About this Property

Welcome to Island Impact Holiday Rental! Our family would like to welcome you to our new holiday home at 91 Sandcastle Court, Hilton Head. Constructed in 2020, this new single family home was bought by the Kennedy family with the goal to make many memories and accept others to do the same while staying at our holiday rental. Our home is located in the Folly Field Beach area on the north side of the island. Located in the highly beautiful, gated community of Sandcastles By The Sea, our home is roughly .5 miles from Folly Field Beach Park entrance and less than 1 mile to the private Islanders Beach Park. To make your time more enchanting on Hilton Head Island we give you with a new bespoke 6 seater Alpha Club Car golf cart to travel to and from the beach. As you arrive, load your personal belongings on the elevator and take them up to each floor to make unpacking much easier. You will notice that no price was spared and every attention to detail was thought of. On the main level is a entirely supplied delightful kitchen with all the appliances, cookware, and necessities for your stay. With the completely open concept you move from the kitchen to the dining room with a dining room table set for 10. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and an island adding an additional 6 seats. After a long day of soaking up the rays at the beach or hanging out by your private heated pool, relax in the living room, or one of two full length balcony decks off the back of the home. This home includes 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. There is a full bath on the main level which accepts for smooth access from the pool. Take the stairs or the elevator up to the 2nd level where you will find the master suite including a king size bed and generous private master bathroom with a tremendous walk-in shower. There are also two additional bedrooms on the second level with queen beds and which share another full bathroom in the hall. Also located on the second level is the laundry room supplied with full size washer and dryer. On the top level you will find an additional bedroom with a queen bed as well as a bunk room/ entertainment room including 2 full size bunkbeds with pull out twin trundles. This room can accommodate 6-10 people pleasantly. Savor time in this room playing games or compete with each other over a game of air hockey. The fourth full bath is located on this level as well. At Island Impact, we want you to savor time at the beach with the option to also appreciate sitting by the pool. 91 Sandcastle Court offers its own private heated plunge pool that has depths from 3 - 5 feet. There is also a 25' x 15' patio for hosting those outdoor dinners or appealing with friends and family. Our outdoor area has plenty of seating, a 55" TV and gas grille. When it is time to go to the beach just load the beach chairs, which are included as well as a variety of beach toys, onto the 6 seater golf cart. Take a right out of the community and you're nearly there. You have two options for beach access, both less than 5 mins. away. First you can travel to Folly Field Beach Park and enter through this public access area or you can travel on Folly Field Road to the Islander's Beach Access, a private "owners" only access point that includes a dazzling picnic area, playground, and private bathrooms. (This is our go to place away from the hordes). Our want for our visitors is that when you arrive at Island Impact Holiday Rental, you can kick back and have the most exemplary holiday of your life. Island Impact is a place where memories are made and we are excited to share our home with you.

Hilton Head Island has become our go to holiday spot. Having so much to offer and things to do and see for all ages, we want to help you enjoy your stay. We appreciate recommending our favorite activities and eateries so don't hesitate to ask!

***Pool can be heated up to 85 degrees when temperatures are above 60 degrees outdoor. When temperatures fall below 60 degrees, pool heater is not able to consistently keep heat. We can not guarantee the temperature regulation of the pool temp when the outdoor temperature falls below 60 degrees. ***

Money Saving Rental Tips

• Find the official tourism bureau where you want to vacation. Many official tourism bureaus offer printed tourism guides with savings for vacation rental management companies, restaurants and activities. These guides can provide an excellent start to your rental home search.
• Flexible about when you might visit? Shoulder seasons provide incredible prices.
• Active Duty and veterans of the U.S. Military may be qualified for cost savings. Make sure to ask property owner to see if your vacationing crew qualifies for a reduced price.
• Some vacation rentals are practically designed to serve particular customers, whether it is soundside units with weekly fishing pier passes, city-center condos with walkable access to shopping or waterfront homes that have private boat launching areas. You should prioritize your proximity to the activities and sights you are most looking forward to.
• Vacation rental companies and individual home owners frequently offer clients an opportunity to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally add anywhere between 1% - 5% of the basic rental rate, offers visitors reimbursement of their travel expenses for any nights missed resulting from personal medical-related emergencies or storms, in addition to ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, like an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforseen happens (heaven forbid!).

How to Book a Vacation Home

First-timers are sometimes surprised at the number and selection of daily, weekly and monthly properties available in the Hilton Head area. With such a wide selection, guests are sure to come across a rental that fits their desires and price range.

The majority of vacation rentals in Hilton Head are privately operated and many are represented by established local rental management agencies. Vacation rental management companies leverage scale, systems and expertise to provide effortless operational administration on behalf of the homeowner..

Seasoned Hilton Head vacationers have identified a handful of tips and tricks throughout the years when it comes to renting rental homes, however many beginners will be delighted to find that many of these "strategies" are in plain sight, if you understand where they should search.

Finding and reserving the right rental:

Before you start to book "? New 5 Bed/4 Bath Home with Elevator, Private Pool, & 6-Seater Golf Cart ?", read through our short checklist of things to consider.

Start Your Search Early

Hilton Head vacation homes book many months (and up to a year) in advance. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is usually recommended, when possible. Holiday gatherings can be a great time for groups to plan their Summer family trips..

Choose a Village and Time

Agreement can be difficult between members of the family, but once this complicated part is complete everything will begin to slide in place.

Just How Many Beds?

Take a head count. How many beds and bedrooms will you be needing? Be aware that many rentals advertise maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in the family room. You'll need to figure out what is acceptable for the company. Most rental home listings will describe each one of the unit's specific bedrooms and beds.

Make a Budget

Most rental homes are advertised with a price range. Determine the cost for your selected week. It might be at the high end of the range. Be sure to get cost-sharing commitments from family and friends well before reserving a pricey rental property. Generally, just one member of the group will be responsible for making the complete reservation and recovering each family member's share.

Let's Discuss Amenities

What amenities is the family interested in? Is a screened-in deck a requirement? Does the property need to be beachfront, the downtown area, or near night life? Are linens offered with the rental, or will you need to provide your own? Build a list of priority conveniences to guide narrow your search.

Special Conditions

Proper accessibility could make or ruin a visit for the less-mobile. If wheel chair entry, elevators, pool lifts or other special devices are needed, factor that into your search. Most rental listings include a list of amenities.

Your Puppy Needs a Vacation, Too

Are you or other individuals in the gang traveling with a dog or cat? Although many vacation rentals allow cats and dogs, guidelines and charges vary per property. A number of constraints might dismiss a prospective vacation property. Study your agreement very carefully! Additional fees or costs may be applied to your agreement. Ask questions *well before* you book!

Searching the Internet

Once the location, dates and attendees are decided, search multiple resources to get the best vacation rental selection. In addition to Homeaway, VRBO and Tripadvisor, we recommend searching Google for "Hilton Head local vacation rentals" for local rental home management companies. Aside from having exceptional rental properties, local companies provide outstanding service..

Negotiate the Price

Re-read the description to make sure the property has everything that you need. If lacking, the rental home management company might know of comparable homes that fit your wishes and budget..

Some rental home owners will negotiate rates, and some will not. If the rate isn't negotiable, the number of nights might be. Off-peak season offers your best opportunity to negotiate a reduced rate.

Read the Total Agreement

Discover which of the following is included in your quoted rate:

• Utilities
• WIFI Access
• Telephone service
• Pool and hot tub heating
• Cable and pay-per-view TV
• Daily Cleaning (If Available)
• Trash collection
• Maintenance (get a phone number)
• Check in & Check Out Key Exchange
• Parking requirements

Get a total that incorporates state taxes, animal and other additional fees.

Cancelling your Rental

Make sure you understand the cancellation policy prior to reserving. Vacation rental management companies and rental owners typically offer their guests the choice to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance safeguards the renter against emergencies and weather events, It gives comfort should catastrophe strike.

Book your Rental Property

When everything looks correct, it's finally time to sign a rental agreement. You'll likely be required to submit a security deposit at time of reservation.

Get Contact Info

Put the property manager's contact info into your smartphone and wallet for convenient access to answers during your stay.

Congratulations on booking your vacation home! You're on your way to a fantastic vacation!

During your Stay

• Photograph at your arrival. To assure no damages are attributed to your stay, create a record of any problem areas of the rental. Call the property manager right away to report your findings.
• You might need instructions for a fireplace, TV or hot tub. Contact your property manager. They are there to assist. A phone call can save several hours of problems.
• Remember to be a good neighbor. Often times, surrounding properties are occupied by permanent locals. Respecting late-night quiet hours and vehicle parking restrictions can make a stay considerably more pleasant.
• Ask a local. Locals can frequently point you in the right direction.
• Enjoy your stay! Remember to protect the property owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental secured when you are away, exactly like you would in your own home.

Checking Out

• Clean up a bit. Despite the fact that you're paying a house cleaning fee, The property should be in good shape. Kitchen sinks stuffed with dirty dishes, substantial beach sand on the floor and sticky messes should be dealt with prior to leaving.
• As soon as your things are all out, perform a walk-through of the rental home to make sure that no property damage occurred in the course of your stay. We recommend walking through with the rental manager wherever possible (this may not be possible).. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a good time? Many property management companies and rental search sites allow renters to give reviews. If your property and/or property manager was first-rate, they'll appreciate your compliments. If something was disagreeable and they didn't correct it in a practical manner, or if the rental home was not as described, you may want to note that in your comments.

Iterate

Hold a debrief with your travel companions. How did they like the property? If everything was amazing, next year's vacation planning will be painless. Maybe the rental home was not ideal, and you will better know how to refine your search for the next vacation.