Several years ago, I went on a girls’ weekend getaway to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with my best friend. Hilton Head Island was a beautiful place to visit, with beaches, amazing restaurants, and high-end shops to browse. There are plenty of luxury, full-service resorts in this area, but you can also book an Airbnb to perhaps save some money or get a more local vibe.
From condos to vacation homes, bungalows, and villas, here are some of the top Airbnbs that are available to book on Hilton Head Island.
Lowcountry Beach Bungalow
Here’s a beach bungalow with four bedrooms and three bathrooms for a group of up to 12 people on Hilton Head Island. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms for your family getaway. With this Airbnb, you’ll get a space that’s all on one floor (no stairs) and a private fenced patio with a pool, jetted hot tub, deluxe BBQ, and an outdoor dining area. You can bring pets along for a $200 fee. From the rental home, it’s just 300 steps to a very private, white sand beach. New features of the rental include a Tonal weight resistance machine and a Peloton bike. Many family amenities are provided, such as a high chair, toilet booster seat, travel crib, and kids’ toys.
Pet-Friendly Home, Walk to Beach
You can bring up to two pets along to this Hilton Head Island vacation rental for a fee of $150 per pet. It is a large Airbnb that can accommodate up to 17 guests with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. You’ll be in a single-level home that is centrally located on the island and provides easy access to a quiet beach. The pool is heated, but bring water shoes because of the textured bottom of the pool. In addition to the pool, the backyard offers a propane grill, dining umbrellas, chaise loungers, and dining seating for 16 people. There are also games in the covered outdoor space, including a ping pong table, cornhole, and giant Jenga.
Lost Tiki Lounge Top Floor, Oceanfront Breakers
Located at the heart of the south end of the island, this condo is perfect for two people visiting Hilton Head. It is just steps from shopping, restaurants, and Coligny Beach. The rental unit is on the third floor of the condo building and has elevators for access. It is a top-floor unit and has a kitchen, 60-inch smart TVs, and beach gear provided. The year-round pool is heated and available for guests to use.
Peaceful Harbor Town Treehouse with Marsh Views
This Airbnb rental is a unique treehouse-like space that has the privacy of a single-family home. It accommodates four guests and has one bedroom and two bathrooms. The bedroom has a queen-size bed, while the living room has a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. The rental also has a kitchen, Wi-Fi, beach access, and a shared outdoor pool that is open seasonally. Known as the Sea Loft, the Airbnb requires climbing stairs on the property and has an unpaved driveway area. You will be close to dining and shopping when you stay here.
Coligny Retro Beach House
Large groups of up to 14 people can stay in this five-bedroom, three-bathroom house that is just steps from the beach. It is in the Hilton Head North Forest Beach/Coligny area and gives guests access to a beach that feels private because there are no public parking spots nearby. If you walk along the beach for about 10 minutes, you’ll reach the plaza for restaurants, shops, and the local social scene. The house has a fun retro flair and is an excellent choice for two or more families traveling together. Many family-friendly amenities are available, including a baby bath, children’s books and toys, board games, and outlet covers.
Charming Lagoon Home With Pool
Large groups of up to 11 people can stay at this Hilton Head vacation rental property that is just a short walk to the Fazio Golf Course, PD Tennis Center, and the beach. It has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, as well as a large living area, a wrap-around deck, and a private pool. All of the bedrooms have flatscreen TVs and adjoining bathrooms. You’ll enjoy the backyard with its canopy of trees and lagoon view. This home is part of the Palmetto Dunes community, which offers free shuttles between April and September.
Luxury Villa, Steps From Beach & Pet-Friendly
Here’s a spacious townhome for your Hilton Head trip with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It has a pool and hot tub that are heated seasonally. You can spend time on the front porch that overlooks the pool and hot tub too. This rental home is within the Lyons complex in Port Royal Plantation. From here, it’s a four- to six-minute walk on a paved path to get to the beach. Pets are welcome when you pay a $150 fee.
Spectacular Ocean Front Two-Bedroom Vacation Home
Here’s a family-friendly Airbnb rental for up to eight guests on Hilton Head Island. It is at the Island Club Resort on 25 acres of oceanfront property. The condo is on the third floor and has direct oceanfront views. You’ll have a stocked kitchen, pillowtop mattresses, and beach towels and sheets provided here. Guests can use the shared pool and exercise equipment at the complex during their stay.
“Sea La Vie” French-Inspired Chalet at Sea Pines
For your trip to Hilton Head Island, you can stay in this private 2,000-square-foot, one-level home on a wooded corner lot. It is located at the Sea Pines Resort and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms to accommodate six guests. The rental home is decorated with French-inspired coastal décor and has a cozy feel. Guests love the backyard with a fire pit, gas grill, swing, and patio dining. There is a courtyard inside the home with a bistro set and a reading nook in the open foyer. Guests are required to pay $22 per car for gate access at the gate entrance of Sea Pines, the resort the home is located in. The Airbnb host provides guests with beach gear to use.
Sea Pines Homes with Beach & Pool Access
A group of up to six people can stay at this Airbnb rental in the gated Sea Pines community. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and there is a community pool right across the street. This rental offers an equipped kitchen, beach gear items, a full-size washer and dryer, and two private parking spots at the house. You can use the community pool between April and October.
Home with New Pool and Spa, Walk to Beach
For your large group traveling to Hilton Head, consider this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home that sleeps up to 14 guests. It is a 1,800-square-foot space all on one level and has a new pool and four-person spa. The rental also includes a full kitchen, laundry machines, smart TVs, Wi-Fi, a dining table, and two living areas. Folly Field Beach is a 12-minute walk or a five-minute bike ride away.
Great Lagoon View in Palmetto Dunes
Situated in a quiet lagoon and close to golfing and the beach, this home for rent is available for up to eight people. The Airbnb rental has three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It is in a private and quiet neighborhood and comes with a full-size pool table. The Airbnb host provides guests with bikes and beach chairs, a cart, and an umbrella. The outdoor area has a gas grill and an outdoor dining table with seating. Here at the Palmetto Dunes community, there is a free shuttle service that will take you anywhere within the community or to Shelter Cove between May and September.
