| The largest barrier island on the Atlantic coast | | | | expect a longer stay. A week's rent can vary |
| between New Jersey and Florida is Hilton Head | | | | from $1,000 to $10,000 during the high season, to |
| Island. This beach paradise is 12 miles long and 5 | | | | as much as 30% less in the winter. Condos, villas, |
| miles wide. Because of the high Atlantic tides, the | | | | and rental homes will, of course, come with |
| twelve miles of beach are wide and clean, with a | | | | furnished kitchens. Many will have on-site laundry |
| new selection of seashells each time the tide goes | | | | facilities as well, making a trip to the beach an |
| out. The island's latitude contributes to its mild | | | | easy, casual experience. |
| climate, with normal temperatures that range | | | | A Hilton Head beach rental allows easy access to |
| between 55º and 75º F all year | | | | a multitude of oceanfront activities. Visitors can |
| round. The ocean breeze provides the island's | | | | surfboard, swim, parasail, fish, or watch the local |
| air-conditioning. Hilton Head oceanfront rentals are | | | | wildlife. This environmentally protected area is |
| available in all price ranges, to allow each visitor a | | | | home to turtles, crabs, dolphins, and alligators. The |
| place to lay rest in between treks on the sand. | | | | salty marshes and lagoons offer bird watchers a |
| Hilton Head oceanfront rentals come in many | | | | wealth of entertainment. Some visitors may |
| sizes and on all sides of the island. There are hotel | | | | prefer to take long walks on the beach or simply |
| or resort rooms, condos, villas, and private homes | | | | watch the tide come in. Those who want more |
| for rent. Sizes range from a single room or | | | | activity can bike along the beaches at low tide or |
| one-bedroom, one-bath condo to a nine-bedroom | | | | charter a deep-sea fishing boat, with a chance to |
| mansion with servants. The hotels offer pricing by | | | | bring home dinner. |
| the night, but most condos, villas and homes will | | | | |