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PALMETTO DUNES

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Discover Palmetto Dunes Resort

The pinnacle of resort-style living on Hilton Head Island. This vibrant destination combines coastal beauty, luxury amenities, and community spirit, offering something for both full-time residents and second-home buyers. From beachfront estates with sweeping ocean views to golf course residences and marina-view villas, Palmetto Dunes delivers a lifestyle defined by world-class recreation, strong rental potential, and the timeless charm of the Lowcountry.

About Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a premier gated community known for its blend of luxury and recreation. The neighborhood features three award-winning golf courses designed by legends Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio, and Arthur Hills, each offering a distinctive challenge and scenic backdrop. Residents and guests enjoy exclusive private beach access, world-class pickleball and tennis facilities, and an 11-mile inland lagoon system perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing.

Real estate opportunities range from elegant oceanfront homes and golf course estates to lagoon-side villas with proven vacation rental appeal. Buyers are drawn to Palmetto Dunes for its combination of natural beauty, investment opportunity, and luxury resort living, making it one of Hilton Head Island’s most desirable addresses.

About Shelter Cove

Located directly across from Palmetto Dunes, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina offers a deepwater lifestyle unlike anywhere else on Hilton Head Island. As the largest deepwater marina on the island, it serves as a hub for boating, fishing charters, sailing, and watersports. The harbor is lined with townhomes and villas featuring stunning waterfront views, many of which double as popular vacation rental properties.

Beyond boating, Shelter Cove is known for its waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and lively events calendar, including seasonal fireworks, outdoor concerts, and family-friendly festivals. This community provides the perfect mix of marina access, entertainment, and investment opportunity, making it especially appealing to boating enthusiasts, second-home buyers, and investors seeking strong rental income potential in a prime Hilton Head location.

About Leamington

Tucked within Palmetto Dunes, Leamington is an exclusive, gated oceanfront community that offers a more private and residential alternative to the resort’s vacation-oriented neighborhoods. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and upscale coastal lifestyle, Leamington features a mix of luxury homes and villas, many positioned along fairways, lagoons, or the oceanfront.

Residents of Leamington enjoy private beach access, community recreation paths, and the unique privilege of golf cart access throughout the neighborhood. The community is also home to the Arthur Hills Golf Course, one of Hilton Head Island’s most scenic layouts, weaving through lagoons, live oaks, and ocean breezes. Unlike other areas of Palmetto Dunes, Leamington is residential-only, making it especially attractive to full-time homeowners and seasonal residents who value privacy, security, and a true neighborhood feel.

With its combination of prestige, natural beauty, and exclusivity, Leamington is often considered one of Hilton Head Island’s most desirable addresses, offering residents the resort-level amenities of Palmetto Dunes while maintaining a quiet, private lifestyle setting.

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Palmetto Dunes Lifestyle

  • Oceanfront beach access + Dunes House restaurant
  • Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
  • Three championship golf courses: Fazio, Jones, and Hills
  • Tennis & Pickleball Center with lessons and leagues
  • Scenic bike and walking trails
  • Kayak-friendly 11-mile lagoon system
  • Vibrant marina district with shopping, dining, and festivals
  • Excellent short-term rental income potential

Colleen Sullivan & Associates

Associate Broker, Realtor®

843-338-1708
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