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The Sandcastle | Oceanfront with Screened Porch & Direct Beach Access

Beachfront condo near Front Beach

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Outdoor dining
TV
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
On the beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Isle of Palms, SC
  • Place, Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Isle of Palms

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the condo, you'll find Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Isle of Palms Beach. Dewees Island Beach and Front Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • College of Charleston - 28 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 28 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 34 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Home Team BBQ - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bon Banh Mi - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sandcastle | Oceanfront with Screened Porch & Direct Beach Access

The Sandcastle at 104 F Port O Call

Sandcastle at 104 F Port O Call is a completely renovated oceanfront condominium that not only offers spectacular views but has direct access to beach.

Beach Access Update — Port O’ Call F Building

Mother Nature reminded us this winter who’s really in charge, and an early season storm caused some notable beach erosion in this stretch of shoreline. As a proactive step to protect the dunes and property, temporary measures have been installed — including a sandbag breakwater and sand berms behind it.
The good news? The beach is absolutely still there to be enjoyed.

Guests can access it easily just south of the F Building near the swimming pool. We’ve included a current photo in the listing so you can see exactly what conditions look like right now — no surprises, just good planning.
As always, if you have questions or want local tips once you arrive, we’re here to help. Around here we believe a great vacation is about rolling with the tides — and making the most of every moment on the island.

Highlights:
Oceanfront with a large screen porch
Direct beach access from porch
Expertly designed and renovated

Sleeping Accommodations:
Oceanfront Suite:  King bed
Living Room:  Sleeper Sofa
Foyer: Twin Day Bed

Description:

Sandcastle at 104 F Port O Call is a completely renovated oceanfront condominium that not only offers spectacular views but has direct access to beach. Only five steps down separate your spacious screen porch to the secluded Wild Dunes beach. In fact, you can see the beach from every room in this wonderfully appointed beachside paradise.

After a recent renovation, Sandcastle at 104 F Port O Call features a well-appointed kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances, new cabinetry, and hard surface countertops. The upgraded bath is highlighted with a large walk-in shower with beautiful tile work. Finally, the Sandcastle has all new flooring, new furnishings, and fresh paint. It is the ideal destination for a couple or small family in search of an outstanding beach vacation memories!

The oceanfront bedroom has a comfortable king bed. To accommodate a small family, “Sandcastle” also features a sleeper sofa in the living area as well as a daybed in the large foyer. This extra arrangement makes 104 F Port O Call perfect for a family of four.

Sandcastle is in the Port O Call complex in Wild Dunes. There are no hotel rooms oceanfront on the Isle of Palms in Wild Dunes, making Port O Call one of the only locations in Charleston where you can find a one-bedroom property oceanfront. Port O Call features an outstanding oceanfront swimming pool that is exclusive for the residents and guests of this community. With direct beach access, beautiful oceanfront views, a spacious screened in porch, and fantastic interior updates, Sandcastle at 104 F Port O Call will bring you back time and time again to build yet another Sandcastle memory in the sands of Wild Dunes.

Parking:
Two un-assigned parking spaces.

Beach Chairs and Umbrella:
The Isle of Palms Beach Chair Company will provide your family two classic wooden beach chairs and an umbrella when you stay seven nights (March– October).   These are set up on the beach each morning for your family and removed each night by the crew at IOP Beach Chair Company. 

Additional Amenities Include:
High speed internet with Wi-Fi.
Direct Check in at 104 F Port O Call.
Text and email status updates of accommodations on arrival date.
Washer and dryer
Linens and bath towels are provided, as well as unique starter supplies including soap, shampoo, and paper products.
Lowcountry Welcome Beach Bag
Invitation to a weekly group fun run adventure on Sullivan’s Island
Direct access to the Port O Call oceanfront swimming pool

Wild Dunes Features:
Two Championship Golf Courses and Driving Range
Day Spa
Five Restaurants (Seasonal)
Miles of Bike/Walking Trails
2 ½ Miles of Secluded Beach
Children’s Playground
Ice Cream Shop
Shopping
Market
Tennis Lessons and Clinics
Golf Lessons and Clinics
Lagoon Fishing Dock

Isle of Palms Marina (41st Avenue):
Barrier Island Eco-Tours (A Must Do)
Coastal Expedition Kayak Tours and Rentals
Isle of Palms Boat Rentals
Fishing Charters
Fantastic Marina Store, Featuring a Restaurant and Fun Shopping
Marker 71 Restaurant (Beautiful Views)

Isle of Palms Recreation Center (27th Avenue):           
New Pickleball Courts
New Tennis Courts
New Basketball Courts
Fitness Room
Fitness Classes
Large Playground

Isle of Palms Front Beach:                  
Shopping
Ice Cream
Live Music, Dancing
Eight Restaurants, Including Oceanfront Dining
Full-Service Grocery Store
Liquor Store

Ideally located, this beach house on the Isle of Palms is an easy drive to Sullivan’s Island, Mount Pleasant and Historic Charleston. Sullivan’s Island (7 miles) features Fort Moultrie and wonderful dining options along Middle Street. In Mount Pleasant (8 miles), your family will want to visit Boone Hall Plantation with its avenue of oaks, the USS Yorktown, Town Center shopping and the restaurants lining the shrimp docks on Shem Creek. Finally, Historic Charleston (17 miles) is the number one tourism destination in the United States and offers some of the world’s finest restaurants, galleries, historic homes and gardens.

Things to note:

The Wild Dunes Community has a strict no pet policy for non-residents.  Pets are not allowed within the gates of the community.

No smoking

Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 10:00 AM.

City of Isle of Palms Short-Term Rental Permit: P-01423

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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The Sandcastle | Oceanfront with Screened Porch & Direct Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

This was our second trip to this condo, and it was just as spectacular as the first! Can't beat this location if you love the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway

The trip was very relaxing and quiet. Steps from the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay!

We had a wonderful week in this unit. The communication leading up to and during our stay was the best we have ever had. Lots of good info on things to do, restaurants, etc. The condo was one of the cleanest we have been in and everything was as listed on the details of the condo.. We had no issues, everything worked perfectly and we enjoyed being able to walk right out the screened in porch to the beach. This is our fifth stay at Wild Dunes and one of the best ones due to location, quality of the condo, location and the owners who were fantastic. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean property with great beach access

We loved our stay at The Sandcastle. The condo is perfect for a couple who enjoys the beach. We loved walking right out of the condo and onto the sand. It is also close to downtown Charleston as well as other restaurants and activities if you don't want to spend all your time on the beach. Michael is a great host who made us feel prepared with his recommendations!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daphne JOY and Larry S., Johnson City/Old Hickory, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

ON the beach - beautiful, clean, well equipped condo, gorgeous view, excellent property managers

We enjoyed a very relaxed and comfortable week at the IOP in this condo! Probably the very best one bedroom condo with have stayed in on the Isle of Palms. Michael was very helpful and pleasant to work with. We will definitely rent the condo again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful views, clean, convenient

Easy communication, very clean, well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Quick getaway

My wife and I decided last minute to make a weekend getaway. The booking process and check in process was super easy. Once we arrived at the condo, it definitely did not disappoint. We absolutely loved our stay and the convenience of the rentals for our chairs, umbrellas, cooler, and corn hole boards! We’ll definitely be back! Patrick Smith, Owner/Team Leader The Legacy Group Brokered by eXp Realty
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a Beautiful Stay!

This is an absolutely lovely unit. We come to wild dunes at least once a year and have stayed at WD at least 10 times. This is by far, one of the most beautiful spots we have stayed at. Access to the beach is perfect and the condo is recently renovated. All the furnishings inside were super cute. In addition, this unit has a sleeping area in the foyer which my son loved. All the communication and check in instructions were good. Honestly, it was the most seamless check in process that I have ever had! We will likely book in the future. I think really the only things that could be improved upon were: First, the floors were pretty dirty. I had to sweep and do my best to wet wipe the floors with the partial paper towel roll the unit provided. I think any beach property can certainly be a challenge but every corner kind of had sand in it, the shower, etc… I think probably they need to make sure that the cleaning team is hitting the baseboards and floors really thoroughly, lifting up the mats etc. or this could get problematic for this beautiful unit over time. The bathmats in the bathroom probably need washing or replacing. The master bed mattress was not very comfortable for us. Just really soft and kind of deformed around your body. The pillow situation could be better as well but we were able to make that work with some of the sham pillows. The curtains were fairly translucent and made it a little more challenging to sleep once the sun came up. If you head down early to the beach, this shan’t be a problem for you! Additional thoughts! The kitchen was very well equipped, even a wine fridge! Note, there really wasn’t much extra, so if you do stay at this unit, be prepared to bring it all! They also will make that clear in the emails before your trip. I did really appreciate that there were some books in the living room and we also found a yoga mat in the closet. We loved these discoveries! We also appreciated the credit toward additional beach gear that was provided when we booked. We were able to get extra boogie boards and extra chairs etc. Thank you so much for a great stay! We are grateful and had such a special week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful ocean view

The condo is great - super clean and comfortable - but the best feature is the location. The walkout to the beach is amazing, and the views from every room are just wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Great experience from scheduling to departure! Property was updated, comfortable, accessible and as pictured. Loved location. Would certainly go back. Only negative was condition of mattress - seemed aged and unevenly worn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront paradise

Our favorite part of this first-floor condo was the screened-in porch - simply open the door and you are steps away from the beach. New stainless appliances, washer, dryer, and plenty of amenities. Plenty of storage, a large master bedroom, and an updated bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

fall getaway

wonderful views, very clean, would stay again. easy check in!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert S., Glastonbury, Ct

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location and views

Very nice location with spectacular view of the Ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Return to Isle of Palms

Beautiful spot right on the beach! Condo was perfect for the two of us! Loved our return to one of our favorite spots on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We had a fabulous experience at this property! It was very clean, beautiful kitchen, and the views were outstanding:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kitty B., Pikeville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Place

This was a lovely place. Very “beach-eccentric” as it should be. We felt we had vern transported into paradise. The location - out the screen door, onto the beach - could not have been better. The only thing I missed was a disposal in the kitchen. We eat in a lot and enjoy fresh veggies and fruits. Getting rid of rinds and seeds helps. Anyway - if you can stay here, do do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic oceanfront view and property

Property was clean and very well appointed, and the screened-in porch was awesome. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D., Mooresville NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place great location

We really enjoyed our stay great sun rises and walks on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Mooresville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Property was much smaller than we thought it would be from the photos, however, the view and the access to the beach were great! The location was very quiet and it was a wonderful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Our family had an amazing time! The view and proximity to beach could not be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully updated condo on the sand!

My husband & I loved our time at this cute beachy condo. It was completely updated recently. It was very clean & I am the queen of clean! It is very small, but for a couple it is perfect. Loved sitting out on the screened in porch in the morning & evenings! If I had any negatives, the king bed has a very soft memory foam topper on it, & both my husband & I like a little firmer mattress. And there were no beach towels, but we usually drive to IOP, so that wasn’t such a big deal for us either. We tried to rent it again when we checked out the last day, but the week in late Sept. we requested, was already taken so we had to stay somewhere else. Overall it was 5 stars from us & I am sure we will stay there again, hopefully in the not so distant future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sallie C.

Lovely location. Loved the porch.

Excellent access to the beach. Lovely views. Kitchen a little small but well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

rita g.

Beautiful building, modern, beautifully decorated, peaceful.

Loved our stay. Weather was awful, but we didn't care. We just wanted the time together, Beautiful unit. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Beautiful Beach location!

Amazing location, loved being able to walk out the front porch right on to the beach! The unit could use some renovations in the bathroom and kitchen areas, and the rug in the family room was very hard and uncomfortable to walk on. Overall love staying in Wild dunes, the beach is unbelievably gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017