A guide to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area real estate, rentals and lifestyle
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The popular website "Only In Your State" (www.onlyinyourstate.com/south-carolina/sc-is-best-state-in-the-us/) gave South Carolina some love with a feature en tled "13 Ways South Carolina Has Quietly Become The Coolest State In America." The ar cle noted things we enjoy like great scenery, stunning beaches, an endless variety of outdoor ac vi es, friendly pe ople, 5 FARMER'S MARKETS In South Carolina fresh foods and flowers are available during months when cold weather is se ng in up north. Through December 28, Farmers Market of Blu on features local produce, plants, nuts, herbs, flowers, honey, cheese, milk, eggs, beef, pork, lamb, seafood and more. 6 WE SPECIALIZE IN THE UNIQUE The longer you're in Hilton Head, the more you'll discover unusual and intriguing experiences. Foot golf requires you to kick a soccer ball into a 21-inch cup in as few kicks as possible. Players of all ages can enjoy the 9-hole, foot golf course on Planter's Row at the Port Royal Golf Club. Or take the alligator, wine and cheese tour with H2O sports in a riverboat in the freshwater lakes of the Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve. Visit the King Neptune Sundial standing guard at the Shelter Cove Harbour and enjoy the sunset and breezes off the marina. We have restaurants that you won't find anywhere else like Claude & Uli's Bistro, where the escargot and other fare is made with European flair, and Hudson's Seafood House where seafood is prepared fresh from the boat each day. 7 HISTORY IS ON DISPLAY Hilton Head is full of history. There are Gullah heritage tours that show how enslaved people preserved their rich culture and express it today. Visit Mitchelville, the first freedmen's town in America, and take a drive down Beach City Road, past the original churches, homes and a school building s ll standing there today. Stop at Mitchelville Freedom Park on your way for a view of the site of the Ba le of Port Royal and visit historical markers spotligh ng area history. Four forts were built on Hilton Head during the Civil War, and the remains of two earthen embankment forts, Fort Mitchel and Fort Howell, s ll fascinate Civil War buffs. Fort Walker was one of the targets of the largest naval ba le ever in U.S. waters. Cole e Stevenson is the CEO of MLS of Hilton Head Island, Inc. and a CMLX3 Cer fied Council of MLS Leader. HHIMLS Serves Licensed Agents & Realtors® from the en re state of SC, as well as GA and If you're considering a move to the Hilton Head area, contact an HHIMLS agent. We have access to the latest data, inventory, and tracking trends to help you find your perfect piece of the Lowcountry. With the most advanced pla orms to make the process smooth and sim- ple, we're ready to help buy- ers and sellers. Turn to HHIMLS to make Hilton Head your home today. www.HiltonHeadMLS.com 1 AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURE If random sigh ngs of deer, birds, and an alligator or two aren't enough to thrill you, we have Pinckney Na onal Wildlife Refuge, a great place to view some of the thousands of migratory birds that have Hilton Head in their flight path. The Refuge is a nes ng habitat for birds like ibis, egrets, and herons. If you love horses, check out the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. 2 THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Hilton Head is full of museums and theaters. Learn about the natural history and cultural heritage of the Lowcountry at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Take in a professional show at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Find representa onal drawings, pain ngs and sculpture by the na on's leading ar sts at the Red Piano Art Gallery, South Carolina's oldest professional gallery of fine art. At the Jazz Corner, an old-school nightclub, modern southern food and live jazz combine to keep you coming back. 3 SEASONAL FESTIVALS Star ng October 19, each Thursday there's the Shelter Cove Music & Taste on the Harbour fall outdoor concert series. Local restaurants offer specially priced light appe zers, wine, beer, and cocktails. The annual Italian Heritage Fes val (Nov 18), honors the Feast of San Gennaro with food and booths featuring Italian arts, cra s, and merchandise. The Winter Wonderland Fes val (Dec 1) provides a great environment to start your Holiday. Celebrate with carnival games, a children's parade, a golden candy cane hunt, and a visit from Santa, all at Shelter Cove Community Park. 4 ENDLESS FUN ON THE WATER From deep sea fishing to sailing, you'll never run out of op ons for making the most of coastal life. Creek Cat tours offer small outboard motor boats that cruise among the wildlife. Flying Circus 21 New Ideas In Home Technology Considering a move to the Hilton Head area? Our Members access the latest Real Estate data, inventory, and tracking trends to help you fi nd your perfect piece of the Lowcountry. By utilizing the most advanced tools in the industry, we make the process smooth and simple for buyers and sellers. Turn to an HHIMLS member to make South Carolina your home today. www.HiltonHeadMLS.com Colette Stevenson, CEO MLS of Hilton Head Island, Inc. and CMLX3 Certifi ed Council of MLS Leader HHIMLS serves Agents & Realtors® representing properties in SC and GA Wi-Fi allows for greater expansion in home technology products We know about the many devices that can be connected to your phone, like thermostats, locks, and even doorbell cameras. Home technology is going even deeper now, getting closer to e Jetsons cartoon that so many of us remember. Here's a look at some of the newest ideas in home technology. 1. Dinner is a bit easier. Smart ovens can now be controlled by your smartphone so you can adjust the temperature, no matter where you are. 2. ere are smart ranges too. Induction cooktops heat only the food in your pans, using less energy, cooking faster and more evenly, and preventing skin burns. 3. You don't have to guess what's in your smart fridge. Many have a Wi-Fi LCD screen that interacts with your smartphone app. You can keep inventory of perishable food and make your shopping list based on what you have le . Smart refrigerators can also come with the ability to sense temperature fl uctuations and adjust to keep food at optimal temperature. 4. Smart faucets and shower heads preheat or cool water to your specifi cations before the faucet turns on, saving signifi cant amounts of water that is usually wasted while you're adjusting the temperature. ey can save 15,000 gallons per unit per year. It's a relatively inexpensive way to conserve water. 5. Speaking of water, you can now get smart watering systems for your lawn. Skydrop checks local weather stations hourly for forecasts for your yard and won't water when it's raining. It works with your existing sprinkler system and hundreds of devices. Scotts Gro Water Sensor measures soil moisture levels and sends an alert to your phone when it's time to water. 6. For those places you want to keep dry, water leak and mold sensors can save you a lot of money in the long run. By installing a detector at those areas where you're most likely to see a problem (by the toilet, beneath a sink, down in the basement), you'll be alerted instantly when moisture occurs, giving you the time to shut the water off before the problem gets worse. 7. Hidden televisions are a big trend right now. Pop-out ceiling li s where the TV can be lowered down out of a pocket in the ceiling is one popular option. TVs that show a static picture (like a painting) when not showing television programming is another. 8. is one isn't installed in your home. But it's so cool, we had to include it. e Eco Cleaner uses ultrasonic waves to clean dishes. It ionizes the food particles on the dishes, converting the food to compost for plants. It's like a small, portable dishwasher that is the ultimate recycler. 9. We've all heard of Amazon Alexa, the hands-free speaker you control with your voice to play music, make calls, and answer all your questions. But Amazon has stepped up its smaller version called Echo to the Echo Look. It has a video camera. You can take a picture and the device helps you pick out an outfi t from your closet. It's not exactly e Jetsons dressing machine, but it will save you a lot of time in the morning. With Wi-Fi, technology is easier and less expensive than ever to install. ere are also fewer repercussions when changing out equipment: no wires to run or holes in walls. While some of this new technology is seen as attractive for cosmetic reasons, it also makes our lives a whole lot easier. HHIMLS agents are up-to-date on all the latest trends in technology and can help you fi nd a home with the gadgets you're looking for. Just go to hiltonheadmls.com.