Hilton Head Rentals Oceanfront by Owner

Staying on the Beach at one of the Hilton Head Rentals Oceanfront by Owner will be a vacation you will never forget. Hilton Head Island is a Premier Vacation spot and the beaches are pristine. White sand beaches with hard-packed sand as the tide goes out to make for great times to play at the beach. Renting a Vacation Home by Owner directly on the Atlantic Ocean makes it that much more special.

On the Atlantic Shores

Many of the Beachfront Rentals in Hilton Head are on the Atlantic Beach side of the Island. Did you know that there are twelve (12) miles of white sand beaches that touch the Atlantic Ocean? Lined along this beautiful stretch of beach are plenty of Homes, Villas, Condos, Hotels, and Resorts. Along with Hilton Head Rentals Oceanfront by Owner, you will also run across a few Beaches open to the public.

Oceanfront vs. Beachfront

Hilton Head Island Google Map showing the different waterways around the island
Google Map – Waterways around Hilton Head Island

What is the difference between Oceanfront and Beachfront Vacation Rentals in Hilton Head? If you think about it, you start to realize that an Island is surrounded by water. Only a portion of the rentals can be facing the Atlantic Ocean. So, any of the other rentals facing out to a large body of water would be considered Beachfront rentals. Surrounding other edges of Hilton Head Island are, Skull Creek, Broad Creek, Port Royal Sound off the heel, and the Calibogue Sound off of the toe.

Gated Communities

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Harbour Town Lighthouse from the 18th hole

When you start to break down the location of the Vacation Rentals in Hilton Head that are Oceanfront, two (2) Gated communities will come up. Sea Pines is one of the largest plantations on Hilton Head and has Oceanfront and Beachfront Vacation Rentals. The other Gated Community having Vacation Rentals on the Ocean is the Palmetto Dunes plantation. You can’t go wrong with either one of these communities. Both have great bike trails, access to the beach, Championship Golf Courses and plenty of Tennis courts to go around.

Other Oceanfront Vacation Homes, Villas, and Condos

Many guests visiting Hilton Head are not interested in staying in one of the Gated communities. There are some really great properties along the beaches of Hilton Head outside of these gated areas.

Forest Beach

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Wooden Path to the Atlantic in Hilton Head

Known as the “Downtown area of Hilton Head”, Forest Beach is a great place to stay. On the North Forest Beach side you will find most homes and on the South Forest Beach there are plenty of Villas, Condos, and Homes on the Oceanfront.

Reviews, Reviews and more Reviews

Whenever you Rent a Vacation property by Owner, it is important to take the time upfront to do your homework. Not all Vacation Rentals by Owner in Hilton Head are the same. Some property owners do a better job than others with keeping their home, villa, or condo updated and managed well. Take the necessary time needed to read through all of the latest reviews once you find a property you are interested in. Reach out to the owner and verify the images shown are up to date and a good representation of the vacation rental. A little extra time up front can mean the difference between a great vacation or a frustrating one.

Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort

View of the Beach from the walking path at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort 960
Walking Path to the Beach from Hilton Head Beach and Tennis

No shortage of accommodations at the Beach & Tennis Club Resort with its 850 Villas. Some of the villas at the Ocean View Villas and Admirals Row are Oceanfront, while some others will have an ocean view. Staying in a one (1) or two (2) bedroom villa at the HHI Beach and Tennis Resort might cut down on some costs but be sure to pay very close attention to the rentals and do your research. It is important to find out if the pictures are up to date and reading the reviews can be very helpful.

Sea Cloisters Villas

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The Sea Cloisters Villas from the Walkway to the Beach

Sitting in between the Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort and Folly Feild Beach Park is the Sea Cloisters. Each of the two (2) and three (3) bedroom villas at The Sea Cloisters on Hilton Head have a view of the beach. Some of the units are Oceanfront while others have an Ocean view. Designed in a V-formation, the villas are angled in a way that all units, especially the ones on the upper floors have views of the sand and surf. As always, be sure to read through the specifics of each unit through VRBO to get the most up-to-date information. Reviews are priceless when it comes to renting from an owner.

An outdoor pool is available to guests and a walkway will take you directly to the sand beaches at the Atlantic Ocean. Take a closer look at the Sea Cloisters to see if one of these Villas are a good option for your next trip to Hilton Head.

Oceanfront Vacation Rentals in Hilton Head

As you can see, there are many different places to stay in Hilton Head that have Oceanfront views. Homes, Villas, and Condos await your selection. Find just the right Hilton Head Rentals Oceanfront by Owner at VRBO and make your next stay in Hilton Head the best you have ever had.

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