Many homes have porches, decks, dormers and other features that intentionally take into consideration the island's magnificent weather and encourage participation in the neighborhood. Residents enjoy views of lagoons, the plantation's 100-acre wooded nature preserve, or one of two 18-hole golf courses designed by Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp.

Property ownership includes a flexible social or golf membership.

Port Royal is now famous for its peaceful, preserved natural environment and plentiful amenities. It lies at the "heel" of Hilton Head Island, within reach of approximately 12 miles of beach where Port Royal Sound joins the Atlantic Ocean. The plantation is the island's only completely private seaside residential neighborhood.

Outside its gates lies the Westin Resort, located on 24 primarily oceanfront acres of Port Royal. The resort offers privileges to the plantation's three 18-hole golf courses, two championship croquet courts and a 16-court racquet club.

Housing choices include tennis villas and single family homes from the $300s.

Sea Pines has a lush 605-acre wildlife preserve, access to five miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, over 100 tennis courts, two security gates and numerous swimming pools.

Home of the South Beach Racquet Club, Sea Pines Racquet Club, Lawton Stables Equestrian Center and South Beach Marina, Sea Pines always offers plenty to do, for both residents and vacationers alike.

Available housing in Sea Pines ranges from villas & town homes to single family residences, to meet the primary home, secondary home and investment home buyer's wishes.

Shelter Cove is a major tourist attraction because it hosts impressive local and world-traveled boats and yachts, has many fine restaurants and shops, and is the sight of some of the island's signature annual festivals.

Such events include Harbor Fest, an annual summer-long celebration known for its fabulous fireworks display every Tuesday night from May to August, and WineFest, the largest outdoor, tented wine-tasting event on the East Coast. Shelter Cove Harbor has 665 mid-rise villas for sale and rent that overlook the marina.

The plantation of Spanish Wells fronts Calibogue Sound and Broad Creek with many homes featuring deep-water lots with private docks.

Considered desirable for its secluded location and natural beauty, Spanish Wells has its own private golf course designed by George Cobb, considered one of the best on the island. The community has tennis courts, beach area, and is anticipating the completion of a newly constructed floating, recreational dock.

Nestled around the Indigo Run and Spanish Wells area are gated developments, including Crosswinds, offering both lots from the $100s and homes from $450s+.; Victoria Station, a cluster of Charleston-style homes from the $200s; and, Edgewater, new luxury waterfront mid-rise villas from the $350s.

Shipyard Plantation offers serene residential living as well as a secluded location for vacationers renting property or staying at the luxurious Crown Plaza Resort.

The Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club offers 14 clay and six hard tennis courts kept in magnificent condition.

Three nine-hole golf courses, recognized as some of the best in the country by the Senior PGA Tour, are available to residents and visitors.

The beaches of Shipyard Plantation can be enjoyed by guests and residents of the plantation with access to the Shipyard Beach Club.

Patio homes, golf and tennis villas, oceanfront town homes and beautiful, private residences provide a wide array of choices for the home buyer.

Ownership in Wexford Plantation entitles you to full club and golf membership with no initiation fees. Wexford Plantation is for those who treasure their privacy, enjoy yachting, golf, tennis and the extensive facilities of a luxurious clubhouse, and who enjoy living in a friendly community with resort-caliber amenities. Lots from $300s, homes up to and over one million.

This 172-acre private community exhibits true Southern architecture with its brightly colored homes. Windmill Harbour is home to the South Carolina Yacht Club and a 15.5-acre marina with the largest number of boat slips (260) on the island. The Windmill Harbour Marina has the only locked harbour system that serves as a direct link to the Intracoastal Waterway.

A waterfront sports center offers many recreational activities. The Windmill Harbour SCYC Clubhouse sits next to the Intracoastal Waterway for spectacular sunset views while relaxing or dining.

Windmill Harbour offers many choices in housing. From patio homes on the lagoon, to harbour front town homes and villas, to estate lots with homes graciously situated in the midst of live oaks and palms, the buyer can select a residence in Windmill Harbour beginning in the $300s.