We are one of the closer villas to the beach::
The three minute walk (you can see the surf from the front porch) places you at a beautiful section of OIB that is currently undeveloped (see the picture shot down the beach). Also, a four minute walk has you at the beach club facilities, including a beautiful ocean front pool/Jacuzzi as well as the Tiki bar and restaurant. There also is beach access at the pool and you have full use of the parking facilities, if you want to drop kids/gear off.
In the evening, enjoy the lagoon view from the deck swing. There are some incredible sunsets at OIB, primarily, because it's more of an east/west beach. The lit fountain is relaxing to see/hear at night. During the day, small kids seem to enjoy watching the lagoon turtles sunning themselves.
Want to catch up on your golf or tennis? As you probably already know, there are a lot of premiere golf courses in the area. The tennis courts are on site, part of the Islander Resort.
A little more about the beach front pool, baby pool, Jacuzzi, restaurant and Tiki bar. It's a large sized pool with lots of deck space and lounge chairs. It overlooks the beach so you can kinda get the best of both worlds. There is beach access on both sides of the pool. The pool area is only available to owners and guests (like you!) of the Islander resort. There is a big parking lot that you are free to use. So....it can be a great drop off point for kids and beach gear for both the pool and the beach.
Other Activities:
shopping, boating, miniature golf