Not surprisingly, many who vacation on Hilton Head Island eventually decide to buy a home or villa on Hilton Head Island, as a second home to enjoy with family and friends or as a future retirement home. Real estate industry studies show that less than half of those who own beach houses or oceanfront condos purchased their properties with an intent to rent to vacationers. Yet more than 50% of these who do rent their homes are covering at least half their mortgage by renting, according to a 2009 study. If you think you might rent out your Hilton Head Island home, location is very important. Beach houses and condos in Sea Pines (especially those close to Harbourtown), Palmetto Dunes, North and South Forest Beach and Shipyard are very attractive to vacationers. Families who vacation on Hilton Head want to rent homes and condos that are close to the beach, have a pool and are tip top condition. If you're thinking about purchasing property on Hilton Head Island, I can help you assess its potential as a Hilton Head Island vacation rental.  Email or call Randy Smith 843-785-9500 (Toll Free 866-785-9501).

Oceanfront rental homes on Hilton Head Island may have small signs posted saying “Lights Out at Night, May 1-Oct. 31”.  This is because Hilton Head Island's 12 miles of beaches are home to Endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Lights shining on the beach can disorient the female turtles when they emerge from the ocean, dig holes in the sand, and deposit as many as 120 eggs on the upper part of the beach.  A light shining on the beach can also cause hatchlings leaving the nests to become confused, making them unable to find their way to sea. Hilton Head Island’s first sea turtle nest of 2010 hatched July 13!

Fox News ranked Hilton Head Island as the Number 1 Beach in the USA!!!  White sandy beaches, championship Tennis & Golf, Shops, Dining, miles of bike trails, did I mention the white sandy beaches?!!!  Hilton Head Island has been a favorite vacation destination for years.  If you are interested in learning more about Real Estate on Hilton Head Island, please contact me.  I can help answer questions on Hilton Head foreclosures and short sales.  If you want to purchase Hilton Head villas and condos, let me help you determine what areas best meet your needs.  Not all Hilton Head Real Estate is the same- the old saying location, location, location still applies.  I am proud to call Hilton Head Island home and I know first hand that the #1 Beach is the USA ranking is well deserved. 

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The Sea Crest Villas are located on Forest Beach in Hilton Head Island.  This Oceanfront complex is a great place to spend your Hilton Head Island vacation.  Unlike some of the other oceanfront villa rentals on Hilton Head Island, The Sea Crest Villas features a health and fitness facility,  2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor swimming pool, baby pool, and outdoor jacuzzi.  In addition to all the amenities located on property, it  also has a prime location.  Located at Coligny Circle, you can easily walk to the new Coligny Beach Park with interactive water fountains, Coligny Plaza shops & dining.  1206 The Sea Crest Villa is currently available for rental or for sale.  It is a nicely decorated 3 bedrooms, 3 baths end unit villa with awesome views.  If you would like additional information on Hilton Head Island vacation rentals or rental investments, please feel free to contact me.  I would be happy to assist you.  I am very familiar with Hilton Head vacation rentals.  Randy@RandysRealEstate.com

The beach at Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC had an unusual visitor this past week.  A cute little Harbor seal stopped by to take a rest on the beach near the Westin Resort & Spa on Hilton Head Island, SC.  

Normally you wouldn't find information on Harbour Seals at RandysRealEstate.com but how could we not share this cute photograph?!

One of the many great things about Hilton Head Island, SC is the abundance of wildlife.  While we don't normally see seals resting on the beaches of Hilton Head Island, we do see many species of birds, dolphins and even manatees and sting rays.

If you are looking for rental property on Hilton Head Island or a second home, RandysRealEstate.com has made searching Hitlon Head Island real estate very easy.  RandysRealEstate.com has a quick search feature, allowing you to browse by planation (Sea Pines, Palmetto  Dunes, Forest Beach, and Shipyard) or you can even search Hilton Head Island SC foreclosures.

You never know what great photo you will take while vacationing on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina!

After the Marsh Tacky horse races a few weeks ago, I headed over to an open house at 108 Ocean Wood Villa.  Randy Smith was hosting the open house and I was able to see first hand what a neat Oceanfront Community this was.  Ocean Wood Villas are located at the private end of North Forest Beach.  There are 13 freestanding villas, all fee simple.  The neighborhood has a beautiful oceanfront pool, baby pool and gazebo.  The lot size average around .3/acre.  The shops and restaurants of Coligny Plaza are easy bike ride away.  What's nice about Ocean Wood is that they have the privacy of a home and the amenities of a villa.  108 Ocean Wood Villa is currently listed for sale for $679,000. Search Forest Beach Homes & Villas.