Hilton Head or Tybee - Any Suggestions?

[Cindycooks]

I turn the big 5-0 next June and our 30th anniversary is May - so the end of May we are planning a week in Savannah but want to stay on HH or Tybee. Not the most expensive plushest place, but then something nice...preferably with a pool. We are looking at condos (need a kitchen) and B&B is out of the question (hubby wont do girly-girl). We definitely are gonna do the Paula Tour, eat at her place and also at Miss Wilkes and I have heard awesome things about The Crab Shack on Tybee too.

Anyone from there or who has been? We cant decide which island to stay on. We dont need golf or tennis!

 

[katie0128]

We have been to HH twice since we have been married and DH has been there a few other times when he still lived at home.

Personally, I would stay on HHI. I love it there. We were down there in April for my brother's graduation from Parris Island. The rest of my family stayed close to the base, but we decided to make more of a vacation of the trip and stayed on HHI in Fiddler's Cove... had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with a small kitchen. Wasn't huge, but big enough me, DH and the 3 kids for the week. There was a pool (didn't go since the walk to the ocean is so close) and tennis courts and and it is a 5 minute walk to the ocean. I honestly don't remember how much it was, but I can get you the rental company info if you are interested.

 

[Cindycooks]

katie - we are supposed to have all sorts of stuff coming from both places - I'll remember the name and look it up. Googling it now. Sounds just like what we need, even one bedroom is plenty.

I think DH is preferring HH just because we already live 30 min from the beaches here in NC and HH would just be a little more upscale and different.

 

[ChefLisa]

I have not been to Tybee Island in quite a few years. I definitely prefer Hilton Head. There is a lot more to do there!

 

[Cindycooks]

katie - Im getting 3 different prices online for Fiddlers, depending on the rental company. Can you let me know which one you used? maybe with a referral they will cut me a break!

 

[ChefLisa]

If you decide on a place you would like to stay, you might want to consider purchasing your vacation on eBay. We have done that three times with a resort in Daytona. The deals can be very good!

 

[merego]

My mom is in HH now, she goes every year and they stay in a place on Turtle Lane Villa, I need to ask her the name of the condos. They have a 4 bedroom, her and "the golden girls" go every July. I haven't been since high school. We are going to Savannha next year, I am very excited.

 

[cathyskitchen]

Cindy - my parents have a 2BR condo on Hilton Head Island in Shipyard plantation, right on the golf course. There's a pool in the complex, and it's a 5 min. bike ride to the beach. It's GORGEOUS there, and I highly recommend staying on HHI. The plantations are nice, but some are more expensive than others. For example, anything in Sea Pines and Port Royal are going to be pricey, but Palmetto Dunes and Shipyard are more mid-level. There are also affordable places in the North and South Forest Beach areas, many right on the ocean. My parents are going to be retiring there next year, so their villa won't be available, but I can put you in touch with the rental company that they use and possibly get you some kind of referral discount (not sure). Email me at [email protected] if you want more info! I love HHI and we have gone there every year for the last 20 years!!

 

[Cindycooks]

thank you Cathy! I THINK we have found a place! Thru a friend of a friend - we have found an oceanfront 1 bedroom condo with large balcony in the North Forest Beach area you are talking about - it has every amenity we want - including a hottub - for $600 for the whole week! We are beyond thrilled - weve seen pictures too and it looks fab. I will keep you in mind tho if for some reason this falls thru.

The people that own this are giving us ideas on where to go, what to do etc...and it is thru them, not a rental company which is one reason we are getting by so reasonable. Let me know tho, things you recommend too! We are so excited now!

 

[cathyskitchen]

Oh, Cindy - you will LOVE the North Forest Beach area!! It's so great there! The Coligny Plaza shopping area is awesome - there are cute boutiques, gift shops, and a delicious ice cream shop called "Frozen Moo" with a big cow in the window (the BEST ice cream ever!). There is also a Java Joe's where you can get coffee and internet service. My DH goes to the Coligny bakery every morning to get a paper and a doughnut, too (he's slightly addicted!). You'll probably want to make your way to some of the "Fresh Market" shoppes, too, across Rt. 278. There are some great affordable shops and the Fresh Market store is the best healthy grocery store on the island! I can never go to HHI without hitting the outlets, too - they're on the right just before you come on to the island. Lots of great shops. Sea Pines is fun to visit, too, if you want to see the Harbour Town lighthouse and window shop, but the stores there are UBER expensive. We hardly ever go there anymore - there are plenty of other places to go that don't cost an arm and a leg! Oh, and if you want to go to a great cocktail bar, try the Metropolitan Lounge near the Sea Pines circle - awesome drinks and a great "date" place! http://www.metropolitanlounge.com/

 

[christy_c]

Oh, Cindy - you will LOVE the North Forest Beach area!! It's so great there! The Coligny Plaza shopping area is awesome - there are cute boutiques, gift shops, and a delicious ice cream shop called "Frozen Moo" with a big cow in the window (the BEST ice cream ever!). There is also a Java Joe's where you can get coffee and internet service. My DH goes to the Coligny bakery every morning to get a paper and a doughnut, too (he's slightly addicted!). You'll probably want to make your way to some of the "Fresh Market" shoppes, too, across Rt. 278. There are some great affordable shops and the Fresh Market store is the best healthy grocery store on the island! I can never go to HHI without hitting the outlets, too - they're on the right just before you come on to the island. Lots of great shops. Sea Pines is fun to visit, too, if you want to see the Harbour Town lighthouse and window shop, but the stores there are UBER expensive. We hardly ever go there anymore - there are plenty of other places to go that don't cost an arm and a leg! Oh, and if you want to go to a great cocktail bar, try the Metropolitan Lounge near the Sea Pines circle - awesome drinks and a great "date" place! http://www.metropolitanlounge.com/

I second that! I went to HHI for the first time summer before last & I'm in love! Can't imagine ever going to another beach. We rented a house in North Forest Beach. I love the area and the Coligny Plaza is awesome! AND, Java Joe's is the BEST! I'm sure you will have a fabulous time!

 

[lissahope26]

I love HH but it is a drive from Savannah. HH has lots of great shopping and we stayed at a hotel on the beach last time we went (gorgeous). Tybee is a nice area with lots of condos to stay at. The traffic too and from there is a little on the heavy side though. If you're going to Paula's downtown, get there early.