Starboard Tack, Palmetto Dunes: Lagoon Homes Near the Main Gate
Starboard Tack is the closest of the Palmetto Dunes rental streets to the main gate, about 0.3 mi in, and several of its homes look out over the resort’s lagoons.
- Where
- north Palmetto Dunes, off Sea Lane and Rum Row, about 0.3 mi from the main gate
- Beach
- the homes sit from about 0.4 to 0.7 mi from the beach
- Homes
- four to seven bedrooms, sleeping 10 to 18
- Prices
- typical nights from about $460, taxes and fees included
Starboard Tack runs off Sea Lane and Rum Row on the inland side of the resort, so the gate, the bike paths and Shelter Cove's shops and marina are all close, and the beach is a short bike ride. Three of the homes are on the lagoon, and five have their own heated pool.
The homes below are for rent on Starboard Tack, each with its size and, where the company publishes prices, the all-in nightly range. For the rest of the houses inside the gate, see Palmetto Dunes house rentals.
Vacation Homes on Starboard Tack with Prices
7 homes on Starboard Tack, all with typical nightly prices, taxes and each company's mandatory fees included. Open a home and pick your dates for its exact price, straight from the rental company.
7 homes
Palmetto Dunes
- 4 bed
- 4½ bath
- Sleeps 10
Private pool
Lowest rates on this list
$457–$959
a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
- 4 bed
- 4 bath
- Sleeps 11
Beds: Queen · 2 twins · queen · king
Private pool
$465–$1,091
a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
- 4 bed
- 4 bath
- Sleeps 12
King bed
$556–$1,508
a night
All fees included
Snowbird stays welcome
Palmetto Dunes
- 5 bed
- 5 bath
- Sleeps 17
Private pool
Lowest price per person: from $37 a night
$633–$1,621
a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
- 7 bed
- 6 bath
- Sleeps 18
Pets allowed · King bed
$744–$2,349
a night
All fees included
Snowbird stays welcome
Palmetto Dunes
- 4 bed
- 4½ bath
- Sleeps 10
Beds: King · king · queen · 2 queens
Private pool
$821–$2,078
a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
- 5 bed
- 4 bath
- Sleeps 12
Beds: King · 2 bunks · king · king · queen
Private pool
Popular: 46 of 47 weeks booked
$869
a night
All fees included
Homes near Starboard Tack
These homes are on the streets around Starboard Tack, not on it.
Palmetto Dunes
Around the corner from Starboard Tack
7 bed · 6½ bath · Sleeps 22
$887–$2,461 a night
All fees included
Snowbird stays welcome
Palmetto Dunes
Around the corner from Starboard Tack
4 bed · 3 bath · Sleeps 8
$437–$1,006 a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
Around the corner from Starboard Tack
4 bed · 5 bath · Sleeps 8
$456–$934 a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
Around the corner from Starboard Tack
4 bed · 4 bath · Sleeps 10
$510–$1,155 a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
Around the corner from Starboard Tack
4 bed · 5 bath · Sleeps 12
$722–$1,664 a night
All fees included
Palmetto Dunes
0.1 mi from Starboard Tack
4 bed · 4 bath · Sleeps 8
$482–$1,137 a night
All fees included
Who Rents Homes on Starboard Tack
The homes are owned individually and rented by six local companies, including the resort's own rental program, so the minimum stay, pet rules and pool-heat charges differ from house to house. Four have a hot tub, and one has an elevator.
More Palmetto Dunes Rentals
Homes with prices
Palmetto Dunes house rentals on Hilton Head: oceanfront, golf-course, lagoon and marina-view homes, mostly three bedrooms and up, plus pet and pass rules.
Rental homes on Sea Lane in Palmetto Dunes: three to seven bedrooms, nearly all with a private pool, near the Robert Trent Jones course and tennis center.
Rental homes on Rum Row in Palmetto Dunes: three to six bedrooms, every one with a private pool, a third of a mile from the Robert Trent Jones course.
Shelter Cove, Hilton Head: the marina and its charter boats, Towne Centre shops, HarbourFest fireworks, the waterfront park and where to stay.
Palmetto Dunes rentals on Hilton Head: oceanfront, golf and lagoon villas, condos and homes, with pet rules, minimum stays, gate passes and how to book.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Starboard Tack from the beach?
The homes sit from about 0.4 to 0.7 mi from the beach. Most guests bike there on the Palmetto Dunes paths.
Do Starboard Tack homes have lagoon views?
Three of them are on the lagoon. The listings say which, so check the photos of each home.
How many people do Starboard Tack homes sleep?
From 10 in a four-bedroom home up to 18 in the largest, which has seven bedrooms.
What if the Starboard Tack homes are booked?
The Homes near Starboard Tack row on this page shows homes on the streets around it, and Palmetto Dunes house rentals has every house inside the gate.
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