Villa - Rating 5 (25)

253 Captains Quarters


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
Tags Island Time Gives Back
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Bedding Bedding
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Additional Bedding
Sleeps: 2
1 Sofa Bed

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Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 King

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.

Account /STR Permit # 073842

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 44 Amenities
  • View
  • Water View
Key Features
  • Community Playground Community Playground
  • Complimentary Concierge Services Included Complimentary Concierge Services Included
  • Nearby Basketball Courts Nearby Basketball Courts
  • 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
  • Hot Tub Hot Tub
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

Reviews Rating 5 (25) Reviews
Rating 5
Joe M. - Posted: 9/7/2026
Rating 5
It was great. Loved the condo just right for me.views were awesome and amazing area. I will definitely be back next year. . .
Anonymous - Posted: 8/21/2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad that 253 Captains Quarters was the perfect fit for your stay and that you loved the amazing views and surrounding area. We’re thrilled to hear you’re already planning to return, and we hope to welcome you back to Hilton Head again soon.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Captain's Quaters
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay in the Captain's Quarters at Hilton Head. Actually extended our stay to enjoy the area. Looking forward to coming back in July of next year.MK
Merle K. - Posted: 8/17/2026
Thank you for the wonderful review Merie! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time at Captain’s Quarters enough to extend your stay and experience even more of Hilton Head. We hope to welcome you back to Hilton Head again soon.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
We loved the location and the condo was tastefully decorated. Whenever I rent a place the first thing I check is the bathroom. The bathroom here was very up-to-date, as well as the kitchen. I loved sitting on the balcony in the morning, drinking my coffee, reading my book, and watching the boats and kayakers go out. It was an ideal location to watch the fireworks on Tuesday evening. We will definitely rent here again.
Cynthia S M. - Posted: 7/28/2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautifully updated property, the peaceful mornings on the balcony, and the incredible views of the boats, kayakers, and Tuesday night fireworks. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Hilton Head again soon.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Island Time was great (especially Brenda). The unit was outstanding and we will book it again. Awesome view of Tuesday night fireworks.
Louis - Posted: 6/24/2026
Thank you for the wonderful review Louis! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great stay and that you enjoyed the outstanding unit and the spectacular views of the Tuesday night fireworks. We truly appreciate your kind words about Brenda and our Island Time team, and we’ll be sure to share your compliments with her. We’re honored to know you plan to book with us again, and we hope to welcome you back to Hilton Head again soon.
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
This was a lovely condo with nice view of the channel from the marina and a great pool that was generally absent of other guests. It felt so private. For our ocean/beach time, it was a simple bike or buggy ride (free). We also drove there at times (morning and late afternoons). This is a nice condo for a couple to enjoy all that HHI offers. Island Time was a great company to work with, too. I will recommend them to others.
Keith - Posted: 6/21/2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Keith! We're glad you found the condo lovely and enjoyed the private atmosphere of the pool. It sounds like you made the most of your time in Hilton Head with the convenient access to the beach. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to host you again soon!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
Special time away
Beautiful setting! Peaceful and lovely. Especially loved the decor. While we did not cook much it was the most complete kitchen we’ve ever had in a rental.
Tom - Posted: 5/27/2025
Thank you for the fantastic review, Tom! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful and peaceful setting, as well as the well-equipped kitchen. We hope to welcome you back for another lovely stay soon!
Island Time Hilton Head staff
Rating 5
253 Captains Quarters
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental. Very clean,nice views,nice pool,great location. Island time is easy to work with.
Todd - Posted: 5/23/2025
Rating 5
253 Captains Quarters
Great rental. Very clean,nice views,nice pool,great location. Island time is easy to work with.
Todd Lindsay - Posted: 5/23/2025
Rating 5
April stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great villa.good location,nice pool and hot tub.clean.
Todd - 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
April stay
Great villa.good location,nice pool and hot tub.clean.
Todd Lindsay - Posted: 5/5/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit has the best of everything..location, water, quiet and easy access to all of Hilton Head.
Nancy N. - Posted: 3/10/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful location
This unit has the best of everything..location, water, quiet and easy access to all of Hilton Head.
James Zepaltas - Posted: 3/10/2025
Rating 5
Karen - Posted: 2/26/2025
Thank you for your review, Karen! We appreciate your feedback. If you have any thoughts or experiences to share about your stay, we would love to hear them! We hope to welcome you back soon for another great visit!
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 Fitzpatrick - Posted: 12/2/2024
Rating 5
Excellent, as always
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
Shelley - 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
Excellent, as always
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
Shelley - 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!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
Holly H. - Posted: 9/30/2024
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
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
Patty - Posted: 7/29/2024
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
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
Katie K. - Posted: 5/20/2024
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
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
Todd - Posted: 5/19/2024
Rating 5
Perfect three month stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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 - Posted: 3/4/2024
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++++
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very spacious and clean. Will def return!
Beulah - Posted: 8/16/2023
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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Dine
Dine
0.06 miles

From fresh seafood to global eats, all with scenic views and relaxed vibes.
The Marina
The Marina
0.06 miles

Offers boat rentals, fishing trips, and stunning waterfront views for all to enjoy.
Arts Center
Arts Center
0.33 miles

Catch live shows, art exhibits, and events at the island’s vibrant performing arts destination.
Social Bakery
Social Bakery
0.37 miles

Treat yourself with fresh artisan pastries, and coffee, all served in a cozy waterfront café.
Golf
Golf
0.47 miles

Tee off on 3 scenic coastal courses, each offering challenges & lush fairways.
Dunes Buggy
Dunes Buggy
0.47 miles

Hop on the free buggy for easy, convenient rides.
Shop
Shop
0.51 miles

From coastal boutiques to gift stores, all steps from the scenic harbor.
Community Park
Community Park
1.07 miles

Open green space, marsh views, a playground, and peaceful walking paths.
Tennis & Pickleball
Tennis & Pickleball
1.13 miles

Enjoy beautiful courts set amid peaceful, green surroundings.
Dunes House
Dunes House
1.39 miles

Relax ! Dunes House is offering casual dining with ocean views and fresh, local cuisine.
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Can the firepit inside be used year round.
- Posted: 08/14/2023

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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

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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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