Vacation Rentals by Owner

what you see is what you get

Guest: freddy scholl & carmen broderick (bronx, ny)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

we were very pleased with the home... what alot of space. the front of home is deceiving... what makes this home special are the owners karl and eileen... so approachable and helpful. what's even better is the pantry has spices etc.. we fly each time we come down. other homes that we rent have no spices, beach chairs, coolers, etc.. we have to buy everything then leave it behind or throw it out. karl and eileen take any food left behind to needy or leave it for next family,,, the corporations that we rented from make us throw everything out. such a waste. renting from an owner directly is cost efficent and friendlier. great time. thank you karl and eileen.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Great Value!

Guest: Matt & Amy (Elkhart, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

This was my family's first visit to HHI (I'd been there before). Everyone had a FABULOUS time and the house just made it that much better. Lots of space. Nice and quiet. Great pool & spa. Had fun feeding the turtles and alligator in the lagoon, as well as kayaking. First floor master for my in-laws was great. Easy 5 minute bike ride to the beach (a bit of a hike if you're walking, but doable). Had a couple of small maintenance issues while there, but the owners took care of them promptly. They also checked the pool a couple times during the week. Very nice people! We liked it so much we've already planned to rent the same house again next year!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING...and we mean EVERYTHING!!

Guest: Us in NC (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/03/10

Eileen and Karl, Our family had the most wonderful Thanksgiving vacation in your home on HHI! EVERYTHING was perfect. When stocking the kicthen, you thought of EVERYTHING! We only needed food...shopping was very convenient to Pametto Dunes. Your home has EVERYTHING!! We enjoyed the kayak and hot tub...we even played some board games we found on the shelf in the den. Thank you for the very exact directions to the house. It was so wasy to find. Having the first floor bedroom was helpful for my elderly parents. They did not have to negotiate the stairs. The home was perfect for 5 adults, 2 children and 3 small dogs! We will definitely stay in touch to visit again. Thank you for thinking of everything and having it readily available for us to use!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Terrific vacation

Guest: Al and Jody (Mass.)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/27/10

Thanks for a wonderful vacation! This was our second trip to Hilton Head and we weren't disappointed. Your home is beautiful. It's very comfortable and well appointed. We loved the back yard and enjoyed the turtles, wild birds and even a couple of deer that passed by. The neighbors were friendly, the golf courses were great, the beaches were clean and only a short bike ride away. I don't think there's a bad restaurant on the island. We were able to visit Savannah again and it remains one of our favorite cities. Thanks again for a wonderful month's vacation and hopefully you'll see us again next year.

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

Guest: Amanda107 (Cumming, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/09

We just got back from a week vacation at 68 Port Tack. All I can say is this place was (and is) perfect! I searched for a long time for a 3-4 bedroom house that was kid (2 year old) and dog (we brought 3) friendly - AND THIS IS IT! It was perfect in every way. The house is HUGE (2 story) and is very open. 1 bedroom is on the main level - this was perfect for my grandmother. The master and 2 other bedrooms are upstairs. The pool is lots of fun and a great size. The lot is very private (lots of trees) and is a great size for pets. All the furniture is comfortable. We loved feeding the turtles and even got to see a gator in the lake. The street is very quiet (perfect for riding bikes). We will 100% go back to this house!! Plus Eileen and Karl are awesome - I must have e-mailed them 400 times.

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Guest: Hull (Cumming, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09 Review Submitted: 07/25/09

Thank you so much for sharing your home with our family. We had an incredible vacation and what a fabulous home. Everything in the house was new and extremely clean. It is very spacious and looks just exactly like the pictures. Our children really enjoyed feeding the turles off the dock every day. The pool is so large that we could all swim at one time. We all enjoyed watching the blue heron on the lake - he visited us every day during our stay. We appreciate the gas grill and the kitchen is larger than ours at home. You thought of everything. Thanks for the memories our family made during this trip. We definitely would like to return next summer.

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Guest: Karen Sakel (Huntingburg, IN)
Date of Stay: 09/28/08 Review Submitted: 09/28/08

What a great place! We rented this terrific home for a week in June and had the best family vacation ever. Although there are lots of great eating places in the area, we used this home's awesome kitchen and outdoor grill many times as it was just too wonderful to enjoy the pool and spa while we ate relaxing home-cooked meals. My family especially loved feeding the turtles from the peer and renting bikes to check out the neighborhood. The home looks just like the photos...maybe even better. Life is short...have fun in this great vacation spot! I highly recommend it!!Karen

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Guest: larry38 (p.a.)
Date of Stay: 09/26/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

We were pleasantly supprised with this lovely home. The owners thought of everything! We stay every year in Palmetto Dunes and by far this was thas most peaceful and spacious home we have rented yet. From the tranquil lagoon dock with sealife to relaxing by the large pool and jacuzzi, we could not have asked for more. Larry R.

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Guest: Robert Hall (Oakville ON)
Date of Stay: 08/31/08 Review Submitted: 08/31/08

This was the best house we have rented in the last 10 years. Everything was as advertised and we enjoyed our stay very much. The owners take care of eveything and we would recommend this property very much Thanks Bob and Franci

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Guest: Eric & Diana (Prospect, KY)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

This is the best kept secret on HHI! After years of renting vacation homes, this home offered the best of everything and also the best value. Karl and Eileen make sure to take care of all the little things that other places take for granted. We've really enjoyed ourselves.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/31/08 Review Submitted: 07/30/08

Owners comments, This is our second year renting our home. We have had about 30 guests so far and all of the renters saying how much they enjoyed staying at our house. Ours is a six bedroom home but we rent it as a four in order to reduce the wear and tear on the property. The result is that you are renting a very large 3,300 sq. ft. home for the price of a small three bedroom house. The pool is 30X15 ft so the kids can really swim. Some rentals have tiny pools. People love the dock and the Kayak as well. If you are looking for some peace and quiet and relaxation time this is the home for you. Safe for bike riding and walking. Close to great golfing. HAVE A GREAT VACATION!!!

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