where to stay on a budget with kids? Good location too

After searching these forums...am considering the Beachwalk hotel. Will probably only need to stay for 5 days. Seems like it has good reviews, breakfast included in price, within walking distance to the plaza. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Linda

where to stay on a budget with kids? Good location too

I stayed there when it was the Holiday Inn a few years ago and it was nice.

Wondering what time of year you are going because even if you are only staying 5 days - a condo may be cheaper.

where to stay on a budget with kids? Good location too

We will be going in July. A condo would be great, more room for the 5 of us. Any suggestions????

Since July is high season, you will need to rent for an entire week.

Depending on how close you want to be to the beach and how much money you want to spend - I can give you a few suggestions of where I would stay. I would search for these places on vrbo.com - you can get cheaper rates when renting by owner.

I have maps of the complexes in most areas if you want me to send them to you.

I tried to only put lesser expensive units in this list most are around $1000. If you are willing to spend more for the week, it would open up a lot more options closer to the beach for you. There are MANY other options on the island if none of these seem like what you want.

Shipyard

(walk to bike to the beach)

Tennismaster

(I just happen to own one :-) www.islandcastaways.com)

3 br, 3.5 ba - $1353/week about 10 minute walk to beach

Beachwalk

2br ~$1200 - $1600 depending on where you are in the complex. The closer to the beach, the more expensive. Anywhere from 5-10 min walk to beach

Palmetto Dunes

(walk or bike to the beach or call the free shuttle)

Queens Grant

2-3 br ~$800 - $1300/week about 10-20 minute walk to beach depending where you are in the complex.

Water Oak

2 br ~$1000/week about 10-15 min walk to beach

Palmetto Dunes/Shelter Cove

(shuttle or bike to the beach - walk to restaurants and shops)

Harbourside I, II and III

2br ~$1100/week

Anchorage

2br ~ 900/week

Forest Beach Area

Springwood

2br ~$800/week 7 min walk to beach, close to Coligny plaza

Folly Field Area

Hilton Head Beach and Tennis

2br ~$800 -$1000 This complex is on the beach but depending on the unit you are in, it could be up to 10 min walk to beach I think. Just guessing.

We will not be able to stay for a week, so maybe a nice hotel is the way to go. Probably in the forrest beach area. Looking to stay for 4 nights. Thanks for your info.

Linda