Rating 4.9 (48)

6 Cat Boat


  • Rating Location: Palmetto Dunes
  • Rating Type: House
  • Rating View: Near Ocean

Bedroom 5 bedrooms
Bathroom 5 Full Baths
Guests 12 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

Bedding Bedding
Bedroom 1
KING (1)
Bedroom 2
KING (1)
Bedroom 3
QUEEN (2)
Bedroom 4
KING (1)
Bedroom 5
KING (1)

Description Description
Experience the ultimate coastal retreat at 6 Cat Boat, a luxurious vacation home nestled in the heart of Hilton Head Island's prestigious Palmetto Dunes community. Just steps away from the pristine shoreline, this exquisite property offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience for your next getaway. Situated just a two-minute walk from the beach, 6 Cat Boat provides easy access to sun, sand, and surf, making it ideal for families and beach enthusiasts. Enjoy the luxury of two private pools—a spacious main pool perfect for relaxation and a smaller, square pool that's ideal for children or a refreshing dip.

The home's well-designed floor plan features multiple living areas, allowing both adults and children to have their own spaces to unwind and enjoy. A high-end chef's kitchen equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample seating makes meal preparation and dining a pleasure. Discover the perfect blend of luxury and location at 6 Cat Boat. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a group retreat, this exceptional home offers everything you need for an unforgettable Hilton Head Island experience.

Immerse yourself in unparalleled comfort, style, and coastal sophistication—reserve your stay at this premier Hilton Head Island retreat today.

Town of HHISTR Permit #52006

PROXIMITY TO THE BEACH

• 2nd Row Palmetto Dunes

• Beach path next to home - Steps to the beach

HIGHLIGHTS

• 2 Private *Heated* pools. The larger front pool (26 ft x 12 ft) has **COMPLIMENTARY POOL HEAT ON THE LARGE POOL IN FRONT OF HOME MARCH -MAY AND SEPT. & OCT. WHEN REQUESTED (Can be heated for $300 per week during remaining months). The smaller (12 ft x 12 ft)plunge pool does not have spa capabilities, and it has a propane heater and can be heated for an additional fee of $775 - $1275 per week, depending on the season.

• Free Wireless Internet

• 5 TVs

• Experience Local Favorites - The Vacation Company has partnered with SERG Take Out Kitchen to make your stay even more convenient! Guests receive a special credit to enjoy delicious, restaurant-quality meals delivered straight to their vacation rental—so you can spend less time cooking and more time relaxing on Hilton Head Island.

PROPERTY CONFIGURATION

• 5 Bedrooms

• 5 Baths

• Sleeps 12

• Parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles. No parking on grass or landscape areas

• Washer/Dryer

• Fully Equipped Kitchen/Gas Grill

BEDDING

• Bedroom 1 - King -1st floor

• Bedroom 2 - King -1st floor

• Bedroom 3 - 2 Queens -1st floor

• Bedroom 4 - King - 2nd floor

• Bedroom 5 - King - 2nd floor

Please Note: Beach renourishment projects are currently underway and will continue through late spring. While work is active at times, the beach remains open for guests to enjoy and access the shoreline daily. We appreciate your understanding as the community works to enhance and preserve our beautiful beaches!

PROPERTY REMINDERS

• Pets are not allowed

• * A total of 4 adult unisex bikes are included in your amenity fee when booking. Not included with rentals over 21 nights.

• The fireplace is not for guest use.

• Parking passes should be displayed at all times

• The Vacation Company's Guest Connect will contain all your check-in information (lock codes, Wi-Fi codes, and other information pertinent to your stay).


Amenities 56 Amenities
Featured Amenities
  • *4 Adult Bikes *4 Adult Bikes
  • Beach Cart Beach Cart
  • Grill/BBQ - Private Grill/BBQ - Private
  • Pool Access Pool Access
  • Private Pool Private Pool
Games & Entertainment
  • Free Wifi Free Wifi
  • Satellite / Cable Satellite / Cable
Housekeeping Amenities
  • Linens Provided Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided Towels Provided
Kitchen Amenities
  • Coffee Maker Coffee Maker
  • Cookware Cookware
  • Dishes & Utensils Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker Ice Maker
  • Keurig Keurig
  • Microwave Microwave
  • Oven Oven
  • Refrigerator Refrigerator
  • Stove Stove
  • Toaster Toaster
  • Utensils Utensils
Nearby Amenities
  • bay/sound
  • Marina Marina
  • Pickleball Pickleball
  • playground playground
  • Restaurants Restaurants
Outdoor Amenities
  • Balcony Balcony
  • Deck Deck
  • Heatable Pool
  • outdoor shower outdoor shower
  • Patio Patio
  • Tennis
Property Amenities
  • Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
  • Clothes Dryer Clothes Dryer
  • Deck / Patio Deck / Patio
  • Dining Area Dining Area
  • Dining Table Dining Table
  • Hair Dryer Hair Dryer
  • Heated Pool Heated Pool
  • Iron & Board Iron & Board
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Washing Machine Washing Machine
Safety & Security
  • Contactless Check-In & Check Out Contactless Check-In & Check Out
  • Deadbolt lock on entryway Deadbolt lock on entryway
  • Fire Extinguisher Fire Extinguisher
  • Keyless
  • No-contact check-in and check-out No-contact check-in and check-out
  • Nonsmoking only Nonsmoking only
  • Smoke detectors Smoke detectors
View/Location
  • Beach View Beach View
  • Beachfront Beachfront
  • Near Ocean Near Ocean
  • Ocean View
  • Oceanfront
  • Water View
  • Waterfront Waterfront

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Reviews Rating 4.9 (48) Reviews
Rating 5
Fantastic location, steps to the beach. Plenty of space to spread out. Nice pool and outdoor space. 3 separate sitting areas! We were a party of eight girlfriends, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Regina
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review of this property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us know if we can assist you in the future. – Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
5 bedroom en-suite bathrooms and plenty of open space for mixed group of friends to share. Well kept and easy planning via VRBO and managing office. Text message in real time for answers and help with issues.
Jim S.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review of this property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us know if we can assist you in the future. – Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
5 bedroom en-suite bathrooms and plenty of open space for mixed group of friends to share. Well kept and easy planning via VRBO and managing office. Text message in real time for answers and help with issues.
Jim
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review of this property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us know if we can assist you in the future. – Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Beautiful property. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom, a few different areas to sit inside and 2 pools outside. The path to the beach is paved/boardwalk. Easy access to and from the beach. We were lucky enough to see one sea turtle hatchling make its way to the water. Check in/out was seamless.
Wil L.
Hi there, Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We hope to see y'all again soon. -The Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Beautiful property. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom, a few different areas to sit inside and 2 pools outside. The path to the beach is paved/boardwalk. Easy access to and from the beach. We were lucky enough to see one sea turtle hatchling make its way to the water. Check in/out was seamless.
Wil
Hi there, Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We hope to see y'all again soon. -The Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
June week stay
Property was as advertised Beautiful and spacious with easy beach access Landscaping adds privacy and beauty
Kathleen C.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review of this property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us know if we can assist you in the future. – Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
June week stay
Property was as advertised Beautiful and spacious with easy beach access Landscaping adds privacy and beauty
Kathleen
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review of this property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us know if we can assist you in the future. – Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Ohio meets Hilton Head!
Excellent property for our 4 couples and 2 infants! 1 minute from the beach second row. Pools are great. Location couldn't be better in Palmetto Dunes away from crowds on the beach. A true 10/10.
Dan M.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review of this property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us know if we can assist you in the future. – Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Ohio meets Hilton Head!
Excellent property for our 4 couples and 2 infants! 1 minute from the beach second row. Pools are great. Location couldn't be better in Palmetto Dunes away from crowds on the beach. A true 10/10.
Dan
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Robbie
Rating 5
Robbie
Rating 5
Great location
Our family loved the heated pool, super short walk to the gorgeous beach and close drive to the restaurants and shops
Melissa S.
Rating 5
Great location
Our family loved the heated pool, super short walk to the gorgeous beach and close drive to the restaurants and shops
Melissa
Rating 5
Fantastic
Great property, super clean inside and out! Love the multiple den areas - kids were able to chill in one and adults in the other. Proximity to beach is closest we’ve ever had. Two minute walk from the door to the water. We’ve been coming to HHI for years and already decided we’re coming back to this property!
Michael T.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review of this property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us know if we can assist you in the future. – Vacation Company
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Fantastic
Great property, super clean inside and out! Love the multiple den areas - kids were able to chill in one and adults in the other. Proximity to beach is closest we’ve ever had. Two minute walk from the door to the water. We’ve been coming to HHI for years and already decided we’re coming back to this property!
Michael
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Fantastic house and location!
We loved our time at 6 Cat Boat. The house was great, light and comfortable, and the kids loved the heated pool. The location is amazing as the walk to the beach is about sixty seconds and the view was incredible. We loved this little vacation and plan on returning soon.
Rob W.
Rating 5
Fantastic house and location!
We loved our time at 6 Cat Boat. The house was great, light and comfortable, and the kids loved the heated pool. The location is amazing as the walk to the beach is about sixty seconds and the view was incredible. We loved this little vacation and plan on returning soon.
robert
Rating 5
Location
Great location to beach
Charlotte G.
Thank you for taking the time tor review this home!
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Location
Great location to beach
Charlotte
Thank you for taking the time tor review this home!
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Love this house!
We stayed at 6 Cat Boat this last week and we all agreed we love this house! Myself, my husband and our 3 daughters all felt the set up was convenient, all on one floor and super spacious for us! Naptime was a breeze as the bedrooms were all very quiet and dark. The pools are right outside your door, but even with kids playing in the pools the house was quiet inside!! The beach path is right there and the outdoor shower had cold and warm water to rinse off at. This house was truly perfect for us. The kitchen had everything you could need. Plenty of counter and pantry space. The bedrooms was very large and the beds were all very comfortable. The house was clean and really beautiful. We actually were able to extend our stay and relax an extra day thanks to the wonderful management team. Sammie and Carrie both were very helpful and got back to us with our requests to stay right away. Our kids loved all the decor, turtles, frogs crocodiles and the colors we loved the comfort of the home. Even the carpet was super soft!! We come to Hilton head 2-3 times a year and we will absolutely be booking this house again!!
Adrienne from Pittsburgh Saturday, June 24, 2023
Rating 4
Fantastic location
2 families made up of 10 people (4 adults, 3 teenagers and 3 kids) stayed in 6 Cat Boat June 13-20 2020. The location cant be beat. Walk out the back door and enter the beach path. The house is directly across the street from ocean front houses. Bedrooms - bedroom one is large master with large master bathroom and walk in closet. The walk in closet is so big we had a small child sleep on an air mattress in the closet. Bedroom 2 is a smaller with a queen size bed and private bathroom. We felt the bed was very uncomfortable. . Bedroom 3 is nice size and has two full size beds. Bedroom 4 has 2 single beds, no windows or closet but big enough to also have an air mattress on floor if needed. Pools - there is a smaller pool with very small hot tub out the back door and a larger pool out the side door off the kitchen with a gate to the beach path. Kitchen - open concept with bar stools. If you plan to cook bring cutting boards, oven mits etc. There is a blender and a coffee maker and most everything else you will need. We had a great vacation in 6 Cat Boat.
Randi from Mason, Ohio Saturday, June 13, 2020
Rating 4
Great house
This house is great for a family. Very comfortable. One problem is the second pool in the back of house is leaking and not useful. Therefore hot tub also not useable. Front pool is great. My kids were looking forward to both pools and hot tub. We were also not offered any type of refund for this issue after many trips from pool company. They did try to correct problem, but pool still empties and no filter. I would rent again it pool fixed and offered a small refund.
Diane lafrankie from Pittsburgh Saturday, May 11, 2019
Rating 5
Lovely house, even better than the pictures!
This lovely property is in great condition and we enjoyed all the amenities provided by the Vacation Company.
Laura D.
Rating 5
Lovely house, even better than the pictures!
This lovely property is in great condition and we enjoyed all the amenities provided by the Vacation Company.
Laura D.
Rating 5
Shallow pool great for young children
5* overall. The childrens rooms are close to the kitchen, but that's a tradeoff for the pleasure of having everything on one floor. One of the king beds was a bit soft, but at least we didn't roll into each other.
lois p.
Rating 5
Shallow pool great for young children
5* overall. The childrens rooms are close to the kitchen, but that's a tradeoff for the pleasure of having everything on one floor. One of the king beds was a bit soft, but at least we didn't roll into each other.
lois p.
Rating 5
Family beach week
We had a wonderful stay at 6 Cat Boat! The location was amazing! We absolutely loved the home and the pools. It was even better than the pictures. We didn’t want to leave!
Kristin W.
Rating 5
Family beach week
We had a wonderful stay at 6 Cat Boat! The location was amazing! We absolutely loved the home and the pools. It was even better than the pictures. We didn’t want to leave!
Kristin W.
Rating 5
Great property in PD
We really enjoyed this home during our vacation. Great location, right next to the beach path (maybe a 2 minute walk to the beach?), quiet street. Bikes were included with the stay - loved that too! The home is very comfortable with plenty of room to spread out. Nice kitchen appliances and everything was very clean. We will definitely use this house again next year.
Dena S.
Rating 5
Great property in PD
We really enjoyed this home during our vacation. Great location, right next to the beach path (maybe a 2 minute walk to the beach?), quiet street. Bikes were included with the stay - loved that too! The home is very comfortable with plenty of room to spread out. Nice kitchen appliances and everything was very clean. We will definitely use this house again next year.
Dena S.
Rating 5
Thanksgiving
Stayed with family on thanksgiving. 2nd row off beach was great. Kids loved the heated pool. Great space.
Michael C.
Rating 5
Thanksgiving
Stayed with family on thanksgiving. 2nd row off beach was great. Kids loved the heated pool. Great space.
Michael C.
Rating 5
6 CatBoat Review
The location was fantastic. Ample room for a family of 7 or more. Really liked the plunge pool and the full size pool. Amenities met all of our needs.
Jeff H.
Rating 5
6 CatBoat Review
The location was fantastic. Ample room for a family of 7 or more. Really liked the plunge pool and the full size pool. Amenities met all of our needs.
Jeff H.
Rating 5
Perfect
Great property, location and management! Would do it all over again!
Mark D.
So happy to know you enjoyed your stay at 6 Cat Boat! We look forward to hearing from you on your next visit to the Island.
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Perfect
Great property, location and management! Would do it all over again!
Mark D.
So happy to know you enjoyed your stay at 6 Cat Boat! We look forward to hearing from you on your next visit to the Island.
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
GREAT BEACH WEEK AT 6 CATBOAT!
this house worked so well for us with a 13 month old (1st trip to the beach) and a 2 1/2 year old (waterbug).... cannot thank you enough for the upgrades!! Great pools, comfortable beds, outside shower......... and beach access was PERFECT!!!! One suggestion would be to add a water filter to the house....I cannot tell you how many cases of water we went through! THANK YOU FOR ONE OF OUR BEST BEACH TRIPS IN THE 13 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN MAKING BEACH MEMORIES! MAY God Bless you for all you are giving to so many people!
Holly G.
So glad you all enjoyed Cat Boat! We look forward to having you back!
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
GREAT BEACH WEEK AT 6 CATBOAT!
this house worked so well for us with a 13 month old (1st trip to the beach) and a 2 1/2 year old (waterbug).... cannot thank you enough for the upgrades!! Great pools, comfortable beds, outside shower......... and beach access was PERFECT!!!! One suggestion would be to add a water filter to the house....I cannot tell you how many cases of water we went through! THANK YOU FOR ONE OF OUR BEST BEACH TRIPS IN THE 13 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN MAKING BEACH MEMORIES! MAY God Bless you for all you are giving to so many people!
Holly G.
So glad you all enjoyed Cat Boat! We look forward to having you back!
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Beautiful property! On beach path and only a few steps to the beach!
This property was perfect for our family. The floor plan was great! All of the necessities were supplied by the rental company. Would definitely stay at this property again!
debbie h.
Rating 5
Beautiful property! On beach path and only a few steps to the beach!
This property was perfect for our family. The floor plan was great! All of the necessities were supplied by the rental company. Would definitely stay at this property again!
debbie h.
Rating 5
Newly renovated and impeccably maintained, this private Mediterranean paradise is steps to the beach
Nestled in the luxurious Palmetto Dunes Plantation, this one level Tuscan-style dream provides wonderful access to the beach and bike trails as well as Shelter Cove Harbors delightful shopping and restaurants! Newly renovated, this home is beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished with state of the art appliances. We love the access to the beach, plus a short walk to the Palmetto Dunes tennis courts, with easy access to multiple golf courses.
Beth S.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return to Cat Boat on future vacations to the Island!
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Newly renovated and impeccably maintained, this private Mediterranean paradise is steps to the beach
Nestled in the luxurious Palmetto Dunes Plantation, this one level Tuscan-style dream provides wonderful access to the beach and bike trails as well as Shelter Cove Harbors delightful shopping and restaurants! Newly renovated, this home is beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished with state of the art appliances. We love the access to the beach, plus a short walk to the Palmetto Dunes tennis courts, with easy access to multiple golf courses.
Beth S.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return to Cat Boat on future vacations to the Island!
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Wow!
This place was incredible! The inside was decorated remarkably well, and was absolutely gorgeous on the outside. The kitchen was very nice for the few nights that we didn't indulge in the great local eateries, and both pools were well-maintained and fun to have around. It was a very short walk to the beach, and it was paved, so it was very easy to carry all of our beach stuff down. This place was absolutely incredible, and I hope to be back soon!
Jake W.
Rating 5
Wow!
This place was incredible! The inside was decorated remarkably well, and was absolutely gorgeous on the outside. The kitchen was very nice for the few nights that we didn't indulge in the great local eateries, and both pools were well-maintained and fun to have around. It was a very short walk to the beach, and it was paved, so it was very easy to carry all of our beach stuff down. This place was absolutely incredible, and I hope to be back soon!
Jake W.
Rating 5
Stunning
6 Cat Boat is a lovely home steps away from the beach. It is beautifully decorated, spacious, and offers wonderful amenities such as two heated pools, vaulted ceilings, and newly a renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Perfect place to stay for a getaway!
Sarah S.
Rating 5
Stunning
6 Cat Boat is a lovely home steps away from the beach. It is beautifully decorated, spacious, and offers wonderful amenities such as two heated pools, vaulted ceilings, and newly a renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Perfect place to stay for a getaway!
Sarah S.
Rating 5
Fantactic Property - we will be back!
Cat Boat is a great house---it has TWO pools---a huge one in front and a smaller square pool in back…perfect for the kids and the adults! It is like a brand-new home. We have vacationed in Palmetto Dunes for many years, but this was the best house we’ve ever stayed in. There is a sitting area with a fountain off the master bedroom and it’s nice to just relax and listen to the waves. The beach path is just steps from the front deck and is paved---it’s a very short walk to the beach with strollers and kids’ things in tow. The house had everything we needed---the kitchen was stocked and the living areas were spacious, allowing us to spread out. It was super-clean and very nice. We hope to return next summer!
Pablo G.
Rating 5
Fantactic Property - we will be back!
Cat Boat is a great house---it has TWO pools---a huge one in front and a smaller square pool in back…perfect for the kids and the adults! It is like a brand-new home. We have vacationed in Palmetto Dunes for many years, but this was the best house we’ve ever stayed in. There is a sitting area with a fountain off the master bedroom and it’s nice to just relax and listen to the waves. The beach path is just steps from the front deck and is paved---it’s a very short walk to the beach with strollers and kids’ things in tow. The house had everything we needed---the kitchen was stocked and the living areas were spacious, allowing us to spread out. It was super-clean and very nice. We hope to return next summer!
Pablo G.
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Beach Renourishment Project (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026) Beach Renourishment Project
Town of Hilton Head Island Beach
Renourishment Project 

Overall schedule updates, temporary closure of
Fish Haul Beach Park announced

Updated as of JANUARY 14, 2026

Start date for Hilton Head Island Beach Renourishment
Project-Phase 1 shifts to mid-August

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (January 14, 2026) Marinex Construction will begin mobilizing at Fish Haul Beach Park as part of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s beach renourishment project in mid-August. Marinex updated the new start date due to adverse weather and marine conditions affecting the transfer of materials and equipment from a site off the Florida Atlantic coast.

Originally, Marinex was scheduled to start construction at Fish Haul Beach Park off Mitchelville Road on Aug. 6. Instead, mobilization is now scheduled to take place from about Aug. 13 to Sept. 1. Active beach renourishment construction is anticipated to start during the week of Sept. 2 and be completed by the week of Sept. 15 at Fish Haul. It is anticipated that Fish Haul Beach will be closed to the public for approximately five days in early September when the beach fill begins.

This is a 24/7 project.

Despite this temporary delay, survey and pre-construction activities are ongoing, and the project team remains on track to complete the renourishment work in accordance with the contract schedule windows. "As with any project of this magnitude, we anticipate that changes may arise due to various factors. We encourage the public to stay connected with us through social media and our website for any updates regarding the beach renourishment project," said Jeff Netzinger, Director of Engineering and Public Projects for the Town.

The beach renourishment project will occur in three phases, with an anticipated completion date of May 2026. The new anticipated schedule is as follows:

  • Phase 1 - Port Royal (the Heel), Fish Haul and Pine Island
    • Complete - Contractor mobilizes in August 2025.
    • Complete - Weeks of August 13, 2025 thru September 17, 2025 - Fish Haul area
    • Complete - Weeks of September 18, 2025 thru October 10, 2025 - Pine Island
    • Complete - Weeks of October 11, 2025 thru October 17, 2025 - Port Royal (The Heel)
  • Phase 2 - Central Island, South Island and South Beach
    • Weeks of December 11, 2025 thru March 28, 2026 - Central Island, including beach areas along Palmetto Dunes
    • Weeks of March 28, 2026 thru May 31, 2026 - South Island and South Beach areas .
  • Phase 3 - Pine Island Breakwater Structures
    • Weeks of November 1, 2025 thru April 30, 2026

As there are many factors that can impact the project schedule, particularly weather and marine conditions, the public is encouraged to stay updated on the project’s progress—including location schedules, an interactive map, photos, FAQs, and more. More information can be found as follows:

For more information or answers to questions regarding beach renourishment, please reach out to communications@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

“It’s a priority to preserve, protect and cherish our beaches – one of our greatest assets. Our Island depends on their ongoing vitality. The Town’s role is to carry out the community’s collective dedication to this environmental core value through our investment in restoration and maintenance,” said Mayor Alan Perry. “And fortunately, due to the foresight of Town leaders before us and thanks to our millions of visitors, this project is funded through our beach preservation fund and capital improvement program.”


Beach renourishment is a moving work zone that typically progresses at about 1,000 feet per section-just 2% of the Island’s total beach area. On average, only 300 feet of beach will be impacted per day. Temporary beach access ramps and clear signage will help direct beachgoers safely around active work areas to open areas of the beach. As soon as an active site is completed, the equipment will move down the beach and the newly renourished section will open.

Special protection has been made for wildlife that may be impacted because of the project. All work will be supervised by consultant teams under contract to monitor sea turtles and migratory shorebirds. Additionally, per a requirement of the beach renourishment permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Town amended its municipal code to restrict animal/dog activity in an area adjacent to Fish Haul Creek beach park. This requirement protects endangered shorebird species that migrate and nest there. Signage is posted and no other beach areas will be affected. Dogs are still allowed per the Town’s seasonal rules – only a small section of the creek area adjacent to the beach park is restricted.

Marinex Construction, Inc., the contractor for the project, began mobilizing equipment this month in preparation for the work. This includes positioning their offshore barges and staging miles of steel pipes to pump sand from ocean shoals back to beaches. Crews will be working around the clock daily.

The beach renourishment process helps to:

  • Preserve a healthy shoreline ecosystem for wildlife such as sea turtles and shorebirds.
  • Protect beachfront properties and infrastructure from storms.
  • Provide wider, more enjoyable beaches for residents and visitors alike.

The public is encouraged to stay updated on the project’s progress—including location schedules, an interactive map, photos, FAQs, and more. Please: