House - Rating 4.8 (18)

176 Mooring Buoy | Palmetto Dunes Fairway Collection Icon

$432.00 - $1,399.00 / night + taxes

Bedroom 5 bedrooms
Bathroom 5 bathrooms
Half Bathrooms 2 baths
Guests 11 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Complimentary Concierge Services Included Complimentary Concierge Services Included

  • Address: 176 Mooring Buoy
  • Location: Walk to Beach
  • Type: House
  • View: Golf View
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Bedding Bedding
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Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Full Bath

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Bedroom 2
Sleeps: 2
1 King Bed

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Bedroom 3
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Full Bath

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Bedroom 4
Sleeps: 2
2 Twin Beds

Attached Full Bath

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Bedroom 5
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Full Bath


Description Description
Welcome to this distinctive vacation property managed locally by Island Time Hilton Head.

This charming Palmetto Dunes home offers expansive golf course views and features multiple living spaces to host large groups with ease.

On the main level, the living room offers comfortable seating around the flatscreen TV and fireplace, as well as direct views of and access to the private pool and deck. An open floor plan allows an easy flow to the kitchen, which is fully stocked and has plenty of counterspace to make cooking meals easy. The sun-filled dining area has seating for six, and there are an additional three seats at the kitchen bar.

Bedrooms 1, 2, and 3 can be found on this main level, all with great separation between them for added privacy. Bedroom 1 features a king-sized bed that can easily be converted to two twin-sized beds upon request, and bedroom 2 features two twin-sized beds that can be converted to a king-sized bed upon request. These bedrooms offer direct access to the pool and deck through the sliding doors. Bedroom 3 features a king-sized bed along with a flatscreen TV. All bedrooms have their own private bathroom as well as walk-in closets!

On the second level, find an additional great room that features a second living room, kitchen, and dining area—making this home perfect for large groups or families! The living room offers an amazing golf and lagoon view through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to make cooking up here just as easy, and there is seating for six at the dining table as well as additional bar seats.

Take a few steps out to access bedrooms 4 and 5. These rooms feature king-sized beds that can easily be converted to two twin-sized beds upon request. Both bedrooms have their own ensuite bathrooms.

Outside, the pool deck will be your favorite place to spend your days! Let rest and relaxation find you as you unwind in the large private pool. There is plenty of outdoor seating as well as multiple pool loungers, or you can jump right in to cool off. Up a few steps to the viewing deck, this deck will provide you with an absolutely stunning view of the Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course and lagoons. There is a full bathroom to make your time out here easy, and a full game room downstairs in the garage for even more fun. The beach is only a short walk down the street if you ever want to leave!

Key Features:

- Proximity to the beach: 5 minute walk

- The pool can be heated for an additional charge, give us a call for heating rates and to make arrangements. Pool heat must be scheduled at 14 days prior to arrival. Additional fees apply for last minute requests prior to arrival or after arriving at the property. If the weather drops below 60 degrees, the pool may not be capable of being heated and or reaching optimal temperature.

- Pool Dimensions: 41x18

- Pets are not allowed

- Palmetto Dunes Amenities

Rent price includes: Rental Rate, Hospitality Program, Beach Gear Credit, Booking Processing Fees, and Departure Clean. Your Luxury Concierge is included with no additional cost.


Amenities 53 Amenities
  • Water View
Key Features
  • Community Playground Community Playground
  • Complimentary Concierge Services Included Complimentary Concierge Services Included
  • Golf View Golf View
  • Lagoon View Lagoon View
  • Vay K Life Vay K Life
Bathrooms
  • Bath Towels Bath Towels
  • Hair Dryer Hair Dryer
  • Travel sized toiletries (shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, soap) Travel sized toiletries (shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, soap)
Bedrooms
  • Bedding & Sheets Bedding & Sheets
  • Hangers Hangers
  • Pillows & Blankets Pillows & Blankets
Games & Entertainment
  • Foosball Foosball
  • Game Room Game Room
  • Ping Pong Table Ping Pong Table
  • TV TV
Heating & Cooling
  • Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
  • Heating Heating
Housekeeping
  • Dryer Dryer
  • Iron Iron
  • Washing Machine Washing Machine
Indoor
  • No Pets Allowed No Pets Allowed
  • No Smoking No Smoking
Internet & Workspace
  • Wifi Wifi
Kitchen & Dining
  • Bakeware Bakeware
  • Bowls, Plates, Mugs Bowls, Plates, Mugs
  • Cookware Cookware
  • Dinnerware Dinnerware
  • Dishwasher Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker Drip Coffee Maker
  • Forks, Spoons, Knives Forks, Spoons, Knives
  • Fridge Fridge
  • Glassware Glassware
  • Keurig Keurig
  • Microwave Microwave
  • Oven Oven
  • Paper Towels, etc. Paper Towels, etc.
  • Pots, Pans, Cutting Boards, Knives Pots, Pans, Cutting Boards, Knives
  • Stove Stove
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill Outdoor Grill
  • Private Grill Private Grill
Parking & Facilities
  • Garage Access Garage Access
Pool & Spa
  • Heatable Pool Heatable Pool
  • Private Pool Private Pool
Property Features
  • Elevator Elevator
  • Fairway Collection Fairway Collection
  • Monthly Stays Monthly Stays
  • Screened Porch Screened Porch
  • Winter Monthly Stay Winter Monthly Stay
Safety
  • Clean with disinfectant Clean with disinfectant
  • Enhanced cleaning practices Enhanced cleaning practices
  • Keyless, no contact check-in and check-out Keyless, no contact check-in and check-out
  • Towels and bedding washed in water that’s at least 60°C/140°F between stays Towels and bedding washed in water that’s at least 60°C/140°F between stays

Reviews Rating 4.8 (18) Reviews
Rating 5
Perfect for Families!
We stayed at this beautiful home with a group of 3 families (6 adults and 7 kiddos) and had an incredible time! The home is perfect for multiple families with the separate living areas and the fact that each bedroom has it's own spacious full bathroom. The heated pool, convenient quick walk to the beach, and the endless places to bike meant we were never without something fun and active to do. The amenities of Palmetto Dune including pickle ball, Alexander's and slushes at the General Store were an added plus! I highly recommend this home more for an unforgettable HHI vacation!
Anonymous U from Columbus, OH - Posted: 4/8/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful Home
This house is great for a multi family vacation! Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. The pool is huge! Loved sitting on the raised deck and watching the golfers play as well as the wildlife around the lagoon and golf course. Sunsets are specatacular!
It is time for some new bedding though - all guests complained about the beds. Every time you move, they make all sorts of noises....That said, we will be back again!
Steve Y. from SUGAR HILL - Posted: 10/15/2024
Thank you for your feedback, Steve. We are glad to hear your group had a great stay! We look forward to welcoming you back to the Island!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Relaxing and comfortable retreat!
My wife and I and 4 other couples shared this beautiful home for a great week of sun, sand, golf and food! The home is special with 5 bedrooms, each with a private bath. Two complete living areas with two full kitchens made spreading out an easy option and we never ran short of space for our activities! The pool is huge and the elevated decks have a great view of the 12th hole of the RTJ golf course. A short 5 minute walk to the beach which is very wide and uncrowded was very much appreciated !It’s great house, we hope to stay there again!
Mike B. from Maryville - Posted: 10/6/2024
Thank you for your kind words, Mike. We are glad to hear your group had a relaxing stay! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Hilton Head!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Family Getaway
We had an enjoyable stay for our family of 7 adults and 3 children. The house is spacious, well appointed and clean. Beach access is very convenient. The reservation process was efficient and the agents were responsive to our needs.
Anonymous from Wilton - Posted: 9/29/2024
Thank you for your review, Pankaj. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at this fun beach home!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Perfect family vacation home
Love all the home has to offer, bathroom on suite in every room, large pool and a quick walk to the beach. We have stayed at this home twice and will definitely be staying again given the opportunity.
Jamie G. from Osceola - Posted: 6/4/2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Jamie. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Hilton Head.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
3rd time around
This is my third time staying in this excellent home. Yes, it’s one of my favorites. It definitely has one of the largest pools in Palmetto Dunes. It’s very private and secluded from the neighbors. The home and pool sit above the surrounding homes. It’s a short walk across the 10 th hole to coco’s for great drinks. The home is newly remodeled. I think the mattresses need replaced, too hard
Kurt S. from Avalon - Posted: 6/3/2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Charles. We appreciate your feedback and we will let the owner know your recommendation. We are glad you enjoyed your getaway with us. We look forward to seeing you again.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 4
Family Christmas get together
The house easily housed 5 adults and 3 teenagers. Great that everyone had their own bedroom and bath. Plenty of room for all to spread out.
Attention to outside maintenance is needed, and some fine tuning inside also(missing light bulbs)
Carol C. from Lexington - Posted: 1/16/2024
Thank you for staying with us, Carol. We appreciate the recommendation. We have scheduled outside maintenance and replaced the light bulbs. We hope to welcome you back.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 4
Multi Generational Family Vacation
This is a prime vacation home in Palmetto Dunes. Newly renovated 5 BR home, well situated with short walk to beach, private pool and golf course/lagoon views.
Kim A. from Charlotte - Posted: 8/1/2023
Thank you for staying with us Aquila. We are happy you had a great family vacation. We hope to welcome you back to the island soon.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Family Vacation
Wonderful time! The house was perfect for our extended family! Everyone had their own room and bathroom. Plenty of room for game night or hiding away to read! The pool was awesome, nice and big and plenty of seats to sit around the the pool!
Steve B. from St. Charles - Posted: 6/27/2023
Thank you for staying with us Steven. We are happy you had a great time. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Outstanding Experience on Mooring Buoy
Our large family had a wonderful vacation at this property. The space and layout is perfect for a large group and the pool is fantastic. The property was in excellent condition. This was our second stay in this house and it did not disappoint. We were thrilled to see a week it was open and planned our trip around that week. Island Time management was extraordinary and the best experience we have had with a management company. Professional, attentive and very helpful.
Anonymous from Powder Springs - Posted: 6/20/2022
Thank you for the kind words Virginia. We are happy you have found your home away from home and look forward to welcoming you back.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Great Stay
We had a fabulous week. The layout of the house is a little unique. We had three families staying in the house and we really appreciated the two kitchens with their extra space. There is room for everyone and the house doesn't feel crowded. Pool is great. The location isn't too far from the beach and the views of the golf course are beautiful.
Barbara F. from Davidsonville - Posted: 8/17/2021
Love it! It sounds like you had a fantastic time and we really hope to have you back enjoying the island again some time real soon!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Perfect Fit
We had 3 families coming together with children in their 20" and 30's. We called the first floor the senior floor and upstairs the juniors floor. Each group had their own kitchen, living space and even had our own half bath. The kitchens were very well stocked which is always a pleasant surprise. The pool and pool are was amazing. The elevated deck over looking the golf course was a big hit for the golfers in the group. The beach was a 5 minute walk to a beautiful not to over crowded beach. A fantastic beach front bar, Coco's, was just a 100 yd walk down the sand. We also really enjoyed access to the garage where we could leave all our beach gear. A lot of our stays you don't have that access. We have stayed in Palmetto Dunes every time but once because the locations and golf courses are great. Thanks for a fantastic stay.
Daniel W. from Simpsonville - Posted: 6/21/2021
Daniel, it sounds like you had a fantastic time! Thanks for the review.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Wonderful family vacation home!
Home is spacious and allowed our family to be together but, also have our own space when wanted. The location is perfect, beautiful views and a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Jamie G. from Osceola - Posted: 6/7/2021
Thanks, Jamie. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Fantastic views!!!
If you like being close to a great beach and also having panoramic golf course views, this is the place for you!!
Jay B. from Lenoir City - Posted: 10/18/2020
Rating 5
Great place for the whole family
We really enjoyed our time at this property. We were able to get the whole family together and enjoy a relaxing vacation despite the state of the global pandemic. Having such a large pool all to ourselves was a game changer that really made our vacation easy and safe since we didnt have to share with strangers. We also loved having breakfast and morning coffee on the deck overlooking the golf course each day. There are so many nooks to hang out in at this house, making it easy for us all to spread out and relax without having to leave much. The beach access point was 5 min walking and the house had a buggy that we could use to transport all our things each day - as well as games and pool toys that really came in handy. We hope to rent again next year.
A couple notes -
the staff was incredible. We had an issue with our pass situation and they were friendly and immediately helpful.
the shower in one of the upstairs bedrooms wasnt giving enough pressure, but this was easily fixed by having those guests shower in the extra bathroom off the pool.
the outside stairs are a little wonky - wouldn't take much to update, but was certainly not a deal breaker.
all in all we loved our time and will be looking forward to next year!
Anonymous from Woodsfield - Posted: 8/3/2020
Thank you for your stay and all the great feedback. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Hilton Head.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
176 mooring buoy
We loved the house and its location. The pool was amazing and the beach was private! Would def stay again just wish the air conditioning made house cooler especially in the upstairs!close to many restaurants too
Anonymous from Lynbrook - Posted: 7/20/2020
Rating 5
2’nd time around
I had to come back and stay here again, this time I brought the whole fam. This rental covers all the bases. Location- it’s a 90 second walk to the beach, location- it’s right on the 12th hole RTJ course, and yes multiple people played it every night after the last group played through, plus we were entertained watching the golfers during the day. Location- right on the lagoon, beautiful view and for fishing and kayaking. Location- a few minute walk across the golf course to coco’s on the beach for excellent rum drinks and ambiance. The pool has an outside bathroom in the laundry room, so very convent. The decors awesome Italian. The pool is huge compared to all the rest of the palmetto dunes homes. The only negative was it was green when we arrived and took 8 calls and 5 days to get it corrected. That aside I give this place top shelf designation. Hope to be back in september
Kurt S. from Avalon - Posted: 7/14/2020
Rating 5
Mooring Buoy
See lengthy review on VRBO. Great property.
Peter P. from NA - Posted: 7/7/2020
Thanks so much for your review, we appreciate your business and hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Hilton Head.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS provided by the TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND 

Hilton Head Island's beach is crucial to both residents and the local economy. To preserve this valuable resource, the Town has planned a beach restoration project for Summer 2025, funded primarily by tourism through the local Beach Preservation Fee.

PROJECT OVERVIEW
  • The 2025 beach renourishment is expected to be similar to the previous projects in 1990, 1997, 2006 and 2016.
  • The proposed project will include the placement of approximately 2.2 million cubic yards of beach compatible sand from up to four offshore borrow areas along about 46,500 ft of Atlantic Ocean and Port Royal Sound shoreline.
  • This project is part of the Town's ongoing beach management program, with renourishment scheduled every 8 to 10 years, depending on weather and beach conditions.
  • Pine Island in Hilton Head Plantation will be included in the 2025 restoration. 
SAND PLACEMENT

The proposed project will include sand placement along five areas of the island shoreline:

  1. South Beach / South Island - Approximately 750,000 cubic yards of sand along approximately 10,230 feet of the southern Atlantic Ocean shoreline.
  2. Central Island - Approximately 700,000 cubic yards along 28,860 feet of Atlantic Ocean shoreline.
  3. The Heel - Approximately 500,000 cubic yards of sand along 5,280 feet at the northeast point of the island at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and Port Royal Sound shoreline.
  4. Fish Haul Creek - Approximately 50,000 cubic yards of sand along about 2,130 feet of Port Royal Sound shoreline.
  5. Pine Island - Approximately 180,000 cubic yards of beach compatible sand and construction of six rock breakwaters on the Port Royal Sound shoreline of Hilton Head Plantation between Dolphin Head and Pine Island.
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

The nourishment sand will be excavated by hydraulic dredge from two offshore shoal features.

  • Up to 50,000 feet of pipeline will be trucked or floated to the island by way of large rafts, then moved onto the beach.
  • The pipeline will be piled in stacks along the shoreline until needed during construction.
  • During construction, many miles of pipeline will be submerged on the ocean floor between the offshore borrow sites and the beach.
  • The rest of the pipeline will be laid progressively along the newly constructed beach as the fill sand is pumped on shore.

The dredge will pump a mixture of sand and seawater through the pipeline, and will discharge it onto the beach.

  • There, it will flow parallel to the shoreline - allowing the sand to settle out and the water to return to the sea.
  • Bulldozers and other heavy construction machinery will constantly shape the sand to meet the design specifications.

Project construction is expected to last approximately six months, operating around the clock.

  • On average, the process should move along the shoreline at a rate of about 200 to 300 feet per day.
  • As the fill placement progresses, approximately 1,000 foot sections of the beach are closed temporarily to pedestrian access.
  • Several days of work activity will occur seaward of any one piece of oceanfront property in the 1,000 foot active work area along the beach.
  • Once placed and rough-graded, the new beach is immediately reopened to the public.
IMPACTS ON RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
  • Construction noise will primarily involve bulldozers shaping the sand as it is deposited.
  • Disruptions at individual properties generally last about three or four days as the renourishment operation progresses.
  • Adjacent property owners, or renters, may experience short-term minor inconveniences.
PROJECT BENEFITS

Preserving Hilton Head Island's beaches supports the local environment, economy, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike

The project is sponsored and funded by the Town of Hilton Head Island and engineered by is Olsen Associates, Inc.


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The grill is gas and it working!


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