Spinnaker at Shipyard Hilton Head Accommodations

The Resort & Setting

Spinnaker at Shipyard is a Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare property located within Shipyard, one of Hilton Head Island's long-established gated neighbourhoods. The setting is leafy and low-key by island standards — mature landscaping, well-kept common areas and a residential feel rather than a high-rise strip. Units are laid out to suit different group sizes, from a couples' getaway to a multi-generational family trip, with the kind of practical, well-equipped furnishings you'd expect from a timeshare property built for repeat stays.

The Area & Things to Do

Hilton Head's beaches are a short drive from Shipyard, and the island's 12 miles of sand are the main draw for most visitors — swimming, shelling, paddleboarding and long sunset walks are all on the agenda. Golfers are close to Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the famous red-and-white lighthouse and a regular PGA Tour stop, along with other well-regarded island courses. Calibogue Sound is the spot for kayaking and dolphin-watching tours through the salt marsh, while Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge offers quiet hiking and birdwatching a little further afield. For a change of pace, Coligny Plaza has beachfront shops, restaurants and galleries just a few minutes from the resort.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Spinnaker at Shipyard and want to sell, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, list your week for a one-time fee, and buyers contact you directly through the platform — no commission is taken on the sale. The same applies if you'd rather rent out a week instead of selling: list the dates, set your own rental price, and deal with interested holidaymakers directly.

Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth knowing what a resale transfer actually involves with Hilton Grand Vacations. According to Hilton Grand Vacations' published fee schedule effective 1 January 2026, resale transfers carry a $736 activation fee, a $504 ownership change fee and a $102 estoppel fee (up from $715, $489 and $99 respectively in 2025). HGV's club disclosure also notes that transfers may be subject to a right of first refusal, which brokers report typically runs for 30 days before a sale can proceed. Brokers quote anywhere from 4–6 weeks up to 60–120 days for a resale to actually close, so build that into your timeline whether you're selling or buying.

It's equally important for buyers to understand what a resale purchase does not include: HGV Max is not available to resale buyers, and Hilton Honors conversion and elevated status are limited. Open Season booking benefits also don't carry over. None of this affects your ability to use or exchange the week itself — Spinnaker at Shipyard is affiliated with RCI, so owners can exchange their week for stays at other RCI resorts — but it's worth factoring into what you're prepared to pay or ask.

Practical Notes

Renters typically want clear dates, confirmation of unit size and sleeping capacity, and straightforward answers about what's included — be ready to answer those questions directly, since there's no agency in between. Spring and autumn tend to bring milder weather and better availability for exchanges, which is also when demand for rentals tends to pick up.