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South Beach Club · Sea Pines

Two oceanfront mid-rises at the tip of Sea Pines: 33 villas at South Beach Club in 2-4BR layouts with beachfront pool, underground parking, 2-min walk to Salty Dog. See availability.

14 open this week|$430–$743 /nt · median $645|2–4 BR villas|Beachfront pool|2-min walk to Salty Dog|updated Jun 19, 2026
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South Beach Club, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island
251 S Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
13 rated units 6 Premium7 Comfortable 4 PMs Destination Vacation Hilton Head IslandSea Pines ResortVacation CompanyIsland Time Hilton Head
Overview

Located in the South Beach area of Sea Pines.

Best for
  • ✓Couples and small families who want oceanfront + walking-distance dining
  • ✓Multigen families who want a 3BR with a beachfront pool
  • ✓Sunset chasers (south-facing tip with sound + ocean views)
  • ✓Anyone who hates driving on vacation — South Beach is genuinely walkable
Not ideal for
  • −Large families needing 4+ bedrooms — most units are 3BR
  • −Guests seeking the newest construction (early-1980s building)
  • −Anyone wanting Forest Beach / Coligny density of restaurants and shops
  • −Visitors arriving outside trolley season (Nov-Mar) without a car

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

South Beach Club is a 1981-built oceanfront condominium complex in Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. The property has 36 total units across 2 buildings. We've rated 13 vacation rental units room-by-room for quality.

Our take: Best location-to-amenity combo in our portfolio for couples and small families: oceanfront pool, two-minute walk to Salty Dog and the marina, sunset views over the sound. Trade-off is the early-1980s building means finish quality varies unit-to-unit — pick the right unit and you get a renovated 3BR with marina-village walkability; pick wrong and you get an original-era kitchen.

Getting around: Excellent — top-tier walkability inside Sea Pines. Salty Dog, marina village, racquet club, general store all within a 2-minute walk. Bike paths to Harbour Town (~8 min) and Sea Pines Beach Club (~10 min). Only Beachside Tennis Villas matches this walkability score in the portfolio.

  • Private beachfront pool
  • Direct beachfront — pool deck opens onto the sand. South-facing tip means sunset views and the least-crowded beach in Sea Pines.
  • Underground covered parking with elevator access — a meaningful convenience over surface-lot complexes.
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Structured facts from public records, PM data, and on-site research. Last refreshed 2026-05-30

1981
Built
33
Total units
1 min
Walk to beach
5
Floors

What’s here

Boardwalk to beach
Chair/umbrella rental
chairs + umbrellas
Elevator
×2
Fitness center
Sea Pines Fitness Center access included with rental bookings.
Gated community
Sea-turtle lighting

What’s nearby

Grocery
South Beach General Store (~0.1 mi) for drinks, ice, basics. Full grocery (Publix) is at the Sea Pines main gate — ~5-6 mi drive.
Dining
Salty Dog Cafe — ~0.1 mi / 2-min walk to South Beach Marina Village
Shopping
South Beach Marina Village across the road (~0.1 mi) — shops, t-shirt store, ice cream, water sports outfitters.
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Beach

Beach proximity
Oceanfront
Walk to beach
1 min
Beach access
Private boardwalk
Path to beach
✓
Chair/umbrella rental
✓ chairs + umbrellas

Pools

Pools
1 pool
Heated
—
When heated
Open year-round; not heated
Hot tub
—

Building

Year built
1981
Total units
33 units
In Coastal Villas catalog
15 units
Floors
5 floors
PMs renting units
Beach Properties of Hilton Head, Destination Vacation Hilton Head Island, Island Getaway +3 more

Access

Elevator
✓
Hallways
Interior corridor
Accessible beach access
Walkway / dune bridge to the sand — wheelchair accessibility of the dune crossing not confirmed.
ADA notes
Interior elevators in both buildings from underground parking to residential floors. Penthouses are top-floor double-unit configurations. Specific ADA-unit information not publicly disclosed.

Parking

Type
Underground

On-site

Laundry
In-unit
Recycling
—
Package receiving
—

Recreation

Fitness center
✓ Sea Pines Fitness Center access included with rental bookings.

Walkability

Bike-path connected
✓

Location

Gated community
✓

Policies

Pets
Some units pet-friendly
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
1981
Total Units
36
2 buildings
Floors
5
WiFi
WiFi included
Construction
Steel, concrete, stucco
Pool
Private beachfront pool
Beach Access
Direct beachfront — pool deck opens onto the sand. South-facing tip means sunset views and the least-crowded beach in Sea Pines.
Parking
Underground covered parking with elevator access — a meaningful convenience over surface-lot complexes.
Gated
~$10/day per vehicle for non-resort guests. Usually included in vacation rental bookings.
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6 Premium · 7 Comfortable across 13 rated units

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Coastal Villas tracks the building's full rental inventory — 17 STR-licensed units: 13 CV-rated (PM-managed, above) + 4 owner-door (self-managed, below).

The 4 owner-door units hold an active Town short-term-rental permit but are not yet CV-rated — typically owner-managed rentals listed on Vrbo or Airbnb. 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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FAQ

Common questions about South Beach Club

Is South Beach Club oceanfront?
Yes — both buildings sit directly on the sand at the very tip of Sea Pines, where the Atlantic Ocean meets Calibogue Sound. The beachfront pool deck opens onto the beach itself. West-facing balconies catch sunsets over the sound; ocean-facing balconies look out over the Atlantic.
How close is South Beach Club to the beach?
It's beachfront — the pool deck opens directly onto the sand, no boardwalk required. The south-facing tip of the island means the beach here is among the quietest in Sea Pines (less crowded than the Beach Club stretch further north).
Does South Beach Club have a pool?
Yes — a private beachfront pool sits between the two buildings, with the pool deck opening onto the sand. There's also a heated jacuzzi and grilling area. The setup is shared community amenities; there are no per-unit private pools.
What's the parking situation at South Beach Club?
Underground covered parking with elevator access into each building — a real convenience versus surface-lot complexes, especially after a long drive or in summer heat. Sea Pines gate access (~$10/day per vehicle for non-resort guests) is usually included in your rental.
How is South Beach Club different from South Beach Villas?
Two completely different formats on the same stretch. South Beach Club is two 5-story oceanfront mid-rise buildings (33 units, mostly 3BR/3BA villas, underground parking, interior elevators) with a shared beachfront pool. South Beach Villas is two-story townhouses (4BR/3BA, ~2,015 sqft, stairs only) built for larger families. Pick Club for elevator + oceanfront mid-rise convenience; pick Villas for house-format space.
How big are the units at South Beach Club?
Predominantly 3BR/3BA villas across 33 total units. There are 26 single-floor units, 7 two-floor double units, and 4 penthouses on the top floors that combine into larger double-unit configurations. Some units underwent kitchen renovations in 2025; finish levels vary unit-by-unit since the buildings date to the early 1980s.
Do you need a car at South Beach Club?
Not really — that's the appeal. The Salty Dog Cafe, South Beach Marina, The Wreck, and the South Beach Racquet Club are all a 2-minute walk away. The free seasonal Sea Pines trolley connects South Beach to Harbour Town and the Sea Pines Beach Club. Many guests park on arrival and don't drive again until checkout.
When is South Beach Club cheapest to rent?
November through March. Off-season rates drop substantially below summer peak for the same oceanfront villas. Trade-offs: the pool is closed October–April (decks remain open), the seasonal Sea Pines trolley doesn't run, and some marina-village restaurants reduce hours. The walking-distance-to-everything advantage still applies year-round.