Review of Hilton Head's Sea Pines Resort

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Sea Pines Resort - Hilton Head Island, SCFor accommodations, the colorful South Beach Inn
In 1956, just five short years after theis located nearby at the southern tip of the island
introduction of electricity onto Hilton Head Island,and arranges both weekly and nightly rates.
Charles Fraser purchased land on theActivities
southwestern tip of the island in order to develop54 Holes of Golf
the community now known as Sea PinesSea Pines contains the island's first golf course,
Plantation. The first of Hilton Head's plantationthe Ocean Course designed by George Cobb, was
communities, Sea Pines covers over 5,000 acresbuilt in 1959. Restructured by Mike McCumber in
of thriving natural environment reminiscent ofSeptember, 1995, the highlight of the Ocean
Eden and offers over five miles of gorgeousCourse is its 15th hole with a sweeping view of
public-accessible beaches.the ocean.
Real Estate Information - Homes, Condos, LotsGeorge Cobb also designed the 1967 Sea Marsh
In 1958, the first deed to a Sea Pines PlantationCourse. Remodeled by Clyde Johnson in 1990, the
lot was signed and within four years, beachfrontSea Marsh course-like the Ocean Course-is known
prices grew by close to 50%. Examining thenot only for its age and elegance but for
current real estate market for new homesites,becoming a Certified Audubon Cooperative
homes, villas, and condos, it's easy to see whySanctuary. Watch out for the 13th hole; it
the prices have continued to grow so drastically.extends for 163 yards.
From small, picturesque cottages to sprawlingHarbour Town Golf Links, developed in 1970 by
mansions, the Sea Pines Plantation communityPete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, is and has been
contains everything you could want when lookinghome to the PGA's Verizon Heritage Classic since
to invest in a home. Numerous single- to1969, when it was first won by Arnold Palmer.
five-bedroom homes are available, ranging fromAmong the many features of this famous course
$450,000 to over $8,000,000.is its photogenic 18th hole, with Harbour Town's
Starting at only $300,000-a small fee consideringLighthouse in the background. Noted for
the location-either renting or purchasing is withinexcellence in design and playing potential, the
reason. Potential buyers may choose among one-par-71 Harbour Town Golf Links has been ranked
to four-bedroom for-sale villas and condos with ashighly among the country's finest golf courses by
many view choices as the full-size homes, andmultiple magazines since 1971.
options for potential renters include the vacationChampionship Tennis
rentals surrounding the Harbour Town Village. TheThe Sea Pines Racquet Club, directed by
prices crest around $2 million, making Sea Pinesworld-renowned coach and U.S. Open and
Plantation villas and condos very affordableWimbledon champion Stan Smith, hosted the
vacation or year-round homes.Family Circle Cup from 1973 to 2000, and
Oceanfront lots can cost over $6 million but afrequently other tournaments, such as the Corel
patio lot can cost as little as $295k. HomesitesChampions Tour, the Dupont All-American, the
with golf or lagoon views often sell for over $1World Invitational, and the Stan Smith Invitational,
milion. Currently, there are four beachfront lotsamong others. The club boasts 23 clay courts and
with varying price tags, but the number of lotsoffers private and semi-private lessons.
for sale is always subject to change.Forest Preserve
Sea Pines installed Hilton Head Island's first securityWhen Charles Fraser began developing Sea Pines
gates in 1967, and to date remains secure within the early '50s, he concentrated on keeping the
two 24-hour security entrance facilities on site.island's abundance of natural beauty as untouched
Security personnel also patrol the plantation'sas possible. To this day Sea Pines' Forest
streets, and they can (and do) issue tickets finingPreserve covers approximately 605 acres, home
offenders for the infraction of plantation rules.to diverse flora and fauna including over 200
Additional protection is provided by the Beaufortspecies of critters as well as lagoons and salt
County Sheriff's Department's deputies.marshes. Here you will find a Wildflower Meadow,
Resort Featuresa thousand-foot-long boardwalk, the Low Ropes
Harbour Town Village and MarinaTeam Building Course, and miles of bike trails and
The Harbour Town village and marina waswalking paths. Even fishing is allowed, albeit with
fashioned after small French and Italian harborsthe correct permit.
and developed for intimacy and ambience. ThisAre you a history fanatic? Sea Pines Plantation
Mediterranean-influenced center offersForest Preserve has its share of historic
independently-owned and operated clothinglandmarks. The 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring,
jewelry boutiques, craft shops, dining, live musicfor example, is believed to have been constructed
entertainment, and every water sport available.around 1450 B. C. A circle of shells and bones piled
Harbour Town has a park and a tree house forseveral feet high, it is one of only twenty shell
children, as well as a nature center. The Greggrings still in existence. Those responsible for its
Russell Playground, named for the entertainer ofassembly are also believed to have invented
Harbour Town for 25 years running, is locatedpottery here, in North America.
right next to Liberty Oak. Sea Pines' quaint villageThe Stoney-Baynard ruins, once an 18th century
center also offers a free trolley that runs daily,plantation house, are now open for tours. The
with varying hours of operation throughout theproperty is covered with oyster shells and its
year between Harbour Town, South Beacharchitecture includes porthole-shaped windows.
Village, and Turtle Lane Beach Club.Horseback Riding
Harbour Town Yacht BasinLawton Stables is home to 50+ American
Consider owning a 'dockominium' at the yacht club:Saddlebred horses, a breed generated by crossing
it's like a condo on the water, but your land isNarragansett Pacer, Thoroughbred, and Morgan
your boat slip. The many amenities available atbloodlines to develop gorgeous, well-tempered
the Yacht Basin include the unique shops,animals now often used for show. Lawton Stables
restaurants, and a grocery store all in the sameoffers-at affordable rates-not only English riding
complex. Concerts and other forms oflessons to residents and visitors, but also pony
entertainment are frequently held on the nearbyrides for children and guided tours through Sea
golfing green where Harbour Town Golf LinksPines' fantastic natural Forest Preserve.
sponsors tournaments including the VerizonThis picturesque, sprawling community, bordering
Heritage every year.the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Calibogue
South Beach VillageSound on the west, is ideal for vacationers and
The second marina in the Sea Pines Resort isresidents alike. Villas, Condos, Homes, and available
designed after New England fishing villages and isLots for building that dreamhouse abound in this
located at the southernmost tip of Hilton Headmassive complex just waiting for the perfect
Island. Nature tours, dolphin tours, kayaking, andfamily to enjoy the many amenities offered.