Cottages at Shipyard

The Resort and Its Setting

Cottages at Shipyard is an independent timeshare resort set within Shipyard, one of Hilton Head Island's long-established residential communities. It isn't part of a national hotel brand — ownership and management sit with the resort itself — but it carries an RCI affiliation, which means owners can use their week at the property or put it into RCI's exchange system for a stay elsewhere. The Shipyard setting gives owners a quieter, more residential feel than some of the island's busier resort strips, while still keeping beach access and island amenities within easy reach.

Hilton Head Island and the Shipyard Area

Hilton Head Island is known for its miles of sandy beach, more than twenty golf courses (several designed by names like Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye), and a mild, subtropical climate that keeps the island busy for most of the year. Within a few miles of the resort you'll find public beach access points, golf, and the island's well-used network of bike paths, which many visitors rely on to get around without a car. Harbour Town, with its red-and-white striped lighthouse and waterfront shops, sits a short drive away, and Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge offers walking and cycling trails through maritime forest and salt marsh. Savannah, Georgia — with its historic squares and riverfront district — makes an easy day trip from the island.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Cottages at Shipyard and are considering selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week privately, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on a sale — sellers pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers, which keeps more of the final price in your pocket compared with traditional resale channels.

Because Cottages at Shipyard is independently managed rather than part of a branded chain, resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a central corporate transfer desk. If you're selling, it's worth confirming directly with the resort or its association what the current transfer fee is, whether any right of first refusal applies to the sale, and how long the paperwork usually takes to process, as these details can vary and aren't always published. Buyers should ask the same questions before agreeing on a price, along with confirming the current annual maintenance fee, so there are no surprises after the sale closes.

A resale buyer generally takes on the deeded or contractual right to use the week going forward, along with responsibility for ongoing annual fees — but any resort credits, loyalty-style perks, or current-year reservations tied to the original owner's account typically don't carry over automatically, so it's worth checking this with the resort before completing a purchase.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters searching for a week at Cottages at Shipyard are usually drawn by the Hilton Head Island setting itself — beach proximity, golf access, and the quieter character of the Shipyard neighbourhood compared with more built-up parts of the island. Clear information on unit size, which weeks or seasons are available, and straightforward contact with the owner tend to matter more to renters than any added extras.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Owners

Because this is an RCI-affiliated resort, owners who prefer to travel elsewhere can look into exchanging their week through RCI, subject to availability and RCI's own rules — it's worth checking RCI's site directly for current options rather than assuming availability. For owners and prospective buyers alike, the resort's owners' association remains the best source for up-to-date figures on transfer fees, annual maintenance charges, and any right of first refusal that may apply to a resale.