Lagoon View Retreat | Renovated Home with Pelican Bay Pool Access

“Salt Life” at 68 Pelican Bay (68 Fairway Dunes Lane)

For the perfect southern beach vacation, you just need three ingredients: Charleston, Isle of Palms and “Salt Life” at 68 Fairway Dunes Lane in Pelican Bay. This colorful and bright beach house is the perfect host for your family.

2026 Beach Update:

The City of Isle of Palms has approved a beach nourishment project expected to take place Summer–Fall 2026. While a final schedule has not yet been released, work is anticipated to move along the beach in sections, meaning any impact to a specific area is temporary.

We will share updates as more details become available and are happy to provide guidance based on your travel dates.

Highlights:
Lagoon View
Beautifully renovated
All new kitchen, bathrooms and a new bedroom
Pelican Bay swimming pool access

Sleeping Accommodations:
Master Suite: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom First Level: Full and Twin Bed (Bunk)
Guest Bedroom Second Level: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom Second Level: Two Queen Beds

Description:
For the perfect southern beach vacation, you just need three ingredients: Charleston, Isle of Palms and “Salt Life” at 68 Fairway Dunes Lane in Pelican Bay. This colorful and bright beach house is the perfect host for your family. Featuring four bedrooms and four full baths, each room at “Salt Life” has a unique beach theme. The living room décor is wonderful featuring coastal prints, and bright beach colors. The dining room continues this theme with a beautiful table that has seating for six, plus three at the kitchen bar. Time to brew some sweet tea? The kitchen is equipped for this and so much more following renovations that includes updated cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile work and all new countertops.

Each bedroom at “Salt Life” features a different beach theme. Salt Life is the theme of the master bedroom that features a queen bed with a new private bath. The main floor features a new bedroom, which was constructed during the extensive renovation the winter of 2024. The new bedroom features a full/twin bunk bed plus a new bathroom. You might feel like you are sleeping in a Seashell in the upper-level guest bedroom. The unique design of the room has the queen bed positioned in the middle of a semi-circle wall, each with windows providing the room with warm light. Finally, another new bedroom was built during the renovation that features two queen beds. Each bedroom has a new television.

When you are sipping your sweet tea there is no place better place to sit down than any one of two porches/decks at 68 Fairway Dunes Lane. Your family’s favorite probably will be the spacious back deck that features comfortable furniture and a sofa swing. A gas grill can also be found here. The sunset is hard to beat on the back deck at “Salt Life” as it sets over the lagoon.

Here is a summary of the recent upgrades at “Salt Life”:
New flat screen televisions.
Top deck has been enclosed.
Updated bedding.
Updated bathrooms.
Tree trimming to enhance view of lagoon.
New outside beach shower.
New ping pong table in the garage.

Beach access is super easy from “Salt Life”. At the end of the block, a beach access path will take you straight down to the ocean. You will be setting up your beach chairs after a short, less than five-minute walk from “Salt Life”. During your vacation at “Salt Life”, you have access to the community swimming pool, exclusive to Pelican Bay guests.

The world-famous Wild Dunes Links Golf Course and driving range is only a two-minute drive.

Parking:
Three small cars in garage and driveway

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 68 Fairway Dunes Lane
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
Pelican Bay swimming pool access

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:

Wild Dunes does not have a central resort pool for all visitors. Most neighborhoods and villa communities have their own private pool for guests staying in that specific area. Please note that the pools at the Hyatt Boardwalk Inn, Sweetgrass Inn, and the Sweetgrass Fitness Center are reserved exclusively for Hyatt hotel guests and are not available to vacation rental guests.

The Wild Dunes Community has a strict no pet policy for non-residents. Pets are not allowed within the gates of the community.
No on-street parking
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-01437