1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach.
Welcome to this statement island home in Hilton Head's highly sought-after North Forest Beach area. From the moment you approach, you'll be captivated by the bold, warm red exterior, setting the tone for an unforgettable stay. Inside, you’ll find a vibrant and colorful décor that brings a touch of personality to every room, complemented by designer furnishings that embody both elegance and comfort.
The master suite, featuring a private bath, offers serene views and easy access to the outdoor space, where a private heated pool with a flowing waterfall awaits. The pool provides a relaxing retreat where you can enjoy the island atmosphere. The home’s open living space is wonderfully designed, with a large, gourmet kitchen that features state-of-the-art appliances, ample counter space, and a large island that comfortably seats nine. A cozy breakfast nook, framed by a fantastic bay window, provides an ideal spot for starting your day.
Exquisite touches like coffered ceilings, white-washed wainscoting, and a charming fireplace add a sophisticated yet beach-chic vibe to the space. This home offers everything you could possibly desire in a luxurious beach retreat, and it’s just a short stroll to the beach.
The proximity to the beach enhances the home’s appeal, with the public beach access located just at the end of Curlew Road, only a three-minute walk away. For outdoor enthusiasts, you will find free tennis at the Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club. Inside, entertainment options abound, including six TVs, a ping pong table, and corn hole to keep everyone entertained.
The property’s spacious layout includes five beautifully appointed bedrooms, each designed for relaxation. The first floor features a king-sized bed in the master suite, while the second floor offers an additional king-sized bed and three queen-sized beds. The fifth bedroom is perfect for families, with two sets of twin-over-queen bunk beds, comfortably sleeping six.
With four and a half bathrooms, the home comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests, providing ample space for everyone to unwind and relax. The 3,600-square-foot home also offers easy access to a garage, a fully equipped kitchen, a washer and dryer, and parking for up to six vehicles.
The outdoor space, including a private heated pool, is a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. You can opt to have the pool heated for an additional fee, ensuring your comfort no matter the season.
This custom-built island escape offers the best of both worlds – luxury, comfort, and the laid-back charm of Hilton Head Island, all just moments away from the beach. Book your stay today and experience the coastal lifestyle at its finest.
Town of HHI STR Permit #69772
PROXIMITY TO BEACH • 5th Row Ocean • 3-minute walk to the beach • Public beach access is located at the end of Curlew Road.
HIGHLIGHTS • *Private heated pool (8' x 12') (*This pool can be heated at an additional charge. The cost per week is $775-1275.00 (depending on the season) to heat the pool.) • Free Wireless Internet • Free Tennis at Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club • Gas Grill • 6 TVS • Elevator • Ping Pong • Corn Hole • Guests receive a special SERG Take Out Kitchen credit to enjoy delicious, restaurant-quality meals
PROPERTY CONFIGURATION • 5 Bedrooms • 4.5 Bathrooms • Sleeps 16 • Garage Access • 3597 Square Feet • Washer/ Dryer • Fully Equipped Kitchen •Parking for a maximum of 6 vehicles. All vehicle parking must be located on improved surfaces, like driveways, and cannot be on grassed or landscaped areas.
Please Note: Beach renourishment projects are currently underway and will continue through late spring. While work is active at times, the beach remains open for guests to enjoy and access the shoreline daily. We appreciate your understanding as the community works to enhance and preserve our beautiful beaches!
PROPERTY REMINDERS • Pets are not allowed • A total of 4 adult unisex bikes are included in your amenity fee when booking. Not included with rentals over 21 nights. • The Vacation Company's Guest Connect will contain all your check-in information
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Hilton Head Island
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South End, a neighbourhood in Hilton Head Island. While the natural beauty of Coligny Beach and Tybee Island Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palmetto Dunes Club.
Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Van Der Meer Tennis Center or Van Der Meer Tennis Academy. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Does 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach.?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach. on 13 Feb 2027 start from AU$658, 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 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1 Curlew- Private Pool & 5th Row Ocean - Less than 75 yards to the beach. located?
Located in South End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Coligny Theater and Coligny Beach. Shipyard Beach and Coligny Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great weeklong stay at 1 Curlew to celebrate our parent’s 50th wedding anniversary! The house was great for 8 adults and 7 kids. So much space and plenty to do. The location can’t be beat! You can walk to the beach and Coligny. The house is clean and well maintained and we had no issues! I hope we can come back!
Sarah N.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
We are so glad that you were able to celebrate the anniversary in this beautiful home. We do hope to see you again soon! ~The Vacation Company
We had four generations gathered for Thanksgiving and this house was perfect! Plenty of room for everyone and lots of seating for meals. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of towels provided. The kitchen has every pan and tool you could need! It’s a short walk to the beach or to Coligny shopping and restaurants. The bikes and beach gear were so nice to have.
Angela W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
We are glad that this home worked so well for your family and that you liked the location. We hope to see you again next Thanksgiving! ~The Vacation Company
We still enjoy the home. We have been to this home with our children as they were growing up, multiple times. The home functions perfectly for our family. As adults now, still is wonderful. Location is great. We will be back.
Sonya S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Thank you for coming back again!
-The Vacation Company
Very nice house. Pool was small but kids loved it. Pool deck was nice. House was well equipped with bikes and beach items. Location was excellent and the neighborhood and street were nice. House was user friendly. A few small negatives: toaster needs replacing; oven was unpredictable; one master BR night table lamp didn’t work; the ice and water dispenser on the fridge needed cleaning. Otherwise I would have given a five star overall review.
James G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and the amenities at 1 Curlew. We are sorry that you experienced some issues during your stay. Please know that our team is always happy to assist you with any cleaning or maintenance that you report during your time with us. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to you returning! ~The Vacation Company.
We don’t usually do reviews, but felt like this one was a must! This property absolutely exceeded our expectations. We had 8 of us total, spent a week here with 6 kids (Ages 21-26). The property was clean, spacious and literally had everything we could possibly need. The location could not be any better! Waking distance to the Coligny Plaza shops, restaurants and grocery store. Very short walk down to the beach which was pleasantly just far enough down away from the very busy public beach. Being able to fit all 3 cars in the garage and out of the sun was fantastic. The elevator was a pleasant bonus with moving bags up and down. I’m not sure I can say enough good things about this place. We will 100% come back here again.Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Joe K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
We are thrilled that this home exceeded your expectations and that it worked so well for your group. It's great to know the location, amenities, and layout made your stay comfortable and convenient. We would loe to welcome you back any time! ~Holly
1 Curlew was excellent. It was spacious enough that our family of 14 never felt cramped. The pool is a bit small, but that didn't stop us from enjoying it, especially the grandsons! The garage was absolutely loaded with beach things, so you may not need to rent or bring anything. There were 2 beach carts, 2 umbrellas, 5-6 beach chairs, at least 6 boogie boards and loads of sand toys. The downstairs A/C stopped working one evening due to a clogged drain line. A call to the property manager was quickly returned and an HVAC company was out within 3 hours to get the unit back up and running. Great service!
Overall this is a nice house with a great location close to Coligny Plaza and within easy walking distance to the beach. The house was well stocked with beach toys, bikes, cornhole, and a membership to play tennis at Van der Meer everyday for an hour. The kitchen was overall well stocked (although we did discover there were no oven mitts or pot holders the first night when we went to pull a pizza out of the oven!). It has a gas grill on the porch that worked well. There were a few things that kept it from getting 5 stars. First the listing on VRBO stated that an Xbox was available. Apparently a previous game room had been re-done to make a 5th bedroom and the XBox was gone. I realize thats not the reason you go to the beach, but for my kids it was pretty disappointing as vacation is one of the only times we let them play video games in the evenings. Secondly, the pool is quite small. We sort of figured this would be the case based on the pictures. But for a house of this size and price, it was disappointing to have a pool so small the kids couldn't really swim in it. Finally, we found three roaches on the second floor during our stay, which also left kind of a bad feeling about the house. The location is great and the house is overall nice. I think we would probably stay here again.
Everything about this property was perfect for our family. Our mom and dad, and two daughters and their families (12 total) were very comfortable. Access to the beach was awesome. Home provided two beach carts which made lugging our stuff much easier. Loved that there was a shower with hot water to rinse off before coming back inside. House is a short distance from Coligny Plaza which was an easy walk or bike ride.
The house felt like home. The amenities inside were perfect. Each family had their own space and own private bath. The elevator was a huge help in getting out things to the second and third floors. The kitchen was well equipped and such a nice gathering spot while preparing meals. We were there over Halloween and enjoyed carving pumpkins and even had room to room trick or treating inside the house for our littles. It was so much fun!
Many thanks to the owners for sharing this beautiful home. We all loved and enjoyed our time there. Hope to be able to enjoy it again.
Lori C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Renetta W.
29 Apr 2019
Family Trip😎
House was perfect, everyone had their own rooms and bathrooms! Very clean home and close to shops and restaurants and the beach! Thank you!!
Renetta W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David C.
14 June 2016
More than expected...
Our stay at this house was the best one we've had thus far on Hilton Head, and this was our seventh trip to the island. The house was everything and more than what the descriptions and pictures showed. It was clean, organized, spacious, comfortable and beautifully decorated. It really felt like a home away from home. The pool and deck area were just the right size for our group of nine. The location was perfect, walking or bike riding distance to the beach and Coligny Mall. We can't say enough about this property and will definitely rent again if we have a large group.
David C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cindy L.
16 Dec 2015
Family Vacation
My husband and I took our children and grandchildren to "The Big Red House" for a Thanksgiving vacation. The weather was beautiful and all of the kids played in the pool, the game room, and the beach. The house was even more beautiful than the pictures. Each family had their own bedroom and bathroom, this helped make the trip a success. If you have several families that need to spread out, this is a fabulous location. You can park the car and not move it until time to go home. We rented bikes, rode to Sea Pines and South Beach. We walked to The Pig for groceries, and enjoyed the restaurants at Coligny. If we take everyone on a family vacation again, this house would be our first choice.
Cindy L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
scott m.
1 Sept 2015
location and clean
been to hilton head a dozen times, cleanest house we have ever stayed in , i arrived later in day by plane and sink in brother in laws bathroom was clogged, he told me within 15 mins man arrived and fixed it, no other issues, adult son in wheel chair and no problems to get him around house and elevator worked perfectly ( we have had problems in past at other houses), pool and deck area online looks small but there actually was plenty of room, love setup of house and location, we barely drove anywhere , easy access to beach, company that handles reservation is A-1, if available and fits schedule would definitely stay again
scott m.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris A.
22 Nov 2025
Chris A.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to seeing you again. ~The Vacation Company
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