Vacation Rentals by Owner

5-Stars Again?

Guest: Lehigh Valley Six (Nazareth, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/08/11

We picked "Dolphin Watch" to stay at partially because of all the excellent reviews. The skeptic in me said this must be family and friends writing these reviews (all 5-stars). The promptness and heplfulness of Barry's replies gave me hope. Arrival Day - WOW!!! The view is stunning, as promised; The condo is roomy and well-kept, as promised; and our week lived up to the 5-star promise. The kitchen was well-stocked for our needs. They use a private housekeeper instead of rental-agency staff to clean the condo (and it shows). The elevator moves quickly and is close to this condo. We didn't hear any "neighbor noise", so sleeping was easy. We loved hanging out on the balcony, enjoying the view and fireworks at night (including some from mother nature). We took the 2-minute walk to the Conch Cafe on our first night for dinner and enjoyed it enough to go on our last night too. If you don't mind a longer walk there are restaurants at or near each pier. We drove to Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle and enjoyed it. The kids loved Margaritaville, and there's lots to do while you wait. All-in-all a great week. We have rented oceanfront condos from NC to FL and yours is the best. If we stay in the Grand Strand Area again, I know where it will be. Thanks for the hospitality.

Owner response:Thank you so much. No, these are real people that left these reviews. I promise. Testimonies by others is the best evidence of quality.

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

A dream week at the beach

Guest: SC family (Seneca, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/19/11

We just got back from a week's stay and highly recommend this property. The photos do not do it justice. The view is incredible! The condo was comfortable and homey. It really felt like staying in someone's home rather than a cold hotel. Everything was clean and in excellent condition. We certainly hope to return. I got up this morning and sorely missed going out on the balcony first thing. The weather was perfect and the beach and pool access were wonderfully convenient.

Owner response:Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Perfectly Wonderful!!

Guest: "The Sisters" (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 12/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

Simply awesome views of the ocean. This condo was everything and more for "the three sisters"! The place was clean, the rooms were beautifully decorated and the bedding was comfortable and modern. The area was amazing - so much to do - even in the winter. The Christmas Show at the Alabama Theater was spectacular and well worth the money. We had so much fun just relaxing and taking time out of our hectic schedules, that this place will be a "must do this" each year. Thanks so much for making this beautiful condo available.

Owner response:Thanks June. I'm glad you enjoyed it. My wife works hard at keeping the condo updated.

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A "dream come true" for me...

Guest: Suzanne (Dutchess County, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

Spending an entire month on the beach was truly a dream come true. Dolphin Watch was everything we had hoped for and so much more. It was immaculate and ever so spacious with amazing views of the sunrise each morning, the pristine beach and the playful dolphins (as promised). I returned home to NY relaxed, refreshed and ready to go back again soon. In fact, I took out a year long lease on a lovely property one mile from Garden City Pier and will "snowbird" beginning in January. High praise for the area...the restaurants were diverse with so many amazing choices (fave was Ocean One atop the Litchfield Inn overlooking the ocean), also loved the Marsh Walk in Murrell's Inlet. A "must do" is a visit to Brookgreen Gardens...beautiful!!!! Broadway on the Beach, Market Commons and Barefoot Landing were alot of fun. A highlight was the op to "segway" through Huntington State Park on a 3-1/2 hour guided tour. Also a visit to Georgetown for the Wooden Boat Show was a treat. Best of all, 'tho, was the four days we spent in Charleston and Kiawah Island. Loved it!!! Can't wait to return to the Carolinas and invite family and friends to visit.

Owner response:Thank you so much. I'm glad you like our place and Garden City.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Simply Awesome

Guest: mandy (Bowling Green, KY)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

"I cannot say enough about how great this wonderful condo is! We had the best beach vacation we have ever had! Every room is very clean and spacious with gorgeous views from the living room, dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom. The pictures really do not even do it justice. You really can see dolphins from the balcony! And everyone staying here is VERY friendly! We cannot praise this condo or recommend it enough. We hope to return every year! Thank you for sharing! it with us! What also made this condo and vacation even more special is that I got engaged on the beach on a walk back from the pier! This place will always hold a special place in our hearts :)" M. Hicks

Owner response:Thank you! We strive to keep the place immaculate. Congrats on the engagement.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Great week at Myrtle Beach

Guest: 4-of-us (Roanoke, va)
Date of Stay: 09/19/09 Review Submitted: 11/04/09

We spent a week in August 2009 at this place. The condo was clean, nicely furnished, well lighted and exceptionally quiet. We felt comfortable and safe from the moment we walked in. Elevators from all parking levels provided convenient accessibility and put us right near our door. This particular unit sits on an outward point of the building complex providing a great view of the beaches in both North and South directions. And we did get to see some Dolphins swimming a few hundred feet from shore and several kite-surfers which was very entertaining. It was truly everything Barry said it would be. We had a great week and likely try to go back anticipating renting the same place. Thank you, Barry and family for the opportunity to stay at your condo.

Owner response:Thank you. It was a pleasure to have you stay.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Sharon Delaney (Dalzell, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

Your place is fantastic and my how easily spoiled one could get! What a view! Our vacation was a dream come true. My family hasn't been together for over six years. My son is in the AF and through deployments and being stationed so far away, getting together hasn't been possible. Your place made our reunion perfect. It had everything we needed and more. The location is perfect and convenient to local attractions. To quote my son, "Mom, it's like a little piece of heaven." We will definitely return!

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Guest: Tees/Shiley Family (Ontario/Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/09

We have never booked a condo on line before, we were absolutely thrilled. The condo was clean, had everything we needed for the week It was perfect for the four adults and two children. The property, pool and hot tub was always maintained by professional staff, always willing to help, pleasant and friendly. Thank you again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

My wife and I stayed for the whole month of March and could not have been more satisfied. The ocean view is spectacular! We particularly enjoyed waking up each day to see the beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic. We also fell in love with the pelicans and dolphins that came by every day. We were close enough to Myrtle Beach to enjoy all it has to offer without being IN Myrtle Beach with the spring break types. Hailing from Vermont, we needed a winter getaway and your place was just what the doctor ordered. Barry, the owner, is delightful to work with. I would recommend this unit to couples and families alike. We are looking forward to returning in the future.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/26/09

This is a great location, convenient to stores and restaurants. The condo is very spacious with new appliances, very attractive furnishings, and a wonderful view. We were here for most of February and were told this was a cold winter for South Carolina but we still had a number of days in the high 60's and only one rainy day. It was great for beach walks and bike rides. We enjoyed our stay so much that we have already booked for next February.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/22/08

Barry I just wanted to drop you and your family a note. We just got back from your place on Saturday. The place was better than advertised! The accommodations were very roomy and the convenience to the beach, pools, showers and pool bathroom were wonderful. We were very fortunate with the weather. Only one day was overcast. It was a great day to SHOP! The guys played golf and the women went to the pool/beach. I would tell your future guests to try the Texas Roadhouse. Good American fare at a reasonable price. The Conch Cove was also very good. We also went to Bubba's Seafood place. The food was inexpensive. It can be described as Southern style seafood. I have to say the crab cakes I had were some of the best ever. OF course, there were lots of fired options served with hush puppies. I do also want to tell you that during the course of the week, one of the martini glasses broke. Just let me know what we owe you on the replacement cost. Thank you for sharing your lovely beach home with us! Hopefully we can do it again next year! Maria & Al Massey and Jackie and Lanis Henry

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/29/08

We had an awesome vacation and enjoyed our stay at One Ocean Place very much. The condo was absolutely beautiful and immaculate. We had fantastic weather and the the view was unbelievable!! Location was perfect. There were 8 of us all together and it was very spacious for all of us. We would highly recommend this condo and especially if you are looking for a very family~friendly and affordable vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful vacation home with us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/07/08

We had a wonderful family vacation last week at the beach. The weather and the beach were very beautiful, and the condo made the week so enjoyable. When you have never stayed at a place before you really don't know what you're getting, but it was so nice and the building was very well maintained. I also liked that all of the other people we met were families just like us...no college kids and wild parties going on. I would recommend One Ocean Place to everyone.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/16/08

Condo located in great location between surfside and garden city piers.Plenty of room in the condo and a large balcony overlooking the beach.My family and I had a great vacation and would recommend this condo to anyone looking for a relaxing time at the beach.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

Absolutely beautiful location. Two walls of floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean. Very comfortable and family friendly. Our first night here, a giant sea turtle came on shore to lay eggs. Fascinating!

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Awesome

Guest: Betsy G (Lancaster, SC)
Date of Stay: 05/24/08 Review Submitted: 05/27/08

I just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed our trip to the beach. Your condo was just what we wanted: good location in Garden City (we avoided the crowds), plenty of room, great view. It was a wonderful place to spend our anniversary. Once, on your balcony, a big sea bird flew by grasping a fish as large as he, and I believe, if I had been quick enough, I could have touched him or grabbed his fish. We watched dolphins pool around in the shallow surf. It was a very relaxing mini-vacation. Please share our appreciation with your wife and tell her that the tile is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home. The best to you and your family. Betsy

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

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Guest: Betsy G (Lancaster, SC)
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/25/08

Hi Barry, I just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed our trip to the beach. Your condo was just what we wanted: good location in Garden City (we avoided the crowds), plenty of room, great view. It was a wonderful place to spend our anniversary. Once, on your balcony, a big sea bird flew by grasping a fish as large as he, and I believe, if I had been quick enough, I could have touched him or grabbed his fish. We watched dolphins pool around in the shallow surf. It was a very relaxing mini-vacation. Please share our appreciation with your wife and tell her that the tile is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home. The best to you and your family. Betsy

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