Your Southern-charmed coastal lifestyle starts here. Ideally located east of Highway 17, and just minutes from the MarshWalk, boating, dining, and the beach, this beach cottage sits on a desirable corner lot and offers the rare freedom of no HOA. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is filled with character and natural light, featuring multiple living areas designed for everyday life, entertaining, or flexible use. Inside, you'll find heart pine wood floors, exposed brick accents, wooden beams, stained glass windows, and fireplaces. A formal dining room adds classic Southern elegance, while the open-concept living room, dining area, and modern kitchen provide excellent flow - updated in 2020! The home offers two spacious primary suites, including a first-floor primary bedroom with a convenient first-floor laundry, ideal for comfortable main-level living. A secondary primary suite upstairs is perfect for guests or multi-generational living. Additional features include plantation shutters, walk-in closets, built-in shelving, and a built-in safe. Thoughtful upgrades enhance the home while preserving its charm, double-hung swing-in windows, a renovated downstairs primary bathroom and and a reconfigured living area. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a large screened-in and covered porch, a fenced-in portion of the yard, irrigation, and a brick driveway. The property includes a 2-car detached garage, workshop, additional storage, and a shed, offering endless possibilities for a home office, gym, studio, or storage for beach and boating gear. Located in the award-winning St. James School District and close to waterways, marinas, and beaches, this Murrells Inlet home delivers charm, flexibility, and lifestyle — all without HOA limitations.