We just returned from Shorewood on beautiful HHI. It was our first time staying at Shorewood and we loved it. Our unit #424 was great- it had 3 bdrms with 2 kings and 2 twins and a sleeper sofa in the living room. There were 6 of us- 4 teens ages 17,16 & 2 15yr olds. 2 bdrms had tv's in them and the 3rd had a beautiful deck which overlooked the pool and ocean. The unit itself was older but the counters were corian and the bathrooms were updated. We also had DSL access which was necessary for my husband as he worked while we were away. Not many units have DSL. The tile floor in the kitchen was old and needed repair. It had a big laundry room off the kitchen which allowed us to all pack very light!! The condo had 2 decks-one off of our bedroom & living room and one off the upper king bedroom. The end units in our area had ocean and pool views- other units would be boxed in and only overlook the courtyard- ask before you rent. There were also 2 buildings that were directly ocean front. There was a spiral staircase to the upstairs which had 2 large bedrooms. One note- this would not be a good place for elderly or tiny kids as the stairs could poise a problem. THere were also stairs leading into the unit- about 15 of them. The grounds were the nicest in the South Forest Beach area. This is our favorite area to stay because of the convienence factor- no car needed- we could walk or bike to everything- grocery store,coffee shop, bakery, restaurants, fine stores- even Easter Sunday Mass! The complex had a abundance of kids at it because of Easter Break so the pool tended to be crowded and you needed to get your chairs early- by 10 am. The beach wasn't as crowded but extremely windy for the first few days. All in all- this is a great complex to rent in. We were very pleased. Ocean One is 2 complexes down right next to the Holiday Inn and that has 1 level units that walk right out onto the grounds which might be better suited for elderly or those with handicapping conditions. Shorewood is great for families!!

We have just returned from a week at the Shorewood Villas. Although older, our unit was well-maintained and updated with granite countertops in the kitchen, corian in both bathrooms, and simple beach decor throughout. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, dishes, coffee maker, toaster, glass top stove, and front loading washer/dryer. TV's were found in both bedrooms as well as the living room. The villas have elevators, which were nice considering we were on the fourth floor. The view from the balcony was amazing. Just past the meticulously landscaped lawn and pool area were the powder-fine sand beaches Hilton Head is famous for. The best part of our day was walking down to the beach every morning after breakfast, via our private boardwalk, as the tide was heading out. We were sure to find sea stars, hermit crabs, and one morning, even dolphins. The beach at low tide is perfect for biking, jogging, or strolling with baby. The fresh sea air really tired my little one out! A short walk down the beach was the Tiki Hut, located a few doors down at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront. There are two regulation sand volleyball courts right on the beach and there was always a fun game to watch! Shorewood Villas is centrally located to many of the islands best attractions; Coligny Plaza, Harbour Town, which has the Harbour Town Bakery Cafe (one of the best places for breakfast on Hilton Head) and an incredible shady playground, South Beach (which boasts the world famous Salty Dog Cafe), Shelter Cove, and the outlet malls. We paid $1600 for a peak August week. The only thing missing from the unit was a hair dryer! Bring your own...

We love Shorewood, have stayed thier many times. Have always had a great place, very clean with more than enough dishes, glasses ect..
Location is the best.
Got married on the beach..

Rented it from vrbo where you can negotiate on price

We stayed at Shorewood Villas in Hilton Head mid-July 2005. The only real disappointment was that the development is marketed as "oceanfront," but about half of the units are not that close to the beach. In fact, the view is more that of the pool than the beach, and it's a decent little walk from the unit before you hit sand. It's not like you just grab a book and hit the beach. You need to pack up your stuff, etc. So, "oceanfront" is, well, a stretch. You definitely want to check to see where you unit is on the property.

The thing to remember here is that each unit is individually owned. While one unit might be run down, another might be pristine. Our unit (#132), while not oceanfront, was in pretty good shape. I'd give it a B+ or an A-. A new coat of paint inside might be in order, but then again, this is a rental property (with lots of kids, I am sure), so some wear and tear is to be expected. The point here is that if you read "This place is a dump," that's a comment on the unit, not the overall property, which is actually pretty nice.

The pool is big and well maintained, and there is a kiddie pool. This is certainly a family-oriented spot. I didn't hear any hollerin' during the wee hours, and everyone was well behaved. The location is good, too, as you can walk to the shops on Coligny Circle, if you want. And if it makes you feel any better, there is a gate with a keypad for entry (when the guard is not there, which is often), so you don't have to worry *too* much about strangers on the property.

It's crazy to me that the unit we rented cost a little less than $2,000 for the week with all the taxes, etc., yet these places sell for over $800,000. That should give you some idea that the property, overall, is rather nice.

Long story short, Shorewood Villas is very nice. Just be sure you're getting the view you have in mind and that the unit has been well maintained.