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After 14 incredible years, Stephanie and Todd have decided to hit the road. Literally. The previous owners are packing their bags and going on a grand adventure around the country. Something they have been dreaming about for a long time. Before they could pack, they had one important thing to take care of: find new owners for Beachside Hilton Head Island.
Shortly after meeting Linda and Jay, Stephanie and Todd knew it would be a great step for everyone. Linda and Jay officially became the new owners of Beachside Hilton Head Island on October 31, 2022. But… who are Linda and Jay??
Linda was raised in Georgia and spent most of her vacations with family in Hilton Head. Her parents purchased a condo on the island when Linda was a teenager. Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and cousins of Linda’s have all settled on the island making Linda’s Hilton Head family quite large. After graduating from University of Georgia, Linda moved to Denver, Colorado to attend University of Denver for graduate school. In 2015 Linda opened My Make Studio which was a decorate yourself cupcake studio. She enjoyed hosting birthdays, summer camps, classes and providing people with a creative space to play with their food (literally). When COVID hit in 2020 it became clear that her beloved studio would not survive the pandemic. After pivoting to an online model, Linda decided to bid farewell to cupcakes for good by the end of 2022.
Jay was born in Connecticut not far from the water. With a passion for fishing and eating shellfish, he always imagined he’d end up near the coast for the long term. Jay started his own tech company, Handy Networks, while in high school which led him to Denver, Colorado in 2007. Jay grew Handy Networks into a managed services company with 1,000’s of customers worldwide. With global relationships, Jay prided himself on the level of customer service and creative solutions in technology they provided to their customers. In 2011 Jay began to foster his two sons, Simon and Adrian who were 10 and 8 at the time. Years after adoption, he continues to support youth in foster care by participating on the board of a program called Raise the Future.
Linda and Jay got married in the summer of 2015 with Jay’s son’s Simon and Adrian by their side. In 2016 they gave birth to their daughter Ellie and in 2019, their daughter Sophie. They loved their life and their businesses in Denver until COVID hit. Living in the city during COVID was completely devastating as their extended family was all in their happy place: Hilton Head Island. By May of 2020 Linda and Jay made their way out to the island for “a few weeks.” They basically never made it back to Denver again! Early July of 2020, Linda & Jay moved their family of 6 into a ranch in the heart of Sea Pines. Instantly falling in love with life on the island and life in Sea Pines itself, they knew they had made the best decision for their family.
Jay sold Handy Networks in the fall of 2022 as Linda was wrapping up My Make Studio. The duo knew there had to be a new adventure in store for them next. Finally, when Linda and Jay met Stephanie and Todd and learned about Beachside Hilton Head Island, their fate was sealed.
Linda knew she could use her customer service experience to provide a welcoming experience for guests while building a strong and trusting relationship with the homeowners. Jay knew he could use all of his technology experience to optimize business on the backend. Jay proves to be extremely handy and enjoys that his calendar is no longer filled with business meetings and is now open to provide day to day care for each house. Turns out that pool heaters are quite similar to the heating and cooling systems of data centers. Who knew? Living in Sea Pines, Linda and Jay have a strong passion to care for each house in the program because, well, it’s their neighborhood too!
Look out for the new owners of Beachside Hilton Head Island, Linda and Jay, around Sea Pines as they grab dinner at the Quarterdeck with their sons or take their daughters to the Beach Club to play in the sand. If you’re looking for a vacation getaway in Hilton Head, they look forward to hosting you. If you’re looking to rent your house in Sea Pines out for short term vacation rentals, they look forward to caring for your home.