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Is it a tranquil sandy beach, idly watching the water stretch away to a watercolor sunset? Is it a day spent testing your skills on PGA-caliber golf courses? Is it a winding nature trail weaving its way through serene maritime forests? It could be your dream vacation finds you on the bow of a yacht, spying dolphins leaping through the surf.

Whatever form your ideal getaway takes, odds are you're going to find it here on Hilton Head Island. And when you do, you'll want to turn to the vacation experts for that lush accommodation you deserve. That's where Vacation Company comes in, with an unmatched portfolio of exquisite properties including 300 of the finest luxury villas and amazing homes.
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Founded in 1988, The Vacation Company is a short-term vacation rental and property management firm. We manage over 300 quality villas and custom homes located in the resort areas of Hilton Head Island including Sea Pines, Forest Beach, Palmetto Dunes, and Harbour Town.

Bob Hawkins and Beth Henzler are long-time Hilton Head Island residents who head a staff of twenty reservationists, property managers, IT specialists, and marketing personnel dedicated to revenue generation and property care.We have a management team for each area of the island, which consists of an internal and external property manager.
Whether you want fireworks on the marina outside your window, an oceanfront balcony, or a fairway view poolside, The Vacation Company can provide you with the best from which to choose, including 100 homes and nearly 200 villas for weekly Hilton Head vacation rentals. When you Book Directly with The Vacation Company, you do not pay the extra fees charged by some directory sites.
Dreissen, Singleton, and Burkes Beach are some of our beautiful newer Hilton Head communities situated mid-island. Its mid-island location allows for easy access to Hilton Head's world famous restaurants and shops as well as the miles of bike paths that stretch from one end of the island to the other.
A coveted group of Hilton Head house rentals, Forest Beach vacation rentals offer miles of beautiful shoreline, miniature golf and amusements, shopping, dining, seasonal live entertainment, and churches all within easy walking distance. Spanning the beachfront from Shipyard to Sea Pines, Forest Beach is the site of early Hilton Head communities and holds the Island's early history.
Exceptional Sea Pines vacation rental homes of Hilton Head Island are where island tradition begins. Some of these gorgeous homes grace scenic and famous golf courses, such as the Harbour Town Golf Links, Atlantic Dues, and Heron Point. Some of our Sea Pine rentals offer ocean views and sunsets, or brief walks to the beach, while still others give you sweeping vistas of Lowcountry marshes.
Reviews (23)
Nancy London Nlml
Nancy London Nlml
Jan 25, 2022
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Everyone at The Vacation Company is super helpful. Each person is always upbeat and takes my concerns seriously . They are very responsive and thorough. We rented the villa in Palmetto Dunes and we couldn’t be happier. I have called many times and everyone has treated me with respect. We have stayed on Hilton Head Island many times. This is our first stay through The Vacation Company. We highly recommend them. They will provide you top-notch service. They are great!
Melissa Mitchell
Melissa Mitchell
Jan 25, 2022
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The property was nice and quiet. The Villa was updated, clean and an extra bonus were the fans in the closets for us to use, lol! All of us have to use a fan to sleep. The chairs, floats, toys, etc in the shed were good to use. The personal shower and hose to use at the villa were great to use to rinse off before going into the villa. Thank you for being a pet friendly property. Thank you for knowing pets are family too! We had a great relaxing Christmas getaway with our family and didn't want to leave. Hoping to move soon and be a permanent resident in HHI.
Jerry Klefas
Jerry Klefas
Jan 21, 2022
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This is the second year we have used The Vacation Co. for our rental needs. They continue to be very responsive and extremely friendly. The few issues we have found with our rentals were handled quickly and to our complete satisfaction.
Will use them again and again!
Niranjan Kamath
Niranjan Kamath
Jan 04, 2022
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This place was a very clean and had most amenities that were needed. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped for our big group. The washrooms were very clean. This property was located in a great neighbourhood with many restaurants, cafe's banks etc. The beach was next to the property. If there are any suggestions I would just say the owners / vacation property should have informed us of the Access codes to the building ahead of time.
Erin Kennedy
Erin Kennedy
Dec 26, 2021
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The vacation company provided us an amazing experience. Communication was impeccable and they were able to work with me through various date planning changes, as well as holding Christmas packages for me at the office leading up to my trip. They were the kindest and most professional group.
The home we rented was unbelievably wonderful. It was clean, comfortable, spacious, and had awesome amenities included like bikes. I did some comparison shopping with other rental sites and the quality to vacation company was just not matched. I look forward to renting with the vacation company again.
Maggie & Bern Gorecki
Maggie & Bern Gorecki
Dec 14, 2021
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The entire team at Vacation Company exemplifies excellent customer first service. They are extremely knowledgeable about the available rentals in Hilton Head Island and work very closely with both the owner and renter of the property so that both parties are satisfied with it. Rhonda and Beth in particular have been a delight to work with through the entire process from booking the property to arriving at it. We can't thank them enough. And highly recommend them.
Decker Family
Decker Family
Nov 10, 2021
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125 Dune Lane was one of the dreamiest vacation rentals we have ever stayed at. The home was exceptional. Every room had everything and more we could have asked for. The abundance of cabinet space was wonderful to store food items we had
purchased for the week. You absolutely could not
beat the location of this property. We had the most gorgeous sunrises we have ever seen over the water.
Watching dolphins from the deck of the house was breathtaking. This property was perfect for our family reunion. The swimming pool and spa were used all the time. The pool heat turned off at one point and the
Greg S.
Greg S.
Oct 15, 2021
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I have been very impressed with the Vacation Company. We had a major issue with one of our rentals where expectation was just not met. We called them and kindly explained the situation and the Vacation Company quickly resolved the issue in a way that was wonderful for my family. They rescued our vacation!
I would recommend the Vacation Company and feel more than safe renting from them. If something can be done they've proven that they are willing to do it to help.
Thanks Vacation Company!
Melanie Hampton
Melanie Hampton
Jul 19, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We really enjoyed our condo at Bluff Villas in the Sea Pines community. The Vacation Company made it an easy transition from our home in Kentucky to staying in Hilton Head. We will definitely be back soon!
Jack Waugaman Iii
Jack Waugaman Iii
Jun 21, 2021
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Breakers. It is what you pay for. Our April 2020 vacation, late.
Will go back to renting houses next year. Too many people for the pool. The facility is in need of a makeover. The garbage was piled up next to the dumpster for 2 days before a 2nd dumpster was brought in. Security is basically a person sitting in a lawn chair texting while everyone has access to the area. The patio railing is exactly eye level while sitting down, so a great view of the railing sign saying no grilling or towels on railing. Need to turn the TV to volume 75 to hear over the AC blower pushing air through grate painted
Dennis L.
Dennis L.
Apr 26, 2021
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Great venue, very clean and great location. The rooms are amazing and the staff couldn't do enough for their guests
Colleen C.
Colleen C.
Apr 17, 2021
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7 hours ago
I just spoke with Cheryl at the Vacation Company.
I am a physician " a Covid hero " and have to cancel my reservation in July due to medical reasons. I was told despite 80 plus days notice I would be charged a $2600 reservation fee!!!!!
This is despicable. I have used Destination Vacation in the past on Hilton Head and rented many other homes in the past. As a member of this country's medical team responsible for working daily throughout Covid, please support our health care community by not giving your hard earned dollars to this miserable excuse for a professional management
Al M.
Al M.
Apr 16, 2021
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With family get-togethers and vacation travel practically non-existent during last year's pandemic, three generations of our family were thrilled to finally get out of Dodge and hit the beach on Hilton Head Island.

We rented a direct oceanfront luxury home located in the Palmetto Dunes Plantation through the Vacation Company and thoroughly enjoyed our family time on the island.

The process of making the reservation and paying online was a breeze as was getting our gate passes and checking in with direct access door codes.

We loved the fact that the home had expansive windows directly
Marianne M.
Marianne M.
Dec 30, 2020
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I would highly recommend The Vacation Company. We have come to HHI for years and rented with other companies, this group was very easy to work with from the inquiry all the way through to the check in process. We did not have to go to any office to pick up or drop off keys, etc. They were very responsive to any questions we had. The condo was very clean, warmly decorated and inviting. We had everything we needed for a relaxing week, from a fully stocked kitchen (we cook all our meals and eat in when on vacation) to towels and many little touches they added in. We felt very welcome in the
Liz S.
Liz S.
Sep 27, 2020
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I just got back from a vacation at 25 Duck Hawk with my fiancés family and we were pretty disappointed with our stay. The location itself (oceanfront and in Sea Pines) was awesome. Unfortunately, the location was the only good thing.

So many things in the house were broken. The ice maker didn't work. The dishwasher top shelf fell out when trying to pull it out to put dishes in. One of the two ovens did not work properly. One of the toilets only half flushed. A broken off plug was stuck in one of the electrical outlets. The light switch in our bedroom did not connect to any light. The fan
Jeffrey H.
Jeffrey H.
Jul 10, 2020
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First time in HHI and we came during COVID-19.

The condo at Abington Place was very clean. TVs. In the 3 bedrooms and the living room.

The kitchen was well stocked with small appliances (3 coffee makers), plates, pans, etc.

The bedding was in good repair - though I do prefer a firmer mattress.

Handy to the beach and plenty of local activities.

A splendid time was had by all.
Vinny L.
Vinny L.
Apr 15, 2020
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Avoid them like the plague. Literally. We rented a house from them for the week of 4/11. Even though Hilton Head and South Carolina are shut down, they kept over $600 for a service that they couldn't deliver. Totally unethical company.
Joan C.
Joan C.
May 12, 2018
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The Vacation Company of Hilton Head Island, S.C. is the premier rental service for your next vacation.
Go online and search the inventory for rental properties to suit your needs. We just spent a week at 534 Shorewood on 21 S Forest Drive, HHI, S.C.. The entire beachfront community had pristine views, security, and great amenities, pools, hot tub, elevators, outdoor bathroom. The company makes the process easy from booking, to access, and departure. The individual agents provided prompt replies to questions and service as needed. Everything is included for basic necessities; linens, towels, and
Ryan W.
Ryan W.
Jun 29, 2017
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Horrible!!! We stayed at shorewood, June of 17 and our condo had roaches. We called to have them spray and whoever came out for maintenance was absolutely rude. Implying we brought them into their uncleaned condo. Will not be going back.
Bridget T.
Bridget T.
Jun 20, 2017
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We booked through The Vacation Company and stayed at The SeaCrest on N. Forest Beach Drive in Hilton Head for a week. The customer service is fantastic. I had to call twice about a minor issue and both times they were great. The photos of the condo listed on their website were accurate. They provided beach towels for us to use. Also, there is an app I installed on my iPhone that gave me tons of information about both the condo and the area. It listed all the codes we needed for the property and condo which was very nice. We will definitely use The Vacation Company again. I highly recommend them
Colleen A.
Colleen A.
Apr 05, 2017
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We stayed at the Breakers in Spring 2017 and the whole experience through the Vacation Company was great. They have a really nice app with tons of information that was such a good resource! We got locked out of our rental on a Sunday afternoon and within 10 minutes of calling their number we had a new code and were back to enjoying our vacation.
Juj Q.
Juj Q.
Jun 11, 2016
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We have now used The Vacation Company for three years after 10 years of other rental companies. We find the customer service to be exceptional. I can be a bit of a worrier over making sure reservations are processed and confirmed, and Carrie is always very patient with me. We were actually notified that we could enter the unit EARLY- truly a first for us! We will always use The Vacation Company- and I highly recommend it to others!
William G.
William G.
Aug 15, 2015
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We have been to Hilton Head several times for fun and exploration, and used rental agents in each case. We found The Vacation Company this time, anticipating our grandchildren and daughter-in-law daughter and son-in-law joining during the two week stay.

Beth and Mark were outstanding in every category of responsiveness and customer service possible. There was an issue with wi-fi and within minutes a knock on the door. Their internet specialist was on the job and worked the issue to conclusion, with call backs to ensure we were satisfied with the results. We would recommend The Vacation Company