Chateau Relaxo - Charming 4 BR 3 1/2 BA, Beautiful Lagoon View;Close to Beach

Now in our 10th year, 'Chateau Relaxo' has become one the most sought after residences for family vacations in Sea Pines. Located on Deer Run Lane, Chateau Relaxo is in the heart of Sea Pines and the island's best beaches. Just 12 houses off the beach, don't miss your chance to stay in this beautifully appointed 4 bedroom (three with private baths), 3 & 1/2 bath home, with over 2,500 square feet of living space, and your own private spa and pool featuring over 1,500 square feet of travertine decking for entertaining. The pool gets full sun from mid-morning to late afternoon, a rarity for most pools in Sea Pines. And you get all of this in the popular and convenient Heritage Woods and Baynard Cove area. Chateau Relaxo is located on the bike path connecting these two neighborhoods along with all of paths that cover the Sea Pines plantation. Feel free to use our bikes (6 adult bikes (26 inch), one with an attached bike cart, 4 beach chairs and a cooler, for your convenience and savings. Bike to the lighthouse at Harbour Town, The Sea Pines Beach Club, or the Salty Dog Cafe at South Beach, all only 10 minutes by bike. (See Frequently Asked Questions and our guest's reviews below) Enjoy the open floor plan from the kitchen to the living area, great for entertaining and maximizing your vacation time with friends and family, while taking in great views of the pool and lagoon from anywhere in these living areas. And Moms - the kitchen features a great breakfast bar for the kids, as well as chef grade cooking gear, cutlery, and china! The living room features a 46" Samsung Smart LCD HDTV and a Sony Smart Blu-ray player, both are awesome for watching movies with the family. Or, relax in the Carolina porch overlooking the pool and lagoon while listening to your favorite music, reading or just plain relaxing! When it's time to say goodnight retreat to your own large private bedroom, 3 with private baths, and all with ample closet and storage space. With our most recent renovation in late 2013 we've added a 4th bedroom / kid's bunk room. This is on top of the 2010 renovation that added a 3rd bath, and a 1/2 bath. The renovation also included a complete renovation of the master bath, master bedroom, living and dining rooms! The house also features an updated 'beach house' paint theme, granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms, HD TVs in every bedroom, and free high speed secured wireless internet service. Come and experience luxury, comfort, and convenience. All at the best location in Sea Pines! Sea Pines is a golfer or tennis enthusiast's paradise. You're only minutes away from Heron Point, the Ocean Course and the world famous Harbour Town Golf Links, home of The Heritage Classic. All only 5 minutes away! After your morning activities it's time to get out to the beach! You can walk to the beach, or take a quick (less than a 5 minute) bike ride. Pack the 'mule' (bike cart) and cooler we provide with your refreshments and you're off to the beach! Take the bike path right next to the house to Black Skimmer beach (see the map below). If you are looking for a comfortable, updated, fun, and well appointed home centrally located in Sea Pines, then look no further. Chateau Relaxo is professionally managed by Kerry de Vallette and the JKS Abbott Group, that manage 4 executive homes in the Baynard Cove / Heritage Woods neighborhoods. Over the last 9 years these homes have become instant favorites of their Guests, many who return year after year for to the location, service, cleanliness and amenities found in these luxury homes. Among the many amenities of being a guest in the Sea Pines Plantation you'll have easy access to: • Shopping, dining, or enjoy the special evenings of family fun at Harbour Town • Restaurants and shops of South Beach Marina • Tennis at The Sea Pines or South Beach Racquet Clubs • 3 World class golf courses: The Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye, and the Ocean Course by Mark McCumber • Ride your bikes on the beach or on the paved paths that cover more than 25 miles • Fishing and crabbing in the lagoon (keep an eye out for Al the gator) • Ride horses at Lawton Stables • Or just relax poolside with your favorite adult beverage! **** Frequently Asked Questions **** What arrangements are made to pick up a key? Our home is equipped with an electronic 'keyless' entry system that is programmed with a code of your choice. This makes it very convenient for our guests as they do not have to worry about getting locked out, or losing a key. Does your pool get any direct sun as many of the homes we've stayed in within Sea Pines, well their pools are too shaded? Yes, our pool gets direct sun light from mid-morning to late afternoon. Summer pool temps generally range from 87 - 90 degrees. Many of our guests share that they really enjoy coming back to the house and having the pool there after a day at the beach! What if there is an issue while we are staying at your house? Our home has been professionally managed by an on-island company for the past several years. All issues are quickly addressed with minimal disruption to your vacation. So, you never need to worry about trying to contact the owner to report a problem and work with an absentee owner to help them address the issue. Where can we rent bikes and how much does it cost? As mentioned above, feel free to use our 6 adult 26 inch bikes, bike cart, or use one of the many bike rental companies on the island. I'll be glad to provide you with recommended companies should you decide to not use our bikes, or should you need more. And our home is conveniently located right on one of the many bike paths that take you all over the plantation. How close are you to the beach? Under 5 minutes by bike, or an enjoyable 8-10 minute stroll. See the map below. Are you close to Harbour Town and South Beach? Yes, and we bike to both. Our home is just about equal distance to both; it's about a 10 minute bike ride, or 5 minutes by car. What size is your house? Our single level home is over 2,500 square feet. The master bedroom is approximately 250 square feet, 2 bedrooms are about 200 square feet each (14 X 14) and the 4th bedroom / kid's bunk room is approximately 130 square feet. All bedrooms have ample closet and storage space. Is your home for sale and could we have our vacation interrupted by an agent wanting to show the house? No, our home is not for sale. We do caution prospective guests that are looking at other properties to check with the owner or manager to insure that the property they are considering is not for sale, or that they will not have their vacation interrupted by agents wanting to show the home! Do you offer discounts? If your arrival date is less than 30 days away and our home is available, we will certainly work with you. Do we add cleaning fees to your listed prices? No, this fee is included in the price. The only other fees are South Carolina Accommodation and City of Hilton Head Island taxes totaling 10%, and the optional fee to heat the pool and / or spa, or gas log fireplace. Keywords: Free-Standing Home, house, private, lagoon view, resort, comfortable, classic, close to beach, updated, modern, convenient, beach, deer run, Heritage Woods, Baynard cove, sea pines, sea pines plantation, water, heritage classic, golf, tennis, kid friendly, the best home, clean house, relaxing