Frequently Asked Questions
What do I own if I purchase a lot at Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort?
The RV Resort is a condominium. Lot owners receive deed and title in fee simple subject to the "Declaration of Condominium" and the rules and regulations of the owner's association.
What are the benefits of ownership?
Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort is a wonderful vacation destination. Located on the IntraCoastal Waterway, the resort offers the best in RV recreation. In addition to use of owner's association recreational facilities, owner's receive one-half of gross rents collected for their site. The rental office has exclusive rental rights to the RV Resort.
Am I Restricted On The Use Of My Lot?
County ordinance states that an RV can not be on a lot for more than 180 consecutive nights.
Our covenants state travel trailers (according to SC state law, 5th wheels are NOT travel trailers) cannot be over 35 feet long or eight (8) feet wide, including slide outs. The association has approved a change to the covenants deleting this size restriction. The owner of the rental program has chosen not to approve this update.
The association has passed a rule stating any RV in the resort must be moved, or proven to be road ready, at least every 180 days.
Do I pay association dues?
As of July 1, 2022, the dues increased to $293 per month payable quarterly ($879.00) - This increase was necessary to cover anticipated legal expenses as well as rising costs due to inflation. The POA BOD has stated it intends to lower the dues once current legal issues are settled. The dues also cover lot and commons property maintenance, water, sewer, garbage pick-up, cable TV and WiFi. Dues are subject to increase at Owner's Association discretion.
What is not covered by association dues?
Electricity: About a maximum of $7.00 per day when in use. Taxes: Property taxes will be assessed based on the median sales price of lots. The property taxes on interior sites that have sold in the last several years have ranged from $800 - $1800 per year. The property taxes on waterfront sites that have sold in the last several years have ranged from $3,400 - $4,200 per year. Additional site maintenance is the responsibility of the lot owner. This could include, but is not limited to, additional landscaping, repairs to or replacement of power pedestal, adding or repairing concrete, additional insurance, etc.
Lot Purchase:
As of September 7, 2023 the Owners' Association no longer charges a $400 fee when transferring ownership due to a sale. BillyBob's Marinas, Inc. and Turner’s Marina, LLC each own separate rights of repurchase on the lots within the resort and there has historically been a processing fee for each waiver.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE: On May 8, 2020, the owner of the rental rights filed a complaint against the resort owner’s association (POA) in the Court of Common Pleas, 14th Judicial Circuit of SC.
Here is the complaint and POA response / counterclaim:
http://www.hiltonheadrvresort.com/images/TURNERS_AMENDED_COMPLAINT.pdfhttp://www.hiltonheadrvresort.com/images/Turner_Marina_v._RV_Resort_POA_-_Answer_Counterclaim.pdf
September 1, 2020, the rental program stopped renting to guests with certain Travel Trailers or 5th Wheels. The POA maintains that RV lot owners will NOT be limited to this restriction.
September 26, 2020, the POA voted to assess lot owners $200.00 to cover legal expenses. Assessment was due by December 31, 2020 and was the responsibility of the lot owner at the time of the assessment.
December 11, 2020, Turner’s Marina and Neil Turner filed an additional complaint. This one names the POA, the individual board members at that time (including the Broker-In-Charge for Hilton Head Holidays, Inc.) and the Resort Manager for the POA, Butch Puplava, (also an agent for Hilton Head Holidays, Inc.) as defendants and requests damages. Sarina Bentley, the Broker-In-Charge for Hilton Head Holidays, Inc. served on the POA Board for several years. She declined to run for re-election in July, 2023.
http://www.hiltonheadrvresort.com/images/Turner_2_Amended_Complaint.pdf http://www.hiltonheadrvresort.com/images/Association_Answer_to_Amended_Complaint_Counterclaim.pdf
June 11, 2021, Turner’s Marina filed an additional complaint:
August 23, 2021, the POA announced a $500 assessment with $250 to be paid by October 1, 2021, and the $250 balance due by January 1, 2022. A 5% incentive was offered if payment is/was made in full by September 15, 2021.
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CONDO DOC'S
http://hiltonheadrvresort.com/images/Covenants_and_Restrictions.pdf
RULES AND REGULATIONS
http://www.hiltonheadrvresort.com/images/Rules_and_Regulations_Filing_04-21-2020.pdf
AGENCY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE
Doc170 SC_Disclosure_of_Real_Estate_Brokerage_Relationships.pdf
Hilton Head Holidays, Inc. does not co-broke with every real estate office. If you represent a buyer, please contact us prior to discussing our listings.