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Hi Guys,
We are renting a condo at the beach and we have never done that before. We usually just stay in hotels. My questions is what kind of things should I pack for the condo? It does provide towels and sheets and the kitchen is stocked w/ pots and pans. So excited-we luv HH!
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ngaill
I was there last September!!! If you plan on doing a lot of cooking, you might think aobut taking a few kitchen things. Definitley take a few Glad-type storage containers for the fridge. They come in real handy for leftovers and such! They provided all linens, but we took out own beach towels to sue at the pool and beach (I think they said something about not taking theirs outside the unit).
Where are you staying? We were at Brigantine Quarters in Shipyard. It was great! Small complex, less than a 5 minute walk through a private gate to the beach. If I wasn't doing home improvements right now, I'd be going back again this September. The weather was great, water was still warm enough for swimming, no big crowds. Be sure to rent bikes if you're not bringing your own! We rented through AAA Flying Tigers. They drop them off at your unit and pick them up. Last year, if you booked at least 2 weeks ahead of time on their website, you got a 20% discount. Our place was a 5 minute ride to Coligny Circle.
We are staying at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort-can't wait! I was wondering about beach chairs-I need to ask the guy were are renting from if he provides them. I know you can rent them from the beach but I think it like $20 a day or something crazy like that.
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That's on the other end of the island from where we were. I remember seeing the entrance. I think the Nature Center is near there if memory serves. There was also this place that is supposed to have great cheeseburgers. It was closed the day we went, though. It's this hole in the wall place. I read about it on the HH forums on tripadvisor.com.
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Staying where you are, you'll have to use your car to get to places around the island. So be prepared to drive to restaurants and outings.
The beach is very nice on your part of the island. I think there is a miniature golf place within walking distance.
We usually bring foil, ziplocs, chip clips, paper goods, and some groceries so we don't have to hit the store right away. If I know I'm going to be cooking, I will sometimes bring my own large fry pan (usually these places don't have a big one) and maybe a pasta pot.
We also bring our own beach towels because even if they have some there, you can never have too many. And sometimes the condo doesn't provide beach towels. We bring sand toys. I'd suggest a small cooler for drinks if you want to stay on the beach for a while and not have to go in if you get thirsty.
Have fun. Sept is a nice time of year to visit HHI. It's so crowded in the summer months and you'll miss all that awful traffic and lines at restaurants.
We were in Hilton Head in June and stayed close to where you are staying... the condo were were in had everything we needed and this was great because we had flown in and didn't have a lot of extra room in our suitcases. Instead of renting beach chairs we found a deal on some fold up chairs at Walmart and then didn't hate leaving them behind. Also most fun we had was the bike rental. If you don't normally do this when at the beach really recommend it! Was awesome to ride around on the island and on the beach. Saw more of the beach than I would have otherwise.
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Don't forget to pack bug spray... we were there in late September 2005 and lovebugs were everywhere! I have heard this is the norm, but with some bug spray (bring enough for you AND your chair) you'll be absolutely fine. We love Hilton Head!
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And sometimes the condo doesn't provide beach towels. We bring sand toys. I'd suggest a small cooler for drinks if you want to stay on the beach for a while and not have to go in if you get thirsty. 
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