Construction Notice: Major exterior renovation (stucco and paint) Sept 2025 - March 2026 — scaffolding on building
Construction Notice: Pool, hot tub, and grilling area closed for repairs Nov 2025 - Feb 2026
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Barrington Arms oceanfront vacation rentals in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island

Vacation Rentals in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island

Barrington Arms

Palmetto Dunes · Hilton Head Island, SC

75 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 · View on Google Maps →

Heated pool, year-round hot tub, covered garage at Barrington Arms in Palmetto Dunes: 50 oceanfront villas in 1-3BR layouts. See weekly availability and rates across rental managers.

37
Rated Units
1986
Year Built
58
Total Units
5
Floors
7
Property Managers
Recent renovation completed
Scope: Building exterior — cleaning, re-caulking, stucco repair, repainting; beach-access boardwalk closure (Dec 15 – Mar 7)
Dates: November 2025 – March 2026

Barrington Arms wrapped exterior maintenance and recoating in March 2026, including stucco repairs, re-caulking, and a fresh paint coat. The beach-access boardwalk reopened March 7.

What it means for your stay: Now complete. Building exterior is freshly cleaned and repainted; full beach access is restored. No active construction or temporary detours.

Source: Palmetto Dunes community announcement (palmettodunes.com) · Verified 2026-05-02
Overview

Located in the Oceanfront area of Palmetto Dunes.

Best for
  • ✓couples
  • ✓families with older kids
  • ✓golfers
  • ✓tennis players
Not ideal for
  • −Budget travelers (Palmetto Dunes gate fees add up)
  • −Guests wanting walkable nightlife
  • −Visitors during active construction phases (scaffolding, limited parking, no balcony access)

Building investment: 2 unit renovations permitted in the last 2 years (county records).

Barrington Arms is a 50-unit oceanfront building at 75 Ocean Lane in Palmetto Dunes, part of a larger complex that includes neighboring Barrington Court. The two buildings share a heated oceanfront pool with hot tub, poolside restrooms and showers, sun decks, and a community grilling area — all positioned between the buildings and the beach with a boardwalk leading directly to the sand. The pool is heated in spring and fall, and the hot tub runs year-round, making this a solid choice for shoulder-season visits to Hilton Head Island.

The covered parking garage underneath the building is a genuine everyday convenience, especially when unloading in the rain or during summer heat. Luggage carts are available in the garage, and elevator access connects the garage to all residential floors. The beach here is part of Palmetto Dunes' three miles of private shoreline, which stays noticeably less crowded than the public beaches at Forest Beach. Interior-facing units look out over landscaped grounds with lagoons, meandering waterways, and a water fountain.

Palmetto Dunes is a gated resort community offering three championship golf courses, a world-class tennis and pickleball center with 47 courts and two free hours daily for rental guests, and an 11-mile lagoon system for kayaking and fishing. The free Dunes Buggy shuttle runs March through October, connecting you to Shelter Cove Marina for restaurants, shops, and live entertainment. The General Store within the resort has groceries, deli items, and what many locals consider the best fried chicken on the island. For a full grocery run, Piggly Wiggly or Publix is about a 10-minute drive.

Our take: Solid oceanfront location with great pool amenities and covered parking, but the building has been going through exterior renovation work that may affect your stay — check dates before booking.

Getting around: NOT walkable to everyday amenities. Need car or bike for groceries and most dining. Trade-off is resort-level amenities, security, and golf/tennis.

Verified facts

What we know about this building

Structured facts from public records, PM data, and on-site research. Last refreshed 2026-05-30

1986
Built
50
Total units
0 min
Walk to beach
5
Floors

What’s here

Heated pool
Pool heated March-April and October-December (dates subject to change per HOA). Hot tub heated year-round.
Hot tub
Poolside bathroom
Outdoor shower
Boardwalk to beach
Chair/umbrella rental
chairs + umbrellas
Beach rinse station
Elevator
Pickleball
Grills
Gated community
Sea-turtle lighting

What’s nearby

Grocery
Palmetto Dunes General Store (within Palmetto Dunes, bike or short drive); full grocery at Kroger / Publix at Shelter Cove Towne Centre ~2 mi / 10 min
Dining
The Dunes House (beachfront bar & grill, short walk on the beach)
Shopping
Shelter Cove Harbour ~1.8 mi (free Dunes Buggy shuttle, seasonal)
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Beach

Beach proximity
Oceanfront
Walk to beach
0 min
Beach access
Boardwalk from oceanfront exit
Path to beach
✓
Chair/umbrella rental
✓ chairs + umbrellas
Rinse station for sand
✓

Pools

Pools
1 pool
Heated
✓
When heated
Pool heated March-April and October-December (dates subject to change per HOA). Hot tub heated year-round.
Hot tub
✓
Poolside bathroom
✓
Outdoor shower
✓

Building

Year built
1986
Total units
50 units
In Coastal Villas catalog
40 units
Floors
5 floors
Bedrooms (rental units)
2 BR
PMs renting units
Beach Properties of Hilton Head, HH Vacations, Island Getaway +4 more

Access

Elevator
✓
Hallways
Interior
Accessible beach access
Boardwalk — wheelchair accessibility not confirmed
ADA notes
Elevator from covered garage to all 5 residential floors. Boardwalk between pool deck and beach (wheelchair accessibility not confirmed). Pool chair lift status unknown.

Parking

Type
Covered garage

On-site

Grills
✓
Laundry
In-unit
Recycling
—
Package receiving
—

Recreation

Pickleball on-site
✓ Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center — 23 clay tennis + 24 pickleball courts. 2 free hours/day for PD rental guests.

Walkability

Bike-path connected
✓

Location

Gated community
✓

Policies

Pets
No pets
Smoking
Non-smoking
Sea-turtle lighting May–Oct
✓ HHI municipal lights-out rule, May 1 – Oct 31, applies to oceanfront-facing units
Building Details

At a glance

Year Built
1986
Total Units
58
2 buildings
Floors
5
Construction
Stucco exterior
Regime Fee
$1,000 - $1,200
Pool
Oceanfront pool and hot tub
Beach Access
Part of Palmetto Dunes 3-mile private beach. Private boardwalk. Boardwalk improvement project Dec 2025-Mar 2026. Alternative access between Hampton Place and Omni Hotel during construction.
Parking
Covered parking garage under building with elevator access. Scaffolding during 2025-2026 renovation may impact parking availability.
Gated
$25/week for extra vehicles; 1 pass included with rental
Quality Distribution

Unit Quality Breakdown

16 Premium · 20 Comfortable · 1 Classic across 37 rated units

16 Premium
20 Comfortable
1 Classic
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Market Position

1 Bedroom
$695,000 - $765,000
2 Bedroom
$725,000 - $1,225,000
3 Bedroom
$1,377,000 - $1,700,000+
Price / Sq Ft
$750 - $950

More consistent unit quality than Shorewood. Pets ARE permitted.

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14 additional units in this building hold an active Town short-term-rental permit but are not yet CV-rated — typically owner-managed rentals listed on Vrbo or Airbnb. Shown for completeness; every Hilton Head rental is required by Town ordinance to maintain a 24/7 local contact who responds within one hour.

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#403 Owner door 1BR Town STR Permit #27237 · not CV-rated yet View on Vrbo →
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#702 Owner door Town STR Permit #37321 · not CV-rated yet Licensed rental

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FAQ

Common questions about Barrington Arms

Is Barrington Arms oceanfront?
Yes — Barrington Arms sits at 75 Ocean Lane on the Palmetto Dunes oceanfront, with a boardwalk leading from the pool deck directly to the sand. All units face the ocean. The building is part of a larger complex that includes neighboring Barrington Court, sharing the same pool and amenity grounds.
Is the pool at Barrington Arms heated?
Yes — the oceanfront pool is heated March-April and October-December (dates subject to change per HOA), and the hot tub runs year-round. That makes Barrington Arms a particularly strong choice for shoulder-season visits when most other Palmetto Dunes pools are closed or unheated.
Are pets allowed at Barrington Arms?
Pets are not allowed for renters at Barrington Arms. (For sale listings note pets are permitted for owners.) If you're looking for a pet-friendly oceanfront option in Palmetto Dunes, this isn't it — check with your property manager about other options across the resort.
Does Barrington Arms have covered parking?
Yes — covered parking garage under the building with elevator access to all residential floors. Luggage carts are kept in the garage, which makes unloading much easier than the surface-lot buildings. A parking pass must be displayed at all times. Note: scaffolding from the 2025-2026 renovation may impact parking availability during active phases.
How is Barrington Arms different from Hampton Place?
Both are oceanfront Palmetto Dunes condos with covered garage parking, but they're at different scales. Hampton Place was purpose-built in 1996 with the largest floor plans in PD, a private fitness center, and step-free beach ramps. Barrington Arms is older (1986), smaller (50 units), with one shared heated pool, year-round hot tub, and a more intimate complex feel. Pick Hampton Place for unit space and accessibility; pick Barrington Arms for the heated pool that runs longer into shoulder season.
What construction should I know about at Barrington Arms?
Several active projects through spring 2026: exterior stucco and painting (September 2025 through March 2026, scaffolding on building), pool/hot tub/grilling area closed for repairs November 2025 through February 2026, and beach access boardwalk improvements December 2025 through March 2026 (alternative access between Hampton Place and the Omni Hotel during construction). Confirm specific timing with your property manager before booking.
Do I need a car at Barrington Arms?
Helpful but not essential during shuttle season. The free Dunes Buggy runs March through October from the building to Shelter Cove Marina (restaurants, shops), the General Store, and the Tennis Center. The beach is steps away. You'll want a car for grocery runs (Kroger and Publix are about 10 minutes outside the gate) and anything beyond Shelter Cove.
When is Barrington Arms cheapest to rent?
November through March, when off-season Palmetto Dunes rates drop significantly. The heated pool and year-round hot tub make Barrington Arms specifically appealing for shoulder-season (March-April and October-December), when many other PD oceanfront pools are unheated or closed. Just confirm the pool isn't in repair mode (it's scheduled to close November 2025-February 2026).