Rating 5 (51)

7 Dinghy


  • Rating Location: Palmetto Dunes
  • Rating Type: House
  • Rating View: Oceanfront

Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 Full Baths
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

Bedding Bedding
Bedroom 1
KING (1)
Bedroom 2
QUEEN (1)
Bedroom 3
QUEEN (1)
Bedroom 4
BUNK BED (1)
TWIN SINGLE (1)

Description Description
Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the gentle lapping waves of the Atlantic Ocean just over the dunes. Sleeping ten, Dinghy Beach Cottage is a true gem. Enjoy this three bedroom home, each with en suite bath (master with a king bed, two guest rooms each with a queen bed), a loft with a bunk bed and twin bed for the children, a separate hall bath with shower/tub combination, and a large family room overlooking the sparkling pool. Enjoy the spacious bright and open kitchen with an eat-in nook and under-counter seating, an enormous elevated deck with a gazebo, outdoor grill, and spacious dining area all serve to bring the inside out and the outside in. An outdoor shower is just off the beach path and there is a single-bay carport. The private footpath leading from the pool to the surf allows for easy, breezy jaunts to and from the beach---with a bird's-eye view to keep tabs on comings and goings from the kitchen, family room, loft, deck, and pool. The second and third bedrooms have a separate sitting room for relaxing, watching a good movie, or listening to the waves and looking at the stars at night. A spiral staircase leads to the oceanfront loft, perfect for the children to play or bunk for the night. The family can enjoy meals together inside or outside by the pool. Create lasting memories at Dinghy Beach Cottage in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Partake in all of the resort's amenities, including miles of sun-kissed white-sand Atlantic Ocean beaches, three championship golf courses, a world-famous tennis facility, kayaking, miles of paved leisure trails that connect into the Island-wide trail system, Shelter Cove--across from the entrance to Palmetto Dunes—shopping, dining, marina, nightly entertainment (summer), Shelter Cove Mall, parasailing, fishing...and much more!

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.

* Valid for bookings that are booked on or after 6/28/2025

Town of HHISTR Permit #70970

PROXIMITY TO BEACH

• Oceanfront

• Beach path from the pool

• Free door-to-door shuttle service in Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove (runs seasonally March-October)

HIGHLIGHTS

• *Private heated pool (16 ft x 30 ft). The pool can be heated at an additional fee of $775 - $1275 per week (depending on the season)

• Free Wireless Internet

• 4 TVs

• Gas Grill

PROPERTY CONFIGURATION

• 4 Bedrooms

• 4 Bathrooms

• Sleeps 10

• 2,408 Square Feet

• Parking for a maximum of 4 vehicles. All vehicle parking must be located on improved surfaces, like driveways, and cannot be on grassed or landscaped areas.

• Washer/Dryer

• Fully equipped kitchen

BEDDING BREAKDOWN

• Bedroom 1 - King - 1st Floor

• Bedroom 2 - Queen - 1st Floor

• Bedroom 3 - Queen - 1st Floor

• Bedroom 4 - Bunk Bed with Twin over Full and 1 Twin Bed - 2nd Floor Loft

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 guests' 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
  • 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
  • Ocean View
  • Oceanfront
  • Oceanfront Home
  • Summer Vacation Homes
  • Water View
  • Waterfront Waterfront

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Reviews Rating 5 (51) Reviews
Rating 5
We had a great time! The nicely decorated, clean house in quiet neighborhood was perfect for our crew and had everything we needed for our spring break vacation. Paid extra to have the pool heated which was needed for March weather. Proximity to beach was great and bikes were a nice addition. Management company said there were no beach/pool toys so we brought and bought some of our own but didn't need them after all as some were found in the outdoor shower area. Was a little surprised we had to rent a pack n play for the baby as most rentals supply them. Other than that, it was a great spot. We'd stay there again!
Mike F.
Rating 5
We went with our 2 granddaughters and had a great time! The home was beautiful and just like the photos and the girls used the pool non stop!Our hosting company was great with easy communication!The location was amazing right on the beach which we enjoyed with our bikes! We love Hilton Head and will be back again.
Elizabeth P.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
We went with our 2 granddaughters and had a great time! The home was beautiful and just like the photos and the girls used the pool non stop!Our hosting company was great with easy communication!The location was amazing right on the beach which we enjoyed with our bikes! We love Hilton Head and will be back again.
Elizabeth
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Wonderful except for the rain!!
Edward N.
Rating 5
Wonderful except for the rain!!
Edward
Rating 5
The location was fabulous! The house layout was perfect. We loved the neighborhood and the pool. My only complaint is my granddaughters knees were black from crawling on the floor. We would rent this house again.
Jenny S.
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Rating 5
The location was fabulous! The house layout was perfect. We loved the neighborhood and the pool. My only complaint is my granddaughters knees were black from crawling on the floor. We would rent this house again.
Jenny S.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Great Location
This property is as advertised! With a great location that provides scenic ocean views and was very clean upon check-in.
james b.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Great Location
This property is as advertised! With a great location that provides scenic ocean views and was very clean upon check-in.
james
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Family retreat
We stayed at the property with my wife, to daughters (24,26), son in law, and mother in law. The house main floor has a great set up with 3 on suite rooms. The upstairs loft was nice but is open to the living room below. Location was excellent and had easy access to the beach. Beautiful big patio. Property manager was excellent. Really nice property.
Jeremy S.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Family retreat
We stayed at the property with my wife, to daughters (24,26), son in law, and mother in law. The house main floor has a great set up with 3 on suite rooms. The upstairs loft was nice but is open to the living room below. Location was excellent and had easy access to the beach. Beautiful big patio. Property manager was excellent. Really nice property.
Jeremy
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Family time
The house was beautiful and its location was perfect.
Michael D.
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Rating 5
Family time
The house was beautiful and its location was perfect.
Michael
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Oceanfront home with stunning views!
We had a fabulous trip and the location cannot be beat. This is my dream house. There are perfect views of the ocean and pool. The outdoor space is wonderful and the house is functional and cute. The bathrooms are nice. I want to stay here again
Anonymous U from Daniel Island 2024-06-30
Rating 5
Fantastic Dingy
We had a fabulous trip and the location cannot be beat. This is my dream house. There are perfect views of the ocean and pool. The outdoor space is wonderful and the house is functional and cute. The bathrooms are nice. I want to stay here again.
Christina S.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Fantastic Dingy
We had a fabulous trip and the location cannot be beat. This is my dream house. There are perfect views of the ocean and pool. The outdoor space is wonderful and the house is functional and cute. The bathrooms are nice. I want to stay here again.
Christina
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Rating 5
Beautiful place
Stayed with our whole family. Had plenty of room. The house is beautiful and the location is excellent.
Kevin and Mary R.
Rating 5
Beautiful place
Stayed with our whole family. Had plenty of room. The house is beautiful and the location is excellent.
Kevin and Mary R.
Rating 5
Fantastic!
Great place to stay! Will be back next year!
Patty W.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Fantastic!
Great place to stay! Will be back next year!
Patty
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Sweet Spot on the beach
Have been visiting PD for many years and recently discovered this charming Bungalow. Great location, great space, will definitely become a regular visitor!
Timothy G.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Sweet Spot on the beach
Have been visiting PD for many years and recently discovered this charming Bungalow. Great location, great space, will definitely become a regular visitor!
Timothy G.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Even Better Than It Looks
We had a group of 7 people for my wife's 60th birthday celebration. We did a long weekend and wished we had longer. The house is beautiful and very clean. It's bigger than it looks from the outside and it's surrounded by nice trees that provide privacy (a lot of houses don't have this!). Our group loves to cook, and the kitchen is great for multiple "chefs" and onlookers. Excellent communication with The Vacation Company and the "free" beach equipment company - everything went as promised. We were there Oct. 12 - 16 and the pool and ocean water were still great tempurature. Nice patio/deck and the direct access to the beautiful beach was awesome. The mid-island location made it easy to do grocery/liquor runs. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Dan P.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Even Better Than It Looks
We had a group of 7 people for my wife's 60th birthday celebration. We did a long weekend and wished we had longer. The house is beautiful and very clean. It's bigger than it looks from the outside and it's surrounded by nice trees that provide privacy (a lot of houses don't have this!). Our group loves to cook, and the kitchen is great for multiple "chefs" and onlookers. Excellent communication with The Vacation Company and the "free" beach equipment company - everything went as promised. We were there Oct. 12 - 16 and the pool and ocean water were still great tempurature. Nice patio/deck and the direct access to the beautiful beach was awesome. The mid-island location made it easy to do grocery/liquor runs. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Dan P.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Fantastic Family Vacation - We LOVE 7 Dinghy and miss it already!!
Such a beautiful home!! It was absolutely meticulous and had such an incredibly stocked kitchen! Beautiful decor, comfortable furniture and beds and gorgeous bathrooms! We miss it already and just left this morning! We hope to be able to stay again soon.
Paige B. from Near Charlotte, NC Saturday, June 17, 2023
Rating 5
Beautiful 7 Dinghy
Perfect size house- spacious but charming. Everyone had space but also not so spread out that we lost each other. Loved it!
emily f.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Beautiful 7 Dinghy
Perfect size house- spacious but charming. Everyone had space but also not so spread out that we lost each other. Loved it!
emily f.
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The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Hidden gem!
Incredible location nestled directly on the beach. Perfect location, amenities, it was incredible!
Michelle K.
Rating 5
Hidden gem!
Incredible location nestled directly on the beach. Perfect location, amenities, it was incredible!
Michelle K.
Rating 5
Private & beautiful beach home
Beautiful beach home along the ocean shores of Palmetto Dunes, this home had so many comfortable amenities like private pool, many views of the beach and shore, large deck/ patio, spacious kitchen and multiple baths for all the guests. The kids loved the loft bedroom space. It had the best views! The beach decor was simple and modern but warm and inviting. Pool was cleaned on Wednesday during our stay which was needed. Due to the location right on the beach, a simple floor vac would be helpful since sand is inevitably tracked in. But this is why we stayed here and it was lovely every day. This place is gorgeous and we loved every minute of our stay! Thank you for sharing your home via VRBO.
Antonella G., Novi, MI, USA
Rating 5
Private & beautiful beach home
Beautiful beach home along the ocean shores of Palmetto Dunes, this home had so many comfortable amenities like private pool, many views of the beach and shore, large deck/ patio, spacious kitchen and multiple baths for all the guests. The kids loved the loft bedroom space. It had the best views! The beach decor was simple and modern but warm and inviting. Pool was cleaned on Wednesday during our stay which was needed. Due to the location right on the beach, a simple floor vac would be helpful since sand is inevitably tracked in. But this is why we stayed here and it was lovely every day. This place is gorgeous and we loved every minute of our stay! Thank you for sharing your home via VRBO.
Antonella G.
Rating 5
Beautiful Location
We really enjoyed our stay at 7 Dinghy. The house is absolutely beautiful and worked perfectly for my husband and I and two teenage girls. And the location is amazing. The views are stunning, the beach is wonderful and quiet. And the management company was honestly so helpful. We hit some cool weather and wanted to heat the pool at the last minute and they were so nice to work with with and accommodated our last minute request. Working with them overall was really a pleasure. They made the whole process very easy.
Leann B.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I agree that the Vacation Company does a great job in making sure your visit goes well and we love the house for all the reasons you mentioned.!!! We hope that you might be able to visit again sometime in the future.
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Beautiful Location
We really enjoyed our stay at 7 Dinghy. The house is absolutely beautiful and worked perfectly for my husband and I and two teenage girls. And the location is amazing. The views are stunning, the beach is wonderful and quiet. And the management company was honestly so helpful. We hit some cool weather and wanted to heat the pool at the last minute and they were so nice to work with with and accommodated our last minute request. Working with them overall was really a pleasure. They made the whole process very easy.
Leann B.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I agree that the Vacation Company does a great job in making sure your visit goes well and we love the house for all the reasons you mentioned.!!! We hope that you might be able to visit again sometime in the future.
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Great Trip
Great house. Great location.
Jake M.
Rating 5
Great Trip
Great house. Great location.
Jake M.
Rating 5
Excellent Property
Great location and beautiful home!
Verified traveler
Rating 5
Excellent Property
Great location and beautiful home!
Verified traveler
Rating 5
October trip
Everything great except the beds were not too comfortable. But otherwise very nice
brian f.
Rating 5
October trip
Everything great except the beds were not too comfortable. But otherwise very nice
brian f.
Rating 5
Great location
First time renting a home and had a wonderful experience. Will likely rent a home again.
Mary S.
Rating 5
Great location
First time renting a home and had a wonderful experience. Will likely rent a home again.
Mary S.
Rating 5
Beautiful home, beautiful location, beautiful community
Loved this home, loved the location and was pleasantly impressed with it being as advertised (even better ) but did have a terrible experience with flying ants? Insects swarming the picture window in the living room and making their way to the other rooms. Rental co was notified and a representative brought and sprayed bug spray. Which helped kill them but left masses of dead insects. We think properly resealing the windows and doors will help. I hope rental company takes measures to fix this issue. We would love to stay here again.
TAMMY J.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay at this home and hope you choose to return. We apologize for the ant problem you experienced and want you to know we have worked to resolve it. Thank you.
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Beautiful home, beautiful location, beautiful community
Loved this home, loved the location and was pleasantly impressed with it being as advertised (even better ) but did have a terrible experience with flying ants? Insects swarming the picture window in the living room and making their way to the other rooms. Rental co was notified and a representative brought and sprayed bug spray. Which helped kill them but left masses of dead insects. We think properly resealing the windows and doors will help. I hope rental company takes measures to fix this issue. We would love to stay here again.
TAMMY J.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay at this home and hope you choose to return. We apologize for the ant problem you experienced and want you to know we have worked to resolve it. Thank you.
The Vacation Company staff
Rating 5
Beautiful property
This house is beautifully decorated and in a prime location. It was fantastic for my family of 5 and both set of grandparents! Highly recommend.
Verified traveler
Rating 5
Beautiful property
This house is beautifully decorated and in a prime location. It was fantastic for my family of 5 and both set of grandparents! Highly recommend.
Verified traveler
Rating 5
Excellent Location, Very Nice Accomodations
Good spot right in the beach. Nice views great pool and plenty of space for two families.
Daniel D.
Rating 5
Excellent Location, Very Nice Accomodations
Good spot right in the beach. Nice views great pool and plenty of space for two families.
Daniel D.
Rating 5
Return to Dinghy
Rented this house twice years ago our children. Just the two of us this time. Perfect, efficient house i perfect location.
Diane B.
Rating 5
Return to Dinghy
Rented this house twice years ago our children. Just the two of us this time. Perfect, efficient house i perfect location.
Diane B.
Rating 5
Thanksgiving
Great home for adult family to gather and enjoy the beauty of Hilton Head's Beach. Highly recommend it!
Jeanne K.
Rating 5
Thanksgiving
Great home for adult family to gather and enjoy the beauty of Hilton Head's Beach. Highly recommend it!
Jeanne K.
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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: