Hilton Head is the epitome of Southern living and leisure with Atlantic beaches, renowned tennis facilities, and some two dozen championship golf courses. But visitors need not spring for a high-end resort stay to make the most of time on this compact barrier island, just 12 miles long and 5 miles wide. Quaint cottages and cabin rentals dot the region, offering affordable alternatives for family retreats, romantic getaways, and outdoor adventures. Some Hilton Head cabins are simple and rustic, while others present full kitchens, baths, wifi access, and even smart TVs. In nearby Hunting Island State Park, also set on barrier islands, campers will find a single public cabin featuring a screened porch, linens, laundry facilities, a coffee maker, air conditioning, and a heater. Cabin campers with an itch for outdoor fun beyond Hilton Head golf courses can go biking along 100-plus miles of trails, kayaking on the waterways, adventuring on a dolphin boat cruise or sunset sail, and, of course, soak up the sun, sand, and ocean waves of the Lowcountry.
