From the balcony of Island Club 1403 you can look out and see the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. In fact, the 27-acre condo complex rests right alongside the beach, and it has 5 private beach-access points to boot. But that’s just one reason the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is perfect for a family vacation. Others include the swimming pools, the playground, and the tennis, racquetball, and basketball courts.

Island Club 1403’s private balcony will no doubt be a favorite place to hang out. Bring a cup of coffee or a glass of juice outside to watch the sunrise reflected in the ocean waves; linger late at night beneath the stars as the chuck-will’s-widows serenade. It’s quiet moments like these that make a vacation on Hilton Head Island so magical.

The condo’s interior is just as restful, with comfortable furnishings in a soft palette of taupes, creams, and pale blues. Sprawl out on the sofa to watch a movie on the large flat-panel TV; nestle on the settee with your tablet and surf the web via the free WiFi; sit at the dining table with the kids for a game of Candyland or Uno. Island Club 1403 is all about relaxing with your nearest and dearest.

The dining table easily seats 6 people. Though Hilton Head is renowned for its more than 200 restaurants, sometimes it’s more fun (and more budget-friendly) to eat in. Island Club 1403’s kitchen has all the appliances, cookware, and tableware you’ll need, whether you’re hosting a holiday feast or making sandwiches to bring on a bike ride. There’s a washer and dryer too, so you can pack lighter than usual.

With a queen-size bed, a flat-screen TV, and an en-suite bathroom, the master bedroom is a serene retreat unto itself. The 2nd bedroom has its own TV and queen-size bed, plus a twin bed, enabling it to sleep 3 people. There’s a 2nd full bathroom as well. Two additional extra guests can sleep in the living area; the sofa opens into yet another queen-size bed, enabling Island Club 1403 to accommodate 7 people in all.

You’ll want to be well rested to make the most of everything Island Club and Hilton Head have to offer. For starters, there’s the complex’s 3-tier pool area. The foot-deep wading pool is on the lowest level; it includes bubblers, a fountain, and other features kids will love. The level above hosts the lap pool, replete with a man made waterfall, while the top tier boasts a large hot tub. All 3 levels include patios with plenty of chaises for lazing among the sunshine and palmetto palms.

Island Club also has 2 tennis courts (though they’re free, you do need to make a reservation), outdoor racquetball and basketball courts, and multiple areas with grills and tables for alfresco dining. The 13-acre lagoon that winds throughout the property is stocked with bass and bluegill for catch-and-release fishing—and is home to ducks and turtles as well. The little ones will love the complex’s playground, and kids and parents alike will appreciate the children’s programs available from June to September for 5- through 12-year-olds.

And, of course, there’s the beach. What a delight to be able to stroll there in a matter of minutes any time you like, rather than having to load up the car with a day’s worth of gear. The island is also well known for its miles of biking trails; you can rent bikes right at Island Club. Plus there are numerous golf courses and shops close by, dolphin- and whale-watching tours, Pinckney Island Wildlife Preserve… even charm-packed Savannah is only an hour’s drive away.

So what are you waiting for? Book your stay at Island Club 1403 today, and get ready for what may be your best vacation yet.