The Rustic Anchor

Hotels
9.4 (35 reviews)
663 William Hilton Parkway Building 1 , Hilton Head Island , us

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Helpful Owner
Location
High-End Furnishings
Good Amenities
Cons:
Resort Layout
Smoking Policy
Number of Rules

Categories

Cleanliness
9.36
The apartment itself was very clean and well organized.
Service
9.83
The owner was super helpful and responded instantly to requests.
Location
9.37
The resort is located near a private beach with less crowd.
Room Quality
9.32
Decorated with a coastal theme and furnished with high-end items.
Amenities
9.35
Included helpful items like floaties and beach wagons, but some were in need of replacement.
Value for Money
9.31
Overall a good deal considering the amenities and service.
Food and Beverage
9.36
There is a restaurant/bar affiliated with the resort, but specific details are not mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.33
Great overall experience, but not without some frustrations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 00:30

Property Description

Indulge in Luxury Amenities
Experience the ultimate relaxation at The Rustic Anchor with its indoor pool, fitness centre, and garden. Pamper yourself at the spa facilities and enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk.

Home Away from Home
Unwind in the air-conditioned aparthotel featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy seating area, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the privacy of a private entrance and the security of full-day security services.

Explore and Enjoy
Take advantage of the complimentary bicycle rental service to explore the area, including nearby beaches like Singleton Beach and Burkes Beach. With tennis courts and a bar on-site, your stay at The Rustic Anchor will be unforgettable.

Book now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and luxury at The Rustic Anchor in Hilton Head Island!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 35 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.36
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 9.32
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 9.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
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Brandi family_with_children us
10
Great location with a ton of amenities for a family!
Pros:

Really good amenities for a family! We had our 8-year-old grandson with us and there was lots of ways to stay active! There are several pools, an arcade, tennis courts, and a gym! The poolside restaurant was really good and the location is excellent. It is a short drive to great dining and stores for supplies. The hosts provided beach gear (wagon, chairs, cooler, toys), multiple games, and there are 3 TVs! The hosts provided detailed information in advance which made the process smooth.

Cons:

There wasn't anything we didn't like! We will stay here again!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Berenice family_with_children us
3
Cleaning needed more detail
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Samantha family_with_children us
9
Great place for parents and kids…mostly.Smokers beware
Pros:

I like the theme and overall decoration of the apartment, the actual property as in, the resort, I’m considering as a separate entity, but I’ll give my thoughts on that as well. The apartment itself was very clean, very well organized, and decorated with a coastal theme, the furniture was made up of very nice high end items. The appliances were all nearly new state-of-the-art appliances.

The owner (I believe that’s who I was messaging) was super helpful when my door lock code that the app gave me didn’t work originally. They responded instantly and I was able to get the correct code within a few minutes when I arrived. They responded just as fast a few minutes later when I couldn’t find the storage locker I was looking for. They were also very polite and informative with all the info i would need up front , before I needed it. Which is impressive considering I literally booked this within minutes of arriving at the resort.
They also provided much needed stuff that would usually be a hassle to travel with or expensive to buy. Like floaties, beach wagons etc. one of those wagons does need to be thrown out but the other one was brand new. They also included tennis balls and rackets in the storage locker, along with lots of toys to build a sand mansion. (Good luck finding the locker though. The owner tried to help but it still took an hour)

The resort itself is located near the beach. It’s about a ten minute walk to the private beach area. There is a restaurant / bar on the beach that’s affiliated with the resort. And the beach itself was not overly crowded at all like it is in most popular tourist destinations. They have lots of places to wash off between the beach and resort also. A volleyball net, a swing on the side of the boardwalk that’s surrounded by marsh. And the condos that line the beach, look like actual monopoly houses on a painted sky.

Cons:

The size- we booked this very last minute so I don’t blame this on anyone but us. There were two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two bunk beds. It would’ve been great if it were like a couple and their kids. We had 5 adults and two babies with us, so that forced the adults who all have different sleeping habits into one bedroom together, and it is an apartment. So we were practically on top of each other on the common-space. Again, i don’t blame anyone but us for not investigating it farther, but if I were traveling with just my kids it would be perfect. If you have a group of adults that don’t normally live together, sleeping together on bunk beds is a bit weird lol.

I didn’t like the resort at all actually, the layout means you walk great distances to get to anything outside of the apartment. If you smoke I wouldn’t go there at all to be honest. The few smoking areas they have (you can’t even smoke outside) are back in the areas of the corners and hidden areas. It almost makes you feel like you’re being punished for being a smoker. To walk from the apartment to the closest smoking section was a 10 min walk. All the smoking sections seem to be next to lagoons so at night it’s scary, I kept feeling like I was going to be eaten.

Also, it just seems like there are so many rules to everything. That resort has an absurd number of signs posted, literally every 2 feet there is a sign that tells you not to do something. You can’t smoke outside. You can’t feed wildlife. Alligators. Don’t walk here. Don’t breathe there. It’s ridiculous really. I understand the need for the rules but the overuse of the signs is obnoxious.

The resort entry desk/shack employees couldn’t find my reservation for a few minutes. They used my last name and saw the reservation. They even asked my maiden name? Not sure why. But then they found it with just my first name which was confusing.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Zs_Traveller family_with_children us
9
Comfortable condo with nice pool and close to the beach. Great for a family vacation.
Pros:

Great location: closest condo to the beach, about 5 mins walk, or there is also a golf-cart shuttle :)
There is a nice pool right at the door, if you are too tired to go to the beach
At the beach there is a beachbar with beach-food and drinks: no need to leave the beach though the day.
Condo was nice, well equipped, clean.

Cons:

The interior of the condo is a bit overcrowded with decor, and most of the furniture is dark wood or dark leather, which makes the place feel smaller, than it is actually.
Sometimes the music from the poolbar is louder than ideal, but they always switch it off for the night: no parties there, nothing to worry about.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Leslie extended_group us
7
Pros:

comfy furniture, nice vibe, nice televisions, AC worked well

Cons:

bathroom was a little small and felt cramped at the sink. Could have been a little cleaner. There were too many people for the pool. We never went to the pool it was so crowded. We never could find the beach buggy and chairs that were supposed to be available. Too many people for one small elevator.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Alannah young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The host couldn't have been more helpful! He quickly answered any questions I had! The condo was spacious and was updated. The beach was very nice. We enjoyed using the beach cart, swimming at the pool, and eating at Coco's on the beach!

Cons:

When we arrived, the bed sheets, pillows, and comforter had a lot of hair in them, but I contacted the host, and he had the cleaning service come clean the condo. We checked the bed again and it was much better!

2025-05-19 via Nuitee
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Debra with friends us
10
Would definitely recommend to my friends!
Pros:

Very comfortable unit and is in a great location. Many extras like coffee, dishwasher soaps etc…

Cons:

Just note that the second bedroom has 4 single beds. Great for a family but just a note for two couples.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
K
Katrina family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very nice, clean

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
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Matthew family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2025-02-10 via Nuitee
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Justin young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-01-04 via Nuitee
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Cracraft family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The condo was nice and clean. My son and I enjoyed the Keurig coffee in the mornings.

Cons:

N/A

2024-10-16 via Nuitee
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Eduardo family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Lots of places to go to, at first we were skeptical about the place but fell in love with the place. The pool and indoor pool were incredible, the sauna was the best for us. We really recommend this place. Don’t hesitate press the button and come.

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
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Towery group us
10
Exceptional
2024-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nicole family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2024-05-31 via Nuitee
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Allen family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything was clean and convenient, the staff was nice and professional, and it felt like home away from home!

2024-04-17 via Nuitee
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Justin young couple us
10
We had a great time and it was a lovely place.
Pros:

It was very beautiful and everyone was very welcoming and nice

Cons:

The ONLY thing I didn’t like was the fitness center. But, I do understand most people don’t workout on vacation and it isn’t a big priority.

2024-04-05 via Nuitee
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Julie family with young children ca
8
Very good
2024-03-27 via Nuitee
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Harry solo traveller us
9
Superb
2024-02-06 via Nuitee
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Bruce young couple us
8
All was good but the internet was unstable
2023-11-06 via Nuitee
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Austin young couple us
10
Exceptional
2023-10-30 via Nuitee