Back Bay 5809 by Wild Dunes

United States / South Carolina / Isle of Palms

Welcome to GullHaven, at 5809 Back Bay Drive. It’s the best of all worlds – a peaceful retreat on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet just steps away from all the action of Wild Dunes Resort. Experience island living in this stunning two-story, 1,720 sq. ft. home located just a 7 min walk from the beach. With spacious interiors filled with natural light and inviting outdoor spaces, this home is designed for relaxation and adventure alike.

up to 4
Bedrooms
up to 10
Guests
4
Bathrooms
from 3
Min. Nights

Overview

Tucked away on a მშვიდ cul-de-sac within Wild Dunes Resort, Back Bay 5809—also known as “GullHaven”—offers the perfect balance of coastal serenity and resort-style excitement. This beautifully appointed two-story retreat invites guests to experience effortless island living, just a short 7-minute stroll from the beach.

Flooded with natural light, the home features airy, open-concept living spaces designed for gathering and relaxation, complemented by a contemporary kitchen ideal for entertaining. Step outside to discover multiple porches and a serene screened-in lounge, where gentle sea breezes and Lowcountry charm set the tone for unforgettable mornings and evenings.

With accommodations for up to 10 guests, this thoughtfully designed four-bedroom, four-bath home provides both privacy and comfort for families and groups alike. Whether you're enjoying a friendly game of ping pong, unwinding after a day on the sand, or exploring the world-class amenities of Wild Dunes, Back Bay 5809 delivers a seamless blend of relaxation, recreation, and refined coastal living.

Interior Features~

  • Multi-story with views of the resort
  • Four bedrooms | Four bathrooms
  • Bright, elegant rooms featuring large windows and wooden floors
  • Contemporary living area with comfortable furniture and a flat-screen TV
  • Casual dining area right off the kitchen
  • Expansive kitchen with high-end appliances and a kitchen island
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable programming
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning throughout the residence

Exterior Features~

  • Beautiful screened-in porch with living and dining areas
  • Multiple decks and porches for relaxing
  • Short 7-minute walk to the beach

Accommodations~

Primary Suite 
Features a plush king-size bed and a private ensuite bathroom, creating a serene, spa-like escape with added convenience and privacy.

Guest Suite 
Appointed with a comfortable queen-size bed and access to a nearby full bathroom, offering a relaxing and inviting retreat for guests.

Guest Suite 
Furnished with a second queen-size bed, this bright and airy room provides a cozy, coastal-inspired space with convenient access to a full bathroom.

Bunk Suite 
Designed with two twin-over-twin bunk beds, this playful and spacious room is perfect for children or groups, with easy access to a nearby full bathroom for added convenience.

Wild Dunes Resort~

Wild Dunes Resort offers a seamless blend of coastal luxury and laid-back island living. Located oceanfront on Isle of Palms, this expansive resort destination features world-class amenities, including two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, a nationally recognized tennis and pickleball center, multiple pools, and a full-service spa.

Guests can indulge in exceptional dining, explore miles of scenic bike trails, or enjoy curated experiences from water sports to eco tours. With thoughtfully designed accommodations and personalized service throughout, Wild Dunes delivers a stay that is both sophisticated and effortlessly relaxed.

Dining~

Coastal Provisions: From comforting breakfasts to crave-worthy dinners, Coastal Provisions features fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, and hearty favorites sourced from local and regional purveyors. At lunch, enjoy a colorful salad topped with local ingredients or indulge in our signature Terrace Burger. 

Evenings bring expertly prepared seafood and meat dishes, while mornings are made glorious with a coastal breakfast. Complementing every meal, the lively bar offers handcrafted cocktails, local beers, and curated wines — perfect for any occasion. 

Oystercatcher Bar + Restaurant: Oystercatcher’s dinner menu blends coastal freshness with global inspiration, featuring small plates and shareable entrées such as oysters, ceviche, branzino, and skirt steak — complemented by inventive desserts and craft cocktails. 

Mornings begin with wholesome favorites and indulgent delights alike, from honey-whipped yogurt and overnight oats to waffles, stuffed French toast, and hearty omelets — each dish thoughtfully crafted for your perfect island morning.

Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar: This restaurant features a diverse menu for lunch and dinner, with fresh salads, shareable small plates, hearty sandwiches, entrées, and desserts. Families will find kid-friendly favorites, while adults can unwind with island-inspired cocktails, frozen drinks, and a wide range of refreshing beverages. 

With its colorful atmosphere, laid-back service, and upbeat island vibe, Laughing Gull captures the spirit of the tropics in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort.

Coastal Crust on the Plaza: Each pizza is baked in a custom 700-degree wood-fired oven fueled by kiln-dried oak, infusing a bright, smoky flavor into every bite. Beyond pizzas, the menu features house-made antipasto, signature meatballs, locally sourced pastas, and indulgent desserts. Gluten-free crusts and vegan cheese are available, ensuring everyone finds a favorite.

Pair your meal with craft cocktails, fine wines, or local beers from the full bar, and enjoy a relaxed dining experience that brings friends and families together in the heart of the resort.

Hudson's Market & Café: Offering a selection of freshly-made sandwiches, salads, snacks, and grocery essentials, along with coffee drinks and lattes, wine, beer, cheeses, and decadent desserts, Hudson’s is the ideal stop for a quick bite or beach picnic supplies.

Whether you’re starting your morning, grabbing lunch, or picking up evening essentials, Hudson’s Market & Café delivers easy, flavorful options throughout your stay.

Wellness~

The Spa at Sweetgrass: A 10,000-square-foot sanctuary inspired by the beauty and energy of the South Carolina coast. Grounded in the healing power of the ocean and the earth’s natural elements, it’s a place to pause, restore, and evolve into your best self.

From Signature Journeys and restorative massage to body rituals, facials, and alternative healing therapies, each service reconnects you with nature while nurturing balance, beauty, and well-being.  

Centered around philosophies of nature and inspired by the healing powers of the ocean and the earth’s natural elements, our spa menu offers therapies designed to relax the body, revitalize the spirit, and renew your sense of well-being.

Fitness Center: Maintain your fitness routine at our well-equipped fitness center. Enjoy treadmills, strength training equipment, and more for a complete workout. The main fitness center is located on the second floor of the Sweetgrass Inn.

An additional small fitness center is located near the Port O’Call condo buildings.

Wellness Classes: Curated classes and experiences restore energy, deepen connection, and awaken the senses. Flow through yoga, realign in a Reiki Circle, or immerse yourself in authentic Lowcountry traditions. Whether seeking calm, renewal, or discovery, each moment invites a journey uniquely your own

Isle of Palms Beach~

Step onto miles of soft sand and discover your own rhythm, whether it’s a sunrise stroll, a family game by the surf, or an afternoon spent in the sun. Build sandcastles, catch the tides, or bring your own gear for beach games. Every experience is yours to make, no matter the season.

The pristine beaches of the Isle of Palms, where Wild Dunes Resort first began, remain at the heart of every stay. As part of the island’s beautiful seven-mile stretch of coastline, Wild Dunes offers two and a half miles of uninterrupted Atlantic beachfront and a mile of serene inlet shoreline, providing rare access to one of South Carolina’s most peaceful and picturesque coastal settings.

Pools~

Sweetgrass Pool Complex: Located between the Residences at Sweetgrass and Sweetgrass Inn, this expansive pool complex is the heart of resort life, lively, inviting, and perfect for guests of all ages. Take a refreshing dip in the zero-entry heated pool, unwind in the hot tub, or soak up the sun from a poolside lounge chair.

Boardwalk Inn Pool: Located at Boardwalk Inn, this exclusive adults-only heated pool offers a peaceful, upscale retreat.

Enjoy a quiet swim, sip a cocktail from the Coastal Provisions Terrace, or elevate your experience by reserving a private poolside cabana with food and beverage service. 

Swim Center Pool: Tucked behind the Sweetgrass Pavilion, this heated pool is ideal for laps in the morning and lounging in the afternoon.  The Swim Center Pool offers a quieter location and is ideal for families seeking a calmer poolside environment.  

Grand Pavilion Pools: Just steps from the beach, the Grand Pavilion features two oceanfront pools perfect for swimming with an ocean breeze.

Between the pools, Beachside Burgers & Bar (open seasonally) serves casual bites and refreshing beverages for all-day enjoyment.

Golf~

Links Course: Renovated with enlarged greens and modern updates, the course blends strategy and beauty on every swing. Highlights include the memorable par-3 12th, a partially blind shot over native dunes, and the closing stretch where the Atlantic sets a spectacular stage. Once a par-5, the 18th now concludes as a scenic par-3 beside the shoreline, delivering one of the Lowcountry’s most unforgettable finishes.

Consistently ranked among South Carolina’s best, the Links Course pairs championship-level challenge with breathtaking scenery — a true icon of coastal golf.

Harbor Course: Following an $8 million renovation, the Harbor Course was enhanced for both playability and long-term sustainability, with redesigned bunkers, improved greens, and resilient conditions elevating the experience. Offering a different style of play than the Links, it demands accuracy and thoughtful strategy on every shot. Compact yet scenic, the layout mixes short and long holes, many bordering tidal marshes, lagoons, and the Intracoastal Waterway, known to east coast golfers as the world’s longest water hazard. Defined by natural beauty and precise shot-making, the Harbor delivers one of the region’s most strategic rounds.

Parcel ID: 6040600058


Amenities

4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Sleeps 10 Guests

1720 Interior Square Ft.

  • A/C (throughout residence)
  • Links Course
  • Harbor Course
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tennis Clinics
  • Cardio Tennis
  • Private Lessons
  • Resort Fitness Center
  • Treadmills
  • Strength Training
  • Bicycles
  • Wellness Classes
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • En-Suite Bathrooms (select)
  • Walk-In Showers
  • Hair Dryer
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Bed Linens
  • Closets
  • Hangers
  • Kitchen Island
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes
  • Utensils
  • Resort View
  • Screened-In Porch
  • Decks
  • Private Entrance
  • Living Area
  • Dining Area
  • Kitchen
  • Parking
  • Gated Community
  • Smoke Detector
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Flat-Screen TVs
  • Cable Programming
  • Sweetgrass Pool Complex
  • Grand Pavilion Pools
  • Boardwalk Inn Pool
  • Swim Center Pool
  • Sun Loungers
  • Umbrellas
  • Clinics
  • Round Robin
  • Resort Spa
  • 14 Treatment Rooms
  • Locker Rooms
  • Massage
  • Facials & Skincare
  • Body Rituals
  • Wellness Lounge
  • Sanctuary Relaxation Area
  • Private Cabanas
  • Sauna
  • Beach
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Resort Pools
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Shopping
  • Resort Golf
  • Electric Vehicle Charger

Details

Bedroom Details

Primary Suite: King-size bed with en-suite bathroom
Suite 2: Queen-size bed
Suite 3: Queen-size bed
Suite 4: Two twin-over-twin bunk beds

Bathroom Details

En-suite bathroom
Three full bathrooms

Beach Details

Tucked away on the Isle of Palms just outside Charleston, this serene oceanfront destination offers the perfect blend of relaxation and refined coastal living.

Spend your days soaking up the sun, strolling along miles of pristine shoreline, or unwinding beneath a beach umbrella as the ocean breeze rolls in. With calm waters, natural dunes, and unspoiled scenery, Wild Dunes is ideal for families, couples, and anyone craving a peaceful seaside escape.

Pool Details

Sweetgrass Pool Complex
Grand Pavilion Pools
Boardwalk Inn Pool
Swim Center Pool

Distance Details

Charleston International Airport (CHS): 35-minute drive (approx.)

Staff and Services

Swetgrass Plaza & Spa: 5-minute walk
Boardwalk Inn & Dining: 7-minute walk
Harbor Golf Course: 2-minute walk
Links Golf Course: 15-minute walk
Tennis/Pickleball: 2-minute walk

Villa Notes

No smoking
Sorry, no pets


Rates and Availability

Tax Service Charge Details*
**All taxes and fees are subject to change without notice. Please confirm with your Villa Specialist
SC State Accommodation Tax: 10%
Charleston County Accommodation Tax: 4%
Wild Dunes Beach Nourishment: $2.00 per night (plus tax)
Charleston Destination Fee: $2.00 per night (plus tax)
Departure Clean Fee: $340.00 (plus tax): Labor Day through April
Departure Clean Fee: $380.00 (plus tax): May through Labor Day
Optional Mid-Stay Cleaning Fee: $152.00 (plus tax)
Wild Dunes Resort Fee: 16% (plus tax)
Wild Dunes Damage Protection: $75.00 (plus tax)
Minimum Stay Details
High/Low Season: 2-5-night minimum stay required
Festive Season: 7-night minimum stay required

Location

Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.