Vacation Rentals by Owner

Comfortable, pleasant and spacious.

Guest: Collette (Chapel Hill, NC)
Date of Stay: 02/01/12 Review Submitted: 03/06/12

My husband and I stayed in this condo for a month. It is located across the street from the beach and walking distance to Coligny where there are restaurants and stores as well as a supermarket. A great location. The photos on the internet reflect very much what the unit looks like. We found the property very clean and well-mainained. I would, however,suggest the purchase of new chairs for the deck. Darla was very quick in answering my questions in the e-mails I sent her before our arrival. And Mike stopped by to welcome us and to introduce himself.I would very much recommend this property to friends and relatives. I think that it is particularly great for a family. I would not recommend it to an older couple who is not able to climb lots of steps. For us it was good exercise!

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

HHI in October

Guest: NEOhio (Lakewood, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 11/04/11

The villa was fabulous. It looked exactly like the pictures and the amenities were great. The villa was a breeze to find and when we arrived, it was exactly how I pictured it. It is well maintained, clean and everything that I could possibly need was there. The beach was simple to get too and that cabana at the beach really came in handy with the kids. The walk/bike ride to Coligny Cirlcle was easy and there was so much there to do. The weather was perfect, the beach was beautiful and the water was still warm enough for the kids to swim in. I would total recommend staying at this villa, it was a wonderful experience that we will never forget.

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

Needs Updating

Guest: JoeV (Clifton, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

There are many maintenance issues with property. We enjoyed our stay but the property needs some TLC, with the dyer, dishwasher, oven, bathroom sinks, and deck furniture. We were only there for a few nights, but the family had a fun time at the beach and in the pool.

Owner response:Joe, Sorry for the issues you encountered when you were there. The appliances you referred to are all brand new (5 months old). Unfortunately, even new appliances sometimes malfunction. The bathroom sinks were snaked today. They were running slow due to hair accumulating over the summer. Sears will be there on Friday to repair the dishwasher and the dryer. Thanks for pointing out the maintenance needed. That's why we send a follow up email to each guest asking for feedback. Unless, a guest reports items that need maintenance, then we don't know until we are able to visit ourselves again. We address all maintenance issues as quickly as possible once they are reported. As far as the TLC, we just invested over $8000 5 months ago to replace the kitchen appliances, new front load washer and dryer, install new kitchen countertops and kitchen cabinets, new kitchen sink, new rugs in the den and dining area, new bath towels, new bedding, new beach cart, new beach chairs, and new drapes. I'm sorry we did not have the flat panel TV that you were hoping for in the den. Hopefully, that's an improvement we can make next year. Thanks again for your feedback. Darla

Recommended for:Families with young children

Family Outing

Guest: aneclipse (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this villa. Photos accurately reflected the rental. The property was clean, well-maintained, and well equipped. Darla, made me feel like I was VIP!!! She made everything possible and provided extra to make our stay wonderful! My family said everything was so perfect, that they want to go back. I would definitely stay here or would love to stay at another property owned by Darla & family because of Darla's attentiveness to our stay. I would highly recommend this property to a friend or a relative.

Owner response:Celeste, Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm so happy your family enjoyed the villa and your visit to the beach. Please do come back when you have a little longer to spend. I hope your father is feeling and doing great! Take care and thanks again! Darla

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

Last Hoorah before School

Guest: Meg (Cleveland, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

Loved staying there. So nice and close to the pool. So many beach toys and chairs my kids were in heaven. Very clean and nicely decorated. The only thing missing was an outlet on the deck to plug in a radio!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

We loved this condo at Hilton Head.

Guest: Anne (Ipswich, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

This condo rental was terrific. It was clean and spacious and was well stocked with all the basics. The beds were comfortable and the washer/dryer came in handy with all the beach towels. We loved the location right near the pool and enjoyed grilling on the deck. It was fun to be able to walk to the beach. We rented bikes and rode on the beach every day and rode down to Caligny Plaza to shop or eat. We enjoyed an alligator viewing tour at the lake in Sea Pines.

Owner response:Thanks for your review Lauren! We're glad your family enjoyed the condo and the location. We would love to have your family as our guests again on HHI. thanks,Darla

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

Vacation 2011

Guest: bonnie (Bardstown, Ky)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

Our vacation was awesome, the villa was perfect couldn't ask for anything more. We will be returning!!! Thanks again!!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+

Another great HHI vacation!

Guest: Rhi (Gahanna, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

We had a fabulous vacation staying at this villa. The owners were very accommodating, helpful, and easy to work with! We loved the keyless entry and the condo was represented really well from the pictures!! Thanks for everything!!

Owner response:Hi Rhi, Thanks so much for submitting your review. We are glad your family enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit with us again in the future. Thanks again! Darla

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

The Hiltbrand Family

Guest: Beach Bums (Salem, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

We had a wonderful week at the beach. The condo was great. It was beautifully decorated, comfortable, and looked just like the pictures on line. Everything we needed was available, clean, and in good repair. The closet full of beach supplies was awesome. We had to fly this year because of some health issues and were unable to bring anything with us. The closet was like a treasure chest complete with comfy chairs, beach toys, and a Wonder Wheeler cart to get everything to the beach. We added a soft sided cooler to the collection in the closet for others to use. The walk to the beach was easy and took 5 minutes or less. The only thing missing was the bottom pole for the beach umbrella. The new washer and dryer were nice but we had some trouble getting clothes dry in a reasonable length of time. We couldn't find any dirctions so we may not have been using it correctly but you may want to check it out to see why it was taking so long to dry things. I would recommend this condo as a wonderful place for a vacation and look forward to bringing my family back soon.

Owner response:Thank you for your feedback and thanks for reporting the problem with the dryer. I'll call Sears to come and find out what the problem is with that. Thank you choosing to stay with us! Glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the villa. Look forward to hearing from you again! Take care! Darla

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We love Hilton Head Island

Guest: Dave, Sandy & Sophie (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/16/11

We really enjoyed our stay at your place in Hilton Head. We had great weather and a wonderful week. Your place is beautiful and had everything we needed for our time there. We really appreciated the beach cart -- our daily trips to the beach were made easy. The master suite is beautiful along with the rest of the condo. We loved the location; close to everything yet very quiet. When we are ready for our next trip, we will definitely be contacting you. Thanks for sharing your place!

Owner response:Hi Sandy, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and liked the condo. We had just installed a new stove, dishwasher, front load washer and dryer and now new kitchen countertops and a new sink. We opened the laundry closet to the kitchen and added the countertop there to add more kitchen workspace. We look forward to having your family visit with us again next year. You will receive a 5% discount for being a repeat guest. Please remember to book early, the spring and summer weeks book really fast because of repeat guests. Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Take care! Darla

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Great Rental

Guest: Jenny F. (Cincinnati)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 08/22/10

This condo really lives up to expectations. We had a group of 6 adults and 3 children, and the condo accommodated us beautifully. There was plenty of space for all of us. The condo was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked...we never ran out of glasses with 9 people using them! The master suite was spacious and attractive. The outdoor pool was literally right off the back deck and was clean and well-maintained. The beach was really a five minute walk from the cabin. If I had to say something negative, it would be that some of the appliances seemed a bit dated and near to falling apart, but they worked the entire time we were there. Our group had a great time and we would definitely stay here again.

Owner response:Thanks for taking time to give us your feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in our vacation home on HHI! The problem with the dishwasher rack has now been repaired. Thanks for notifying us of the repair needed. We like to stay on top of fixing repair issues as soon as possible to keep the villa in top shape for our guests. Take care, Darla

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Our stay was wonderful! It was just like the pictures online

Guest: Jenny Go (Indianapolis,IN)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

Our stay was wonderful! It was just like the pictures online :-) There was plenty of room for all of us (5 adults & 3 kids 7 and under). Perfect location close to the beach, shopping and the pool right off the back patio! The only thing that was broken that we noticed was the shower head in the master bathroom (you had to hold it) Everything was wonderful and we are already planning our next trip to Hilton Head Island and have asked my parents to travel with us next time!

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

Fantastic Value

Guest: Lockwrench (Charlotte)
Date of Stay: 12/26/09 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

My family stayed at the this condo over New Years 2010. The condo had just about everything we could think of. I have become accustomed to time share style kitchen set ups. So the kitchen equipment provided far surpassed our expectations and made it enjoyable to cook at the condo. It was also great fun to all be in one place, and few places could have accommodated 7 adults and a 15 month old so well. Cozy- but never crowded. South Forest Beach is a great area. It truly is the "Main Street" of Hilton Head. Given that we stayed at the Marriott Grande Ocean across the street in the summer of 2009 at a significant premium, this place is a true value gem.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

This is a lovely Villa, you will not be disappointed. The furnishings, window treatments, and pictures on all the walls are beautiful. The attention to detail by the Ryans was appreciated. Every thing we needed was there. Our grandchildren enjoyed the playstation 2 in the 2nd bedroom, and also the beach surfboard and beach toys provided. The grandparents enjoyed the 3rd floor Master Suite. We used the beach cart, beach chairs, and beach umbrella also provided by the Ryans. The Cabana at the ocean provided by Seascapes was useful as it is a 4 minute walk to the beach. It would be nice if Seascapes would put in cement or asphalt walkways to the pools and bridges, would make it easier taking loaded beach cart to the ocean. You are about a mile from the entrance to Sea Pines ($5.00 charge) but it is worth it to go to Harbor Town and Salty Dog Cafe and Shops. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you Ryans. Family from North Carolina August, 2008

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/25/05

The Ryan's villa was the perfect base for our HHI vacation. It was very clean, thoughtfully appointed, and convenient to everything we needed. We'd definitely stay there again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/06/04 Review Submitted: 07/06/04

Your villa is perfect - everything you need in one place. We loved the new furnishings and contemporary style of your villa! We would recommend your villa to anyone that is interested in vacationing in HHI!

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

We loved our stay at the 3 bedroom condo. It was quite a surprise on the inside with everything bright, clean and cheery! After several stays in Sea Pines we found the Ryan place more accessible and contemporary! I will surely pass the word along! Thanks. Beth

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/08/04 Review Submitted: 04/08/04

What a place! We just returned from 4 days at your condo and I'm ready to go back. You literally could park your car and not have to use it again. You can walk to the beach, to the shops and to Piggly Wiggly (if you had to). The restaurant across the street, Fitzgerald's, has great foood and there are others within walking distance. The condo leaves nothing to be desired. You have everything you need and comfortable beds, too! We hope to be back before too long. Cathy Hogan

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/31/03 Review Submitted: 12/31/03

We will long remember our Christmas 2003, not only for our family gathering, but the beautiful Seascape villa rented from the Ryans. Of the four rental units we had, this was by far the most complete and beautiful in every way. I can't think of anything more we could have asked for. Their thoughtfulness in decorating and design was evident throughtout! We look forward to being here again.

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Guest: Miller family
Date of Stay: 10/19/03 Review Submitted: 10/18/03

The Millers write: The Ryans were very helpful for our first stay. Great Place! JJ, the maintenance man was quite helpful and informative. Thanks!

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Guest: Garbison
Date of Stay: 10/19/03 Review Submitted: 10/18/03

From the guest book in our villa, the Garbison family writes: Great place, wonderful time, good location. Beautiful rooms close to the ocean. Thanks for everything!

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Guest: Kerley family
Date of Stay: 09/13/03 Review Submitted: 09/12/03

From the guest book in our villa, the Kerley family writes: What a geat week! Your condo is lovely and well equipped! Not much sightseeing - we have been coming to Hilton Head for 20+ years. We spent most of our time at the beach-we left tanned, rested, and relaxed! We were happy our daughter and son-in-law joined us for a few days. They emjoyed having their own bedroom and bath on their own floor! Your internet pictures are very true to life - Lovely condo!

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Guest: Donaugh family
Date of Stay: 08/19/03 Review Submitted: 08/18/03

From the guestbook in our villa, the Donaugh family writes: The week was great, weather perfect. Thanks for everything. Your place is great! GO BUCKS!

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Guest: Koch family
Date of Stay: 08/19/03 Review Submitted: 08/18/03

From our guest book in the villa: The Koch's write: Thanks so much for sharing your home. We had a beautiful vacation. We love your island home. Thanks for Mike for his assistance when needed. Your home is lovely and we hope to return in '04.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/13/03 Review Submitted: 08/13/03

Thank you to the Ryan family for an absolutely perfect vacation spot! The Villa is immaculate, beautifully decorated and has all the comforts of home. This was our first trip to Hilton Head and we couldn't have been more pleased with the accomodations. The location is close to the beach, resturants, shopping and many activities. We highly reccommend this Villa and would definitely stay there again when we return to Hilton Head. Thanks again to the Ryans for a wonderful vaction destination! The Snell Family

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Guest: Snell family
Date of Stay: 08/09/03 Review Submitted: 08/08/03

From the guest book in our villa, the Snell family writes: Your condo is delightful. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable! We all had a wonderful time in Hilton Head and really enjoyed staying in your beautiful villa. We would love to come back and stay again!! Yay, 'Nikki'. You thought of everything to make a vacation stay so perfect, right down to the beach cart which made it so easy with 7 people! We had a great time renting 2 Hobie cats for sailing out of South Beach, great fun for a sailing family like us. We also highly recommend the sunset cruise out of Harbor Town on the "Stars & Stripes", we had an incredible sail on one of the America's Cup 12 meters...Amazing! Our teenage girls each brought a friend and they enjoyed having the 3rd floor "Penthouse Suite" as they called it! We thank you for making this a most memorable vacation and we will definitely rent your villa again if we return to Hilton Head. Thank you again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/20/03 Review Submitted: 07/20/03

What a great condo! The accommodations were fantastic - everything you could ever need for a great vacation. We will certainly check availability at the Ryan condo FIRST on our next trip to Hilton Head!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/16/03 Review Submitted: 07/16/03

WOW!!! What a vacation. The Ryans have provided everything necessary for great "home away from home" living -- right down to the beach chairs. Their condo is immaculate. I would highly recommend their condo to anyone visiting Hilton Head. Thanks again Ryan family for an A+ vacation accommodation.

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Guest: Swan family
Date of Stay: 07/12/03 Review Submitted: 07/11/03

We very much enjoyed our stay and we thank the Ryan's for the nicely decorated and thoughful accomodations. You've provided everything that could make a beach vacation memorable and enjoyable-down to the beach cart. We especially enjoyed Harbo Town in Sea Pines and loved Gregg Russel's show under the big Oak Tree. The Bubble Gum Cruise was fun too!

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