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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

WELCOME

WELCOME TO BLUEWATER RESORT AND MARINA

Whether you are an Owner staying in your villa, or an exchange or rental Guest, it is important to us that you find your accommodations pleasant and enjoyable. If there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to call your property management company, Southwind Management.

Our professional staff is always available to meet your needs and expectations. Please utilize this Guest Directory to better familiarize yourself about services, important instructions, and helpful information about our area. We make every effort to keep these Directories up to date but there may be changes to information that have not yet been updated. We apologize in advance if you find any discrepancies. If, for any reason you require immediate attention, please contact our guest services staff by dialing “0” for the resort operator.

Enjoy your stay!

Sincerely,

The Management and Staff

Southwind Management Division
P.O. Box 6685 – 35 DeAllyon Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938

(843) 785-3355
(843) 341-3721 Fax

RESORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
10 Bluewater Marina Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

BLUEWATER PROPETY MAP
HILTON HEAD WEATHER
HILTON HEAD ISLAND WEATHER
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To help us achieve this goal, we ask that you provide us feedback regarding the services provided and the quality of the resort facilities.

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GUEST INFORMATION

ACTIVITY CENTER

Operating hours are seasonal and will be posted on the front door.

Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult in the Activity Center.

Please clean up after yourself as a courtesy to the other Guests of the resort. 

Smoking is not permitted in the Activity Center.

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
Heat pump air conditioning systems are used in temperate climates and are most efficient when thermostats are set between 72-75 degrees for cooling and 68-75 degrees for heating.

Constant adjusting of the thermostat will cause the system to malfunction. Please do not leave doors open if your air conditioning system is on.

If your A/C is blowing hot air or is non-functional, please check the circuit breaker first. If this is not the problem, please call Resort Services at (843) 341-4242 or by dialing “0” from your villa phone.

ALLIGATORS AND OTHER WILDLIFE
DO NOT Feed the alligators.

Fines could exceed $1000± for feeding alligators, but it is also dangerous for both the humans and the alligator.

Alligators that have been fed will become more aggressive and less fearful about approaching humans and may need to be removed and disposed of by wildlife authorities.

Please enjoy all of our beautiful wildlife but respect all the animals in the wild by not feeding or harassing them.

ARTS & CULTURE

Performing and visual arts are alive and well on Hilton Head Island, named one of America’s “Top Small Art Towns”. While here be sure to explore our many galleries, take in a live performance or contact the organizations below for daily workshops and seminars for the family offered throughout the year.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (843) 842-2787
Hilton Head Community & Youth Theater (843) 689-6246
Hilton Head Art League & Gallery (843) 681-5060
Hilton Head Art Academy (843) 842-5738
Hilton Head Main Street Community Theater (843) 689-6246
Hilton Head Orchestra (843) 842-2055
Hilton Head Comedy & Magic Club (843) 681-7757

BABY NEEDS
Cribs, highchairs, and strollers can be rented through Baby’s Away at (843) 681-8722.

All rentals must have a debit or credit card for security.

They will deliver the equipment to the villas and pick it back up at or after check-out.

BEACHES
Hilton Head Island is known for its beautiful beaches and scenic dunes.

Please help preserve the natural ecology of our area by disposing of your litter properly, using designated beach accesses, by not walking across the dunes, and by not removing live creatures such as sand dollars and starfish from the beach.

If you dig a hole or build a sandcastle, please fill in your holes and demolish your sandcastle before leaving the beach to help our nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings survive.

There are 6 public beach parks for your enjoyment.

Parking is on a first come/first served basis.

For more information and directions, call the Town of Hilton Head Island Beach Information Services at (843) 342-4580 or click here.

 

  • Alder Lane (south-island): restrooms, meter parking
  • Burke’s Beach (mid-island): tennis courts and restrooms by the tennis facility (park at Chaplin Community Park parking lots)  (246 Free Public Parking Spots)
  • Coligny Beach (south-island): beach matting, restrooms, free parking, playground, seasonal life guards, seasonal beach rentals (390 Free Public Parking Spots)
  • Driessen Beach (mid-island): beach matting, restrooms, meter parking, playground, seasonal life guards, seasonal beach rentals, pavilion, grills (168 Metered Public Parking Spots)
  • Folly Field Beach Park (mid-island): restrooms, meter parking, seasonal lifeguards, seasonal beach rentals  (55 Metered Public Parking Spots)
  • Fish Haul Beach Park (north-island): restrooms. free parking (93 Free Public Parking Spots) *Fish Haul is not an ocean side beach and the waterfront is much more shallow and tide dependent than the other beaches. Best place for searching for sea shells!
BICYCLES
If you need bicycles we offer daily rentals on-site at the Bluewater Recreation Cabana for $6.00 per bike and to rent a bike one must be 18 years of age or older.

Bicycles are available in both adult and children’s sizes.

All persons operating a Bluewater rental bike must wear the safety helmet also provided.

Please keep bicycles securely locked when not riding (lock provided).

Bicycles exclusively for week-long use can be rented through The Bike Doctor at (843) 681-7531, or you can choose from among the many local bicycle rental companies.

The Bike Doctor will deliver directly to your villa.

BUSINESS SERVICES
There is wireless access throughout the resort including at the Activity Center.

See Copy and Fax Service for additional information.

CAR PASSES
Two car parking passes for your stay are provided at Check-in.

Please display these at all times by hanging them from your rear view mirror.

Please note: For the safety of your vehicle we recommend that you only park in designated parking spots.

CHECK-OUT
Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on the day of departure.

Due to the time it takes to maintain and clean each villa, there can be no exceptions.

Delaying departure could result in additional charges.

When checking out (if you have time), it would be a tremendous help to our housekeeping department if you would:

  • Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start it
  • Remove all food from the refrigerator
  • Bag and remove all trash
  • Lock all windows and doors
  • Close all drapes and blinds and set A/C to 78 degrees in the summer and heat to 65 degrees in the winter
  • Make sure that you have all your personal belongings
  • Strip beds and place all used linens (not including bedspreads) and used towels on the floor beside the bathtub
  • Please place the “We Have Departed” magnet on the outside of the villa door upon your departure

As a reminder, please take the time to walk through your villa and make sure you have all your personal belongings.

Please be sure to check all rooms, closets and drawers before leaving. Items left behind are not the responsibility of Management.

CHILDREN
Our resort is a great place for children!

However, please remind them not to play in the parking lots, entrance or exit ways and to maintain appropriate quiet from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Owners and/or Guests will be held responsible for the actions of their children.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Bluewater Resort & Marina offers family activities including Ping Pong, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Corn-hole, Mini Golf, and multiple use Sport Court.

Please make sure you consult the schedule of events on the Resort Activities schedule (see under ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION RESERVATIONS for a link to the Activity Schedule).

COMMENT CARD
We value your comments and observations so we have made access to our “Comment Card” even easier.

Upon your departure, you will receive a “Thank you” email that has a link to our online Comment Card. Please click on that link and complete the form so that we may give your feedback our full attention.

You can also visit the Spinnaker Resorts website at www.spinnakerresorts.com and complete the Comment Card there.

If you did not provide an email address at Check-In and would like to do so, please dial “0” from your villa phone and ask the staff person to update your registration information with the email address.

We would love to hear from you!

COMMON AREAS
Please keep hallways, walkways, and common areas unobstructed.

Do not hang or shake articles from doors, windows, balconies, or balcony railings.

COPY AND FAX SERVICE
Bluewater Front Desk (843) 681-1464

Bluewater Fax Number (843) 681-1461

S.R Hotel Front Desk (843) 341-4242

S.R Hotel Fax Number (843) 341-3721

Copies and facsimiles are also available at the Bluewater Activity Center, and the S.R Hotel lobby.

DAMAGE OR REMOVAL OF PROPERTY
Owners and/or Guests will be held responsible for loss or damages to their villa.

Damage or theft costs will be charged directly to the occupant’s account.

No property shall be removed from any villa; specifically, both towels and blankets for beach use.

NO golf cleats are permitted in the villa or on the  property please.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
In the event of a medical or safety emergency please dial 9 (for an outside line) and 911 immediately. Please refer to the Safety Information tab for additional information.

An AED machine is available at the Check-In / Activity building across from the Front Desk.

For any maintenance issue, such as HVAC, water, sewer or electrical problems, please call (843) 341-4242 or dial “0” from your villa phone and a Maintenance Technician will come by to assist you.

After hours calls are responded to by on-call personnel in as timely a manner as possible.

FIRE PIT

There is a Fire Pit located at the Pavilion/Boat Dock area.  Please sign up to use the Fire Pit online or at the Recreation Cabana.

Rules For Fire Pit Use
1 – Fire pit must be reserved in advance and Use Policy and Agreement must be signed.
2 – Only use locally sourced wood and vegetation for the campfire.
3 – A Firewood Kit is available for purchase at the Recreation Cabana for $6.00.
Kit includes: 1 fire starter pack, firewood, and a lighter.  Kit includes: 1 fire starter pack, firewood, and a lighter.  (Please return the kit bin and lighter the next morning after use.)
4 – Removal of any timber or plant material from Bluewater property area to burn in in the fire pit is prohibited.
5 – DO NOT BURN TRASH IN THE FIRE PIT.
6 – Do not use any accelerant to light or maintain the fire.
7 – Whomever reserves the fire pit must always attend the area. They may not transfer responsibility for the fire to anyone else. The fire must be extinguished when the reserving party leaves the area, even if it is before end time for burning.
8 – The fire must be fully extinguished using the provided hose by 10:00 pm. (No glowing or burning embers left and any residual smoke is white.)
9 – Please do not remove Adirondack chairs from fire pit area. Any furniture moved to the fire pit area, must be returned to its original locations before leaving.
10 – All trash and personal items must be removed from the fire pit area and trash placed in the proper receptacles.
11 – No sitting, standing on or climbing on the bricks of the fire pit at any time.
12 – Children at the campfire must always be attended by an adult.
13 – Please be respectful of other guests by keeping noise to a minimum. No loud music, shouting or disorderly behavior.
14 – Extinguish the fire and seek shelter if lightning, high winds or other inclement weather approaches the area.
15 – Any damage to the fire pit or furnishings must be immediately reported to the front desk. If unreported damages are found, or if damage is found to have occurred due to malicious or improper use, the party reserving the fire pit may incur charges for repair or replacement of damaged items or damage to the area.

Please see the Activity Schedule for dates and times of gatherings at the fire pit area.

FISHING AND CRABBING
South Carolina wildlife laws require anyone over the age of 12 to possess a fishing license for fishing in fresh water. This pertains to lagoons and creeks. To gather oysters or clams, you must be a state resident or accompanied by one. There are household limits and only public beds may be harvested. Local marinas can answer any questions you may have regarding wildlife laws and can assist in equipping you with the necessary items to enjoy the benefit of catching your own. We do not recommend eating fish caught in plantation lagoons because of golf course chemical run-off.

Please contact a member of the Activities staff at the Recreation Cabana for fishing and crabbing gear for rent and fishing bait for sale.

Bluewater Pier Fishing & Crabbing Guidelines
1 – All persons over the age of 16 engaging in fishing or crabbing must have a valid South Carolina saltwater fishing license.
Licenses may be purchased at Walmart or online at  http://www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html
2 – Do not leave fishing rods unattended.
3 – Inhumane handling of wildlife will not be tolerated.
4 – Release of all fish or rays is required if they are not to be consumed.
5 – All size and catch limits must be followed per SCDNR regulations.
Recommended phone app  Fish Rules is a free download for Android and iOS for area fish identification, bag and size limits, seasons, and suggestions.
6 – No intentional shark fishing. Sharks must be released immediately after hook removal. Cut the line if shark is over 3 feet long.
7 – No fishing is allowed if an alligator is present.
8 – Crab pots must be registered at the Recreation Cabana.  Unregistered crab pots or crab pots not displaying a registration tag will be removed from the dock by Bluewater staff.
9 – Those crabbing with a stinger without a hook, drop nets or folding traps do not require a SC Fishing license.
10 – Crab traps must be always submerged and not set where they can be exposed during low tides. Traps should be checked daily.
11 – To reduce the threat of invasive species in our waterways, please use only locally acquired bait and clean fishing equipment and tackle.

GOLF AND GOLF DEALS at BLUEWATER RESORT

Spinnaker has a partnership with the Heritage Golf Management Group to offer you discounted rounds of golf in Hilton Head.

Please note that our Bluewater and Carolina Club Owners can also use these discounts in addition to using their exclusive golf privileges.

While at our resorts pick up a Book of Savings that offers you discounts on the Heritage Golf Collection which includes:

  • Shipyard (Clipper, Galleon, and Brigantine)
  • Port Royal (Robber’s Row and Barony)
  • Oyster Reef Club

Ask your concierge about other discounts that may be available at specific times of the year.

Bluewater Golf Privileges (for Bluewater Owners when staying on property):

  • Country Club of Hilton Head
  • Golden Bear Course at Indigo Run
         * Cart fees per person are paid directly at the course

Carolina Club Members Golf Privileges (for Carolina Club Members when staying on property):

  • Golden Bear Course at Indigo Run
         * Cart fees per person are paid directly at the course

OTHER GOLF COURSES ON OR NEAR HILTON HEAD ISLAND

SEA PINES
Heron Point (843) 842-8484
Harbour Town Golf Links (843) 842-8484
Ocean Course (843) 842-8484

HERITAGE GOLF
Shipyard Golf Club (843) 689-4653
Barony Course (843) 689-4653
Robber’s Row Course (843) 689-4653
Planters Row Course (843) 689-4653
Oyster Reef (843) 689-4653
Robert Cupp Course (843) 689-4653
Arthur Hills Course (843) 689-4653

PALMETTO DUNES
George Fazio Course (843) 785-1138
Robert Trent Jones Course (843) 785-1138
Arthur Hills Course (843) 785-1138

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
Country Club of Hilton Head (843) 681-4653

INDIGO RUN
Golden Bear of Indigo Run (843) 689-2200

OFF ISLAND (Bluffton)
Old South (843) 785-5353
Island West (843) 689-6660
Pinecrest (843) 757-8960
Eagles Pointe (843) 757-5900
Crescent Pointe (843) 706-2600
Hilton Head National (843) 842-5900
Hampton Hall (843) 815-8720
Hidden Cypress (843) 705-4999
Okatie Creek (843) 705-4653
Rose Hill (843) 757-9030
Old Carolina (843) 757-8311

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND
Melrose (843) 422-6963

GRILLS
Local fire codes do not permit grills on the balconies or decks of any villa. There are gas grills located near the Lazy River Pool between Buildings 6200 and 6300, behind Building 6100, next to the Activity Center and Outdoor Pool, across from the 6400 Building, and at the Pavilion near the Fire Pit and Boat Dock for your use. We ask that you clean up after yourself to ensure the enjoyment of the next Guest. Please exercise the same caution here as you would at home when using the grills.
HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES
There is an exercise room in the Activity Center. Your villa key card will allow access to the exercise room through the entrance door located on the back deck.

The automated door locking system will allow key card access from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.

You cannot gain access to other areas of the Activity Center during non-business hours.

Once the Activity Center is open (hours vary by season) you may gain access to the exercise room through the main doors of the Activity Center.

Please use caution when using the equipment.

All rules are posted for review.

Persons between the ages of 14-18 must be supervised by an adult.

Children ages 13 and under are restricted from using the exercise equipment.

S.R Hotel Fitness Center

Owners/Guests may also use the health and fitness facility at the S.R Hotel (dial “18” from your villa phone for operating hours) for a small fee.

The Fitness Center offers various cardiovascular equipment, weights, an indoor heated pool and a hot tub.

There is a weekly “Owners” rate available for use of this facility.

HOUSEKEEPING & HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
We have provided adequate towels and bed linens for your stay and a starter kit of soap and paper products for your convenience. Additional supplies are Guests’ and Owners’ responsibilities.

All villas have a washer and dryer for your use. Please shake sand and dirt from towels before washing as it may cause the washer to malfunction. Please do not hang clothing or towels from balconies. Daily or mid-week housekeeping service is available if arranged in advance and is an additional charge to the Guest. Charges for additional housekeeping services are listed on the next section. Should you require additional linens, blankets or towels, or have other housekeeping needs please call (843) 681-1464 or dial “0” from your villa phone.

ADDITIONAL HOUSEKEEPING
Should you want additional housekeeping during your stay with us, we offer the following:

Services 3 BD 2 BD 1 BD
Full Maid Service
w/Linen Exchange
$75/ day $65/ day $55/ day
Daily Maid Service – No Linen $50/ day $40/ day $30/ day
Linen & Towel Exchange
– drop off only
$30/ day $25/ day $20/ day
Linen or Towel Exchange
– drop off only
$15/ day $12/ day $10/ day

Contact Resort Services at (843) 681-1464, (843) 341-4242 or by dialing “0” from your villa phone 24 hours prior to the requested day of maid or linen service.

Payment will be due at the time of your request.

Please note that these maid and linen services are scheduled at either 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. only. When making your request please specify your choice of time for the service.

HOUSEKEEPING NOTES TO GUESTS
The owners at the Bluewater Resort & Marina are pleased to welcome you but ask that you do the following to keep our “home away from home” beautiful for all to enjoy. Please do not put hot pans or bleach bottles on the kitchen counter top.

If you spill something, please clean it up right away. If you can’t get the spot out, please call Resort Services at (843) 681-2464, (843) 341-4242 or dial “0” from your villa phone for help.

Please do not lean golf clubs against the interior walls so as not to damage the walls.

Please leave dirty or muddy shoes at the entrance to your villa. Please ask children (of all ages) to keep shoes off of all furniture and bedding.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Southwind Management Resort Services (843) 341-4242 or Dial “0” from your villa phone

Bluewater Front Desk (843) 681-1464

Bluewater Fax Number (843) 681-1461

Bluewater Cabana (843) 681-1498

Bluewater Sales Center (843) 681-1475

INTERNET ACCESS
There is wireless access in all units and in the Activity Center area.

There is a Wireless connection in each building, choose your building or the strongest “Bluewater-Resort-Guest” Wi-Fi connection that you pick up.

The Wi-Fi password can be found on your Keycard Folder.

Accept the Terms of Service and connect to get online.

INVENTORY
Each villa is equipped with standard inventory to provide a comfortable experience for you. Please refer to the Villa Inventory section of this directory for the inventory list. If you are missing anything, please contact Resort Services at (843) 341-4242 or dial “0” from your villa phone and we will be glad to replace it.
IN-VILLA BATH/SPA
Please be sure the water level is at least 4 inches above the water jet holes before starting.

Most models are equipped with an on/off switch (located next to the air control on top of the Bath/Spa).

Press the on/off switch to turn on the whirlpool action, and then press again to turn off.

The switch is not electrical and cannot shock you.

Please clean off suntan oil before use and do not use bath oils, bubble bath, or bath salts in the Bath/Spa.

KAYAKS
Single and double kayaks are available for group paddles with our staff guide as scheduled.

Please sign up online or at the Recreation Cabana in order to sign up for a group paddle.  Kayaks are not available for individual or independent use, only in the resort-sponsored groups.

Your signature on a consent and release form will be required prior to using a kayak.

Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The kayaks are located next to the boat dock area. Life vests are required when on the waterways.

Our local waterways are very beautiful but can be dangerous so please use caution when kayaking.

Management, at its sole discretion, may restrict and suspend use of the kayaks as a safety precaution due to high winds, inclement weather, threat of inclement weather, darkness, and rough seas.

Please note that participation in a scheduled group paddle is undertaken at your own risk and not the responsibility of the resort or staff.

KEYS

Key cards to your villa are provided at Check-In.

If you need a replacement key card, please stop by the Bluewater Front Desk and a new key card will be provided.

KEY RETURN
Upon your departure, please drop off your keys in a designated Drop Box, or leave them at the Front Desk.  If you are departing early, please notify the Front Desk as a courtesy so they can in turn notify Housekeeping.

Also upon departure, whether early or at the regular time, please place the “WE HAVE DEPARTED” door magnet on the outside of the villa’s front door.

The departure door sign (magnet) alerts our housekeeping contractors on visual inspection that the villa has been vacated and they can now access the villa to perform the departure clean.

LOCKOUT
If you lock yourself out, please go to the Activity Center Front Desk (during operating hours), the S.R Hotel Front Desk (after hours) for assistance, or call Resort Services at (843) 341-4242.
LOST & FOUND
For items either lost or found please Dial “0” from your villa phone or call Resort Services at (843) 341-4242 for assistance.

Once you return home you can report lost items on the Spinnaker Resorts website by clicking here.

MAIL SERVICE
Parcel/Post daily outgoing mail may be dropped in the mail receptacle located at the Bluewater Front Desk or at the S.R Hotel Front Desk. If you need counter service at the Post Office, the nearest one is located at 213 Hwy 278 Business/William Hilton Parkway.  When exiting the resort take the 2nd exit from the roundabout on to Gum Tree Road.  At the intersection with Hwy 278 Business, turn right at the light and the entrance to the Post Office is on your right just past the corner market.

If receiving mail or parcels, please direct the sender to address the items as follows:

Mailing Address
Southwind Management
Attn: Name and Villa #
P.O. Box 6685
Hilton Head, SC 29928

Fed Ex/UPS/Packages
Southwind Management
Attn: Name and Villa #
35 Deallyon Ave
Hilton Head, SC 29938

MAINTENANCE SERVICE REQUESTS
In an effort to help us maintain the highest level of quality, we request that you notify Resort Services with any item(s) that you find need attention. Please call Resort Services by dialing “0” from your villa phone or call (843) 341-4242. Although you may prefer that some items be handled after your departure, we ask that you do call and report all items as soon as you find them so we can make a note to address the issue upon your departure.

Providing our staff with notice of any issues present in the villa helps us to schedule for completion prior to the next guest’s arrival. If all Owners/Guests assist us in this way, we can better assure that you will find your villa at its highest level of quality upon your arrival.

OCCUPANCY
The maximum numbers of occupants per villa are as follows:

1 Bedroom Villa: 4 persons
2 Bedroom Villa: 6 persons
3 Bedroom Villa: 8 persons

Please Note:  Exceeding the maximum number of occupants will result in requesting the excess occupants to depart from the villa immediately.

PARKING
Please note that for the safety of your vehicle we recommend that you park only in designated parking spots.
PERSONAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDING VALUABLES

Please exercise the same caution on your vacation as you would elsewhere.

We encourage you not to leave valuables in your car and to always lock all the door(s) to your villa whether you are in the villa or away.

Always find out who is at your door before allowing access. If you feel uncomfortable, call Resort Services (dial “0” from your villa phone) or the local Sheriff’s Department at (843) 255-3300 for assistance in verification of the visitor.

Neither Southwind Property Management nor the Owners Association are responsible for personal articles. 

Lost or stolen items should be reported to Resort Services or to the local Sheriff’s Department at the non-emergency number (843) 255-3300.

PETS AND PESTS
For the convenience of other guests and in an effort to help us provide accommodations free of dander and possible pests, no pets are permitted in the villa or on the Resort property at any time. A $150 fine, per day, will be assessed if a pet is found with you and immediate removal of the pet will be required. There are many pet lodging facilities on the island available for your convenience.

In the semi-tropical climate of the Lowcountry, bugs and insects are a fact of life even though all villas are treated monthly. Guests are asked to cooperate with the technicians to allow them access for the scheduled treatments which take only a few minutes.

POST OFFICE
The north end Post Office is located at 213 Hwy 278 (west).

As you exit the resort, go halfway around the traffic circle and exit on to Gum Tree Road, at the intersection of Gum Tree Road and Hwy 278 Business, take a right and then the next immediate right into the Post Office parking lot.

Their number is (800) 275-8777.

RECYCLING
There is a blue container in the kitchen area for collection of materials for recycling. When full, place the items in the larger marked recycling container in the parking garage of the 6100 and 6400 buildings, or the first floor of the 6200 and 6300 buildings. No separation is needed. Recyclable materials are: glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers, small flattened cardboard (example: cereal box), magazines and newspapers, aluminum cans, aluminum foil, tin or steel cans, paper cardboard, dairy and juice containers.

Do not include plastic bags, plastic wrap or foam cups and containers.

RESERVATIONS AND RENTALS

If you are making plans for that return visit, planning a family reunion, golf outing, wedding, or historical vacation, please feel free to contact Spinnaker Vacation Rentals for preferred discounts for Owners and repeat Guests.

Contact us locally at (843) 785-3355, Ext. 5292, or if you prefer email, our email address is [email protected].

Whatever your vacation plans include, Spinnaker Resorts – Spinnaker Vacation Rentals has something for everyone.

Spinnaker Resorts Owners, if you are unable to vacation during your ownership week and want to place your villa in our rental market, please contact the rental office for details at (800) 504-8823.

SMOKING POLICY

Effective 2016 the smoking policy has been amended to include no smoking of e‐cigarettes and smoking will no longer be permitted on the pool deck/s or the unit balconies.

Effective 2011, no owner, family member, tenant, resident, guest, business invitee, or visitor shall smoke cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco product within the vacation unit.

Smoking will only be permitted on the balcony area of each unit.

If found that an Owner and/or Guest has violated this policy a fine of $150 for a professional cleaning of the unit will be charged to the Owner and/or Guest who is registered at the Resort.

If the next occupant to this unit must be relocated due to the smoke smell, the previous occupant will also be charged for any additional fees that may be incurred by the relocation.

 

SWIMMING POOL/HOT TUB
Due to the State of South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s new regulations:

ALL Pools & Hot Tubs will be closed at DUSK.

Pool Hours are now 9:00 a.m. until DUSK. Please follow all posted rules. There is no lifeguard on duty; you are swimming at your own risk. Never leave children who are not water safe unattended around pools. There is no glass permitted in the pool/hot tub area. Plastic pool tumblers are provided in every unit so that you may drink beverages by the pool.

Please have non-potty trained children use swim diapers. Even bathing suits with the diaper sewn into the lining tend to stretch out at the legs allowing leakage. The most common cause of fecal contamination in pools is from young children who are not properly dressed for swimming. If contaminated, South Carolina State health and safety rules require that the pool must be shut down for a minimum of 24 hours.

No personal flotation devices are allowed in the resort pools including rafts, float chairs, tubes and loungers (infant floats are allowed).  Clear inner tubes, swim hammocks and swim noodles are provided on the pool deck and at the Recreation Cabana for guest use.  Please do not remove these from the pool deck and return them to their holding racks when not in use.

TRASH
The refuse disposal areas are conveniently located on each floor near the elevator.

On all upper floors you will find an access door to the trash chute, clearly marked.

For the units on the ground floor, you will find refuse bins conveniently located just to the side of the elevator.

VILLA INVENTORY
If you would like for any missing items to be delivered, please dial “0” from your villa phone to make your request.

Flatware
Each five (5) piece flatware Set includes:
Dinner Fork
Salad Fork
Dinner Knife
Teaspoon
Tablespoon

Glassware
Beverage
Rocks
Juice
Wine
Pool Tumblers are plastic

Dish Sets
Dinner Plate
Salad Plate
Bowl, and Coffee Cup

Cookware
Small Pot w/Lid
Teflon Frying Pan
Pan Glass Baking
Pan Medium Pot w/Lid
Small Steel Frying Pan
Cookie Sheet
Dutch Oven w/Lid
Casserole Dish w/Lid
Broiler Pan

Utensils
Basting Spoon
Scissors
Rubber Spatula
Kitchen Knives (set of 3)
Slotted Spoon
Meat Fork
Cork Screw Turner
Whisk
Ladle
Vegetable Peeler

Miscellaneous Kitchen Items
Can Opener-Manual Pyrex Measuring Cup
Tea Kettle
Colander Measuring Spoons
Juice Pitcher
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowls (set of 3)
Juice Can Opener
Steak Knife Set
Grater

Countertop Appliances
Blender
Microwave Oven
Electric Can Opener
Coffee Maker
Toaster

Household Items
Kitchen Towels/Dish Cloths
Fire Extinguisher
Coaster Set
Pot Holders
Ashtray
Stereo w/CD Player
Iron/Ironing Board
T.V.s (1 in LR & 1 per BD)
Place Mats
Broom/Dust Pan
DVD Player
Vacuum Cleaner
Mop/Pail
Clock Radio (1 per BD)

Towels
Each towel set includes:

(2) Bath Towels
(1) Hand Towel
(1) Wash Cloth

1 BD – (4) sets
2 BD – (6) sets
3 BD – (8) sets)

Pool Towels and (1) Bath Mat per Bathroom also provided

Bedding/Miscellaneous
Mattress Pad, Blankets, Sheet sets & Bedspread – 1 per bed

Pillows – 3 per King bed, 1 per twin, 2 per sofa bed

(Note: sofa bed pillows/linens in Master Closet)

Starter Housekeeping Supplies
Dishwasher Powders (5)
Coffee (1) Bath/Hand Soap
Liquid Dish Soap (1) Coffee Filters (10)
Body Lotion
Laundry Detergent (1)
Kleenex (1)
Shampoo
Toilet Tissue – 2 per Bathroom
Trash Bags – 5 Large and 5 Small

Items Upon Request
Hairdryers, Foil Roasting Pans and Electric Hand Mixers.

Also available – Extra Pots, Sauce Pans, Baking Pans, Hangers and Plastic Storage Containers

RADIO STATIONS
FM
     107.9 WLOW Adult Contemporary
     106.1 FOX Rock
     106.9 WUVV Country Rock
     104.9 WLHH The Surf
     98.7 WYKZ The River
     95.5 WIXV Classic Rock
AM
     1130 ESPN Prime Sports
     900 Light Gospel
TELEPHONE INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO MAKE A CALL

ALL CALLS 9 + 1 + (area code) + number No Charge

Calling Card 9 + 1 + instructions on card No Charge

Toll Free Calls 9 + 1 + number No Charge

International, Canada, 9 + Calling Card Calling Card Required

Caribbean Nations Operator 9 + 00

Emergency 9 + 911

SPEED DIAL NUMBERS

20 Hargray Customer Service

66 To Voice Mail – your code is 1234

13 Owner/Guest Services

14 Activities Center

18 S.R Hotel Fitness Center

19 Resort Sales

0 Resort Operator/Resort Services

0 Maintenance Department

0 Housekeeping

TV CHANNELS for BLUEWATER

Click here to download this list as a PDF

*Bluewater Guests please be aware that you may have a Smart TV in your Living Room that has a different channel lineup – Please access the Channel Guide on this TV for the latest channel information.

Also please note that we have no control over changes to the cable line up and make every effort to have an accurate listing in our Directories.

For the most current up-to-date listing please tune in to the “Guide” channel provided by the cable company. (42.1)

TV CHANNELS
15.1 ABC HD
15.2 CBS HD
15.3 CW HD
16.1 Fox HD
16.2 Court TV Mystery HD
16.3 NBC HD
17.1 PBS HD
17.3 Telemundo
18.1 Weather Channel HD
18.2 Fox News HD
18.3 HLN HD
19.1 CNBC HD
19.2 MSNBC HD
19.3 CNN HD
20.1 CNN International
20.2 BBCA World HD
20.3 C-Span HD
21.1 Cartoon HD
21.2 Disney Jr. HD
22.1 Universal Kids HD
22.2 NASA HD
22.3 Court TV HD
23.1 Disney HD
23.2 Disney XD HD
23.3 Freeform HD
24.1 ESPN News HD
24.2 ESPN HD
24.3 ESPN2 HD
25 SEC Network HD
25 ACC Network HD
31 IFC HD
32 AMC HD
32 FX HD
32 USA HD
33 TBS HD
33 TNT HD
33 Discovery HD
34 History HD
34 Nat Geo HD
34 SyFy HD
35 BBCA HD
35 A&E HD
35 Grit HD
36 Laff HD
36 ion HD
36 E! HD
39 Animal Planet HD
39 TLC HD
39 Food Network HD
40.1 HGTV HD
40.2 Travel HD
40.3 Oxygen HD
41.1 Lifetime HD
41.2 WE HD
41.3 Bravo HD
42.1 TV Guide
HISPANIC PACKAGE
43.1 Semillitas
43.2 TeleN
43.3 CNN en Espanol
43.4 Discovery en Espanol
43.5 History en Espanol
43.6 ESPN Deportes
44.1 Fox Deportes
44.2 ViendoMovies
44.3 Cine Mexicano
44.4 Cine Latino
44.5 NBC Universo
44.6 TBN Enlace
EXTRA SPORTS PACKAGE
27.1 Golf HD
27.2 Tennis HD
27.3 NBC Sports HD
28.1 Fox Sports 1 HD
28.2 Bally Sports Southeast HD
28.3 BTN HD
29.1 NFL Network HD
29.2 MotorTrend HD
29.3 ESPNU HD
HBO
77.1 HBO
MUSIC CHOICE PACKAGE
51.1 MC Hit List
51.1 MC R&B Soul
51.11 MC Gospel
51.12 MC Reggae
51.13 MC Rock
51.2 MC Max
51.3 MC Dance/EDM
51.4 MC Indie
51.5 MC Hip Hop and R&B
51.6 MC Rap
51.7 MC Hip Hop Classics
51.8 MC Throwback Jamz
51.9 MC R&B Classics
52.1 MC Metal
52.1 MC Teen Beats
52.11 MC Kidz Only
52.12 MC Toddler Tunes
52.13 MC Y2K
52.2 MC Alternative
52.3 MC Adult Alternative
52.4 MC Rock Hits
52.5 MC Classic Rock
52.6 MC Soft Rock
52.7 MC Love Songs
52.8 MC Pop Hits
52.9 MC Party Favorites
53.1 MC 90’s
53.1 MC Latino
53.11 MC Musica Urbana
53.12 MC Mexicana
53.13 MC Tropicales
53.2 MC 80’s
53.3 MC 70’s
53.4 MC Solid Gold Oldies
53.5 MC Pop & Country
53.6 MC Today’s Country
53.7 MC Country Hits
53.8 MC Classic Country
53.9 MC Contemporary Christian
54.1 MC Romances
54.1 MC Classical Masterpieces
54.11 MC Light Classical
54.2 MC Sounds of the Seasons
54.3 MC Stage & Screen
54.4 MC Soundscapes
54.5 MC Smooth Jazz
54.6 MC Jazz
54.7 MC Blues
54.8 MC Singers & Swing
54.9 MC Easy Listening
DVD
DVD Instructions
Please follow the instructions below.

1) Turn on Power to TV and DVD Player
2) Insert DVD
3) Press Input Button on TV Remote and select “AV1” and push the enter button.
4) If your DVD is not playing, push the input button again and select then next option after “AV1”, which should be “AV2”, and press enter. If your DVD is still not playing, continue this process of selection each input option until your DVD plays.
Please note: If you continue to have difficulty with your DVD player, please dial “0” from your villa phone for more assistance.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

GOLF COURSES ON or NEAR HILTON HEAD ISLAND
SEA PINES
Heron Point (843) 842-8484
Harbour Town Golf Links (843) 842-8484
Ocean Course (843) 842-8484

HERITAGE GOLF
Shipyard Golf Club (843) 689-4653
Barony Course (843) 689-4653
Robber's Row Course (843) 689-4653
Planters Row Course (843) 689-4653
Oyster Reef (843) 689-4653
Robert Cupp Course (843) 689-4653
Arthur Hills Course (843) 689-4653

PALMETTO DUNES
George Fazio Course (843) 785-1138
Robert Trent Jones Course (843) 785-1138
Arthur Hills Course (843) 785-1138

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
Country Club of Hilton Head (843) 681-4653

INDIGO RUN
Golden Bear of Indigo Run (843) 689-2200

OFF ISLAND (Bluffton)
Old South (843) 785-5353
Island West (843) 689-6660
Pinecrest (843) 757-8960
Eagles Pointe (843) 757-5900
Crescent Pointe (843) 706-2600
Hilton Head National (843) 842-5900
Hampton Hall (843) 815-8720
Hidden Cypress (843) 705-4999
Okatie Creek (843) 705-4653
Rose Hill (843) 757-9030
Old Carolina (843) 757-8311

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND
Melrose (843) 422-6963

LOCAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND EVENTS
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LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS
LIBRARIES
Hilton Head Library (843) 255-6500
      11 Beach City Road
Bluffton Library (843) 255-6490
      120 Palmetto Way
Heritage Library Foundation (843) 686-6560
MUSEUMS & DISCOVERY CENTERS
Coastal Discovery Museum (843) 689-6767
Heyward House (Bluffton) (843) 757-6293
Penn Center (St. Helena Island) (843) 838-2432
Waddell Mariculture Center (Bluffton) (843) 837-3795
PICKLEBALL COURTS ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND

>> NORTH END OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Hilton Head Island Recreation Center:
20 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
(843) 681-7273
www.islandreccenter.com

Hilton Head Island Recreation Center is one of the most popular places to play pickleball in Hilton Head Island, SC. There are 5 outdoor concrete courts. The lines are permanent, and portable nets are available. The facility includes amenities like restrooms, water, and lights. A one-time fee is required to play. Reservations are not available.

Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort:
40 Folly Field Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
(843) 842-0079
www.hhibeachandtennis.com

Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort is a place to play pickleball in Hilton Head Island, SC. There are 6 outdoor hard courts. These are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets. A one-time fee is required to play. Amenities include restrooms, food, water, wheelchair accessibility, lights, a pro shop or equipment store, and trainers or lessons.

>> MID HILTON HEAD ISLAND

 Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center:
6 Trent Jones Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
(888) 926-8784
www.palmettodunes.com

Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center is a place to play pickleball in Hilton Head Island, SC. There are 24 outdoor hard courts. These are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets. Players have access to restrooms, water, lights, trainers or lessons, and a pro shop or equipment store. A one-time fee is required to play. Reservations are available.

Chaplin Park:
37 Castnet Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843)342-4580
www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov

Come play pickleball at Chaplin Park in Hilton Head Island, SC! There are 4 outdoor hard courts. The lines are permanent, but you'll need to bring your own net. Players have access to restrooms and water. The courts are free.

NEW - Public pickleball courts are now available at Hilton Head Park.

Recently acquired by the Town of Hilton Head Island from Beaufort County, Hilton Head Park - also known as Old Schoolhouse Park - is located on the north end of the Island off of William Hilton Parkway.

This small neighborhood park borders a tidal marsh and features six pickleball courts that have recently been resurfaced, a basketball court, open fields that can be used for soccer or football practice, and a parking lot.

152 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island 29926

Hours
Monday thru Sunday 6 am - 9 pm
Winter Hours (Daylight Savings Time Ends)
Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm

>>SOUTH END OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Cordillo Tennis and Pickleball Courts:
104 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC
www.islandreccenter.org

Come play pickleball at Cordillo Tennis and Pickleball Courts in Hilton Head Island, SC! There are 4 outdoor hard courts. The lines are overlaid on a tennis court, so the net is a little taller than a normal pickleball net. The courts are free. Reservations are not available.

Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort:
133 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head Island, Sc 29928
(843) 785-7699
www.hhimotorcoachresort.com

Come play pickleball at Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort in Hilton Head Island, SC! There are 6 outdoor hard courts. These are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets. The facility includes amenities like restrooms. A one-time fee is required to play. The courts cannot be reserved.

Sea Pines Racquet Club:
5 Lighthouse Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 363- 4495
www.seapines.com

Sea Pines Racquet Club is a place to play pickleball in Hilton Head Island, SC. There are 6 outdoor clay courts. These are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets. Players have access to restrooms, water, and lights. The courts can be reserved. A one-time fee is required to play.

PUBLIC PARKS

There are 12 well-maintained public recreation parks around the island for all to enjoy. For more information regarding scheduling, call the Island Recreation Center at (843) 681-7273.

 

  • Barker Field: baseball fields, multi-purpose fields and restrooms
  • Bristol Skate Park: roller hockey court (doubles as basketball court), skate park, restrooms
  • Celebration Park: 10-acre park with a Perimeter Walk located near Coligny Beach, with the Sand Box Children’s Museum, an event pavilion, a wading pool and interactive pirate ship at the Adventure Playground, fitness stations, lagoons, restrooms, free parking
  • Crossings Park: baseball fields, soccer fields, meadow, playground, trails, picnic areas, restrooms
  • Fish Haul Park: nature trail, boardwalk, picnic area, restrooms
  • Green Shell: playground, picnic area, historic site, basketball court, boardwalk, restrooms
  • Hilton Head Park: tennis courts, basketball court, soccer field
  • Honey Horn Plantation: Community Events, nature displays and installation sculptures
  • Island Recreation Center: ADA compliant restrooms, multi-purpose field, pool, gym, and playground
  • Jarvis Creek Park: freshwater fishing, dock, playground, meadow, picnic area, grills, swings, paved pathways, trails, restrooms
  • Shelter Cove Community Park: walking and biking trails, view of Broad Creek, picnic area, community events
SHOPPING
Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area has over 35 shopping plazas, including antique and consignment stores, outlet shops and exclusive boutiques. For more information, stop by the Front Desk.
SUMMER DAY CAMPS AND KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
For summer visitors, kid’s camp might be in order. Possibilities include sports, theater, ecology, nature – the list goes on! Also, call these popular spots for special program details:

Island Recreation Center (843) 681-7273
Coastal Discovery Museum (843) 689-6767
Beaufort County Parks & Leisure Services (843) 255-6680
Boys & Girls Club (843) 689-3646
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (843) 842-2787
Art Academy of Hilton Head (843) 842-5738
The Sandbox (843) 842-7645
TENNIS
There are many wonderful resort and public facilities on the island (see listing below) that are available nearby.

The following Public Facilities are managed by the Island Recreation Center.

For more information, please call (843) 681-7273.  *Some Resort Facilities listed may be private or off-island, please call for more information first.

Cordillo Courts:  (Lighted) Off Pope Avenue, walk-on, no fee
Chaplin Community Park:  (Lighted) Off Hwy 278 near Burke's Beach, 24-hour advance sign up, no fee
Fairfield Station Park:  Next to Fairfield Plaza on Hwy 278, walk-on, no fee
Hilton Head High School and Middle School Courts:  (adjacent to the Island Recreation Center) As available, first come; first serve, no fee
RESORT FACILITIES *
Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort (843) 842-4402
Island Club Tennis (843) 785-8012
Long Cove Tennis Club (843) 686-1030
Moss Creek Tennis Center (843) 837-2240
Port Royal Racquet Club (843) 686-8803
Rod Laver Tennis Center, Palmetto Dunes (843) 785-1152
Sea Pines Racquet Club (843) 363-4495
South Beach Racquet Club (843) 671-2215
Spring Lake Racquet Club (843) 681-3626
Sun City Tennis Center (843) 705-4022
Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club (843) 686-8804
Van der Meer Tennis Center (843) 785-8388
WATER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
Hilton Head Island is a water lovers’ delight. From deep-sea fishing and sunset sails to kayaking on our scenic waterways and more, the area has many water activities geared for the entire family. For timely schedules, please contact the marinas directly at the numbers listed below.

 

Broad Creek Marina (843) 681-3625
Harbour Town Yacht Basin (843) 671-4386 (sports)
(843) 671-4534 (fishing)
Palmetto Bay Marina (843) 785-7131 (office)
(843) 785-2345 (water sports)
Shelter Cover Marina (843) 842-7002
Skull Creek Marina (843) 681-8436
South Beach Marina (843) 671-6699

BEACH INFORMATION

BEACHES
Hilton Head Island is known for its beautiful beaches and scenic dunes.

Please help preserve the natural ecology of our area by disposing of your litter properly, using designated beach accesses, by not walking across the dunes, and by not removing live creatures such as sand dollars and starfish from the beach.

If you dig a hole or build a sandcastle, please fill in your holes and demolish your sandcastle before leaving the beach to help our nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings survive.

There are 6 public beach parks for your enjoyment.

Parking is on a first come/first served basis.

For more information and directions, call the Town of Hilton Head Island Beach Information Services at (843) 342-4580 or click here.

 

BEACH ACCESS
The closest Hilton Head Island public beach accesses to the Bluewater Resort are at Folly Field Beach and Driessen Beach. These facilities have restrooms, meter parking, seasonal lifeguards and seasonal beach rentals. Folly Field also has a pavilion and Driessen also has beach matting and a playground.

By car:  Upon exiting the resort take the 2nd exit off the roundabout onto Gum Tree Road.  Turn left onto Hwy 278 Business/William Hilton Parkway, go about 3.5 miles and turn left at the signal light onto Folly Field Beach Road.  Follow signs to the metered parking at Folly Field Beach Park.

If you take the next left off Hwy 278 after Folly Field Road onto Bradley Beach Road, follow the signs to free or metered parking at Driessen Beach Park.

The next left turn further east along Hwy 278 Business is Burke's Beach Road that leads to the public access meter parking and other recreational facilities, including restrooms by the tennis facility.

Coligny Beach on the south end of the island is nearest to shopping and restaurants.  The quickest route is via the Cross Island Parkway.  Please call the Front Desk for more directions or for beach shuttle information.

BEACH RULES

Beach Prohibitions - Town of Hilton Head Island

NOT Allowed on the Beach, Dunes or Adjacent Waters

  • Possession or consumption of alcohol, beer or wine
  • Littering (items left overnight will be removed)
  • Glassware (bottles, containers, etc.)
  • Shovels, except those that are made of wood and/or plastic and that are less than 30 inches in length and 6 inches in width
  • Digging holes in the sand that are more than 12 inches in depth
  • Leaving personal belongings on the beach overnight; if left, are subject to confiscation and disposal
  • Shark Fishing
  • Harming, harassing or removing any live beach fauna (sea turtles, birds, or their eggs; sand dollars, conchs, starfish, etc.)
  • Damaging dunes, sea oats, or other dune flora
  • Unauthorized motor vehicles
  • Operation of motorized watercraft
  • Unauthorized commercial activity, solicitation or distribution of handouts
  • Unauthorized wearing of lifeguard emblems
  • Fires and Fireworks
  • Stunt kites or wind powered vehicles between 10 am and 6 pm form April through September
  • Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6 am
  • Nudity
  • Storage of boats on beach without a permit
  • Beach goers are required to fill all holes so that the sand is returned to its original state before you leave the beach for the day.

NOT allowed in Designated Swim Areas April thru September from Sunrise to Sunset

  • Fishing or surfcasting
  • Surfboards, boogie boards, etc.
  • Frisbees
  • Use of balls or horseshoe games
  • Stunt kites
WILDLIFE
ALLIGATORS

Take a good look at that log floating in a pond because, chances are, it's not a log but an alligator. Alligators are indigenous to South Carolina and are found in lagoons, swamps and slow-moving streams. You will often see them sunning themselves on the banks of a lagoon. Do not go near them. Although they look like they are sleeping, they can move quickly and whatever you do, DO NOT feed or harass them.

PALMETTO BUGS

During your stay, you may encounter bugs that you have never seen before, the most common of which is the Palmetto Bug. These bugs live in palmetto trees and live oaks, not indoors. While Palmetto Bugs are native to the island, so are exterminators who conduct monthly Palmetto Bug termination treatments.
The bugs are approximately 2" long and have a hard outer shell. They do not bite, can do you no harm, but they do fly. If you encounter one of these in your villa, it is because it has flown in from the trees…so please do not leave your sliding doors open and remember to close doors as soon as you enter or exit the doorways.

DOLPHINS

It is hard not to be fascinated by these intelligent creatures that are so prevalent in coastal South Carolina’s waters. You will probably see them just offshore at any beach that you go to during your stay. In addition, there are many dolphin-watching boat excursions that leave from the Bluewater Dock (see Activity and Recreation Reservations section), the Shelter Cove Marina and from Harbour Town in Sea Pines.

SEA TURTLES

These magnificent creatures are on the endangered species list. They build their nests on the beaches of South Carolina, instinctively returning to the place of their birth to lay their eggs. Oceanfront units and homes are required to curtail their use of lights after 10:00 p.m. during turtle nesting season.

BOAT INFORMATION

BOAT PREPARATION GUIDELINES
Spinnaker Resorts is dedicated to the conservation and protection of our local waterways and marine ecosystems.  Please help us keep prevent introducing invasive species from any other location into our protected waterways by following the recommended boat preparation guidelines, including all fishing and recreational equipment, such as rods, holding wells, tubes, water skis and wake boards for example.

Please review the Preparation Guidelines to follow before putting your boat, water recreation equipment and fishing gear in to the local waterways.

Click here to download the Spinnaker Boat Prep Guidelines

BOAT LAUNCH LOCATIONS
C.C. Haigh, Jr. Public Ramp - (closest to Bluewater Resort) across from Pinckney Island (the small Island between the two Hilton Head Bridges), puts in at Mackay Creek, 1640 Fording Island Road Extension (Hwy 278)

Cross Island Boat Ramp - puts in at Broad Creek, 68 Helmsman Way

Broad Creek Marina Boat Ramp - puts in at Broad Creek, 97 Marshland Road

BOAT TRAILER STORAGE
Short Term

Beach City Self Storage

78 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC (843) 681-7333. Can accommodate up to 40’ trailer, storage based upon availability. Daily rates available.

Long Term

Public Storage

55 Matthews Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC (843) 681-7212. Can accommodate up to 20’ trailer (includes tongue). Monthly rates available.

Moss Creek Self Storage

3 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Hilton Head, SC (843) 837-2828. Can accommodate up to 24’ trailer. Monthly rates available.

BOAT FUELING
Hilton Head Harbor Marina (near Sunset Grill):
43-A Jenkins Island Road, Hilton Head, SC (843) 681-3256

Fuel service, deep water, transient, monthly and annual dock rentals are available. There is easy access to the Atlantic Ocean from this quiet and protected basin on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (in season) and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (off season)

Working Channel – VHF: 12 Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Mile Marker 557 and South Carolina Mark 20 / Monitor channel 16

Skull Creek Marina:
Hilton Head Plantation Waterway Lane, Hilton Head, SC (800) 237-4096 or (843) 681-8436

Berths to 200 feet, travel lift to boatyard and services available, concrete floating docks, on dock fire protection, individual dock boxes.
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (in season) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (off season)

Working Channel – VHF: 10 Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Mile Marker 555, opposite day mark “9A” at Hilton Head Plantation. 17NM from #2 Port Royal Sound sea buoy and easily accessible, with no bridges between the marina and the ocean. 32° 14.8’N 80° 44.9’ W

Day Trips

BLUFFTON, SC
Located just over the bridge, in the 19th century Bluffton was a quiet summer retreat for wealthy plantation owners, and it has now become a booming hub of activity, with residential and commercial interests rapidly increasing.

Bluffton’s original square mile, situated on a bluff overlooking the May River, is now considered its Main Street historic district. The town’s boundaries have increased substantially over the years and even more acreage is being annexed into town limits.

Bluffton’s roots are firmly planted in the areas local artisans, so it is home to a number of galleries, potters and photographers. Bluffton also offers a variety of quaint shops and accommodations.

There are a number of churches and houses that are on the National Register of Historic Places. To reach the Bluffton Welcome Center call (843) 757-6293.

BEAUFORT, SC
Home to two military training centers, this waterfront town is a must see for historic tours; visit antebellum mansions and charming shops and galleries along Bay Street. Waterfront Park is host to Arts in the Park programs during the warmer months as well as local festivals throughout the year.

Directions: Take William Hilton Parkway (Hwy 278) off the Island through Bluffton, to Hwy 170. Go right on Hwy. 170 through town and take a right on Hwy 21 (Boundary Street). Follow Boundary Street to Bay Street, then take a right on Bay Street. Beaufort is approximately 39 miles away. Contact the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at (843) 525-8500 for area information.

CHARLESTON, SC
Known by its natives as “The Holy City by the Sea”, Charleston is two hours up the coast. Take Hwy 278 West to I-95 North to Exit 33 for Highway 17 to Charleston. To contact the Charleston Visitors Center call (843) 724-7174 or for Visitor Information call (800) 774-0006.

This historic city blends the Old World and the new in the architecture of the historic district along the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Built to take full advantage of the ocean breezes, old houses stand with their narrow ends right on the street, tiered wrap around porches are exposed to beautiful gardens filled with Lowcountry blossoms. Walking, trolley and horse drawn carriage tours are available to take in the beautiful scenery.

In the downtown area, there is an open air market known as the Slave Market, still standing from the Civil War era which is filled daily with local artisans and crafters. Wonderful shops and dining venues flank the Slave Market for a must see if you are visiting Charleston.

For adults and children alike, Charleston is also host to the South Carolina Aquarium and IMAX theatre; take an up close look at the Lowcountry’s native sea life.

SAVANNAH, GA
Savannah is an interesting mix of old and new with antebellum homes sitting gracefully alongside edgy, renovated buildings purchased by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

Stroll along River Street, sit at an open-air establishment or enjoy the unique shops and dining along dynamic Broughton Street. Look for free First Saturday programs along the riverfront and other special events.

Directions: Follow Hwy 278 West to Hwy. 170 South. Then, take Hwy 170 to US-17 and bear left. Continue Southwest on US 17 to West Bay Street, then turn right (East). Take a left onto Martin Luther King Blvd. (NW Broad Street), which will take you to River Street. River Street is approximately 40 miles away. For more information please call the Savannah Chamber of Commerce at (912) 644-6400.

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, SC
Daufuskie Island, located one nautical mile from Hilton Head Island, is only 5 miles long and a few miles wide. Secluded Daufuskie Island offers golf, accommodations, restaurants, three miles of pristine beach and tours of important historical sites including background on the settlement of the island. The primary mode of transportation is golf carts. Although there is no bridge to Daufuskie Island, there are a few tour/cruise companies that can take you there.

Vagabond Cruise (843) 363-9026
Harbour Town Marina
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Calibogue Cruises (843) 342-8687
Broad Creek Marina
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Houses of Worship

BAPTIST
Bible Baptist
2800 Main Street
(843) 681-8713
First Baptist
101 S. Forest Beach Drive
(843) 785-4478
North Island Baptist
3800 Main Street
(843) 689-3800
CATHOLIC
Holy Family Catholic Church
24 Pope Avenue
(843) 785-2895
St. Francis by the Sea
45 Beach City Road
(843) 681-6350
St. Gregory's (Bluffton)
333 Fording Island Road
(843) 815-3100
LUTHERAN
Christ Lutheran
829 William Hilton Parkway
(843) 785-5560
Island Lutheran
4400 Main Street
(843) 689-5200
PRESBYTERIAN
First Presbyterian
540 William Hilton Parkway
(843) 681-3696
Hilton Head Presbyterian
235 William Hilton Parkway
(843) 69-6362
Providence Presbyterian
171 Cordillo Parkway
(843) 842-5673
JEWISH
Congregation Beth Yam
4501 Meeting Street
(843) 689-2178
METHODIST
Bluffton United
101 Calhoun Street
(843) 757-3351
St. Andrew by the Sea
20 Pope Avenue
(843) 785-4711
EPISCOPAL
All Saints Episcopal
3001 Meeting Street
(843) 681-8333
St. Luke's Episcopal
50 Pope Avenue
(843) 785-4099
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Campbell Chapel AME (Bluffton)
25 Boundary Street
(843) 757-3652
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Sea Island Chapel
173 Marshland Road
(843) 689-5100

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

AIRPORT

To get to the Hilton Head Airport, take a right on Beach City Road off Hwy 278 Business (Click here for Google Map).

Follow the signs to the Airport.

To get to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, take Hwy 278 to I-95 South (Click here for Google Map).

The Airport exit (Exit 104) is clearly marked once you enter Georgia.

It is about a 50 minute drive, but you should allow extra time for traffic.

Important Phone Numbers

TELEPHONE INSTRUCTIONS
TO CONTACT FRONT DESK

If, for any reason you require immediate attention, please contact our guest services staff by dialing "0" for the resort operator.

HOW TO MAKE A CALL

  • ALL CALLS 9 + 1 + (area code) + number No Charge
  • Calling Card 9 + 1 + instructions on card No Charge
  • Toll Free Calls 9 + 1 + number No Charge
  • International, Canada, 9 + Calling Card Calling Card Required
  • Caribbean Nations Operator 9 + 00
  • Emergency 9 + 911

SPEED DIAL NUMBERS

  • 20 Hargray Customer Service
  • 66 To Voice Mail – your code is 1234
  • 13 Owner/Guest Services
  • 14 Activities Center
  • 18 S.R Hotel Fitness Center
  • 19 Resort Sales
  • 0 Resort Operator/Resort Services
  • 0 Maintenance Department
  • 0 Housekeeping

ORDERING FOOD

When ordering food via Get Grub or Pizza Delivery etc., please give them your gate code and arrange to meet outside your building.

AIRPORT & AIRLINE PHONE NUMBERS
Hilton Head Island Airport (843) 255-2950
Savannah/Hilton Head Int’l. Airport (912) 964-0514
Air Tran (800) 247-8726
American Airlines (800) 433-7300
United/Continental Express (800) 525-0280
Delta Airlines (800) 221-1212
US Airways Express (800) 428-4322
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hilton Head Fire & Rescue (843) 682-5100
HOSPITALS
Hilton Head Medical Center (843) 681-6122
Emergency - Click here for google map (843) 689-8281
Physician Referral (843) 689-8285
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
POLICE, FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Please call 911 immediately (dial 9 for an outside line first)
URGENT CARE MEDICAL FACILITIES
Urgent Care at Sea Pines Circle (843) 341-3232
Doctor’s Care (Mid-Island) (843) 341-2416
Cross-Island Medical (North End) (843) 681-8260
Main Street Medical (North End) (843) 681-3777

HURRICANE INFORMATION

HURRICANE INFORMATION
We would like to ask that you review the following information in the event the Island is evacuated due to an approaching Hurricane.

1) Please place all patio/deck furniture and unsecured items in the villa.
2) Please close all draperies and blinds and lock all windows and doors upon departure.

Under South Carolina law, if a hurricane threatens Hilton Head Island, the Local Government will first issue a Voluntary Evacuation Order. At that time, Southwind Management will request that all Owners and Guests leave the resort in order to allow staff to prepare for the impending hurricane.

If the Governor issues a Mandatory Evacuation Order, all Residents and Visitors to the island are required to leave the island immediately and will not be able to return until the storm passes and local authorities allow re-entry to the island.

After the storm has passed and the Governor rescinds the Evacuation Order, call toll-free (800) 963-5023 for re-entry information.

When a storm is approaching the Island, you should listen to radio stations WGCO 98.3 FM, WYKZ 98.7 FM, WLOW 107.9 FM or watch the Weather Channel on Channel 6 for emergency information and instructions.

Beaufort County Hurricane Hotline (800) 963-5023
Hilton Head Island Fire Department (843) 682-5100 or 911 (in an emergency)
Beaufort County Sheriff (843) 255-3300 or 911 (in an emergency)

LATEST WEATHER RADAR
HURRICANE EVACUATION TIPS
  • Know where shelters are in our area
  • Make sure your vehicle is fully fueled
  • Bring Flashlights and extra batteries
  • Consider a portable, battery-operated radio with spare batteries
  • Bring a First Aid kit and manual
  • Pack emergency food and water
  • Pack essential Medicines
  • Be sure to bring cash and credit cards

Call the Public Information Phone Systems (PIPS) (800) 256-8535 for shelter information.

This number will be activated once the Governor has issued an evacuation order, voluntary or mandatory.

During a declared emergency, the South Carolina Department of transportation will activate a toll free number for traffic and road conditions.

Call (888) 877-9151 during these emergencies for the latest road information.

HURRICANE EVACUATION ROUTE

Hilton Head Island evacuees will use both the William Hilton Parkway (US 278 Business) and the Cross Island Parkway toll facility (US 278).

As these two roads merge, a third lane will be formed by reversing flow on the inside eastbound lane of US 278. This lane will carry the traffic from the toll facility.

When US 278 reaches I-95, lane assignments will be as follows:

1. The right lane on westbound US 278 will exit to I-95 northbound.

2. The left lane on US 278 westbound will continue on US 278 towards the city of Hampton and eventually to the city of North Augusta.

3. The reversed lane will take SC 46 to US 321, then to SC 3 to SC 125 and onto North

Augusta.

Should a third lane not be necessary, then both lanes on US 278 will be routed to I-95 with the right lane to I-95 N then left lane continues on US 278.

(Note – during storms approaching from Florida and/or Georgia coastal areas, authorities may restrict access to most southbound interstates including I-95 S)

WHEN TRAVELING DURING HURRICANE SEASON
  • Know where shelters are in our area
  • Make sure your vehicle is fully fueled
  • Bring Flashlights and extra batteries
  • Consider a portable, battery-operated radio with spare batteries
  • Bring a First Aid kit and manual
  • Pack emergency food and water
  • Pack essential Medicines
  • Be sure to bring cash and credit cards

The State of South Carolina's Toll-free Public Information Phone System (PIPS) is provided to disseminate accurate evacuation and shelter information to visitors and citizens for South Carolina during a hurricane evacuation.

The toll-free number is (866) 246-0133.

RE-ENTRY/RETURNING TO HILTON HEAD ISLAND AFTER A HURRICANE

RE-ENTRY HOTLINE (800) 963-5023

Check the local and state news sources for re-entering information.

If the Island is open for re-entry, please call your property location for specific information regarding your villa.

However, please consider there could be limited facilities open on the Island.

Due to the heavy tree cover and vegetation on the Island, it could take several days before the Island is back to operating at normal levels.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WHAT IF I GET HURT?
We hope you won't need any first aid while visiting Hilton Head Island.

If you do have any of the following problems, the tabs in this section may help ease the pain.

In case of any emergency please dial 9+911 if you are calling from your villa phone.

ALLIGATORS
Do NOT go near alligators.

Do NOT feed or tease them! Alligators can outrun a human for 25 yards.

If you encounter an alligator lazing in the sun quickly and quietly go the other way.

STINGING MARINE LIFE
Apply vinegar, sugar, salt or dry sand to jelly fish stings.

Lifeguards keep a bottle of vinegar solution to spray on stings.

Meat tenderizer works well too.

After 20 minutes, rinse with salt water.

Be aware that sting rays also enjoy the surf, so watch your step and "shuffle" aside if you spot one nearby.

OYSTER SHELLS, BARNACLES
Oyster shells and barnacles are often attached to dock pilings.

Cuts and abrasions can result in serious infections.

Clean the wound with peroxide.

Medical treatment is advised.

SNAKE BITES
Call 9+911, some local snakes are poisonous and their bites can be deadly.

Use a compression dressing just above the bite, NOT a tourniquet.

Please be aware that the island is home to copperheads, cottonmouths (water moccasins), and the rare rattlesnake or coral snake are occasionally sighted.

SUNBURN
Soak in cool water unless skin is broken or blistered.

Aloe gels and sprays are available in pharmacies.

Ibuprofen may help.

SURF RULES
Look for warning signs of red flags before entering the surf.

Discuss surf conditions with beach attendants or check on advisories by calling the National Weather Service or clicking on the link in the next section "NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE".

Do not swim alone and avoid swimming too far from shore.

Do not dive into the ocean unless you know the water depth.

Be especially cautious when the surf is high.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
       Current Conditions - Hilton Head Island

       Coastal Waters Forecast - Charleston to Savannah

Do not swim alone and avoid swimming too far from shore.

Do not dive into the ocean unless you know the water depth.

Be especially cautious when the surf is high.

TICKS
Do not attempt to remove if the tick is below the skin surface.

Cover with petroleum jelly or a film of oil, as this will cause the tick to re-surface.

When the insect is free, remove with tweezers.

If flu-like symptoms occur within two weeks, seek medical attention. 

EMERGENCY AND FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY AND FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Please read the following information and be familiar with your surroundings. Make note of the location of all fire extinguishers and alarm pull stations. Knowing this information could make the difference in a life or death situation. Don’t forget to inform your guests or family members of the information provided on this page and choose a specific location to meet in case of a separation once you have exited the building.

In the event of an actual fire in your unit or other areas of the building in which you are staying, AN ALARM WILL SOUND.

Never assume that it is a false alarm. Please exit the building in a safe orderly manner.

DO NOT RUN!!

Please exit down the stairwells located at either end of the building closest to your villa.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE ELEVATOR.

After exiting the building, maintain a safe distance away from the building. Structural fires can cause a collapse of the structure or falling debris. An employee of Spinnaker Resorts or a Fire Department representative will let you know when it is safe for you to return to your villa, if at all possible.

If you have a fire in your villa or you notice smoke or flames in another area:

1) DIAL 9-911 on your villa phone or use a fire alarm emergency pull station located on all floors at each end of each hallway and next to each elevator area.

2) If you call 911 you may be asked for the address. It is 10 Bluewater Marina Drive (29926), please give the dispatcher the building number or location of the fire.

3)  There is a fire extinguishers located within each villa.  In the 6100 Building – extinguisher is located in the laundry area.  In the 6200, 6300 and 6400 Buildings – extinguisher is located either under the kitchen sink or in the mechanical room. If you cannot find the fire extinguisher upon arrival, contact the facilities (maintenance) department by dialing “0” on your villa phone and a staff member will assist you. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER. Directions for use of a fire extinguisher are located on the extinguisher.

4) Two additional fire extinguishers are located in wall mounted cabinets at the end of each hallway near the stairwells on each floor and are marked “FIRE EXTINGUISHER”. Please dial “0” from your villa phone if you have any questions on the above information.

POLICE, FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Please call 911 immediately (dial 9 for an outside line first)

If you call 911 you may be asked for the address. It is 10 Bluewater Marina Drive (29926), please give the dispatcher the building number or location of the fire.

WI-FI

CONNECT TO SPINNAKER RESORT'S FREE WI-FI

There is a Wireless connection in each building, choose your building or the strongest “Bluewater-Resort-Guest” Wi-Fi connection that you pick up.

The Wi-Fi password can be found on your Keycard Folder.

Accept the Terms of Service and connect to get online.

WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

  • From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  • Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join. Before you can join the network, you might be asked to enter the network's password or agree to terms and conditions.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks on your Android device

To use Wi-Fi the way you want, you can change how and when your phone connects.

When you have Wi-Fi turned on, your phone automatically connects to nearby Wi-Fi networks you've connected to before. You can also set your phone to automatically turn on Wi-Fi near saved networks.

  • Turn on & connect
  • Swipe down from the top of the screen.
  • Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
  • Turn on Use Wi-Fi.
  • Tap a listed network. (Networks that require a password have a Lock .)

Tip: After you connect, the network is "Saved." When your phone is near and Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically connects to this network.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network to Windows 

Select the Network icon on the taskbar. The icon that appears depends on your current connection state. If you don’t see one of the network icons (or a similar one) shown in the following image, select the Up arrow to see if it appears there.

Choose the Wi-Fi network you want, then select Connect.

Type the network password, and then select Next.