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Cottage by the Sea

Villa near Palmetto Dunes Club in Hilton Head Island

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Place, Palmetto Dunes Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Singleton Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Driessen Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilton Head Island

Mid Island stay.Your stay at this Mid Island villa places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Singleton Beach and Burkes Beach. Shelter Cove Towne Centre and Adventure Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palmetto Dunes Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Singleton Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Burkes Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Driessen Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Folly Field Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Oyster Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lincoln & South Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House Shelter Cove - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wayback Burger - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage by the Sea

Welcome to our Cottage by the Sea! Conveniently located mid-island. A short walk or bike ride to the beach. You can view the fireworks of Shelter Cove from your doorstep. Our fully renovated, three bedroom, two bath has all the amenities of home. Wireless internet, television in each bedroom. Book now, and relax and enjoy your stay!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Early Check-In (1–2 hrs. early): $50 Early Check-In before 2:00 PM: $80 Requires cleaner confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
By The Sea Hilton Head Island
Cottage by the Sea Hilton Head Island
Cottage by the Sea Private vacation home
Cottage by the Sea Private vacation home Hilton Head Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage by the Sea to the airport?

This villa is 3.5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Cottage by the Sea to the beach?

This villa is a short 12-minute walk from Singleton Beach and 5.6 mi (16-min drive) from Coligny Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cottage by the Sea offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage by the Sea?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Cottage by the Sea have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does Cottage by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Cottage by the Sea to downtown Hilton Head Island?

This villa is 4.1 mi away from Hilton Head Island.

Cottage by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a really nice place. We had 2 big trucks so parking was a little tight with it being on the main road and it was hard to time it to back in the driveway. We would book there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cody P.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! Would definitely stay here again. Very close to everything and the house was so neat and tidy. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Thing could have been a little cleaner. Moldy shower curtain, but we bought a new one and replaced it. There is a nice parh near by that we walked to the beach everyday . Its about a 15 min walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ryan t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property with plenty of space. Only issues were the hall bath shower curtain had mold on it, the floors were kind of dirty so we cleaned them and there were 3 bees nests around the deck. It’s a busy road but close to so many things and the beach is only a 3 minute bike ride away. It was a great last family vacation since our kids are older and going their own ways next year. We would definitely stay again if we had the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very happy with the place

Easy to find and very nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home!

Great property. Enjoyed how close it was to everything. Will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

This place was perfect! Reasonable price and close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Soccer trip

The house was very centrally located, clean, and had everything you could want for a great stay! We could definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It was an excellent place for us to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Thrilled

I couldn't be more happy with our stay. Andrea was absolutely lovely through the whole process and quick to answer any of my silly questions
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Nice property

Good location close to a quieter beach! House was as described, but could have been a little cleaner. Overall, it was a good place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great location

We had a good time staying here with only one request...an elevator (kidding). It is a lot of walking up and down the stairs since it is the upper floor, so if you do have a condition where you cant walk up the stairs it will make it tough.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family enjoyed staying here. We do wish we were given the option to rent out both up and downstairs. The property was very nice and clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plazas Hilton head trip

Very nice property, well kept and very clean. Close to everything including the beach. Family really enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation house

House was not as close to the beach as thought- not really walkable with young kids. The house was nice, though the parking was difficult given location. The dryer does not dry much at all. Beds were comfortable and the house is well taken care of. Would not recommend for young kids, as it is not a safe location for kids to really play outside and there is not much they can do inside with neighbors below.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trendy house, great spot!

The VRBO was exactly as pictured, clearly newly renovated, and we had a wonderful stay! We ended up getting locked out due to a keypad malfunction (nothing they could have possibly prevented) and the host replaced the lock that same night at midnight for us, while even allowing us to rest in the downstairs vrbo. We felt safe snd secure the whole trip, the location is perfect for going to the beach, shopping in nearby strip malls, and was just in general very good. Thank you for providing such an awesome stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TODD E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place

Communication was key, our planned trip changed last minute but great communication and property helping to accommodate our last minute stuff. Nice place, organized, and a good sound system on tv. Trying to type a subjective thing about place, but can’t. Good place, good price, surely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable cottage

The cottage was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

gary r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Noisy upstairs renters

The property was very nice BUT there was an upstairs rental that was occupied. We could hear every bump and footstep below, and the flush of the toilet sounded like a waterfall. The most problematic aspect was the outdoor motion detection lights. Everytime the upstairs renter went our to smoke, which was every half hour from 11 pm through the night, the outdooe lights turned on and lit up the bedrooms in which we were staying. This went on all night, even after we complained to the upstairs renters. If there are inconsiderate renters in the top half of the rental, it is a disaster
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome experience

Very convenient and comfortable. Everything we needed was there will definitely recommend this in the future as well as return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bel endroit bien situé. Il y a tout ce qu'il faut sur place. Parfait pour la famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025