Fixed Week: 29Next use: 2025Maintenance fees 2024: $1,155View Type: Resort viewBedding may vary*Closing costs and transfer fees are to be paid by the buyer**Buyer to pay maintenance fees for first year of usage*Per the owner:The main feature that attracts us to Hilton Head Island (HHI), and specifically Swallowtail at Sea Pines is the central theme of FAMILY; multiple generations of families are present every time we visit HHI. While their stories and home states vary, the common thread is that they choose to bring their children back to the place where they made so many memories as children. We chose Week #29 when our daughter started school (before that we owned Week #8). The Trolley operates between Memorial & Labor Day weekends – and is a great service to take you to the beach, to Harbor Town, South Beach and other common destinations. The fact that the ocean is literally like bath water in mid July is a bonus.We also are extremely fond of the SIZE and LAYOUT of the Swallowtail properties (all are identically furnished and 2 bedroom units). The Master Bedroom is upstairs with a GORGEOUS renovated bathroom; it has a nice closet and a sitting room outside of the bedroom with a sleeper sofa that our daughter slept on until she was comfortable sleeping in her own bedroom. The second bedroom is on the main floor and has a full bathroom as well. What sets these units apart from some of the newer timeshares is their roominess. There are spaces for different groups to gather (dining room table, kitchen, living room, outdoor deck, sitting room, bedrooms, and even the special open space underneath the stairwell (open to glass on the golf course) – a favorite hideaway for children!Unfortunately, our family has been unable to use Week #29 for the past 4 years since it conflicts with an important event at our church campground each year. Although we paid substantially more for this unit, we are offering it for sale at a very reasonable price. We are motivated to sell and will consider ANY offer. Our hope is that a family will be able to enjoy years of beach life and biking on HHI!A few bonus items: There is a private beach on HHI (Tower Beach) that Swallowtail Guests are welcome to use. It’s not advertised, but if you prefer to have a less crowded beach experience, just ask at the desk, and they will provide you with access to Tower Beach. Although Swallowtail is an older property, the board of directors does an excellent job in maintaining the reasonable maintenance fees. There communication is good, and they make sound business decisions. It really is quite nice to have a home away from home that is well maintained and is a safe place to vacation with your family or friends.
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
Private Rooms
2
Price
$525.0
Annual Dues
$1155.00
Total Cost : $19,557.00
Total Savings : $19,557.00
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HOTEL
The avg.
hotel room is 325 sqft
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TIMESHARE
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
More information on our formula...
Hotels usually sleep 2 adults per room, whereas the average timeshare units offer multiple private bedrooms, sleeper sofas and sometimes even bunk beds - adding value not calculated here. Timeshare properties are condo style units that contain all of the comforts of home... and then some!
Hotel total cost includes a 10% hotel tax whereas the average U.S. hotel tax is currently around 13.4%.
Timeshare total cost includes an increase in maintenance dues each year of 3%, as well as an estimated $1,000 in closing and transfer costs. These are estimated and will vary by state, county and resort.
Total savings does not take into consideration the added benefit of a timeshare unit having a spacious living room, washer and dryer, dining room and full kitchen, all of which add value and potential savings when you have the option to do your own laundry and enjoy a home cooked meal instead of dining out.