If you, like many others, are pondering over what you should do for that special someone this Valentine’s Day, we have a great suggestion that could help you score some serious relationship points! That’s right, forego the flowers and think amazing sunsets, walks on the beach, exquisite dining, and luxurious, inviting accommodations.

Nothing conjures romance like a resort island destination and one such as Hilton Head Island will be sure to win over the affections and adoration of your Valentine.  Imagine a day spent letting the time take you where it may, free of schedules and demands, a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds of the island from that first cup of coffee to the evening sunset as the sun disappears into the ocean.  During the day, take advantage of the many activities the island has to offer.  Walk the beach, visit Honey Horn Plantation for a look at the Island’s history and ecosystem, treat yourself to an evening at the Coastal Carolina Art Center with a performance of Lend Me A Tenor, or enjoy one of the many local restaurants serving up the finest in local seafood or ethnic specialties.

February is a beautiful time to enjoy everything Hilton Head has to offer.  However you choose to spend your day, one thing is certain, the memories you make will long outlast that box of chocolates and withered bouquet.

Beach Properties can help with your luxury accommodation!  Stay a week or a long weekend and you will receive FREE Nights!  Click here for details, or call a Vacation Planner at 1 -800-671-5155 today for the best selection.

Beach Properties of Hilton Head recognized five team members at their annual End of Year Celebration on December 8^th, 2011.  Brett Frederick, General Manager, Dru Brown, Property Manager, Dana Nicholas, Vacation Planner, Erica Duren, Guest Services Manager and Lucy Atherton, Property Manager (pictured below).

Each team member has been with Beach Properties of Hilton Head for over 5 years and has shown dedication and loyalty in achieving the company’s mission of providing excellence in quality and service to both their Owners and Guests.

 “We are proud to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable staff working tirelessly to make sure each customer is satisfied….….this has resulted in our high percentage of repeat guests”, stated owner Linda Moloney.

Each team member expressed their excitement about working for an organization thatrecognizes their accomplishments and allows them to be part of a team of professionals.

We received over 1500 photo submissions this year and the decision was a difficult one!  We are proud to announce that we have two winners of our Guest Photo Contest this year:

Submitted By: Ashley Martucci of Morgantown, WV

Submitted By: Tracy Williams of Conyers, GA

Congratulations to both !! They each won a 3 night/4 day vacation in a 2 bedroom villa at the SeaCrest Oceanfront Resort here on Hilton Head Island.  This prize has an approximate value of $1,000.

We may be contacting others to use the pictures they have submitted in some of our marketing pieces.  In the mean time, we encourage you to keep taking pictures when you are on Hilton Head Island and save them for next year’s contest!!!

Fall is always an exciting time of year for us here in the office. Not only do we get to take the time to visit all 280 Hilton Head vacation rentals that we represent, but it is also when many new properties and owners join our program.  Every day we are excited to learn about our new rental properties.  It’s like getting a present.  Who will get to go see it first?   It is a prized role—being the person everyone gathers around as they describe the pool, the gourmet kitchen, and other special amenities the vacation rental can offer our guests.

It may seem silly, but we love what we do and a new property is exciting to us, each and every home or villa has unique

ANOTHER NEW PROPERTY - Check out 3530 Villamare! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa is in Palmetto Dunes and is just steps from the beach.

features.  We always try to match those features to our guests needs – helping make the perfect Hilton Head vacation a possibility!

Take, for example, the newest addition to our program: 26 West Beach Lagoon. What a buzz it has created in our office!  The home is located in Sea Pines just down the road from the Sea Pines Beach Club.  This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home, has tons of character and in a great location, just third row from the ocean!  Not only is it close to the beach, but it also has a great view of the Ocean Course Golf Links, blending the best of both worlds!  The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances, including a double oven, and the spacious living area is open and bright.  To us, this home is a hidden gem in Sea Pines.  In fact, we already have a couple of guests looking at it for next year!

If you have a vacation home, villa or condo that you would like us to represent let us know.  We are always willing to provide you with a detailed Property Analysis for no charge and can offer competitive rates and top-notch service.  We can’t wait to see what your property has to offer!

Hilton Head Island is a wonderful place all year round, and even if you can’t live here full time, there is another

Sea Crest is a great place for a month long stay on Hilton Head. Check out our Vacation Rentals using the Search Box on the left.

option! Have you saved up all of your vacation time, or you just want to get away for a month? Well, why not rent a home or villa? I bet you didn’t know that you can rent a home or villa for an entire month during the fall and winter for the price of a week during the summer months! It’s definitely a steal, and there may even be some great specials on our website to look for also!

Think of this, lying on the beach reading a great novel, or even taking a nap on the beach with the cool breeze ruffling your hair and the bath water temperature ocean lapping at your feet. You will be so relaxed that you will come out of this long vacation a new person, calm and collected and recharged. That month of relaxation in one of our beautiful homes or villas will be a month you will never forget. Not only will you be able to go to the beach and enjoy the wonderful weather, but you will also get to be a part of many of the festivals and events that happen on Hilton Head Island every year.

During the month of September, join hundreds of people in celebration of fall with oyster roasts, crab cracking events, and the Italian Heritage Festival plus more. In October, the excitement really takes off with a Chili Cook-off hosted by the Hilton Head Kiwanis Chapter, a wonderful Cajun Festival that will be held at Shelter Cove Community Park clad with a crawfish eating contest! Now if that’s not southern fun, then I don’t know what is!

You see, summer isn’t the only time to go on a fantastic vacation, the fall months is the best time to come when you want to take an extended vacation, whether you’re retired and want to spend a month or two at the beach, or if you have extra vacation time building up, or even if you just want to come and get away from the everyday happenings of life. So come to Hilton head during the fall and have as much fun as you would during the summer. Even if you aren’t able to stay for an entire month, we have weekly Hilton Head vacation rentals available as well, and you will still have just as much fun.

Going on vacation can sometimes be expensive, but here at Beach Properties of Hilton Head, we want to provide you with the ultimate, most luxurious vacation and save you money! To accomplish this, we start by renting you a beautiful Hilton Head Vacation Rental at a great price.  Then we go above and beyond by providing discounts at over 100 local businesses, so you can fully enjoy all that Hilton Head has to offer. With our Preferred Guest Card , you have over 43 restaurants, 13 water activities, bars and nightlife, spas, babysitting, grocery delivery, plus more! You will get a discount at any business you choose from in our brochure, which can be found in your vacation rental upon arrival.

What is there to choose from you may ask? Well, if you are hungry, you can choose anywhere from pizza and burgers, to Italian and seafood, and everything in between.  The Preferred Guest Card provides discounts such as a free appetizer to up to 15% off your meal! Want to spend some time on the water? You have the option of choosing from multiple water activities, so while you’re here you won’t have to choose only one for you and your family.

You are on vacation, so why not take relaxation to the next level? Pamper yourself at one of five spas and get $10 to $15 off. After a relaxing massage, try some mini-golf, bowling, a Pirate adventure, or learn more about our Island with the family ! You can capture the happy memories with a family photo.  With the Preferred Guest Card, you can get one complimentary portrait session on the beach (a $125 value)!

Right now we are offering incredible deals on our vacation homes and villas, and when you book a Beach Property Rental, you will automatically become a Preferred Guest member. So, come visit and take advantage of everything Hilton Head Island has to offer!!

Recently, we here at Beach Properties of Hilton Head were given the rating of “Excellent” by FlipKey and TripAdvisor. This rating is based on the outstanding reviews accumulated from our guests and showcases the high quality of service and commitment we provide.

What does it take to be rated excellent you ask?  That would be daily dedication to our guests. We make sure that from the first phone call until the last day of your stay everything goes smoothly.  Have a question regarding Hilton Head Island or one of our 281 Hilton Head Vacation rentals?  We either know the answer or we take the extra step to find out.  Need assistance in making sure your entire party has keys and passes?  We are willing to mail separate arrival packets to each and every family.  That’s right—we mail out your keys and passes.  No need to “check-in” or wait in line to gain access to your vacation home or villa. . . . especially after  a long car ride.

The commitment to excellence doesn’t stop there.  Once you arrive, we are available to make sure everything is done right. We have professional property managers on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   We will even call you the day after your arrival to personally make sure your vacation is going smoothly.   Whether your stay with us is a couple of days, a week or even a month or longer…we are available and responsive to any situation.

Excellence isn’t just given…it is something that is earned.  Perhaps that is why we have been voted the #1 Vacation Rental Company on Hilton Head Island for the last two years.  And we strive every day to remain #1.

If you are interested in staying with an excellent Hilton Head Vacation Rental company, call 1-800-671-5155 today.  We offer great rates and Hot Deals on luxury vacation homes & villas in the Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, & Forest Beach areas of the Island.  In business since 1995, Beach Properties of Hilton Head is a member of the Vacation Rental Managers Association, Better Business Bureau and is AAA Approved.

Even though the heat index is still in the triple digits, summer is coming to an end. School will be starting soon, and in many cases, the daily routines will return once again. Sometimes when we get into our routine, we can get into a bit of a rut, and what better way to get out of that rut than a weekend trip to the beach? There is nothing better than arriving at the beach after a long week of work and taking the kids to all of their appointments, school functions, and sports practice.

Everyone needs a mental break every once in a while, even the kids, and Hilton Head Island, along with Beach Properties can make that happen for your family. Picture this: a leisurely bike ride on the 50 miles of Hilton Head Islands’ award winning bike trails after a long and relaxing morning of sipping coffee, then lying by the pool as the family plays in the water, letting all of your worries slip away.

That’s what is great about the fall, because there may be some things (like bike riding) that may just be entirely too hot to enjoy during the summer months, but once fall moves in, the weather gets more comfortable, and you can even enjoy a  walk through the beautiful and serene Sea Pines Forest Reserve.

Right now, we are offering a great special, buy a three night stay, and get the 4^th night free! Book now to get one great deal on a long weekend getaway at a beautiful property that will surely make you and your family relax before going back to your hectic lives

Summer is finally upon us and Hilton Head Island is ready to greet the millions of guests who visit our island each summer.  In the past, many have come to enjoy the peace and quiet along our white sandy beaches, explore the miles of bike paths, golf on our multitude of golf courses, play tennis on our world class courts and in general—enjoy the relaxed atmosphere!  But Hilton Head has so much more to offer. In the summer—Hilton Head comes alive!

Island residents love guests and roll out the red carpet to greet them. Many of the local clubs, organizations, and businesses provide additional activities during the summer months.  Restaurants will host live entertainment in the evenings—from bands to clowns & magicians to entertain the children.  On Tuesday evenings, from mid-June to the beginning of August—there are fireworks at the Shelter Cove Harbour, along with a number of children’s games and activities before hand in the Shelter Cove Community Park as a part of Summer Jams.  On Thursday evenings there is “Water Fun” at the Shelter Cove Community Park, where children can play on a variety of water slides and inflatable houses.

Gregg Russell and Shannon Tanner- two well known children entertainers and both Hilton Head Island favorites – put on shows almost every night!  And returning for the second year is Rick Hubbard’s “Because We Are on Vacation” comedy show at the Hilton Head Comedy Club on Monday nights.

So, in addition to the beaches, golf and tennis we are known for—Hilton Head has something for everyone!!  Call us today at 1-800-671-5155 to make your summer 2011 vacation rental reservation.  Get in on all the fun!!

Many people know of Hilton Head Island’s 12 miles of white sandy beaches, over 50 miles of paved bike trails and beautiful scenery. What you may not know is that when the sun goes down, Hilton Head has an active nightlife.  Whether you enjoy a night out on the town or a quiet dinner and a movie – the venues here are sure to please.

Your evening out should begin at one of the fabulous restaurants that can be found on the Island.  The choices here are endless.  You can chose from tapas or seafood, Greek or Asian or even traditional gourmet fare.  There are even some places that offer it all!!  Whichever you choose, be sure to look at those restaurants participating in our Preferred Guest program for discounts.

After dinner, you can go the quiet route and watch a movie at one of three movie theaters.  Northridge & Park Plaza cinemas both offer the newest releases or you can view an old favorite at the Coligny Theatre.  There is also the option of live theatre at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina which hosts a variety of shows from musicals to dramas. You might also enjoy a quiet stroll along the beach in the moonlight, and cap the evening off at Cork’s, a local wine bar!

In the mood for some live music?  Hilton Head is a great place to listen to some tunes!  The Jazz Corner offers the best in jazz each and every night of the week.  Electric Piano is a cozy place where you can request your favorite song and it will be played to perfection by the piano man.  Laughs can be had at the Hilton Head Comedy Club , the host to comedians from around the country. Throughout the week and on the weekends, there are numerous restaurants throughout the Island that have live music.

However you choose to end your day on Hilton Head, I am sure it will be picture perfect! And our Preferred Guest program can provide you with discounts that will make your wallet happy as well.