Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
$464 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Barefoot Palmetto House, a place for family fun in the sun! No shoes required here; palmetto trees included! This home has a newly remodeled living room and kitchen ready for guests to enjoy. The four-bedroom, two-bath beach house comes with a golf cart, Hunting Island State Park pass, and a location that offers more privacy than many other beach homes. We are only a short boardwalk stroll to a serene 2 1/2 mile stretch of pristine white sand beach bordering the Atlantic coast. You can often see dolphins playing in the water and spectators can always spot a shrimp boat or two.

The open floor plan makes it perfect for family vacations. The master bedroom features a luxury king-size bed, while two other guestrooms offer queen beds. The fourth bedroom is perfect for the kids with two sets of bunk beds. This house has everything you need to enjoy your stay including bed linens, kitchen cookware, a second full size refrigerator, TV's, beach chairs, and a BBQ grill. We even have a ping-pong table and a closet full of books and games. Enjoy your morning coffee on the comfortable screened in porch or relax in the hammocks. Our rental also includes a golf cart for exploring the island and easy access to the Beach and Racket Club pool.

Harbor Island is a beautiful, gated community located in the Lowcountry of the Carolina Sea Islands (near Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston). The natural beauty is incredible with Spanish moss-draped live oak trees and lush palmetto trees surrounding glistening marshes. This gated community has 24-hour security and boasts of 2 ½ miles of pristine, private white sandy beaches that are uncrowded and perfect for any family getaway. Water sports of all kinds are available in this area include kayaking, fishing off the beach, and crabbing from the tidal creeks.

We are located 14 miles east of historic downtown Beaufort, SC, and Paris Island. The Lowcountry area of SC has been the backdrop to many prominent feature films including the latest Netflix hit Outer Banks (Yes, it is filmed in South Carolina!). Other movies filmed here include: The Stars fell on Alabama, Forest Gump, The Big Chill, and The Prince of Tides. We are just a short walk or golf cart drive to The Beach and Racket Club of Harbor Island which features an Olympic-size pool and workout facility. Other Harbor Island amenities included volleyball, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, and of course the BEACH!

The lighthouse and beach at Hunting Island State Park is a popular destination less than a mile from the gate at Harbor Island and we include a Hunting Island State Park pass. The pass allows access to parking, beach, hiking trails and the nature center. All you need now is to pack your sunscreen and come enjoy a piece of low-country paradise. Follow us at @Barefoot_palmetto_house.

The Harbor Island pool is open from April 1 - November 1. Reservations are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.

Renters must be over 25 years of age to reserve our property.

** Please note there is enough parking for up to 3 vehicles at this property.**

Harbor Island Owners Association require a gate pass to gain access to the private island. GATE PASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE! Vehicle gate pass fees are per vehicle, set by the Island and are subject to change. Please contact our team after you book the property to purchase a pass. The current rates are; for a day pass $25.00; 2 nights $35.00; 3 nights $45.00; 4 nights $55.00; 5 nights $65.00; 6 nights $75.00; 7 nights $85.00; 8-30 nights $140.00; 31-364 nights $215.00

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Gated Community Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator (full Size) Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 3 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Netflix Streaming Services TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Johnny D.

    Submitted May 29, 2026

    Stayed May 12, 2026

    Fantastic place to stay and would stay there again in a heartbeat. Only negative was the pool was down until our last full day there -- which is beyond the hosts control and the golf cart would hold a charge for very long ( 20 minutes max ). Maintenance was very friendly but did all they could do for the cart. They put in a ticket to the golf cart company but no one ever showed. But an excellent experience overall !

  • Michelle F.

    Submitted May 14, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    We could not see the ocean from the home. You had to walk to the beach access/boardwalk.

  • Tamara S.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2026

    Stayed Feb 7, 2026

    Our family of seven stayed there for 6 days. Everything was perfect. The ping pong table was a hit for the adults and the golf cart was a hit for both the children and adults. Everything we needed was right there. The location to the beach was great. We could see the ocean from two of the bedrooms. I highly suggest putting a food order in at Walmart and picking it up the way onto the island. We got to the island and never had to leave. We had everything we needed. Oh and the pickleball courts were a hit too!!!

  • Roger Q.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    The home is in a great location and exceptionally nice gated community. Fishing, swimming, ping pong, pickle ball and beach walking were enjoyed. The golf cart and free pass to Harbor State Park were very nice additions. There are great restaurants, shopping, and historical spots nearby in Beaufort. There needs to be some improvements in the cleanliness of the house that I have commented on to the management company.

  • Tracy K.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Beautiful house, looked refurbished to me. Very comfortable furniture. We had a couple of issues during the week and they were addressed promptly, with consideration for our littles.

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted May 19, 2024

    Stayed May 10, 2024

    Property was great, 5 adults and one child, and we seemed to have enough room for the week to be comfortable. Property had a great porch with nice furniture and it was screened in. It was right next to beach access which was great as well. The pool was fantastic, clean and plenty of room for residents and guests. Our only issue were the loud birds that called the property home. Two nights around 11:45 p.m. they began to chirp and squawk very loudly, keeping us up till about 2 a.m. The other mornings they had us up at 5 a.m., but fortunately they stopped a while later and we fell back asleep. Nothing you can do about it, it's their home too, but it honestly was quite annoying. Other than that the community and home were perfect!!

  • MaryAnn B.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2024

    Stayed Apr 25, 2024

    This home was perfect for 6 adults and two children under the age of 3. Location was great and home was exactly what was listed in pictures. Lots of beach toys, chairs and wagon to transport to beach. Golf cart was great to drive around the Harbor. Will be coming back to this community for sure! Great getaway with the family.

  • Mike H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2023

    Stayed Aug 4, 2023

    Exactly as the pics and description show. Very nice home. Nice beach, nice pool.

  • Julie J.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    We enjoyed the house so much. Beautifully decorated and well furnished. The kitchen was amazing and was perfect for all the cooking and eating in we did.

  • Sarah B.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2023

    Stayed Apr 20, 2023

    Great stay and wonderful property. Was so close to the beach! So nice to have beach cart, games/toys under house and in hall closet, wide variety of options in the kitchen. Very impressed with house!

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