| 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.A Hilton Head beach rental |
| climate, with normal temperatures that range | | | | allows easy access to a multitude of oceanfront |
| between 55º and 75º F all year round. | | | | activities. Visitors can surfboard, swim, parasail, |
| The ocean breeze provides the island's | | | | fish, or watch the local wildlife. This |
| air-conditioning. Hilton Head oceanfront rentals are | | | | environmentally protected area is home to turtles, |
| available in all price ranges, to allow each visitor a | | | | crabs, dolphins, and alligators. The salty marshes |
| place to lay rest in between treks on the sand. | | | | and lagoons offer bird watchers a wealth of |
| Hilton Head oceanfront rentals come in many | | | | entertainment. Some visitors may prefer to take |
| sizes and on all sides of the island. There are hotel | | | | long walks on the beach or simply watch the tide |
| or resort rooms, condos, villas, and private homes | | | | come in. Those who want more activity can bike |
| for rent. Sizes range from a single room or | | | | along the beaches at low tide or charter a |
| one-bedroom, one-bath condo to a nine-bedroom | | | | deep-sea fishing boat, with a chance to bring |
| mansion with servants. The hotels offer pricing by | | | | home dinner. |
| the night, but most condos, villas and homes will | | | | |