Name: Cozy, Private, Gated, Hilton Head Location with Great Views. Steps to the beach
Address: Hilton Head Island

You might be encouraged to visit today, but Fort Howell wasn't always so welcoming! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

This history-filled fortress in Hilton Head Island is popular with many travelers, so leave a spot for it on your travel plans. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are many more spots waiting for you to enjoy after Fort Howell. Coligny Beach, Palmetto Dunes Club, and Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center are not far away.

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Planters Inn on Reynolds Square

Historic Downtown Savannah

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$326

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Dec 10 - Dec 13

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Savannah (SAV)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,775 reviews)

Not having ANY safety handles in the bathtub shower is a big negative. A sweet wine would have been nice to have for the wine and cheese offering.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

Historic Downtown Savannah

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Dec 4 - Dec 8

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Boston (BOS) to Savannah (SAV)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)

This place blew away our expectations. Such a great experience

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Royal Dunes Resort

Mid Island

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$729

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Nov 22 - Nov 27

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Boston (BOS) to Savannah (SAV)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)

Great 3 bedroom condo, prime location

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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Hilton Head Island: Scenic Helicopter Tour

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Hilton Head: Private 2-hour Sunset Cruise

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Hilton Head Island: Round-Trip Daufuskie Island Ferry

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Sunset Hibachi Dinner Cruise

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Singleton Beach

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Mitchelville Freedom Park

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Hilton Head Distillery

You can take time to visit Hilton Head Distillery during your travels to Hilton Head Island.

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St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church

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