Balancing tranquil scenery with a location just steps away from the shopping, dining and excitement of South Beach Marina, this three-bedroom Port Villas getaway offers the best of both worlds.

That scenery, a private view of Braddock’s Cove rife with oysters and wild birds, takes center stage in the main living spaces courtesy of a wall of windows which soar to the exposed-beam cathedral ceilings. Gaze out across the waters from the comfort of the armchairs and leather sectional sofa, or step through sliding glass doors and breathe it in from the wide wooden deck.

Inside, just beyond the great room with its flat-screen TV, we find a spacious kitchen and dining room. A wide glass-topped table offers seating for six, while a nearby bar-height counter provides seating for two more, while the adjacent kitchen provides a full suite of stainless-steel appliances to craft a gourmet meal. Nearby, a full laundry offers all the convenience of home.

The first of the villa’s three guest rooms can be found on the first floor, a nautical-themed retreat boasting dual twin beds, flat-screen TV and access to full bath with tub and shower.

Heading upstairs, past an elevated landing gazing down on the main living space, we find the other two guest rooms. In one, a queen bed anchors a spacious sanctuary with roomy closets and en suite bath with walk-in shower. The final guest room, resplendent with resort-style amenities suitable for a master suite, dazzles with plush king size bed and private balcony which opens to majestic views over the water. The en suite bath enjoys its own cavernous walk-in shower.

Resting on the water’s edge, this idyllic vacation paradise is the perfect spot for your next Sea Pines vacation.