Dolphin Head Homes for Sale

Welcome to Dolphin Head, a picturesque gem nestled in the heart of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This charming community, located in Beaufort County, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant lifestyle, and a variety of amenities that cater to all ages. Dolphin Head is more than just a neighborhood; it’s a lifestyle choice where coastal living meets comfort and elegance.

The area boasts a diverse selection of homes for sale, each uniquely designed to complement the enchanting surroundings. From spacious family homes to luxurious villas, Dolphin Head offers something for everyone. Many properties feature breathtaking views of the lush landscapes, serene lagoons, and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility and beauty.

Residents of Dolphin Head enjoy easy access to pristine beaches, world-class golf courses, and an array of recreational activities, including biking, kayaking, and nature trails. The community is also conveniently located near shopping, dining, and entertainment options, ensuring that you’re never far from the vibrant Hilton Head lifestyle.

In Dolphin Head, you’ll find more than just a home; you’ll discover a welcoming community where neighbors become friends. Whether you’re looking for a vacation getaway or a permanent residence, Dolphin Head presents an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the coastal lifestyle. Explore the homes for sale in this enchanting area today, and take the first step toward making your dream of living in paradise a reality!

Newest Dolphin Head Homes for Sale

$950,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,190 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-512873 MLS

Opportunity awaits at 2 Deerfield Road in desirable Hilton Head Plantation. Situated on a large homesite near Dolphin Head, this spacious property offers a peaceful Lowcountry setting with golf course views framed by mature trees. The home provides a great canvas for a buyer looking to renovate, personalize, and add value over time, plus an apartment over the garage offering additional flexible living space. Enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of the generous lot, with convenient access to Dolphin Head Recreation Area and the beach just minutes away. With its desirable location, golf views, substantial homesite, apartment over the garage, and renovation potential, 2 Deerfield Road offers an exciting opportunity to create something special on Hilton Head Island.

2 Deerfield Road, Hilton Head Island

Listing courtesy of COAST PROFESSIONALS Brokered by EXP Realty.

$1,425,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,235 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-512885 MLS

Experience the ultimate Lowcountry lifestyle in this impeccably maintained home located in the sought-after Hilton Head Plantation. This stunning residence offers tranquil golf and lagoon views, providing a peaceful backdrop for both everyday living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features quartz countertops, a large center island, a spacious pantry, and premium stainless steel appliances, all flowing seamlessly into the formal dining room and a grand living area defined by soaring cathedral ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace. A bright, airy Carolina room extends the living space, leading out to a private paver patio and a heated saltwater pool. The main-level primary suite is a true retreat, boasting a spa-like ensuite bath, two oversized walk-in closets, and direct access to a private screened porch. There are also two additional spacious bedrooms on the first floor. Upstairs, a versatile loft serves as an ideal home office or media area, accompanied by two spacious guest bedrooms that share a full bath and ample storage. Additional highlights include professional landscaping, a generous driveway, and an unbeatable location just a three-minute stroll from the Port Royal Sound or a five-minute bike ride to Dolphin Head Beach. Residents of Hilton Head Plantation enjoy world-class gated amenities, including private beach access, a marina, tennis and pickleball courts, leisure trails, bocce courts and a resort-style community pool with a lazy river. This home perfectly balances comfort, privacy, and the quintessential Hilton Head Island experience.

24 Angel Wing Drive, Hilton Head Island

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty.

$2,195,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4,199 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-512563 MLS

Rarely does a home combine views this dramatic with privacy this complete. Set on an oversized, beautifully landscaped homesite at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 70 Deerfield Road enjoys captivating marsh and Port Royal Sound views, with the newly renourished sands of Pine Island Beach at Dolphin Head visible from multiple rooms and accessible just steps away via the beach path. Comprehensively refreshed in 2025-2026, this custom residence offers effortless Lowcountry living with every bedroom featuring an ensuite bath, a separate dining room, and a richly wood-paneled den with pocket doors. The primary retreat occupies a private pod all its own; hidden behind a discreet door off the living room, it reveals what may be the most spectacular sunrise view from bed you will ever experience. Outdoor spaces include a private courtyard, screened patio, expansive deck, sunken hot tub, propane-fed grill station, and zero-step ramp access, while a large folding living-room door invites the outdoors in. The well-appointed kitchen features a spacious island with seating, dual ovens-one convection-a five-burner cooktop, generous pantry storage, and an adjacent wet bar. Significant improvements include crawlspace encapsulation, extensive spray-foam insulation, refreshed skylights, three geothermal HVAC systems, a metal roof, PSD water, and well-fed irrigation. With extraordinary privacy, exceptional indoor-outdoor living, beach access, and one of Hilton Head Plantation's most remarkable marsh-to-Sound settings, this is more than a beautiful home-it is a truly special retreat. Select photos are virtually staged. Listing Broker is the Seller and is licensed in South Carolina, Georgia, and Wisconsin.

70 Deerfield Road, Hilton Head Island

Listing courtesy of AIM Real Estate Sales.

$1,150,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,357 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-511846 MLS

Rare Dolphin Head opportunity in Hilton Head Plantation. This 4BR/3BTH, 3357 SF home on a 0.42-acre homesite w/stunning lagoon views stretching to the 18th fairway of the Dolphin Head Golf Club-wide unobstructed views, gorgeous sunsets over the water, 50 year roof installed in 2014 and bright light/windows galore. This home was loved and lived in for 25 years. $10,000 seller credit toward updating. Buyers can move in with confidence. Clean stucco report and home inspection completed 7/7/2026. This is a true lagoon-fairway retreat minutes from groceries, Hospital Medical Pavilion, Schools, Spring Lake pool and tennis/pickle-ball and island beaches. HHP is voted over & over as "best community to live in" on the north end of Hilton Head Island.

11 China Cockle Way, Hilton Head Island

Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.

$1,199,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 4,083 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-511235 MLS

Exceptional Multi-Generational Golf Course Estate with Private In-Law Residence, Bonus Suite & Climate-Controlled Workshop - Nestled within the highly sought-after community of Hilton Head Plantation, this exceptional golf course property is uniquely designed for multi-generational living, offering multiple private living spaces while keeping family close. Surrounded by mature trees and enhanced by an adjacent non-buildable lot, the property provides a rare combination of privacy, flexibility, and space-all within one of Hilton Head Island's premier gated communities. The main residence features generous living areas, abundant natural light, and beautiful golf course views. Designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining alike, the home offers spacious gathering areas and seamless access to outdoor living spaces. A standout feature is the private mother-in-law residence, offering true independent living with its own entrance, full kitchen, laundry, living area, one bedroom, and one-and-a-half baths. Ideal for parents, adult children, extended family, long-term guests, or a live-in caregiver, this separate residence provides privacy and independence while remaining conveniently connected to the property. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and makers will appreciate the detached three-car garage, including a climate-controlled bay ideal for a workshop, collector vehicle, fitness area, golf simulator, or year-round projects. Above the garage, a finished bonus suite complete with a full bathroom and closet provides yet another flexible space for guests, recreation, work-from-home needs, or a private studio. Outdoor living is equally impressive. A spacious paver patio overlooks the mature landscape and golf course setting, creating an inviting space for entertaining, dining, and relaxing throughout the year. A full-yard irrigation system helps keep the grounds looking their best with minimal effort. Significant improvements provide added peace of mind, including a roof replacement in 2016 and three HVAC systems replaced within the last five years. This is a rare opportunity to own a Hilton Head Plantation property offering true multi-generational living, multiple private living spaces, an oversized setting, and exceptional flexibility-all within one of Hilton Head Island's most desirable communities.

14 Field Sparrow Road, Hilton Head Island

Listing courtesy of COAST PROFESSIONALS Brokered by EXP Realty.

$620,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,610 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-511050 MLS

Welcome to easy living in the desirable Fernwood community within Hilton Head Plantation. Tucked into one of the neighborhood's most private settings, this beautifully maintained one-story residence offers the comfort and feel of a single-family home. Surrounded by mature landscaping, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath home provides exceptional privacy with wooded and distant views of Dolphin Head Golf Course. Offering 1,610 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, plus a spacious screened porch that serves as a true outdoor living room, the home lives much larger than its size. Inside, warm and inviting spaces feature a fireplace, soaring finished ceilings accented with beadboard and wainscoting, a comfortable living room, separate dining area, and an eat-in kitchen perfect for casual mornings or entertaining friends and family. The seamless connection between the indoor living areas and the screened porch creates the perfect setting to enjoy Hilton Head's year-round coastal climate.Fernwood offers the ideal "lock-and-leave" lifestyle. Owners enjoy the privacy and comfort of a detached home while the community's thoughtfully maintained appearance preserves its charm and appeal. Life in Hilton Head Plantation includes some of the island's finest amenities, including the Dolphin Head Recreation Area, Pine Island Beach, community pool with lazy river, fire pits, playground, community centers, restaurant, miles of leisure trails, and 4 championship golf courses. The Plantation's sought-after north-end location also provides convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and the island's main entrance.With no short-term or weekly vacation rentals permitted, Fernwood offers a peaceful residential atmosphere, making it an exceptional choice for a primary residence, second home, or anyone seeking carefree island living.

25 Fernwood Court, Hilton Head Island

Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.

$1,180,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,065 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-508218 MLS

Experience Lowcountry living at its finest in this beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home perfectly positioned on a serene lagoon with sweeping views of the 18th hole/fairway at Dolphin Head Country Club. Designed to maximize natural light and scenery, the home features dramatic walls of glass and a stunning wall of sliding glass doors that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.The open floor plan offers both functionality and elegance, with spacious living and dining areas ideal for entertaining. A thoughtfully designed layout provides excellent bedroom separation, ensuring privacy for owners and guests alike.This home has been extensively updated with high-quality improvements, including hurricane-rated DP50 windows, new HVAC units, upgraded plumbing, renovated bathrooms, new water heaters, and a full gutter system with leaf filters. Stylish new wood-look tile flooring runs throughout, complemented by plantation-style shutters and modern sliding blinds for a clean, coastal aesthetic. Step outside to your private screened-in porch overlooking the lagoon and golf course, or enjoy the durability and beauty of Trex decking-perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings year-round. Plumbing and electrical ready to go for your hot tub enjoyment .Additional features include a convenient dining room closet for extra storage and a move-in-ready condition that reflects true pride of ownership. Ideally located just a short, easy walk to Dolphin Head Recreation Area, the scenic Port Royal Sound and the beaches of Pine Island, this home offers the perfect combination of tranquility, recreation, and modern upgrades .Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise with exceptional views and unmatched enhancements

21 Cottonwood Lane, Hilton Head Island

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lowcountry.

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