Villa - Rating 4.9 (13)

253 Captains Quarters | Shelter Cove

$115.00 - $2,836.00 / night + taxes

Bedroom 1 bedroom
Bathroom 1 bathroom
Guests 4 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Complimentary Concierge Services Included Complimentary Concierge Services Included

  • Address: 2 Shelter Cove Lane, Unit 253
  • Location: Drive/Ride to Beach
  • Type: Villa
  • View: Water View
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Sleeps: 2
1 Sofa Bed

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Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
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Attached Full Bath


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

253 Captain's Quarters, where amazing sunrises greet you in this contemporary one-bedroom villa. Coming this fall the kitchen will be renovated with new cabinets, counter tops and fixtures.

The villa is designed to offer a perfect blend of modern amenities and a serene waterfront atmosphere. As you step inside, you're greeted by a spacious and tastefully decorated living area that seamlessly flows into an open-plan kitchen and dining space. The living area is furnished with plush seating arrangements, including a queen sofa bed, allowing you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the marsh.

The kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, including a refrigerator, oven, stove, and dishwasher, making it convenient for you to prepare your meals. The dining area features a table for 4, providing a comfortable space for enjoying your culinary creations.

The bedroom is a cozy haven, featuring a comfortable king-sized bed adorned with high-quality linens. The bathroom is well-appointed and features a walk-in shower.

The private balcony overlooks the water, providing an ideal spot to relax and unwind. It provides an intimate and tranquil setting, perfect for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat by the sea.

This villa is in a perfect location, steps away from the community pool and from the Shelter Cove Boardwalk Marina, which hosts activities, shops, and restaurants.

Complex Feature:

- Community Pool

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.

Shelter Cove Area

Shelter Cove is located mid-island and is convenient for accessing all parts of Hilton Head. However, you may never need to leave, as there are so many things to do right outside your door. If water sports interest you, nearby you will find kayak and canoe rentals, fishing boat charters, jet-ski rentals, dolphin and sightseeing cruises, as well as dinner cruises. Rent a bicycle and take advantage of the miles and miles of bike paths that the island has to offer, or pedal the short distance to the beach and spend the day in the sand and surf. Spend an afternoon shopping and dining at the many boutiques and restaurants located along the water's edge at the beautifully landscaped marina. You will also have use of the building's private pool, located within the gated grounds. As a guest at Shelter Cove, you will have access to all of the amenities that Palmetto Dunes has to offer, such as the beach club, the Dunes House restaurant, three world-class golf courses, and fantastic tennis facilities. The Dunes Buggy is just a phone call away and is a free shuttle service that is available in season to take you anywhere within the Palmetto Dunes area, should you not have a car or choose not to drive. The Shelter Cove Shopping Center is conveniently located nearby, offering a Kroger grocery store, a variety of restaurants, and an array of shops to explore.

Shelter Cove Map


Amenities 42 Amenities
  • View
Key Features
  • Community Playground Community Playground
  • Complimentary Concierge Services Included Complimentary Concierge Services Included
  • 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
  • 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
  • Microwave Microwave
  • Oven Oven
  • Paper Towels, etc. Paper Towels, etc.
  • Pots, Pans, Cutting Boards, Knives Pots, Pans, Cutting Boards, Knives
  • Stove Stove
Pool & Spa
  • Community Pool Community Pool
Property Features
  • Elevator Elevator
  • Monthly Stays Monthly Stays
  • 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
  • Shelter Cove

Reviews Rating 4.9 (13) Reviews
Rating 5
253 Captains Quarters
Great rental. Very clean,nice views,nice pool,great location.
Island time is easy to work with.
Anonymous from Saranac Lake - Posted: 5/23/2025
Thank you for the great review Todd! We're so glad you enjoyed the property and its great location. It’s wonderful to hear that working with Island Time made everything easy—we look forward to having you again soon!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
April stay
Great villa.good location,nice pool and hot tub.clean.
Anonymous from Saranac Lake - Posted: 5/5/2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the villa, location, and amenities. Hope to have you back soon!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Wonderful location
This unit has the best of everything..location, water, quiet and easy access to all of Hilton Head.
Anonymous from Eau Claire - Posted: 3/10/2025
Thank you for staying with us James! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Excellent, as always
This has become my winter home. It is possibly the most peaceful rental on Hilton Head Island. The complex is very quiet and the views of Broad Creek, with boats coming and going from the marina, cannot be beat. Easy walk to shops and restaurants at Shelter Cove and the unit itself is nicely furnished, with a beautiful new kitchen to enjoy. I plan to return next winter, and for as many years as this delightful villa is available to rent. Look no further, this is the one you want!
Jill F. from Petoskey - Posted: 12/2/2024
Love it! Thank you for your review, Jill. We are glad to hear you had an excellent stay. We looking forward to welcoming you back next year!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Perfect honeymoon condo!
We arrived on a Wednesday evening to a neatly arranged space with smooth music playing as we walked through the front door. Our property manager had made sure all of the finishing touches had been completed prior to our arrival and we thoroughly enjoyed the quiet, clean and simplistic designs of this beautiful home. The back porch was perfect for morning coffee and evening sunset views. The proximity to the shelter cove shops and restaurants is just 5 mins walk from the gated parking area and we definitely took advantage of this opportunity. We really enjoyed our 3 night stay and would love to make another trip down to stay again next year!
Matthew T. - Posted: 9/29/2024
Love it! Thank you for your kind reviews, Matthew. We are so glad to hear you had a perfect stay! We hope to welcome you back to the Island next year!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Captains Quarters Comfort
One of the nicest units that we ever rented in Shelter Cove. The rental had everything we needed and was up to our standards regarding cleanliness. We felt very comfortable in this setting and would definitely consider staying here again.
Anonymous from Donora - Posted: 7/28/2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Patty. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Hilton Head.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Low Country Luxury
Beautiful condo exactly as described and pictured. Parking and elevator access are conveniently located. Bike trail entry is across the street leading to endless miles of trails. Shelter Cove’s restaurants, shops and live music are only a short walk away.
Anonymous from Oakdale - Posted: 5/19/2024
Thank you, Katie, you truly made our day, and we hope to have you back to the Island soon!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
253 Captains Quarters
Property is clean and well equipped with everything needed. Great view of Broad Creek and entrance to Shelter Cove Marina. Easy walk to the shops and restaurants and a short bike ride to the beach. Location is quiet and has a nice pool and hot tub.
Anonymous from Saranac Lake - Posted: 5/18/2024
Rating 4
One month of serenity
We wanted to have a time away from winter in Canada but not intense heat and the weather in Hilton Head was perfect for us temperatures in the high 60’s ti the mid 70’s and we had very little rain and many wonderful sunny days. We walked, golfed, went to Savannah and Bluffton , had lovely restaurant meals and enjoyed some musical events and art galleries and mainly R and R !!
Anonymous from Burlington - Posted: 4/5/2024
Love it! Thank you, Sylvia we are so happy, that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you back on the Island again very soon!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Perfect three month stay
Captains Quarters, in general, is an excellent place to stay. Close to all of the amenities that Shelter Cove has to offer (boat rentals, restaurants & shops), but outside of the commotion on the marina promenade. The views of Broad Creek are spectacular as well. CQ253 is especially nice, being recently renovated and lacking nothing that you'll need, even for a longer stay like mine. Pool area is very nice, as is the gated parking lot, which offers both bike and kayak storage. Very quiet location, to be sure, which I truly appreciated.
Jill F. from Petoskey - Posted: 3/3/2024
Thank you, Jill, we truly appreciate you taking time out of your day to post this and look forward to your return!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
253 Captains Qtrs A++++
Very spacious and clean. Will def return!
Beulah R. from Salem - Posted: 8/15/2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed your time at our Villa. Look forward to having you stay in the future.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Amazing vacation
Absolutely stunning condo with so many amenities. Washer dryer, fish washer etc. loved the view. Was able to watch cool storms on the balcony and not get wet.
Anonymous U from New york - Posted: 7/12/2023
Rating 5
Amazing place to vacation
Absolutely love this rental! We got in on July 4th and got to see the fireworks right from the balcony (which they also do every Tuesday!). It was a beautiful view for coffee out on the balcony every day and we loved the proximity to the nearby marina with water rentals (we went paddle boating). All the amenities were fully equipped and we loved being able to cook dinners and dine in some of the nights. Getting to the beach was simple and easy as the free dune buggy picked us up right at the building! This place was also very close to shopping nearby which made for a great rainy day activity. We had the best time and will definitely book here again on our next visit to HHI!
Anonymous U from Atlanta - Posted: 7/12/2023
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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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Can the firepit inside be used year round.
- Posted: 08/14/2023

Answer:

Yes. The firepit is electrical and can be used all year. 

Is there a good bakery or breakfast option near this home?
- Posted: 09/13/2023

Answer:

Yes, in fact there are several restaurants and shops steps away from this lovely home. Our favorite is The Social Bakery. 

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