Colonnade Club is the last condo complex at the end of the road, so there is less car traffic - makes child strolling, dog walking, and bike riding more peaceful and safer. The upgraded stucco gives this complex a newer look than the older board/batten condo exteriors. The pool area is a favorite of renters and owners - both pool and deck are large. The hot tub and grilling area are amenities not provided by many other condo regimes.
Shipyard is a gated, secure community so I actually feel safe walking at night! There is little retail within Shipyard, aside from The Sonesta Hotel, so it is less crowded during those busy summer months. Yet, Coligny Plaza is conveniently adjacent for shopping and dining; Kroger, Publix, and Harris Teeter are close by as well. It's the best of both worlds! Jump on the air-conditioned Breeze Trolley directly across from Shipyard at Wessex Square and beat the summer traffic - download Catch The Breeze app. Starts 4/1 each spring.
A friend of mine once stated that all the stress falls off of her shoulders as she is crossing over the intercoastal waterway onto Hilton Head Island. I feel exactly the same way!