Hello and welcome to 441 Captain’s Walk! I just sat down to start planning for our 2024 season. It is so important to us that we keep our upgrades constant. We are always looking for ways to improve our beach home and to help make your time with us the best family vacation ever! You won’t find any “cheap” rental décor or amenities here! 2023 brought about some exciting changes to 441 (more about that below) and it will definitely be hard to top! Probably I shouldn’t even try…but I am not a quitter and while the scope will be smaller in scale, I really believe it is going to make your stay all the better! One important way we set ourselves apart from the rest are the amenities we provide. By amenities, I mean the “additions that are in excess of the basic needs of an individual.” I hate “making do” because I am on vacation. If I am on vacation…I want things to be easier…not harder. That being said, my focus this year is on adding things to really elevate the “in unit” experience. We added so much cabinetry and counter space, I can really look at adding things to make your stay that much more special! So…for 2024 we are adding a Nespresso machine, cold brew pitcher, new coffee bean grinder, frother, and a French Press. We even have a recipe book to help guide you in making your favorite coffee drink. While I love just my basic morning coffee…being able to make a specialized coffee drink…enjoying it on the balcony, watching and listening to the waves…there is no better way to start your day! But we shouldn’t focus on only coffee drinks…we need to consider cocktails too! I love a mimosa in the morning. I love making juice ice cubes, adding that to a fun cocktail glass with prosecco or champaign! So, we have some fun ice cube molds available. It helps to prevent the heat from ruining a fun drink with watery ice cubes! Kids love them too! (Pro tip…make coffee ice cubes for cold coffee drinks too). With a brand-new blender, cocktail shaker set, and a variety of cocktail glasses and pitchers…you will have the best Happy Hour on the island! Did I mention the Yeti tumblers? Not a cheap knock off…the real ones that will keep your cocktail fresh all day…whether you are on the balcony, at the pool, or down on the beach! We even provide silicone straws because we care about our sea turtles! Beyond the beverages, we’ve added an assortment of charcuterie boards, chip/dip set, veggie trays…the list goes on. Less fun, but maybe more important, we have replaced the remaining old mattresses, so every bed has a comfortable new mattress! As promised, here is what we did in 2023. We basically broke the Captain's Walk mold. No more "one butt kitchen!" We took down a wall and added a 10 ft island with seating for at least seven! It is different, but we feel like it will accommodate our guests in a way that will greatly improve their stay. In addition to all the additional space, we have so much storage! We have always tried to provide every possible option, coffee pot, bean grinder, George Foreman, crock pot, charcuterie boards, avocado saver...every amenity we enjoy in our home. That came at the cost of cabinet real estate! Now we have plenty of space for all of that and room for your groceries too! We've used high end finishes that we would use in our own home. I actually changed my home faucet to match the one we have here because it was better! You see that in our appliances. Up to date and quality brands. Nobody wants to deal with old appliances or service appointments while on vacation...so keeping things up to date is important! We want you to feel like you are getting the best when you stay with us. In addition to the kitchen, we replaced all the main living flooring, added crown molding and beams in the living room, and upgraded all the doors and framing throughout. Did I mention the new shutters? Again, just really trying to elevate the space to be something our guests can relax in and enjoy. 441 Captains Walk is a 1760 sq ft, 3BR premier oceanfront property, located on the third floor. This complex contains the closest oceanfront property found on Hilton Head Island. 441 Captains Walk is an end unit on the third floor, in the middle building. Catch the elevator down, take a short turn, and walk straight to the beach gate!!! Finding a villa with a better location and high-end comfort and appeal is difficult. 100+ 5-star reviews can’t be wrong! Regarding the Captain’s Walk complex, it is best known for its close beach proximity and low-density population. Captain’s Walk has three parallel oceanfront buildings with no setbacks. ALL VILLAS ARE OCEANFRONT!!! Lush palmetto trees shade the parking lot. A security officer is present during the summer season to insure adequate parking and insurance of guest privileges. Bed arrangements consist of KING in the Primary Bedroom, a QUEEN and TWIN in the center Nautical Bedroom, and a FULL and TWIN in the back Surf Room. Smart TVs allow for streaming shows at the end of the day. Each bedroom has a private bath. The living room has a Lazy Boy sleeper sectional with a memory foam mattress and cooling gel cushions, as well as a 50in Smart TV. Board games, cards, puzzles, and a selection of books are provided. These are updated annually. Our hope is to provide many opportunities for "face" time with your family! The balcony provides excellent accommodations to enjoy the ocean view. A bar level “Captain's Table” allows unobstructed views while having your morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. Two additional lounge chairs make the balcony a great place to enjoy the sun or catch evening views of beach walkers. Beach chairs and children's beach toys start the season, though these increase and decrease as beach supplies are forgotten and/or added by individual guests. Lands’ End over-sized beach towels (6) are provided! Luggage real estate is very valuable, so who wants to use a whole suitcase for towels! Also...for your peace of mind...I'd like to reiterate that we take cleaning VERY seriously...ALWAYS!!! We have the BEST cleaning company on the island. Mary at Reflections does not suffer fools! She demands the best from her staff and I have 100% confidence that our property is being cleaned and disinfected VERY thoroughly between each guest. If you have any questions, I will be happy to discuss this with you or put you in touch with them yourselves so that you have complete peace of mind! The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort is next door. Walk less than five minutes to grab a morning paper or a delicious breakfast buffet. They have a coffee shop (not that you need one) and boutique on site, as well as the HH Prime Steak and Seafood Restaurant and the Ocean Tides Spa! The condo is stocked with a starter set of paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, dish soap and Keurig K-cups to get you started that first morning! Laundry soap and dish-washing detergent are supplied for your convenience. Free, password protected Wi-Fi! Guests can also use the free Dunes Buggy shuttle service that runs throughout Palmetto Dunes and over to Shelter Cove. Although we, the owners, hail from Michigan...we have on-island management through Reflections Services, Inc. Should you find you have any issues requiring immediate attention, the management service is available to assist you. Knowing that you have nothing to fear about your accommodations, you can focus on your family vacation! Collecting shells on the beach, jet skiing in the Sound, long bike rides, evening board games…just enjoying that quality family time, screen-free, outside, ocean breezes and plenty of sunshine! Like yours, our children are growing up quickly and we know that the time we have together is precious! There is nothing like spending time together on the ocean…getting away from the hustle and bustle and the never-ending deadlines. 441 Captains Walk is our home away from home and we hope it will be yours too!