Hilton Head has been named the # 1 of the Memorial Day beach destinations, making Hilton Head Real estate rental properties even more attractive. This was listed on CNBC.com by a well-known travel company.

No matter what your interests are, Hilton Head has a great variety of inventory. Sea Pines Plantation homes range from $199,500 to $8,995,000 and Sea Pines villas start at $172,000 to $1,895,000.  Palmetto Dunes homes are from $399,000 to $4,995,000 and Palmetto Dunes villas are $215,000 to $2,995,000.  Forest Beach homes start at $374,999 and go to $3,995,000 while Forest Beach villas are from $15,000 to $1,390,000. Shipyard Homes range from $389,000 to $499,000 and Shipyard villas start at $179,000 up to $549,000.

Right now is a great time for someone with investment dollars to purchase Hilton Head Real estate that can be used as a vacation rental property. Hilton Head homes and Hilton Head villa prices are lower than we've seen in years, interest rates are low and there is still ample inventory, although in 2011, we have seen a decline in new listings. It is a buyers market and a great time to grab a piece of the American dream with a solid, long term investment.

Hilton Head Island has many different varieties of communities to choose from for your  perfect vacation rental property. There is something for every one. Some of the most popular Ocean communities for vacation rentals are:

When driving through Shipyard Plantation and searching for a home, the first thing you usually see are alligators sunning on the banks of the lagoons and the beautiful Island foliage. Shipyard Plantation covers approximately 800 acres and is conveniently located on the South end of the Island near great shopping and dining.  Its most prized amenity is the beach, with a new Beach Club for property owners and their guests. With three nine hole golf courses and the Van der Meer Tennis Center, Shipyard is a private residential community with all of the resort amenities.

The beauty and tranquility that has attracted most homeowners has also attracted national attention. Arts & Entertainment television network has chosen Hilton Head Health Institute to be the location of one of their latest reality show. Hilton Head Health Institute is a weight loss clinic tucked away in Shipyard Plantation. Few people are even aware the Hilton Head Health Institute exists. It has been one of the country’s premier weight loss spas for more than 30 years and has brought people to the Island from all over the world.

The A&E show, I'm Heavy, gives 12 chronically overweight patients a chance to undergo treatment and shed their pounds. These 12 individuals can be seen taking advantage of the gorgeous Hilton Head weather by utilizing the bike trails in their exercise routines. The show incorporates the beauty and tranquility that is offered in Shipyard Plantation  along with what the original developers of Hilton Head Island has strived to preserve throughout its development.  I'm Heavy is anticipated to air in January 2011.

When looking for the perfect Shipyard Plantation home you may be lucky and find a perfect deal in a Shipyard Plantation foreclosure.

If you have not booked your summer vacation rental on Hilton Head Island yet, you need to act quickly! The best rental properties on Hilton Head Island usually book long before summer even starts.  Cancellations are rare and the busy season goes through the end of August.  There are so many great summer activities on Hilton Head Island, it's the perfect place to spend your summer vacation!  Some favorites include Summer Jams at Shelter Cove Park.  This runs from June 22- Aug 10, admission is free and the show starts at 7PM.  There are also performances by Shannon Tanner at Shelter Cove and Gregg Russell at the Liberty Oak in Sea Pines, Fireworks on Tuesday nights at Shelter Cove (come early and bring a blanket/chairs), and animal exhibits with the Coastal Discovery Museum.  These of course are in addition to great golf, tennis and beaches! Email Randy@RandysRealEstate.com if you need additional information on summer activities or Hilton Head Island Real Estate or Hilton Head Vacation Rentals.