Forest Beach Resort Area

Forest Beach is the “Hilton Head Hot Spot”, a vibrant and desirable Hilton Head community where everyone goes, and everyone wants to be! If you’re looking to stay in the heart of the action during your Hilton Head vacation, look no further than the Forest Beach resort area of Hilton Head Island.

Located only minutes from the Coligny Beach Park and Coligny Plaza, your Forest Beach vacation home is a quick walk, shuttle or bike ride away from over 100 shops and restaurants and 12-miles of scenic Atlantic Shoreline, voted one of the “25 Best Island Beaches in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler.

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Map of the Hilton Head Forest Beach area, highlighting various rental properties and key landmarks.

RESORT HIGHLIGHTS

  • More than 100 shops and restaurants
  • Miles of walking, jogging, and biking trails
  • Updated Coligny Beach Entrance
  • Free Family Entertainment
  • Miles of Sandy white beaches

FOREST BEACH VACATION rentals

Sunset Rentals offers everything from 1 bedroom villas to 8 bedroom homes located on the beach or just a few steps away from the beach. We have something for everyone wanting to come spend their vacation on the Atlantic Ocean. All of our rental properties on Forest Beach are just minutes away from shopping and entertainment, and some offer free tennis and pet-friendly options. View our Forest Beach properties and book your vacation today!


Properties Available 64 properties available
This stunning 2nd level townhome has been completely renovated with custom finishes throughout. The living area is outfitted with a comfortable sectional, Smart TV and access to the private screened-in porch. The dining area seats 6 comfortably with additional dining chairs for 2 and 2 stools at the kitchen bar. Just beyond the dining area is the c
Hot HOT 17
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 full baths
Guests 7 guests
Rating 5 (6)
253 Seaside is a recently updated 1 bedroom condo in South Forest Beach, perfectly designed for a small family trip, girls' weekend or romantic getaway. This beautifully maintained Forest Beach rental offers ocean views, new furnishings and fantastic community amenities! Tile flooring spans the property, and the comfortable living area features a s
Hot HOT 18
Bedrooms 1 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 full baths
Guests 4 guests
Rating 5 (4)
Dune Lane 127 is a 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Oceanfront Forest Beach Home on the beautiful island of Hilton Head. Upon entering the home, the main level of the home gives you direct access to the oceanfront pool and the sunning deck. The primary bedroom with private bath has a king bed, flat screen TV and sliding door out to the pool. Bedroom #2, also o
Hot HOT 67
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 full baths
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (5)
39 Courtside is new to the vacation rental market for spring 2025! This beautifully renovated townhome is outfitted with all the comforts of home, and the open-concept floorplan on the main level makes entertaining a breeze! The living area is outfitted with plush furnishings, including a sleeper sofa, a Smart TV and access to the private patio ove
Hot HOT 17
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 full baths 1 half bath
Guests 7 guests
Rating 5 (1)
16 Continental Club is an updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean! This rare find is ideally situated in a small, private community and is uniquely positioned next to Coligny Plaza and Celebration Park. The stair-free 1st level of the property features an open-concept floor plan with a comfortable living ar
Hot HOT 24
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 full baths
Guests 7 guests
Rating 5 (6)
CALL FOR MONTHLY RENTAL RATES! Courtside 24 is a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end unit in Courtside Villas in the Forest Beach neighborhood of Hilton Head Island. This tastefully decorated villa is your perfect vacation getaway located just off Forest Beach’s busy pathway This end unit gets plenty of Hilton Head Island sunshine. The well-equipped kitche
Hot HOT 45
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 full baths 1 half bath
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (20)
This 4 bedroom, 4 bath vacation home in Forest Beach HHI will enhance every second of your vacation on Hilton Head Island. Located 2 blocks from the beach, 2 Egret sets the tone for a luxury vacation with ample amenities and comforts. This home features all new wood flooring, paint, furniture, bathrooms, kitchen and more! Egret 2 has an open flo
Hot HOT 28
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 full baths
Guests 11 guests
Rating 5 (18)
This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Forest Beach villa is located in Shorewood, a secure and gated oceanfront complex in South Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island. Just about a 3-minute walk through the complex until your toes are in the sand and the great Atlantic Ocean spreads out before you!Shorewood 131 is a beautiful, modern Hilton Head vacation rental wi
Hot HOT 40
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 full baths
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (9)
Breakers 207 is a 2nd floor condo situated in the heart of North Forest Beach, steps from the Atlantic ocean and conveniently located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and activities. Breakers are efficiency condos, ideal for couples or small families looking for a beach escape! The living area and kitchen have an open floor plan. T
Hot HOT 42
Bedrooms 1 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 full baths
Guests 4 guests
Rating 5 (3)
With beautiful pool views and spacious bedrooms, this freshly painted, newly decorated 2-bedroom Forest Beach rental villa will be your preferred vacation spot. Don't miss your opportunity to stay in this newly purchase, new-to-market property!As you walk in the front door, you’ll be greeted with an open floor plan and coastal colors. The living ar
Hot HOT 24
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 full baths 1 half bath
Guests 5 guests
Rating 4.7 (9)
Welcome to Ocean Breeze 9, a 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome nestled in the quiet community of Ocean Breeze, Hilton Head. Pet-Friendly for your pooch too! This Forest Beach villa is centrally located near the community pool, playground, and tennis courts. It is also a short 5-10 minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean and Hilton Head’s renowned downtown area,
Hot HOT 25
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 full baths
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (1)
27 Ocean Breeze is a beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome located just a short walk from the beach and Coligny Plaza. This Coligny Beach vacation rental offers an open-concept floor plan, high speed internet, spacious bedrooms and hardwood flooring throughout. The living area features comfortable furniture, including a sleeper sofa,
Hot HOT 31
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 full baths
Guests 8 guests
Rating 5 (14)

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Forest Beach

 

How does staying in Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island provide easy beach access?

Accessing the beach is a matter of simply grabbing your flip-flops or cruising over on a bike. Most Forest Beach Homes are located just a few minutes away, close enough to linger as long as you want and return home before the saltwater even has a chance to roll off your skin. 

One minute you’re sitting inside the house, the next you’re waist-deep in the Atlantic. With direct paths leading from home to shore, going back for a quick break or a quick refill is no big deal.

Staying in Forest Beach provides effortless and easily accessible visits to the beach whenever the mood hits.

 

What recreational options are enhanced by a Forest Beach home location?

A Forest Beach home puts you right in the middle of recreational options, keeping your days full of action and variety. For starters, kayaking, paddleboarding, and biking start right outside your door.

Coligny Beach Park is also nearby, offering volleyball, surfing lessons, and easy-going beach games. Golf and tennis are also close by, giving your day even more options for variety.

The only thing you’ll need at Forest Beach is to plan what to do first, then head out and go for it. 

 

How does the vibrant community of Forest Beach offer convenience on Hilton Head Island?

Forest Beach has everything you need, with Coligny Plaza reachable on foot or by bike. From morning coffee to evening live music, you have your pick from over a hundred shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

The area is easy to navigate even without a car, whether you’re hunting for souvenirs, looking for a bite to eat, or simply hanging out.

A lively, pedestrian-friendly scene keeps things relaxed, close-knit, and captures the local charm that represents the Hilton Head Island experience.

 

What scenic advantages come with staying in Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island?

Atlantic Ocean views and tree-lined walks become part of your daily experience when you stay in Forest Beach. Rolling waves and glistening sands accompany you during walks or while unwinding on the porch.

You’ll wander along winding trails and past moss-covered trees, catching glimpses of the sea for the classic Lowcountry experience. Mornings come with sunrises over the water, and afternoon bike rides give you time to pause while the world drifts by.

Forest Beach is a part of Hilton Head where you’re reminded that nature is woven into everyday island life by keeping the scenery close and the mood unhurried. 

 

How does Forest Beach balance lively fun with relaxation on Hilton Head Island?

You don’t have to choose between calm and connection, here you can have both. Start your night with live music and cocktails near Coligny, or keep things light with a walk along the shore.

From beach parties and nearby nightlife to boutique shopping, there’s a little something for everyone. When you want to slow things down, your rental is close by letting you take a break from the scene whenever you’re ready.

Forest Beach gives you the freedom to turn up the fun or to dial it down, so whatever pace feels right, it’s all right here.