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Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse.

Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse.

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Extra large family room with Sunbrella fabric!
Main Level covered balcony with ocean views for miles!
Umbrellas and Dunes on our expansive beach.
Best sunrise views over the ocean from this spot!
Updated extra large media in every room.

Overview of Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Isle of Palms, SC
  • Popular LocationWild Dunes Resort Golf Course9 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsle of Palms Marina7 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Beach8 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd Master 2nd floor

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Level Guest Room

1 King Bed

Master 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse.

​403 By-The-Sea...Blurring the Line Between Residence and Resort on the top floor of Building A in beautiful Shipwatch in Wild Dunes.

An elevated vacation experience. Every space has been curated and designed for your enjoyment and comfort. We promise you will be delighted with your experience!

High level cleaning and disinfecting between guests.
**NOTE we absolutely recommend travel insurance at all times. No one can predict or plan for the unknown.

SUPER EASY check in and check out. All electronic keypad codes & gate passes sent in advance.

Stunning luxury condo remodel. Three Immaculate Bedrooms, Three Spa-like Baths, One Spectacular View. Three outdoor living spaces.

Highest-rated 3 bdrm ocean front luxury vacation condo on the Island.
Largest Shipwatch condo on top floor, over 1600 sq ft. Penthouse location has largest, open concept unit in Shipwatch and best views. Lower level 3 bedroom units are either smaller or may have less appealing views….if the balcony photos of the beach are on an angle, it’s because they’re actually partially facing the back of another building. Only condos in Building A and D of Shipwatch have unobstructed views. ASK WHAT BUILDING THE CONDO IS IN if views & beach access are important. :)

Our goal is to create the best possible vacation experience you could hope for. This is furnished and equipped with attention to every detail. Even things you may not have thought of!

Our expansive beach front views are truly spectacular and described as the best on the island. Best sunrise views from the Master Bedroom in Shipwatch.

You came for the beach. The captivating sound of the surf. Sparkling sand and lots of space. It's amazing and it’s calling you. Spend the day frolicking on the beach, or teeing off at an award winning golf course. Finish the day with a stroll down historic cobblestone streets to enjoy local seafood. Return to your Ocean Front Oasis for moonlit drinks on the balcony.​

We are directly on the largest, private beach on Isle of Palms, SC. Expansive, with plenty of room to relax, throw a ball or go for a bike ride. This is a PRIVATE BEACH in gated Wild Dunes Resort.

Walking distance to world renowned golf.

12 Miles from Downtown Charleston.

Building A of Shipwatch, Top Floor with completely unobstructed views from Master Bedroom & Family Room.

A featured Better Homes & Gardens Build + Design Team remodeled and furnished this modern penthouse condo, creating an impeccable, beckoning Retreat.

Here's what you can expect:​​
​Gracious, thoughtfully designed interior spaces.

Excellent communication with owner/property manager.

Largest open concept 3 bdrm condo in Shipwatch.

Parking for up to 2 vehicles.

Sparkling high end, completely updated bathrooms. Upscale, fully stocked kitchen, stainless steel appliances, additional beverage fridge. Comfortable high end furnishings, new ceiling fans, new high end pillow top mattresses on every bed, decorated in serene aquas, blues and greens. Clean, sparkling and inviting rooms.

Beach towels provided to simplify your packing.
Concierge services available upon request.

Two fabulous oceanfront balconies and an additional oversized resort view deck. Shiplap on the ceilings, sparkling high end glass tile in the bathrooms, rustic wood plank tile on the floors. Ceiling fans in every bedroom. Easy maintenance, upscale furniture. 4 large Smart TVs.

Largest pool in Wild Dunes with generous decks. It's mineral too! Community gazebo. Pool has private change rooms and bathrooms. Outdoor shower right at entrance to building. Everything is literally steps away.

Steel and cement constructed top floor condo creates a much quieter unit.

We love our furry friends, but this is a NO PET complex, strictly enforced by our HOA.
*** Please note, there may be times when general work, repairs or maintenance causes restricted use of communal grounds or amenities. While such activities are uncommon, their timing is directed by the HOA and therefore out of our control. No refunds or discounts will be applied during any such inconveniences. ***

Noted Features:
Complete Exterior Remodel
Expansive, Luxury Interior Remodel
Overlooking huge private beach
Large Mineral Pool with Travertine decking recently resurfaced
Gracious & Inspiring Penthouse Location
Unobstructed Ocean Views from 2 balconies.
One huge sunset resort view deck
6 miles of Wide Open PRIVATE Beach
Prestigious gated community of Wild Dunes
Adjacent to Two Award Winning Golf Courses
24 Hour Manned Gated Entrance
Two 18 Hole Championship Golf Courses designed by Tom Fazio
The Harbor Course
The Links Course
Golf Clubhouse with dining
Village Plaza with Retail Stores
Boardwalk Inn Resort Hotel
Bicycle Trails

Sleeps 7
3 King sized beds, 1 Twin size bed. New, luxury pillow top mattresses on every bed.
Dining Capacity 7
2 Parking Spaces
Prime location/Penthouse/top floor
Fully stocked kitchen includes a commercial style Margarita machine, drip coffee maker (cone style) Keurig and French press!
Enhanced WiFi & High Speed Internet
Alexa features and USB outlets
2 Ocean View Balconies
1 Large Resort View Deck
Elevator/Bell carts
Mineral Pools
Over 100 beach reads on our custom built in bookshelf & 2 drawers of games/

Closest Pool: 25 yards
Distance to Beach: Beachfront
Distance to the Grand Pavilion (music, drinks, restaurants,spa): 1800 yards
Distance to Harbor Golf Course: 1800 yards
Distance to Links Golf Course: 700 yards
Distance to the Spa: 1800 yards
Distance to Coastal Provisions & Boardwalk Bar: 1800 yards
Distance to Huey's Breakfast & Lunch: 700 yards
Distance to Charleston: 12 miles
Please vote
403 By-The-Sea is where your vacation memories will be made.

See our floor plan.

**NOTE since the video was done there are a few small changes: the main level bedroom now has a king size bed and NOT two twin beds (see photos). The second master upstairs no longer has the dresser. It has been replaced with a twin bed (+ king) with a closet system (see photos). So total of 3 KING beds an 1 twin. If you choose to leave a $1500 deposit as opposed to paying for the $59 damage insurance, that is strictly between you and VRBO. We do not hold or disburse this amount at the end of your stay. It is due at time of booking, and is reimbursed around 2 weeks after your stay.

Property manager

Kim Trouten
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children count in the max 7 total guests.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets, No Exceptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 Fine if not observed.
Condo Association does not permit guests to bring pets. If rule is broken, guest will be immediately evicted with no return of any payment.
No smoking or vaping of any kind. If rule is broken, guest will be immediately evicted with no return of any payment.
Trip insurance is highly recommended. The only time a refund will be given, is if the island has a mandatory evacuation.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this condo is on the beach. Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Front Beach and Waterfront Park. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Isle of Palms Beach - 5 min walk
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 9 min walk
  • Dewees Island Beach - 3 min drive
  • Isle of Palms Marina - 7 min drive
  • Front Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 36 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 24 min drive
  • McDonald's - 23 min drive
  • Home Team BBQ - 25 min drive
  • Coconut Joe's - 14 min drive
  • Windjammer - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront. Luxury. Penthouse. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Isle of Palms condo is within a 10-minute walk of Isle of Palms Beach and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. Front Beach and Dewees Island Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to be on the beach
Love this condo. It fits our family perfectly. It is always clean and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely A Five Star Property!!!
Just as described and as good or better than the photos! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The property was wonderfully equipped with everything you could possibly need and the bedding was fabulous. We are long-time VRBO renters and this was absolutely one of the best we’ve visited!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
This place exceeded our expectations. Its decorated beautifully and felt like home as soon as we walked in the door. We will definitely be renting this place again hopefully for another girls getaway. I highly recommend staying here. It is Serenity at its finest. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/5 Poor

Doug E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property Great, Security Deposit Policy Bad
I had no issue with the property or anything about our stay. It was pleasant. However, the security deposit policy is terrible. It's bad enough that you require the security deposit at booking (should be 48 hours b4 check in) but to hold the deposit for 3 weeks after the stay is practically criminal. For this reason, I will never stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Brent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick IOP Getaway
IOP has become one of our favorite destinations. This was our first time to go this time of year to escape the snow. Wonderful property with beautiful views. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kim Trouten

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This is our personal beach getaway that we happily share with special guests looking for a unique, luxury retreat. My husband Jack and I own a successful Real Estate Design + Build Team with properties that have been featured in national publications including five Better Homes & Gardens magazines, Houzz, Trulia, Realtor.com and featured in nine TV commercials. We specialize in creating charming, unique rental properties that delight our guests. We specialize in customer service and creating a perfect vacation getaway. Our reviews give a great snapshot of what to expect!

Why they chose this property

When we made the decision to purchase on Isle of Palms, we spent 6 months staying at almost every Wild Dunes oceanfront complex on the Island, reviewing buildings, access to beach, noise and property mgmt. companies. After intensive investigation, Shipwatch, Building A, ultimately ended up being our choice based on:

Best view (only buildings A & D in Shipwatch are directly on beach)
Best beach (Wild Dunes is a private beach-which is the best benefit for staying in the resort and not in another location on the island. Shipwatch also has the widest beachfront of any condo building on the island)
Best pool (Largest of any condo, and it's Mineral)
Great floor plan (our top floor location gives us 300 more sq ft than other 3 bedroom condos)
Quiet concrete and steel construction,
Penthouse location

Here's what you can expect:​​

Gracious, thoughtfully designed new interior spaces.

Largest beach on the island.

The largest pool in Wild Dunes with generous decks and room for adults and splashy kiddos.

Steel and cement construction creates a quieter unit, eliminating issues that wood stick built walls and floors can have. Being on the top floor is a great bonus.

Views that are truly spectacular and described as the best on the island. Building A in Shipwatch is directly on the beach.

A vacation island location closest to Charleston with opportunity to enjoy all the amazing art, food and history this beautiful city offers.

This vacation home is furnished and set up in such a way that you always feel like you are coming "home" to your "luxury vacation home" rather than returning to a regular rental. This condo comes fully equipped-

Great customer contact and attention. Our goal is to make sure your visit is wonderful. We are available & responsive before & during your entire stay!

Electronic door codes and gate passes sent to your email week before your stay. No keys to pick up!

What makes this property unique

Best beach location and best views. Highest rated 3 bdrm condo on the island.

Wild Dunes is gated and private.

Attentive owner communication and quick response time.

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