Amazing views from this beautiful "Gold Tier" 1 bedroom, 1 bath oceanfront center condo located at the popular Avista Resort. This condo is centrally located on the first floor and offers many conveniences including easy and fast access to the beach! The restaurant, concierge/front desk, indoor/outdoor pools, and hot tubs are all just steps away. No long waits for elevators! Completely updated in 2022-23 with new furniture and appliances which include refrigerator, dishwasher, stove. New furniture includes queen size sleeper sofa and side chair w/ottoman (high-end fabric is spill resistant), 55-inch Smart TV, credenza, coffee and side tables, kitchen table, and artwork. Custom-accented murphy bed with new mattress. One cabinet in kitchenette is lockable for owner storage. Bedroom includes 2 new mattresses 2022 with Ikea high-quality lockable lift storage beds which provides ample owner storage, and new dresser and nightstand. Bathroom includes new vanity with ample drawer storage, lights, mirror, and towel racks. Condo freshly painted throughout. Newer in-unit washer/dryer. This unit also boasts 9.5' ceilings which are only available on floors 1-4. Balcony is extra-large (11' wide x 14 ' long) which is one of only four units at Avista with this size balcony. The Avista Resort has outdoor water amenities that include two pools, a lazy river, a kiddie pool, and two hot tubs. There is a poolside grill/bar which is open seasonally. Indoor water amenities facilities are open year-round and include a pool, a lazy river, and a huge hot tub. Avista also offers convention and meeting facilities, a full-service restaurant, bar, and fitness center. Fabulous central location is just a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, and nightclubs located minutes away on busy Main Street and just minutes from all of the attractions and entertainment the Grand Strand has to offer. The HOA fee includes water/sewer, electric in unit, cable, internet, telephone in unit, building insurance and HO6 contents insurance. This unit is rated in the highest tier with the onsite rental company! Whether you are searching for your dream vacation getaway or an investment property, this is a must see! Make an appointment to view this lovely condo today!