Pet-Friendly, Ocean View Villa on Harbor Island in Harbor Island

Our newly renovated (March, 2005), pet-friendly, ocean view villa is
located on the 2nd floor with easy access to the elevator. It is
adjacent to the pool, so you can watch your children play from the
screened-in porch (see pictures).

The master bedroom houses a NEW (March 2005), queen-size pillow top
bed. The living room futon converts to a full/double-size bed. All
bed linens and towels are provided.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, microwave, toaster,
oven, etc. for the chef in your family. Please see additional
amenities below.

The unit is situated in Beachhouse Villas, a private, gated
community with 24-hour security. A two-minute walk from our unit
takes you to the 3-mile private beach (which is never crowded) or to
the fitness center in the lower level of the Beach Cabana Club. The
club property features a large pool with four tennis courts. A
putting green is nearby.

Come share our villa for a respite from the hustle and bustle of
everyday life. Shift into a lower gear, bring your binoculars if
you're a birdwatcher, relax and enjoy!

***Harbor Island***

Harbor Island, 14 miles east of highly acclaimed Beaufort, SC., is a
protected estuary habitat filled with wildlife and beautiful plant
life. It is part of the 350,000-acre ACE Basin National Estuarine
Research Reserve (ACE Basin NERR), created and managed by the Marine
Resources Division of South Carolina. The private island sits on the
edge of the biologically rich Saint Helena's Sound. In this habitat,
you will be surrounded by live oaks, slash pines, and cabbage
palmettos.

The ACE Basin Refuge lies along the Atlantic Flyway - the 'bird
highway in the sky.' Numerous waterfowl, shore birds, neo-tropical
songbirds and birds of prey migrate from their nesting grounds to
wintering areas throughout eastern North America.

The painted bunting, egrets and herons are in abundance here. Many
endangered species such as the peregrine falcon, Canby's dropwort,
chaffseed, hawksbill turtle, leatherback turtle, red-cockaded
woodpecker, shortnose sturgeon, West Indian manatee, and wood stork
live in the ACE Basin. Six, federally-threatened species (i.e. bald
eagle, Eastern indigo snake, green turtle, American alligator,
loggerhead turtle, and piping plover) have also been observed in the
area.

Ocean Wildlife - The ocean is teeming with wildlife - American
oysters, blue crabs, fiddler crabs, grass shrimps, hard clams, white
shrimps, living sand dollars, horseshoe crabs, and porpoise,
according to the National Estuarine Research Reserve.

At certain times of the year, you will share the ocean water with
glowing green phosphorescent plankton or loggerhead sea turtles.
(Don't forget to Help Save Our Turtles - lights off on the beach at
night between May 1 and September 1). A sighting of a leatherback
turtle, the largest living turtle species, occurred last year on
Hunting Island, the next island over.

Fishing - If you are interested in fishing - the 1120-foot, former
Paradise Pier is now part of Hunting Island State Park, the last
island boundary in the ACE Basin chain. Fishermen have tried their
luck and caught Atlantic croaker, bay anchovy, black drum, largemouth
bass, red drum, shortnose sturgeon, Southern flounder, spot, spotted
sea trout, striped bass, and striped mullet.

***Nearby Hunting Island***

Local Attractions Hunting Island is home to the historic Hunting
Island lighthouse that was in operation until 1933. Originally
constructed in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after the Civil War, 167
steps and 50 cents will take you to the top for a fabulous view. It
is only two miles away from our unit.

***Beaufort***

Time to go out on the town? Beaufort provides a delightful backdrop.
First inhabited by native Americans and then the Spanish in the
1500s, historical areas are every where. Antebellum homes from
before the Civil War border the waterfront as do great restaurants
and a small park and marina. Beaufort also hosts a thriving artists
community and it is only 14 miles away! An hour or so drive will
take you to Savannah or Charleston, beautiful southern cities that
make great day trips.

Stop at Publix on your way out of Beaufort. It is on the left after
you cross Lady's Island bridge over the intercoastal waterway once
you go through downtown Beaufort on Route 21. Or, stop at Gay's
Seafood (on the right) before you cross the Harbor River Bridge
across from the famous (featured in Coastal Living) Shrimp Shack.

Amenities: Phone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, VCR/DVD, Stereo, Full
Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils
provided, Washer & Dryer, Pool, Charcoal BBQ, No Smoking

(On Site or Nearby): Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center,
Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums,
Sightseeing, Swimming, Boating, Surfing, Windsurfing, Shelling,
Birding, Crabbing

Credit Cards Accepted via PayPal: Visa, Mastercard and Amex (2 night
minimum)

SUMMER* (May 14-Sep 09)
Weekly rate: $922
Weekend night (Fri & Sat): $155
Week nights: $140

FALL* (Sep 10-Nov 24)
Weekly rate: $778
Weekend night (Fri & Sat): $140
Week nights: $126

WINTER* (Nov. 25-March 02):
Weekly rate: $635
Weekend night (Fri & Sat): $119
Week nights: $98
Monthly rate: $1,221 plus fees

SPRING* (Mar 03-May 13)
Weekly rate: $778
Weekend night (Fri & Sat): $140
Week nights: $126

*+ 10% SC Taxes and Fees, $75 Cleaning Fee, $150 Refundable
Deposit and Gate Pass Required.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Full payment is due within seven days of making reservation.