Captains Quarters Villas at Shelter Cove Harbour
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- 1 bath
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Lowest rates at Captains Quarters
From $176
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Sixty-four gated villas in two five-story buildings at the quiet western end of the harbour, facing Broad Creek and the marsh.
- Villas
- 64, in the Starboard and Port buildings
- Bedrooms
- one and two, plus a few penthouses
- Size
- two bedrooms about 1,400 sq ft
- Views
- Broad Creek, the marsh and the harbour
- On site
- pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, kayak rack
- Short-term rentals
- allowed
- Grocery store
- The Fresh Market, 1.6 miles, about a 4-minute drive
Captains Quarters (the sign at the gate spells it Captain’s Quarters) is a gated condominium of 64 villas at 2 Shelter Cove Lane, at the western end of Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island. It is two five-story buildings, Starboard and Port, set so that most balconies look out over Broad Creek, the salt marsh and the mouth of the harbour rather than over a parking lot.
It is one of the Shelter Cove rentals we cover, and the one to pick if you want the harbour close by but the evenings quiet: the restaurants and the boardwalk are a short walk east, far enough that the summer music does not carry.
Where it is
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Most villas have one or two bedrooms. The one-bedrooms are compact flats; the two-bedrooms have two full baths. A handful of penthouses on the top two floors are two-level units with vaulted ceilings and more than one balcony. Owners have renovated many units, so finishes vary a good deal from one villa to the next.
Pool and Grounds
The pool, a kiddie pool and a hot tub sit on the water side, looking toward Broad Creek, with changing rooms and a shaded seating area beside them. There is a rack for kayaks and a covered, lit bike rack, which matters here: the bike paths run from the gate to the harbour, the Towne Centre and across the parkway.
Getting to the Beach
Shelter Cove is on the sound side of the island, so the ocean is across William Hilton Parkway in Palmetto Dunes. The Palmetto Dunes Buggy, the free seasonal shuttle that also serves Shelter Cove, runs guests across William Hilton Parkway to the Palmetto Dunes beach, golf and tennis. Owners here share the Palmetto Dunes amenities; if you are renting, ask whoever you book with how beach access and passes work for guests.
Booking Captains Quarters
Villas are owned one by one, and short-term rentals are allowed. Companies with Captains Quarters rentals include Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Trident Rentals and Vacation Time of Hilton Head Island, and some villas are also listed on Vrbo. Each owner sets the pet rules and the minimum stay.
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What reviewers say
Reviews come from owners as well as guests, and they like the location, the view over the marsh and the quiet of a gated complex. One owner describes the buildings coming through a storm with little more than fallen trees and a broken exit gate. The lower marks are about particular units rather than the complex: crabs crawling in under a first-floor door, and construction next door to one villa.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many villas are at Captains Quarters?
64, in two five-story buildings called Starboard and Port.
Where is Captains Quarters?
At 2 Shelter Cove Lane, at the western end of Shelter Cove Harbour on Broad Creek, a short walk from the marina, shops and restaurants.
What amenities does Captains Quarters have?
A waterside pool, a kiddie pool and a hot tub, a kayak rack and a covered bike rack, inside a gate.
Can you rent a villa at Captains Quarters by the week?
Yes. Short-term rentals are allowed, and several local companies and Vrbo list villas here.
How big are the villas at Captains Quarters?
The two-bedroom villas are about 1,400 square feet. Sizes vary a little from villa to villa.
How much does a week at Captains Quarters cost?
A week typically runs from about $1,200 to $3,300, with taxes and the rental company’s fees included, across the 11 villas we have prices for. By size: one-bedroom villas from about $1,200, two-bedroom from about $1,800. Open a villa and pick your dates for its exact price, straight from the rental company; its quote when you book is final.
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