FAQ
Your Hilton Head Luxury Estate Rental Questions, Answered
How many guests fit, whether your dog can come, how the two booking paths work, and how far the airport is. Direct answers for family stays and corporate retreats alike.
The Estate
The Estate and Who It Sleeps
- How many people does the estate sleep?
- Up to 18 guests across 7 bedrooms styled as private suites, with 6.5 baths. Two separate bedroom wings let active kids and resting grandparents keep their own quarters.
- What is 25 Starboard Tack?
- 25 Starboard Tack is a private 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath luxury estate in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, marketed as Low Country Luxury and nicknamed Starboard Tack Castle by guests. It sleeps up to 18, rents as a whole property, and books as either a family vacation rental or a corporate retreat venue.
- How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the estate have?
- The estate has 7 bedrooms, each styled as a private suite, and 6.5 baths. The suites are split across two separate wings, with shared living, dining, and entertaining spaces in between.
- What are the two bedroom wings?
- The seven suites split across two wings. One wing stays active for teens and older kids; the opposite wing stays calm for grandparents and families with little ones. The shared living, dining, and entertaining spaces sit between them.
- Does the estate have a pool and a golf simulator?
- Yes. The estate has a private pool on a travertine sun deck, plus a full golf simulator with a hitting bay and bar seating. It also has a ground-level game room with billiards, foosball, and ping pong, and a home theater with a big screen.
Family Stays
Booking a Vacation Rental
- How do I book a family stay?
- Rental stays book through the partner listing at Hilton Head Properties R&R, where live availability and rates are posted. Use the Check Availability and Rates button anywhere on this site.
- Is the estate dog friendly?
- Yes. Dogs are welcome with a pet fee. Confirm the details when you book through Hilton Head Properties R&R.
- Is there an EV charger and laundry?
- Yes. An EV charger sits on-site for guests driving electric, and a full-size washer and dryer handle a week of towels and beach clothes.
- Who manages the property?
- The estate is professionally managed through Hilton Head Properties R&R, praised by name in guest reviews for answering fast.
Corporate Retreats
Planning a Retreat
- Can the estate host a corporate retreat?
- Yes. The estate hosts corporate retreats, leadership offsites, and incentive trips with exclusive use of the whole property. Send an inquiry through the contact page and you hear back within 24 hours.
- How many people can a retreat hold?
- Up to 18 guests across 7 private suites, so most leadership teams and departments fit under one roof with private space for everyone.
- What are the retreat package options?
- Three packages: The 24-Hour Immersive (one night), The Two-Night Summit, and The Three-Night Executive Residency. Each is built from an existing day-by-day sample itinerary and tailored to your theme.
- What retreat themes are available?
- Five themes: Team Building, Golf, Health and Wellness, Executive Planning, and Custom. A la carte enhancements include a deep-sea fishing charter, a private chef, on-site massage, and a staffed open bar.
- How do I book a corporate retreat?
- Send an inquiry through the contact page with your dates and group size. A personal reply lands within 24 hours, and the agenda gets shaped from a proven sample itinerary in one planning conversation.
Location
Location and Getting Here
- Where is the estate located?
- Inside Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC. The beach is a short bike ride away, Shelter Cove Marina and championship golf are minutes from the door, and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is a 45-minute drive.
- How far is the beach?
- The beach is a short bike ride from the estate on the Palmetto Dunes bike paths. The resort fronts about three miles of gated, family-friendly Atlantic beach.
- How far is the airport?
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about a 45-minute drive. A group can land around midday and be settled at the estate the same afternoon.
- What golf is nearby?
- Palmetto Dunes holds three championship courses inside the resort: the Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, the George Fazio Course, and the Arthur Hills Course. Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the RBC Heritage, is a short drive south.
Pick Your Path and the Estate Is Yours
Two paths, one estate, and either way your group gets it exclusively. Everyone you're bringing fits here. Pick your path.
For the Family
The Whole-Family Estate Stay
Planning a family gathering, reunion, or milestone trip? Live availability and rates are on the partner listing.
Check Availability and RatesFor the Team
The Starboard Retreat Blueprint
Planning an offsite, leadership retreat, or incentive trip? Send the inquiry form and a personal reply lands within 24 hours.
Plan Your Retreat