Vacation Rentals by Owner

IRISH (Allendale, NJ)

Guest: Irish (Allendale, NJ)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

Having been to Hilton Head many times over the past 30 years, and previously to The Moorings, the bar was set pretty high. This Villa and the dealings with the owner exceeded it. We were pressed for time and waited almost to the last minute to rent this Villa (although I do not suggest you do that because it will not be available), but Jim's timely and accurate responses made everything run smoothly. The Villa is clean, well-maintained and spacious (everything one could ask for in a vacation stay). The location which is close to the beach, tennis and golf can't be beat. Check out the Dunes House. The 2 hours daily free tennis is a plus. We'll be back. Thanks Jim.

Owner response:Richard, Thank you so much for the wonderful review and it was a pleasure to help you have an opportunity to stay at my Villa. I strive to provide good service and at perfect location so you may have the best time during your stay on Hilton Head Island. I hope to hear from you in the future about a return and thank you again. Jim

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great location and very clean

Guest: Cathy (Rhode Island)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

We returned to The Moorings at Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island 30 years after our honeymoon there and had a wonderful vacation. The villa is so roomy and just steps away from the beach, tennis and golf. The pool is right under the balcony. We found it to be very clean and just like the photos on Jim's website. He was so responsive to any questions prior to our trip. I can't imagine any owner providing better customer service than Jim. We especially enjoyed the free tennis, and we also signed up for some great clinics with enjoyable lessons by pros who work hard and match you up with similar players of our ability. Dont miss the General Store at Palmetto Dunes and the Hilton Head Diner open 24 hours a day.

Owner response:Cathy, I am so glad you had a wonderful time on your return after 30 years of your honeymoon at Hilton Head Island. I wanted to make this special occasion as nice as possible for you and your family. I appreciate your kind comments and always try to make my guests feel special and hope you"ll return sooner than 30 years from now. Thank you again. Jim

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Superb Location

Guest: Canada (Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

My family and I had a wonderful stay at your condo. The location, close to the beach, Dunes House and the Mariott, was ideal. We also enjoyed the free tennis and played some golf to which I could walk. We'll likely be back again.

Owner response:Thank you Bart for your expression of how you feel after your second visit to my Villa in two years. You were wonderful to work with and I am pleased you enjoyed the two hours of free Tennis as well as the great location of my Villa, so convienient to golf, the Ocean, the beach and the pool. Thank you again and come back soon. Jim

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Personally, I believe the Moorings are the best value on the island

Guest: Paul (Greenville, SC USA)
Date of Stay: 09/06/10 Review Submitted: 09/18/10

What more could you ask for? This unit is spacious, well updated and less than a 2 minute walk to the beach. There is also a pool right outside the door! You won't regret your choice if you pick this one. Just make sure that you don't take my week, please.

Owner response:Thank you Paul. I appreciate your kind comments about your stay in my villa. You also emailed "The accommodations were superb and the location cannot be beat". I look forward to helping you again in the future for another visit to Hilton Head Island and I am very pleased you enjoyed your stay at my Villa. Jim.

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Guest: Jan (Savannah Lakes, McCormick, Sc)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/10/10

As an X real estate sales person, this wonderful location is the first thing that comes to mind. Everything was just as described, maybe even better. I have rented many times in Hilton Head over the years and this is my favorite property. We are looking forward to returning year after year.

Owner response:Jan, While this is your first stay as my guest, I am very pleased that a frequent Hilton Head Island guest would have described my Villa as 'YOUR FAVORITE". I appreciate you favorable comments and hope to hear from you in the future. Thank you. Jim

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

wonderful vacation

Guest: scooter (stanton ky.)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

owner is a super person on a scale 1-10 he would rate 11 thank you will use again

Owner response:Thank you Sharon for the very nice comments. I always strive to provide the service and quality my guests can expect as the norm. I truly want my guests to have the best time possible and try to do everything possible to insure that for them and there stay at my Hilton Head Island Villa. I hope to hear from you in the future. Jim

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing, comfortable & convenient

Guest: A (Mason, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

We had a wonderful trip to Hilton Head and are very glad that we found this property. It was exactly as described by the owner - clean and updated. The bedrooms and living room were very good size - plenty of room to spread out. Also, the location within Palmetto Dunes was fantastic and the location of this unit within the Moorings was even better - right next to the pool and a short walk to the ocean. The owner was so attentive and easy to work with. We would definitely recommend this property to others.

Owner response:Thank you Brian and family. I am so pleased that as another new guest of my Villa you enjoyed your stay and plan to return. I strive to provide excellent service, in a well maintained property which is located in the perfect location. Thank you for your kind comments and I hope to hear from you in the future. Jim

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Relaxing Comfort

Guest: bill b. (illinois)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

My wife and I truly enjoyed our stay at your Villa. It was just as described, bright, cheery, updated and only a 90 second walk to the beach. We found everything clean, and functional, just as described. The communications and instructions with the owners were excellent. Our stay was in May 2010 and it could not have gone any better. . We look forward to booking your Villa again, and have told our friends and families, also.

Owner response:Bill and family were new guests of mine but had stayed at other locations within Palmetto Dunes. They were a pleasure to work with and I am very pleased to hear they enjoyed there stay and will return again.I know they were runners and planned on enjoying the short distance to the Ocean and running the Beach.

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Fabulous Vacation Spot

Guest: New Hilton Head Fan! (Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/27/10

This was our first experience renting directly from an owner so I was skeptical but this was a great property with a very good owner. You can see that he cares about his property as it is well maintained. Jim very patiently answered all our questions. We have been staying in time shares for a number of years and this is, by far, the best equipped place we have ever stayed. The floor plan works out great, it is very roomy and the living room furniture is some of the most comfortable ever. I'd like to find out where he got the sofa and chairs! The Moorings area is very well-kept, the area around the condos is shady, we never had a hot car the whole week we were there. It truly is just 90 seconds to the beautiful, white sandy beach that is Hilton Head. We mostly cooked in but we did have hamburgers one evening at the Dunes House. We are very picky about our burgers and these were great, they cooked them on the grill on the deck. The area around the Dunes House always smelled terrific! If you want a great place to stay, pick this condo. Thanks for a great vacation Jim.

Owner response:It was a pleasure to assist a first time user of VRBO to the advantages of dealing directly with an owner. I strive to make your visit first class in all ways and it was my pleasure assure that my guest has all there questions answered in a timely fashion and to assist in making there stay a very pleasant experience. Jim

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Wonderful Getaway

Guest: Rosemary and Larry (Columbus, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

This was a perfect place to get away. The condo was clean, neat and everything looked new. The rooms were very large and having the third full bathroom off the main hall was great. When the owner says it is the best location on Hilton Head Island, he is right. It is just inside the North gate and almost on the beach. We can't say enough nice things about our stay. The condo made it a great vacation. We have used VRBO on several occasions but have never worked with an owner who was as nice and accommodating. We plan to use this place many more times in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Great Escape

Guest: Denimtracker (Columbus, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

This unit looked like it had just been totally redone from top to bottom. New flat screen TV, fresh paint everywhere and the furniture looked like it had been redone as well. The two bedrooms are huge and have their own full baths as well as another full bath off the entrance hall. Parking is under the unit so your car stays dry and cool. We were also very close to the Marriott where some of our family were staying. We have used VRBO many times and have stayed at several nice properties We have never worked with an owner who was so eager to please. We had an incredible stay at this Villa and plan to use it again when the opportunity arises. Needless to say, we recommend this accommodation highly.

Owner response:Thank you for your review. I strive to provide top quality personal service to meet your needs, with the best location on Hilton Head Island maintained in a clean condition with a reasonable rate structure. I am very pleased that you enyoyed your stay and hope to hear from you again. Jim P

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.