and the pool was heated so warmly!!!! It truly was a perfect vacation for our family. The property owner always responded right away and the property was in good shape!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

6 Apr 2021

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

Hilton Head March 2021

We had a wonderful week in Hilton Head and this house was perfect for our family. The house was clean, beds were comfortable and the location was amazing! We hope to stay here again! Love the house!!! Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

26 May 2020

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

Great Beach House for Our Family

This was a great home for our family (two adults, two kids). Our needs were simple - 1) walking distance to the beach, 2) walking distance to Coligny Square, 3) a pool, 4) a stand alone house, not a condo or townhome - and this house fit them all perfectly. This part of HHI has numerous very large (and very expensive) homes on VRBO that were way too big for our needs, and some homes that seemed very old/outdated, this one was right in the middle. The house does show its age in some spots (small'ish bedrooms/baths, some evidence of past roof leaks on the ceilings), but those were very minor given the overall benefits of the home and location. Loved the pool, tons of fun for the kids and it got plenty of afternoon sun despite being surrounded by trees and neighboring homes. Very large front porch which was perfect for morning coffee or rainy afternoons. Large family room and open kitchen (totally made up for the smaller bedrooms). The fridge seemed new and the washer/dryer were newer models that worked very well. While an older home, it shows better in person than the VRBO photos, in my opinion. It seemed like the exterior had recently been painted and the deck/porches recently stained. A minor observation was car noise from North Forest Drive, but it's a trade off - can't have a great location without being close to the main road. House was very well-stocked with everything you'd need in the kitchen as well as beach chairs and such. Owner was welcoming and quick with communications. Really could not have asked for more from a beach house for a week at the beach. Very high marks for charm and relaxation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arjang N.

3 Jan 2019

Lovely family getaway!

We loved our stay. Very comfortable and cozy house in a lovely part of Hilton Head.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caryn T.

27 July 2018

Excellent. Having been renting for years and love it

Great house, very clean , very convenenient yet private. Close to beach. Would andcdo highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

21 July 2018

This place is our home away from home. We have enjoyed coming the last three years!

The property is top. You all do such a great job of making this feel like our home for a week every summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan B., Parkersburg, WV

10 Apr 2018

great place to stay.

house was very clean and well equipped.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

11 July 2014

Our Favorite Beach House

To our family, this “beach house” is Hilton Head. This lovely cottage has been our family's home away from home for the last 10 years. It is beautifully decorated, clean and full of little extras to make your stay very special and comfortable. We especially love the large front porch (with rocking chairs), open and airy family room, large and spacious bedrooms and beautiful pool. The loft is a favorite place for our grandchildren to play games, listen to music and talk; it’s their little secret hide away! Since we cook in a lot, we appreciate the large and well appointed kitchen. Surrounded by bike trails, the beach just steps from the front porch and Coligny Plaza (with quaint shops and wonderful restaurants) a short walk away, this home is “heaven!” We can’t wait to come back, and plan on returning for years to come!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

1 Mar 2014

A great week with the girls!!!

WOW This home was amazing. I came for a week with the girls. This home is so close to the beach and everything else you may want to do on vacation. After a day out you come back to a home that is quite and well appointed. It had everything we needed. The layout allows multiple activities to go on at the same time and allows for privacy as well. The pool is beautiful serene and private. The front porch is expansive a great place to nap in the hammock,read,drink and enjoy being outside. I couldn't have asked for a better home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

8 Feb 2014

An Amazing Beach House - Right Where You Want To Be!

This beautiful home has been a personal favorite getaway for years. I am fortunate enough to have visited many times with family and friends and feel like I'm coming "home" every time I return. There is really nothing left to chance-all the right details have been attended to and upon every visit, it's obvious that something on the property (inside and outside) has been updated and improved. Being just steps away from the beautiful beach (down a tree-canopied "path/drive") as well as being close to Coligny Plaza (a great shopping and dining area that feels like a village), the location is great. The island bike path is also close by and is so fun. This is a true beach house, make no mistake. It's plenty roomy, has a great pool, terrace, yard and porches - and is well appointed for a big family (or group). The bonus is that while it accommodates a big group, it's not off-putting or intimidating (in scale) if you're looking for a comfortable, fun spot for a smaller group (girls weekend or golf outing). I love this bright and airy home. I'm fortunate enough to know several other guests who make this their vacation tradition, and we all agree it's our favorite spot, year after year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

18 June 2013

Fantastic family home away from home

We have rented several homes at the beach and in the mountains. This home was the best of all of them. One of the things that impressed me was the attention to detail. The Bosses have gone out of their way to make sure everyone's stay is comfortable. We had a couple of very minor issues that were solved immediately by the owners. Anyone with a family considering a trip to HHI should definitely try this place. Ten of us were very comfortable for the week. The close proximity to the beach and Coligny was definitely a plus. I hope we can stay there again.

About the host

Hosted by Danette Miller

We have been renting this property for over 20 years and recently purchased our dream beach home. We have lived in Cincinnati, OH for 24 years and vacationed in Hilton Head for more. When not working our full-time careers, we enjoy spending time with our family and friends. The previous owners of this property have been gracious in helping us to make this a smooth transition and continue to provide an excellent experience for our guests. Our goal is to make your stay at our house as enjoyable as possible so that you will want to return year after year. We hope you enjoy your time here!

Why they chose this property

We started vacationing as a family in Hilton Head when our children were babies and fell in love with the island. We returned every year and kept renting the same property because of the location to the beach, bike path, shopping and restaurants. We are grateful to own this gem. We love this house and location and hope after you have visited with us that you will feel the same way.

What makes this property unique

The location and layout of our house is what drew us to this property. With your own house and pool you have the privacy of your own yard, yet it is only a one minute walk to the uncrowded beach. Coligny Shopping area is only a 5 minute walk. Our location allows many of our guests to park their car the entire week and either walk or bike to everywhere they need to go. Many of our guests return year after year.