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Beautiful 3rd Row Dunes House with Direct Beach Path Access. Great Location!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Coligny Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Palmetto Dunes Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shelter Cove Harbour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - Main Floor Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Second Floor Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3- Second Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4- Second Floor

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - First Floor Great Room

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - First Floor Master

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - Second Floor Master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 3rd Row Dunes House with Direct Beach Path Access. Great Location!


Summer 2025 sold out until August 23! Next opening 8.23-8.30. Rates dropped for all weeks through September. Beach Restoration in September, please check with me for specific details.

We have completely renovated and updated this house to be a prime vacation house in Palmetto Dunes.

Two new bathrooms on first floor! Changed house from a 3.5 Bath to a 4 Full Bathroom house! The first floor 1/2 bathroom was converted to a full bathroom with a tub. The master bathroom on first floor was completely renovated with a huge new shower!

New outside hot tub installed in early 2024.

New Trex Deck as of 2023, New Upstairs Bathroom as of 2023! New pool renovations for 2023.

All 2025 booking will require review and acceptance of lease agreement.

Why stay at 98 Mooring Buoy?
1. No waiting in line at the rental agency office! Keypad access to house!
2. Location! 3rd row house, direct access to beach path, 100 yards to beach. No need to shlep your gear across the street or "drive to the beach", you are close enough to the beach to walk back and forth for drinks and bathroom breaks! This house is located midway down Mooring Buoy, you are sufficiently far enough from the hotels and condos on either end of the beach to not have to deal with those crowds. This section of beach is generally much quieter and less crowded than the Marriot and condo beaches from Singleton beach area.
3. Bigger house with more king bedrooms, more big couches, 10-12 person family dining table, more LARGE TV's for cheaper than houses further down Mooring Buoy. Dont be tricked into smaller 3 bedrooms houses down the street...this house has a great open floor plan, big TVs!, large garage for ping pong. Golden Tee arcade game for kids and adults inside!
4. Upgrades! See renovations listed below!
5. Nothing in this house is rental grade, furniture, TV's, appliances, bedding, everything is upgraded and comfortable for your week at the beach.

Location
Welcome to 98 Mooring Buoy in the beautiful Palmetto Dunes neighborhood! This house is less than 100 yards to the Ocean and is directly on the Beach Path (3rd Row from Ocean)! This house has just undergone major renovations as noted below completed in late 2020, 2021 and many renovations just completed for 2024 season. Two brand new bathrooms installed! New hot tub for April 2024!
You do not have to cross Mooring Buoy to get to the beach! This house is between High Rigger and Galleon for cross streets.

Why Rent 98 Mooring Buoy?
Read our reviews, everyone loves this house! I am the owner as of 2020, and I work endlessly to provide a great vacation week in Hilton Head at our house. Large and spacious, this house is over 3200 square feet.

This house is more convenient to the ocean than some 2nd row homes as it is ON the beach path. Some 2nd row homes you have to walk out to Mooring Buoy to get to a beach path!

This is a fabulous home for children and elderly, only 3 steps up to house from pool area or access the front of the house with two steps up the driveway!

Access to the beach path is right past the pool. The beach access path is handy cap friendly as there are no steps down the path to the ocean. This is also great for bicycles and strollers.

2024-2025 Renovations
1) Brand new Bassett Sectional in Great Room
2) New remodeled upstairs bathroom in King room over first floor master. Beautiful modern beach theme.

2023-2024 Renovations
1) 1/2 Bathroom on first floor converted to full bathroom with tub.

2) Beautiful first floor master renovation.

3) New modern Upstairs Connected Bathroom

4) New outdoor Trex Deck

5) New huge sectional couch in great room

6) All bedding refreshed

7) Second brand new LG 27 square foot fridge in laundry room, connected ice maker!

8) Brand new table tennis in garage!

9) New pool tile/plaster for 2023, beautiful redesign!

The House

Bedrooms
This home is set up for multiple families with four (4) bedrooms. The beds (3 Kings, 2 twins) can sleep 8, with the sleeper sofa this home can sleep 10. There is one (1) sleeper sofas in the first floor great room.

Bedroom #1 - First Floor Master – King Bed with Private Bathroom and brand new huge shower.
Bedroom #2 – Second Floor Master – King Bed with Private Bath. This bedroom features a private deck overlooking the pool.

Bedroom #3 – Second Floor Connected Bedroom with Brand new shower bathroom – King Bed. This bedroom features a private deck overlooking the pool.
Bedroom #4 – Second Floor Connected Bedroom with 2 Twins.

Kitchen

The kitchen is nicely updated and well stocked. It features a double oven, 2 refrigerators (1 brand new LG for 2023 in laundry room, 27 ft2), NEW 36" LG cook top and more. It is set up for those large group gatherings. It also has bar seating, and a large table with six chairs. The dining room table easily seats 10 (2 extra chairs in closet for up to 12 person family dining!). The kitchen is very well stocked for amateur or pro chefs, I have tried to provide as many cooking accessories and appliances as possible, nice kitchenaid blender for smoothies, Mr. Coffee and Kuerig coffee machines, nice sharp knives, cutting boards, all included!

Deck and Pool
Brand new Trex deck for 2023!

One of the best features of this house is the pool, deck, and outdoor entertainment area. The large deck stretches the entire length of the house, on the deck you will find:

Oasis 10 Seat Outdoor Table with Umbrella
Glass Top Table, 10 Comfortable fabric chairs for outdoor dining

Pool Area
1) 8 Tan Omega Chaise Loungers
3) 4 White Polywood Adirondack Chairs

Down a few steps from the deck is the heated (cost varies per season) pool, and outdoor shower. There is plenty of furniture for relaxing, as well as a swing and gazebo to enjoy along side the pool.

This is a great beach house, set up for a large group or family, and it is waiting for you!

*POOL can be heated to 82 degrees at an additional cost.
Hot tub is included in pool heating rate and will heat to 99-100 degrees.
Pool heater is a heat pump(will not heat when air temperature below 50 degrees).

The pool/hot tub heating rate $650/week. Please confirm with the owner after booking if you wish to have this amenity added to your booking. Must be added and paid minimum 1 week in advance.

Beach Path
Ocean is just a 30-45 second walk away along a paved non traffic walkway.

Wifi & TV
High Speed Spectrum internet service installed with a Deco Mesh WIFI system to ensure there are no wifi drops in the house! All the devices hook up seamlessly.

There is a brand new 2021 Samsung Q7 75' flat screen TV in the great room.

The three master bedrooms have 2021 brand new 55" Samsung TV's installed with Spectrum TV app loaded for cable TV content. The twin room has a new 2021 50" Samsung TV. There is new 2021 43" Samsung in the den with an HDMI cable attached, convenient to bring your own gaming system or other device to connect.

We take great pride in the home. We will not rent for group weddings or other formal events. All renters are required to review and agree in writing to all Palmetto Dunes policies, VRBO lease, and house rules. This is provided at time of booking and will be emailed to you within 24 hours of booking. You will be required to return lease within 48 hours of receipt of booking will be cancelled. I am happy to send to you in advance if there are any questions about Palmetto Dunes rules and policies!

Conditions of Rental:
There is a palmetto dunes gate fee of $35 per car per week payable to Palmetto Dunes when arriving . This is not included in your charge and not payable to me.
No RVs, motorcycles, or trailers allowed in the Dunes. Any violation of the house rules will result in an immediate revocation of the lease.
All renters are required to acknowledge in writing acceptance of the house rules and Palmetto Dunes association rules prior to occupancy. This is required at time of booking or reservation will be cancelled.

For all bookings in 2025 and beyond, I am requiring a $500 refundable deposit. The primary reason for this deposit is the new cable railings installed in the house. These have been safety torqued to building codes to withstand pressure from a fall or other light impact. They are not designed to be climbed on. If the cables are damaged during your stay, the replacement cost is $500 per cable. This is not negotiable and will be assessed if damage is noted. The house is checked and inspected every week for this purpose. If you decide to rent this house, I strongly recommend you advise all your guests to be careful around the stairway cables.

For added security, this house has perimeter lighting and security cameras installed. These are located to monitor the garage, front door, and pool/beach path area. Owner does not have remote access to the cameras and all footage is stored locally. This is in place to protect you in the event of any incidents at the house.

The house is surrounded by many types of trees, plants, flowers, and other beautiful aspects of South Carolina foliage. I provide an electric leaf blower to assist with blowing off the deck if needed. The outdoor table and furniture is power cleaned every 2-3 months and I do my best to keep this brand new furniture is top condition. There will be occasions on your arrival that the outdoor table and chairs will require a quick wipe down prior to use and the deck might need to be cleared with the leaf blower. The landscaping surrounding this house is extensive and as such, there is a lot of wildlife in Palmetto Dunes. I kindly ask as part of your rental time to be cognizant of open doors and sliders around the house, the wildlife does and can enter the house, especially if there is fresh food on the counters!

Please note, the windows in this house do not open. The sliders on the first and second floor can be opened to provide sufficient fresh air if needed.

Property manager

Craig Puerta
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Amenities

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Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Twin Beds for Kids, Pack N Play available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number R52001200A00620000

About the area

Hilton Head Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island. Fort Howell and Fort Mitchel are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Coligny Plaza and Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Legendary Golf. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Coligny Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palmetto Dunes Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Shelter Cove Harbour - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Singleton Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House Shelter Cove - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco's on the Beach - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Bagel & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Poseidon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hilton Head Diner Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 3rd Row Dunes House with Direct Beach Path Access. Great Location! have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful 3rd Row Dunes House with Direct Beach Path Access. Great Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 3rd Row Dunes House with Direct Beach Path Access. Great Location! ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 3rd Row Dunes House with Direct Beach Path Access. Great Location! ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 3rd Row Dunes House with Direct Beach Path Access. Great Location! located?

This family-friendly Hilton Head Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Coligny Beach, Palmetto Dunes Club and Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. George Fazio Golf Course and Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Perfect vacation home

This home was built for vacation in Hilton Head. It is wide open. It is steps from the beach. It has every conceivable amenity. The owners did everything they possibly could to accommodate our needs. We simply could not have asked for a better vacation home.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Perfect week

What a beautiful home and area. Was our first time in Palmetto Dunes and we loved it! Great location and very short easy walk to the beach! The house had everything and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Outstanding place to stay.

Very clean and beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great stay in August 2024

Great location on HHI and in Palmetto Dunes. Lovely home that has a nice layout for one or two families with bedrooms spread out, a large, great room, kitchen. Mid-block on Mooring Buoy is very convenient to everything you want to do. Craig is a great host and very organized / responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Family Vacation

Cannot say enough good things about this property. Location, cleanliness, and communication are all A+. Craig doesn’t use an agency to rent so this is treated as his own & you can tell. If you are flying in, stay here. No reason to bring anything but a swimsuit. Everything you need from bikes to floats. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie V.

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

Comfortable home in a fabulous location close to the beach!

Our family had a wonderful stay here! Short walking path to the beach! Great pool and outdoor space!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Fabulous week

When we booked the property the owner was always responsive when needed all the way through to Checkout! The house is absolutely beautiful comfortable and immaculate. The pool was very enjoyable after a hot day on the beach and the back yard a perfect place to relax plenty of seating sun and shade.Less then a 5 min walk to the beach a perfect location. Wish we were still there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren B.

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

Family Vacation

Great place. Great host. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

john z.

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

Wow! What a wonderful beach house and owner.

This was a big deal for our family. First vacation in a long time. The beach house was incredible. The private pool was definitely the grandkids favorite thing. Tropical storm Debbie tried to ruin our vacation but we didn't let her. The owner was very concerned about our comfort and safety. Absolutely best vacation property we ever rented. bestvacavvacour comfort and safety.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S., Avon, OH USA

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

Amazing vacation in an amazing house!

This is the best house we’ve stayed in on HHI! It truly has it all— great location, well stocked kitchen, amazing deck and pool, as well as lots of seating and king beds for the family! Communication with the owner was top notch and the ability to check in early was a perfect way to kick off our vacation. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

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

Cant wait to return!

This was our first out of state family vacation. Everything was amazing and accommodating for our family of 6 from start to finish. The house was perfect and location to beach was a short path away. Easy access to neighborhood and fun things to do, however there was already so much at the property we didn’t need to leave. The owner was very responsive with any questions regarding our stay. I would highly recommend this home! Cant wait to book next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Excellent House and Location

98 Mooring Buoy was as advertised. The location was great. It was a quick 3 minute walk to the beach via the access path adjacent to the property. The house was very nice and the kitchen was well stocked with silverware, plates, cups, etc. The second refrigerator was nice to have and the washer/dryer worked well. The pool and hot tub were very nice. The house and location were wonderful. The landlord was outstanding. Craig provided excellent information on a timely basis. I really appreciated his approach. It's a great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Highly Recommend!

"Excellent!" Great location (short walk to the beach), very clean, and the owner was kind, easy to work with and thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale D., PA

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

Terrific getaway

Beautiful home, cozy but with lots of sprawling space. Easy, fun walk to beach, owner helpful and tips were perfect. We definitely plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Great family trip

The house was perfect for our group!! We had two babies, my husband and I and our 2 kids (30 ish) and their spouses. Very close to beach. Kitchen well stocked. We will be coming again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

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

Nice home on Mooring Buoy

Home was clean and restful. Check in was easy. Owner was great to communicate with us, and home was presented as advertised. Keyless entry was great. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great stay for family

Community is well-located with access to all Palmetto Dunes has to offer including golf, tennis, beach. House is open and ideal for family gathering and group meals by the pool. Beach is just a short walk. Owner was responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Would recommend to others and return ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Nice home close to the beach!

Perfect for our two families. This house is comfortable and sets up well for two families with kids. Pool and deck area is great. Living space is very comfortable, open and airy. Glad we found this gem in Palmetto Dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Paradise

The house was beautiful, clean, great deck area with warm pool and hot tub! Just right down the path to the beach! We enjoyed our stay and the property manager and owner were quick to respond to our inquiries, we hope to return to this little bit of paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

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

Perfect for our Family

98 Mooring Buoy was perfect for our stay from the size of the home, layout of the house, quiet peaceful neighborhood, and perfectly stocked kitchen. We loved the beach access trail for getting to the beach with small children. The homeowners were informative and helpful in every way. Would definitely visit again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

HHI summer 2023

This house was perfect for our whole family. The house has everything you could need. It is in a perfect location with the walking distance to the beach and then having the pool in the backyard. The pool felt very good after some time at the beach. Would definitely stay here again if our family doesn’t grow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

OUTSTANDING House and Location for a family

We have been coming to Hilton Head for over 30 years and this was absolutely the best house we have had the opportunity to stay in for our family. The house, pool and location were outstanding. The host and communication was great. We had plenty of room and space for 8 adults. The host went above and beyond and provided excellent communication. We will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey S.

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

Amazing home and location

This is our second trip to this home - It is a true treasure! You can’t beat the location and the property. The heated pool was perfect in April. Tons of upgrades inside the home. Kitchen has everything you need for large families. Communication with the owner was top notch! Any questions we had were answered quickly. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S., Latrobe, Pennsylvania

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

Great House!

Been to Palmetto Dunes several times and this is the cleanest, most well stocked house we have rented. Everything works, kitchen has everything you need, TV's were great, beds are comfortable, fast WiFi, phone chargers everywhere, plenty of ice, 20 feet from the beach path, A/C worked good. Great communication with the owner. The air mattress was a good fit for the walk in closet for my 3 year old granddaughter.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

fantastic family beach home

My family and I had a fantastic time at this beach home.We had 3 couples and 4 children and had plenty of room. The pool was perhaps the largest that we ever had on hilton Head, and it was sunny for 90% of the time. It was great to have an eat in kitchen . Having 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators really came in handy with our large group. Owner was quick to respond when we needed propane gas for the grill We will surely be back next year!

About the host

Hosted by Craig Puerta

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We love the beach and Palmetto Dunes is fantastic for families of all ages! Should you have any questions about home or Hilton Head please call 917-952-8216

Why they chose this property

So close to the beach!! Hardly any steps to take and directly on beach path! Some second row homes are further from the beach than this house!

What makes this property unique

Should you need anything taken care of please let me know! I work hard to communicate with our guests prior to and during your stay. This is a not a "rental company" house, we work hard to go above and beyond for everyone to make sure you have a great week in Hilton Head!

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