Royal Tern Road, Hilton Head: Large Sea Pines Homes by the Beach

Royal Tern Road holds some of the biggest rental homes in Sea Pines: five to nine bedrooms, a short street from the ocean in the south end of the plantation.
- Where
- south Sea Pines, between South Beach Lane and Black Skimmer Road
- Beach
- the street's ocean end is about 170 ft from the beach; one home is oceanfront
- Homes
- five to nine bedrooms, sleeping 14 to 25, most with a heated pool
- Prices
- typical nights from about $1,010, taxes and fees included
Royal Tern Road is a short ocean-side street off South Beach Lane, with Black Skimmer and Piping Plover Roads on either side. Its homes are for groups: the smallest has five bedrooms, and the largest sleeps 25. South Beach and its general store are about 1.2 mi away, and Harbour Town about 1.7 mi.
The homes below are for rent on Royal Tern Road, 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 Sea Pines vacation homes.
Vacation Homes on Royal Tern Road with Prices
5 homes on Royal Tern Road, 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.
5 homes
Sea Pines
- 6 bed
- 5½ bath
- Sleeps 14
Private pool
Lowest rates on this list
$1,012–$2,406
a night
All fees included
Sea Pines
- 5 bed
- 6 bath
- Sleeps 14
Beds: King · 2 queens · 4 twins · king · king
Private pool
Popular: 25 of 47 weeks booked
$1,036–$3,148
a night
All fees included
Sea Pines
- 7 bed
- 6 bath
- Sleeps 20
Beds: 2 queens · queen + 2 singles · king · king · king · king · king
$1,079–$3,698
a night
All fees included
Sea Pines
- 9 bed
- 9 bath
- Sleeps 25
Private pool
Lowest price per person: from $48 a night
$1,208–$5,289
a night
All fees included
Sea PinesOceanfront
- 7 bed
- 11½ bath
- Sleeps 20
Private pool
$3,848–$4,950
a night
All fees included
Homes near Royal Tern Road
These homes are on the streets around Royal Tern Road, not on it.
Who Rents Homes on Royal Tern Road
The homes are owned individually and rented by several companies, so the minimum stay, pet rules and pool-heat charges differ from house to house. None of them lists pets as allowed, so ask the company if you travel with a dog.
Gate Passes
Book through The Sea Pines Resort and the front desk at the Welcome Center checks you in and gives you two passes. Other rental companies buy passes for each home ahead of time and send them to you. If your booking came together less than 48 hours before arrival, buy a $20 weekly rental pass at either gate. The Sea Pines gate pass page has the details.
More Sea Pines Rentals

Homes with prices
Vacation homes in Sea Pines: house rentals inside the gate, mostly three to six bedrooms. Many have a pool of their own.

Vacation homes on Baynard Cove Road in south Sea Pines, each with a private pool, by the Stoney-Baynard Ruins.

South Beach Marina in Sea Pines, Hilton Head: the shops, restaurants, and racquet club at this waterfront neighborhood, plus the Sea Pines gate fee.

Hilton Head rentals for large groups: the companies with a group page, one house or several villas, and the Town and gate rules for a big party.

Sea Pines guest pass office hours and location, plus every gate fee, annual decals, rental passes and the gate fee lawsuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Royal Tern Road on the beach?
The ocean end of the street is about 170 ft from the beach, and one of the rental homes is oceanfront. The others sit within about 0.2 mi of the sand.
How many people do Royal Tern Road homes sleep?
From 14 in a five-bedroom home up to 25 in the largest, which has nine bedrooms.
Can I bring a dog to a Royal Tern Road rental?
None of the homes lists pets as allowed, so ask the rental company. Sea Pines vacation homes shows the homes that take dogs with a Pets allowed tag.
How do I get a gate pass for a Royal Tern Road rental?
Your rental company sends it, or the Welcome Center front desk gives you two if you booked through The Sea Pines Resort. A booking made under 48 hours before arrival needs a $20 weekly rental pass, sold at either gate.
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