Darle Booher, Real Estate Agent
Hilton Head Real Estate by Darle Booher

Palmetto Dunes

Hilton Head Island, SC

Darle's Insight: Palmetto Dunes is known for its extensive beaches and internal lagoon system that can be used for non-powered boating. It is the home of residents who desire upscale ocean front properties as well as purchasers looking for vacation rental properties as weekly rental is permitted. With hotels located within the community, dining is also available to residents and guests. Great tennis, lots of biking and jogging, golf, and more.
Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes Plantation is a combination residential community and world-class vacation resort. Within the common areas of Palmetto Dunes are the Marriott and Hilton hotels, villas, shops, restaurants, and golf and tennis facilities.

Within the private areas of Palmetto Dunes are the larger homes and additional facilities. Home sites within the community include oceanfront homes, wooded view, golf view, and lagoon view properties.


The Neighborhood

The Leamington area of Palmetto Dunes, behind its own security gate, is the most exclusive section of the resort. The home sites have the challenging Arthur Hills Course and Clubhouse as their centerpiece! In addition, located across from the Arthur Hills Clubhouse is a recreational center with pool, baby pool, pavilion, and boat dock on the lagoon system as well as a Beach Pavilion providing Leamington residents direct access to the Atlantic Ocean! The Beach Pavilion has a large sun deck, restrooms, storage, and showers.

Facilities

Tennis - 25 court tennis center and neighborhood courts.

Swimming - pools in all visitor areas.

Beach - 3 miles of beaches.

Marina - across Hwy. 278 is Shelter Cove Marina.

Fishing - Lagoon, creek, and deep water. Charters available from the marina.

Sailing - Rentals, lessons available.

Bike Paths - 6 miles of bike paths.

Shopping - major area at Shelter Cove Marina hotel shops, and nearby Mall.

Golf Course Information

Arthur Hills Course Architect: Arthur Hills
Par: 72 Slope: 132 Yardage: 6,651
Rating: 72.0 Grass Type: Bermuda Greens Type: Bermuda
George Fazio Course Architect: George Fazio
Par: 70 Slope: 135 Yardage: 6,873
Rating: 73.9 Grass Type: Bermuda Greens Type: Bermuda
Robert Trent Jones Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones
Par: 72 Slope: 138 Yardage: 7,002
Rating: 74.3 Grass Type: Bermuda Greens Type: Bermuda

Latest Palmetto Dunes News


  • Palmetto Dunes is an exciting area to feature. The 2,000+ acre community has something to offer everyone from upscale residential villas and homes to fabulous vacation rentals with unbelievable access to activities. The harbor front properties provide another totally different lifestyle with wal ...
  • Within Palmetto Dunes Resort is a private residential community developed by Greenwood Development in 1988 known as Leamington. This community is gated separately and spans more than 450 acres. The area was designed for permanent residences and second homes creating a year round community within t ...

Palmetto Dunes Real Estate Information

  • Single Family Homes: from $290,000 to $8,000,000
  • Home Sites: from $180,000 to $6,000,000
  • Villas: from $180,000 to $3,500,000
  • Setting: Ocean, Marsh, Wooded, Golf, Lagoon
  • Long Term Rentals: Yes
  • Short Term Rentals: No
  • Golf Course: Yes
  • Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Fitness Center: No
  • Playground: Yes
  • Marina: Yes
  • Equestrian Center: No
Quick Facts Gated: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Total Homes/Lots: 1,012
Total Villas: 1,470
Golf: Yes
Pool: Yes

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