As a first time traveler to HHI, this Villa met our needs. Darcy at Hilton Head Properties was great to work with. We had one small issue at ckeck in, which she resolved immediately for us with just a phone call. The discounted bike and chair rental from Comfy bikes proved to be very useful, and convenient (discount is provided for HHP renters, and proved to be cheaper than going elsewhere.
Villa Pros: Very spacious bedrooms, and great lay out downstairs as well. Large enough unit, and bathrooms for a family with multiple children. The location was very close to Shelter Cove by bike, including the underpass for easy access. Lots of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores in Shelter Cove, and fireworks every Tuesday night! Also, very easy access to the beach by bike or walking. The beach itself was very calm, relaxing, and not crowded like the "scene" near Colligney.
Villa Cons: Villa itself was a little dated, and could have used a little TLC and a good cleaning (we found cobwebs in our shower, and in several of the corners and windows when we arrived). Though close to Shelter Cove, Palmetto Dunes is far removed from most everything else. There are not a lot of restaurants within walking distance within the plantation itself (outside of those at hotels). After a few visits to Seapines, I found the action in Harbourtown to be more our scene. The pool in the complex could have used a good cleaning. Some days it was hard to see the bottom of the pool, and there was always debris(leaves, dead bugs, sticks etc) floating in the water.
Overall, I would recommend this villa to anyone who just wants to chill at the beach, or golf at Fazio.