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Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!

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A living room with a view of a body of water, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A hallway with a white door, a mirror, and a cabinet with decorative items.
A balcony with two Adirondack chairs and a table overlooking a body of water, with a view of trees and a dock in the distance.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hallway leading to a living area with a view of the outdoors, a round mirror, and two orange vases on a cabinet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shelter Cove Harbour
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Place, Shelter Cove Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!

Pet friendly, Shelter Cove Harbor villa at Captains Quarters. One of the closest villas to the water. Incredible view of the Broad Creek and entrance to the Shelter Cove Harbor. Views are great from the inside through floor to ceiling windows or sliding glass doors that lead out to two balconies. One balcony from the Master Bedroom and the other from the Living/Dining area. It is rare to have such an incredible view from a first floor villa. Being on the first floor this close to the water feels like being on a houseboat without the sea sickness. Watch the sea life from the villa, like dolphins, sea otters, sea gulls, egrets and pelicans just to name a few. Or watch people entering or exiting the harbor on water craft ranging from sea kayaks to luxury yachts. Shelter Cove is a Mediterranean-style village on the harbor with a great variety of restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Shelter Cove is also a part of Palmetto Dunes with full access all of it's amenities and beaches.


Location, Location, Location: Shelter Cove is located in the Palmetto Dunes Resort. Palmetto Dunes Resort is rated one of the top family vacation destinations in the US. The resort has three miles of beautiful wide sandy beaches, world class golf courses and tennis courts and miles of shady bike paths under Spanish moss draped century old oak trees. Shelter Cove is a small Mediterranean style village with numerous restaurants and shops. Enjoy Mexican food and drink one night, then French the next or Italian or fresh local seafood. All have indoor and outdoor dining and many offer live music. All within walking distance along the beautiful harbor. Shelter Cove also has on site harbor master to assist booking boating or fishing trips and on site adventure company for kayaking and eco trips.

View, View, View: Wow. As soon as you open the front door, you are drawn to the view thru two large sets of floor to ceiling windows in the living room. The beautiful blue water seems to flow right up to the windows. At first you may not notice the fully renovated villa with the fully equipped kitchen to your left or the large master bedroom with king bed to the right. You are just drawn to the water. You then notice the dining area to the left of the living room with sliding glass doors out to the covered balcony even closer to the water. Slide open the door, walk to the railing and just soak it all in. Take your time, have a seat, unpacking can wait. It is truly amazing. You will never be this close to the water in a villa on the beach. The beaches are great and you can spend as much time there as you like, but the view here along with the peacefulness of the calm water and quite surroundings is truly special.

If you are looking to stay somewhere closer to the beach, check out one of our other properties. We have a cozy 1 bedroom villa on the beach that can be viewed at property number 130894. We also have a 2 bedroom villa in Palmetto Dunes within walking distance to the beach that can be viewed at property number 4129709 .permit number 071694

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 341542
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hilton Head Island

Located in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island, this villa is near a water park and on the waterfront. Fort Howell and Harbour Town Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shelter Cove Harbour and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and Legendary Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Hilton Head Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Shelter Cove Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arts Center of Coastal Carolina - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Shelter Cove Towne Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House Shelter Cove - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishcamp on Broad Creek - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪San Miguel's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location! on 16 June 2027 start from AU$3,651, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captains Quarters on the Water: Incredible Views and Fantastic Location! located?

Located in Mid Island, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and The Golf Courses of Palmetto Dunes. Shelter Cove Towne Centre and Shelter Cove Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place! Awesome view, great spacious condo, great location on the island, and super pet friendly! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at Captians Quarters, will be booking for 2026 as well. Hosts are responsive & helpful. Easy walk to all amenities, restaurants. Was easy to relax 9/10, love this unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome views and a great location. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as described with a priceless view of the water marshes and boats and kayaks passing to and from Shelter Cove next door. Parking was ample and always available which was nice. Location is next to a variety of shops and restaurants as well as numerous sightseeing and fishing charters so everything was walking distance and hardly moved our car except to go to the beach and other places to see and eat. Overall we had a very good time and would recommend this property for your Hilton Head visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place to stay! It was so peaceful being on the water. Super convenient location near the marina, restaurants and shops. The building is very quiet. Truly a lovely condo and very comfortable. Thoughtfully and nicely decorated with quality, upscale furnishings. Looking forward to staying here again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing place with an amazing view!

This place is in a perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were great. Well stocked kitchen. Very quiet.Awesome location, view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilton Head Hide-away

As depicted on the site, great place to stay. Fantastic view, convenient to great restaurants, close to other attractions. Would stay again in this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Fun!

Owners are fantastic and the location is great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the Captains Quarters have been staying there since 2014 convenient to everything, Love Shelter Cove Marina. Condo is always clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome as usual

Great place and location. Sunsets are awesome here!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain’s Quaters Stay

Great views. Easy access to shops and restaurants. Located on a central location of HHI.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Panoramic Views

We had a lovely stay here at Captains Quarters. Beautiful views of the inlet and marsh watching the boats and kayak’s coming by. A short walk to restaurants and shops with views of the marina. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Just as pictured. Very nice 2BR condo. Good communication and accommodating owner. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Look for to our next trip!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Condo was clean and ready upon our arrival. It was so easy working with the property owners they made the process so smooth. 'This is our fourth time we stayed in the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain's Quarters

Relaxing patio, active wildlife, quiet setting. Had the pool to ourselves and it was refreshing. Close to food & drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a great stay

Spacious condo with great views. We enjoyed our sightings of Blue Herons, Night Herons, Rosate Spoonbills, Egrets and more. Close to restaurants and recreation. We’ll stocked kitchen. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Space

Nothing was spared in making this welcoming space a favored property on Hilton Head Island. This clean, well furnished and light filled space is perfect for those looking to have walkable access to shops and restaurants, and easy access to all that Hilton Head has to offer. I am very grateful to have found this beautiful pet friendly property.
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal View

Our family enjoyed our second stay at this property. The updates to the kitchen and laundry made a big difference to the use of the space. We loved easily walking to the harbor from the property and you can’t beat the view. Watching the boats and kayaks out on the porch is a relaxing way to spend the time and it’s an easy drive to the beach. The condo is well-equipped. All in all, we would recommend this property for a quiet and relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feb.1-29

This was a beautiful, well maintained condo with tall glass windows facing the water. It was clean,quiet, and we really enjoyed watching boats and canoes pass by. I think this is one of the finest properties we have ever rented! I would give it higher than 5 stars if I could!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
Thanks Jane, it was a pleasure hosting you. Your experience is what we strive to achieve for all our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been going to HHI for years, and this was our first stay in the Shelter Cove area and I honestly can't imagine a better view anywhere on the island! Sitting on the balcony off the dining room with the beautiful view of Broad Creek was the perfect way to enjoy our morning coffee, evening drinks and any down time in between! We spent part of each day doing "something" but also spent a fair amount of time just relaxing and enjoying the view. The change in tides brought different nature to enjoy. If you're a NatGeo type, it’s like watching nature programming from your own front row seat! We saw dolphins every day, some right in front of the villa and many further out in Broad Creek. Birds abound – from the noisy Boat Tailed Grackles, various Herons and Egrets, to Anhingas and even a couple of Roseate Spoonbills. A Diamond Back Terrapin visited most days and there were manatees in the marina!The Villa is beautifully decorated, clean and the kitchen is very well appointed with nicer kitchenware than most rentals. The bathroom towels are much nicer than we've seen in other rentals. The bed in the master bedroom was comfortable. The dehumidifier running constantly was not an issue for us, but something worth noting for anyone who might be bothered by the humming. The only thing that could be addressed is the inability to use either of the screen doors as neither slid well enough to use. Otherwise, we couldn't have been happier with the villa and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate this unique property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BEST VIEWS ON THE ISLAND

We have stayed several times at this location. The condo is neat, comfortable, and close to lots of activities. We see dolphins, boats, fireworks, and the best sunsets from the patio. Lots of room. Large family room, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms. We have stayed a lot of places on the island and by far this is our favorite. The pool is right next to the condo with lots of room. It has a nice hot tub with a view of the water and sunsets. We fish right behind the condo and catch all kinds of fish, as well as crab. Great to wake up to the view of the paddle boarders, kayaks, boats, and dolphins. You are missing out if your not staying here. The Goss's have been very friendly and accommodating. You will come back over and over again like us. John Ward and Family Reminderville, Ohio
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
This is just the kind of experience we hope for all of our guests!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location, perfect in every way!

We stayed at this condo from July 26 to August 2nd and enjoyed every minute of it. This condo is in the perfect location for everything. With only minutes to the beach, the dunes buggy will pick you up within minutes. This two bedroom 2 bathroom condo was spacious and clean and on the first floor. Very tastefully decorated with all you would need to enjoy what Hilton Head has to offer. We watched dolphins enter and exit the cove on a daily basis. There were plenty of fish and other wildlife to view. You can enjoy a coffee or a beverage on the patio and watch the boats come and go. This is the perfect location for the Tuesday night firework show and what a show it was. Shelter Cove is amazing. Just across from the Disney Resort (also stayed there), Shelter Cove has it all. From party boat fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding to first class dining. I would totally recommend this property to anyone. The communication from the owner was speedy and right to the point. Will we come back??? ABSOLUTELY!!!! Thank you Keith and family. We had an amazing family vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us and for your review.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was fabulous. the unit faces the bay and marshes and is adjacent to a marina. We watched manatees, dolphins and alligators from the terrace. Yachts, tour boats, kayakers sailed in and out of the marina all day. It was lovely. Also, Shelter Cove is conveniently located in the middle of the island and very convenient to great restaurants, shops, beaches and activities. Unfortunately the unit did not meet my expectations. On the first night there we were locked out of the complex because we had been given the wrong gate code. After driving around for 45 minutes at 1:00 in the morning we flagged down a security officer who found the correct code and helped us access the property. Also, the unit was spacious and could have been very comfortable. Unfortunately it was not clean and smelled of mildew or something else. One of the pillows in the main bedroom had a stain on it. There were stains in the main bathroom shower. The table on the terrace was dirty when we arrived and there were other remnants of previous residents on the terrace. I will say that the owners were very responsive after I contacted them and asked them to send someone over to clean. My guess is that they are unaware of the job the cleaning staff is doing. With proper attention and professional cleaning this could be a really great place to vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
We are sorry to hear that the experience was not what the guest expected but to be clear the gate code was provided correctly and acknowledged by the guest before arrival. We always ask our guests to immediately contact us upon arrival if anything is found to be unacceptable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Enjoyed the wildlife from the back porch and the fireworks show was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Keith Goss

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Linda and I are proud to host Captains Quarters on the Water. We have been married for over 30 years. We have two adult sons, Tyler and Tanner. We have owned and managed this property since 2010. We also own and manage 2 other villas in Hilton Head (property numbers 130894 at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Report and 2394932 in Palmetto Dunes) and a cabin in Helen, GA (property number 203382).

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