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Castle by the Sea 7BR/8BA Luxury Home with Elevator

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A heated pool
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7 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 184600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • PoolPoolPool

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Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Popular LocationColigny Plaza11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSea Pines Forest Preserve4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalmetto Dunes Club10 min drive
  • AirportSavannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)63 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle by the Sea 7BR/8BA Luxury Home with Elevator

Castle By the Sea... Seven Bedroom, Eight Bath, Luxury Home with Elevator... North Forest Beach, 90 Yards to the Beach... New in 2005, updated yearly!

We invite you to stay at our Castle by the Sea. Located in the North Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island, this seven bedroom, eight bath (six full and two half) home offers the best of everything for a family vacation. This home is located less than 90 yards to the beach. It is an easy walk to the popular Coligny Plaza.

Our Castle by the Sea offers seven bedrooms - Three kid-themed bedrooms for the children and four Master bedrooms with King Beds and en-suite bathrooms for the children. All of the bedrooms except one of the children’s bedrooms has a private, en-suite bathroom. Two of the four Master bedrooms have whirlpool bathtubs as well as glass showers. On the upper level, there is also a loft with a pull-out, queen-size sleeper sofa. All of our bedrooms and living areas are furnished with name brand furniture including Lexington, Hooker, LaZBoy and Bassett. The bed linens are designers including Ralph Lauren, Disney Store, and Charter Club. For your comfort, each bedroom is equipped with a ceiling fan. All of the closets have been customized with built in closets for the utmost in storage and convenience.

Going to the beach? Included in the house is a plastic wagon for trips to the beach. Your Castle by the Sea is located less than 90 yards to the Beach. The walk to the beach is on a sandy road with little traffic. Located a few blocks from the large hotels, this section of beach is quiet and not very crowded.

What better for a trip to the beach than sleeping Under the Sea?

For your mermaids and mermen, take a weeks’ vacation Under the Sea. Designed to feel like the children are under water with their sea life friends, the entire room is painted like water. Our Sea Castle room features a queen size bunkbed with mermaid bedding.

Our other Under the Sea room features two sets of twin bunkbeds decorated like castles under the sea.

Our third children's bedroom is called Cottage by the Sea and features a cottage shaped bunkbed with a full size bed on the bottom and a twin on top.

This home offers a large (roughly 16 x 30 feet) pool with a heated spa. For those of you traveling with babies or toddlers, our pool offers a large sun deck step at the entrance to the pool which is six inches deep where young ones can sit and splash in the water. We have also included a swim out ledge around half of the pool for new swimmers to be able to play and rest. Surrounding the pool is a large deck area equipped with an outdoor kitchen which includes a gas barbecue grill, beverage refrigerator, countertop and seating and a sink. The pool area also includes covered porches, and plenty of lounge chairs and tables. At the street level is an outdoor shower for rinsing off after making sand castles at the beach.

Your family will also enjoy the other areas in the home including a large great room, a games room in the garage, dining room, and fully-equipped kitchen. The great room offers a big screen TV and Roku. For your seating comfort, the great room is furnished with a huge sectional leather sofa, an oversized chair and a long window box seat.

The custom kitchen is stocked with everything you would need to cook an entire Thanksgiving meal for a large family. No expense has been spared on this kitchen from the granite counter tops and custom cabinetry to the high end appliances. Do not like to do dishes? Do not worry, this kitchen has two full-size dishwashers for cleaning up even the biggest meal.

The games room in the garage has a pool table, small Little Tykes gym for kids, putting green, counter/bar area and a TV. For those who enjoy surfing the web or need to catch up on work, our house offers free high speed fiber optic Internet access. Are there any train lovers in your family? Our home offers a full size Thomas-like train table and train set for the junior engineers! Our Castle by the Sea offers a kids gaming area with an Xbox for video gamers.

The entire house offers air conditioning and heat for your comfort. All linens and towels are provided free of charge including beach towels. Each bathroom is furnished with a wall mounted hair dryer. There is a washer, dryer, iron and ironing board on the first floor. This home is non-smoking. No pets allowed. Pool heating is available upon request for additional charge.

We have a 24 hour management company. Our home is maintained with cleaning, pest control, landscaping, and pool services regularly.

Property manager

Melynda Gambino

Languages

English, Hungarian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 4,600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Hilton Head Island

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in North Forest Beach, a neighborhood in Hilton Head Island. Shelter Cove Harbour and Palmetto Dunes Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coligny Beach and North Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider The Sandbox and Lawton Stables. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Coligny Beach - 2 min walk
  • Coligny Plaza - 11 min walk
  • Sea Pines Forest Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Shelter Cove Harbour - 9 min drive
  • Palmetto Dunes Club - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Big Bamboo Cafe - 8 min walk
  • The Sandbar Beach Eats - 10 min walk
  • Frosty Frog - 11 min walk
  • FlatBread Grill & Bar - 9 min walk
  • Tiki Hut - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castle by the Sea 7BR/8BA Luxury Home with Elevator have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Castle by the Sea 7BR/8BA Luxury Home with Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle by the Sea 7BR/8BA Luxury Home with Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle by the Sea 7BR/8BA Luxury Home with Elevator?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Castle by the Sea 7BR/8BA Luxury Home with Elevator located?

This family-friendly Hilton Head Island vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza. Coligny Beach Park and Coligny Theater are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Family Gathering
The property was as nice as the pictures. We thoroughly enjoyed the heated pool/spa and the well-equipped kitchen and game rooms. There were 15 of us and there was plenty of space for all. A 2-3 minute walk to a beautiful beach and maybe 10 minutes to shopping/restaurants/bakeries. We had a couple of minor issues but the communications with the owner and property manager resulted in quick resolutions of those issues. If we come back to HH in the future, we would certainly rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great New Years getaway!
Everything was great! Loved the house and area… we had a few participate in the polar bear plunge.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Home
Home is perfect. We had 8 adults & 8 children. Everything is extremely well equppied for the perfect famiiy vacation. Location is amazing. Truly created great family memories for a lifetime.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Great for the whole family! We were able to get the entire family in this house which was really the best way to spend quality time together on vacation. Really felt like our own home at the beach with everything we could need or want. Options of the beach or the pool kept all the kids entertained endlessly, that or Madden football on the Xbox. The walk to the beach is so short it hardly seemed like a walk. Was so nice to have all the beaches toys and accessories and the cart to get them to the beach. The flashlights with the red light filter was a nice touch for beach walks at night. Really nice to have the ice maker in the basement as well to fill up the coolers. Property manager was very responsive and checked in on things midweek and which was appreciated. Minor points for improvements would be an upgrade to the toilet paper (paper thin) and the beach towels (some falling apart). Having a vacuum would be nice to mitigate the constant influx of sand through the front door. Would have also been nice to have a garage door opener to make getting bikes in and out of the garage much more efficient. Kitchen had all the necessary components but would have been nice to have a large skillet (only one smaller one available).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob D., Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
Our family which consists of 10 adults and 6 children enjoyed a most enjoyable experience at this beautiful beach house called Castle by the Sea. House had bountiful space and bedding for all. Large pool and very short walk to the beach. Kitchen was well supplied and bedding was very comfortable. God has been so gracious to our family and to enjoy such a beautiful vacation with children and grandchildren is such a blessing. Owner of property was extremely hospitable and vacation company very responsive. I highly recommend this property. We have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joshua B.

Nice place, great location, some hiccups
This place was okay. Given the cost to stay, I was disappointed in a few things. First, the place has some cleanliness issues. Specifically, there were many dishes clearly not washed and just placed back into the cabinets with old food caked onto them. Gross. I mentioned this to the management company and they head scratchingly responded it wasn't their job to clean the dishes? Okay... There were many items broken or not working. These were generally smaller items, such as luggage racks, but this property is in need of a walk through with a detail oriented person. My biggest complaint is that the owner of the property was not, in my opinion, respectful of our stay as guests. We stayed the first week of September, which I guess is the "end of the season", but they had all kinds of vendors in and out of the place over the week. This got to be annoying, especially when a roofer arrived planning on doing work in the main area of the house where the pool and outdoor area is. I understand that things need to get done on a property, but do that stuff on your own time, not mine. Overall, the place was great for kids, fantastic location, easy check-in. Nice amenities for the kids. I am sure our stay had some hiccups that others wouldn't normally expect but my rating is based on our individual experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near Coligney
Our extended family (10 adults, 4 kids under 9) stayed here for a week. The house is in a great location. 1/2 block walk to the beach, just under 1/2 mile to Coligney shops and restaurants. The owners make it easy! The house has everything you could possibly want - in the kitchen, games/books for kids, high chairs, pack and play, and plenty of beach and pool items to borrow. The owner and property manager were easy to communicate with and we really enjoyed our stay. We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert P., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at castle by the sea. The location was close to the beach and a very easy walk. The house was nice and big so everyone had the bedroom arrangement required. One of our the 2 refrigerators and 2 dishwashers were great for our large group. The house was well equipped with everything needed in the kitchen. The pool - hot tub was used a lot every day. Great house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family spending time together at the Castle!
The castle allowed us to bring our family together at one place for the first time in 4-5 years. We were able to eat together, play together and enjoy our grand children together. The elevator was a great addition as the stairs could get tiring, especially for seniors! Great beach access and the pool allowed us to relax day time and evening. The home had many things for our enjoyment, from beach toys, chairs and umbrellas to a pool table, gas grill and TVs and game room. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
Our party of 18 thoroughly enjoyed Castle by the Sea! The house was beautiful and updated. The adult bathrooms and bedroom were comfortable and spacious. The kid bedrooms were charming, but the beds themselves weren’t very comfortable as there were no box springs. Little kids don’t mind, but the teenagers did. The game room was well used. The best thing and focal point of the whole house was the great outside area with the pool, hot tub, and plenty of tables and lawn chairs. It was fantastic! The beach is a minute away and we loved that it wasn’t that crowded. Coligny Park is a short walk away as well as a good Tiki bar. We Loved HHI!! The basement has a pool table, several beach toys and wagon, as well as an extra washer and an ice machine. The home feels private with all the palm trees around it. Very beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at a wonderful property
We had a great stay at this beautiful property. It provided plenty of separate and communal space for multi-family group. Close to the beach and Coligny shopping with a beautiful pool with plenty of privacy from the street. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House and Location
The Castle by the Sea is as advertised. It is a short walk to the beach (2 minutes or so) and a short walk to Coligny Plaza. The house was fantastic. We had six college students with us and they loved the house, the rooms, the pool and the hot tub. While half of them were old enough to go out to clubs and restaurants, they found the amenities at the house to appealing to leave. We rented some bikes for the week and everyone had the opportunity to use them. We used the chess board for a couple of games and enjoyed the pool table. The kitchen is fully stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed the property. We had great communication with the property manager and the owner Melynda. There were no significant issues or problems and overall it was a fantastic stay. I highly recommend the property. It clearly will make younger kids happy but our group of young women loved it just as much!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Wonderful property near beach and shopping. House was very nice and accommodated our group of 14 well. Owner and property manager very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay J., Idaho Falls, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Beach Community
A quick walk to the beach, a minute to the private pool and hot tub, a 10 minute walk to restaurants . . . What more could we have asked for? Oh, and a bicycle ride on the beach and on a system of paved off-street paths! Ideal house for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelley w., Berea

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break vacay
We vacay annually during fall break. We decided to give HHI a try and the location was perfect. We appreciated the referral on bike and chair rentals and our property was fabulous!! Plenty of space. Super kid friendly and just steps to the beach. Our family enjoyed the pool and we grilled out in a few occasions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything!
Home was nice, comfortable and had everything you could want! We had a few issues but the management company was very easy to communicate with and very responsive. Over all, a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G., Venetia, Pa.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home has everything you would need
We have stayed here 5 years ! We love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castle by the sea
House was big close to beach and coligny house was kid friendly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looking for a gem?
Castle by the Sea is a true gem. Our family of 17 loved everything about it…the location, one block walk to the beach, pool, easy and nice walk to Coligny area, dinners around the pool, etc.. The house offers a beautiful space with ample opportunity for togetherness and individual recharging. All bedrooms are comfortable with Disney themed rooms for the kids. Melynda, the owner, is easy to work with and responsive. The entire check in, property management, and beach gear rental process is well oil. Our family had a blast making forever memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K., Leesport

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
We loved everything about the house, location and amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
Had a lovely holiday away with the whole family. Excellent accommodations and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Vickie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of Hilton Head heaven☀️
Perfect in every way for our family of 14… most well-stocked in all of our travels, lacking nothing! We had amazing weather during our Thanksgiving stay, and there was something for everyone in this lovely home during the chilly mornings and late evenings!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location
The house is beautiful with an amazing pool - Just a block from the beach. There was enough room for our family of 14, with enough towels, and utensils so we never ran out of anything. The 2 dishwashers made kitchen clean-up a breeze, since 14 ate at each meal, not to mention snacks. We also appreciate the 2 washers and dryers. The house was well-maintained. Location was superb, as we walked to the beach and either walked or biked to Coligny. My grandchildren loved all the toys, and the basement was appreciated on the 1 rainy day that we had with its pool table, slide and giant chess board!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie T., Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This house is a perfect house for large families. High chairs, baby gates, pac n play etc. were provided. The walk to the beach took just a couple of minutes with no busy streets to cross. Kitchen and family room were spacious and kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
Close proximity to the beach. Beautiful home and awesome pool and hot tub. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021