SHIPYARD
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A private, gated resort community located on the south end of Hilton Head Island. It offers a rare balance of full-time residences, vacation homes, and short-term rental-friendly villas, making it attractive to both year-round islanders and buyers seeking investment potential. With 27 holes of championship golf, miles of biking and walking trails, and private beach access, Shipyard delivers a lifestyle that blends recreation, convenience, and coastal charm.
About Shipyard
Spanning more than 800 acres, Shipyard is celebrated for its lush landscaping, winding lagoons, and shaded pathways lined with mature oaks and pines. The community’s thoughtful design connects homes and villas directly to its golf courses, beach club, and recreational areas, creating a setting that feels both active and peaceful.
Real estate opportunities in Shipyard include single-family homes, townhomes, and villa complexes, many of which allow short-term rentals. This flexibility makes Shipyard a popular choice for investors and part-time residents who want both lifestyle enjoyment and rental income potential.
Amenities within the community include the Shipyard Golf Club, featuring three nine-hole courses that can be played in various 18-hole combinations, and the Van Der Meer Tennis Center, one of Hilton Head’s premier racquet facilities. Owners and guests also enjoy access to the Shipyard Beach Club, a private oceanfront pavilion that provides direct entry to Hilton Head’s renowned sandy beaches.
Shipyard’s central south-end location offers unmatched convenience, with Coligny Plaza and the island’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment just minutes away. Combining natural beauty, resort-style amenities, and real estate variety, Shipyard stands out as a highly desirable community for both homeowners and vacationers.

Shipyard Lifestyle
- Private beach access with owner-only parking and pavilion
- 27 holes of golf across three nine-hole courses
- Van Der Meer Tennis Center with pickleball and tennis programs
- Short-term rental is friendly in many villa communities
- Miles of scenic walking and biking trails
- Gated entrance with 24-hour security
- Centrally located near Sea Pines, Coligny, and mid-island shops
- Flexible for both investment and personal use
- On-site golf, tennis, and beach access without the Sea Pines crowd
- Great mix of full-time residents, second-homeowners, and vacationers
- High occupancy rates in rental-friendly villas and townhomes

Guides
- HILTON HEAD ISLAND
- SEA PINES | HARBOUR TOWN
- PALMETTO DUNES | SHELTER COVE
- LONG COVE
- WEXFORD
- SHIPYARD
- HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
- PORT ROYAL
- FOREST BEACH
- FOLLY FIELD BEACH
- PALMETTO HALL
- INDIGO RUN
- WINDMILL HARBOUR
- SPANISH WELLS
- OCEANFRONT
- MOSS CREEK
- BLUFFTON
- PALMETTO BLUFF
- COLLETON RIVER
- BERKELEY HALL
- BELFAIR
- HAMPTON HALL
- OLDFIELD
- ROSE DHU CREEK
- SUN CITY