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

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Welcome to Barefoot Palmetto House; a place for family fun in the sun! We are on Harbor island, a private gated island located a few miles from The South's best small town 2022, Beaufort SC.
Our home features all living spaces on one level. This entire area has recently been remodeled in 2022.
The open floorplan of this home makes it perfect for family vacations.
Enjoy the morning coffee bar. We feature a regular coffee pot as well as a Keurig.
The kitchen was recently remodeled in 2022. It is fully stocked with all cooking essentials.
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"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 ..."
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(22 Ratings)

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10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

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

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(22 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 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 !
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We could not see the ocean from the home. You had to walk to the beach access/boardwalk.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 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!!!
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Harbor Island Family Beach Getaway - Golf Cart Included Short walk to Beach and Pool?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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