Relaxing getaway

Guest: Ed & Peg (Parma, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

We were down there for our sons graduation from USMC bootcamp, and even though we had a full house of people, there was plenty of room to spread out and relax. My favorite part was sitting on the porch swing overlooking the marsh and out to the ocean.....beautiful view!!!! This home is very clean and has all the amenities you'll need. You've got to try some fresh shrimp from The Gay Fish Co ~ delicous! I would highly recommend this house ~ Charlotte and Alan are very easy to work with....thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Harbor Island House

Guest: Joe (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

My wife and I love Beaufort. We visit often and are currently searching for property to buy on St Helena Island. This rental home has now become our "base" for future trips to Beaufort - we simply love this house and Harbor Island. The screen porches overlook both a marsh full of wildlife and the ocean. The house is very comfortable and well appointed.There's a golf cart at the house to use in exploring the island. The Island also has tennis courts, a crabbing dock and many other activities. We even saw a small alligator from the community wildlife overlook built next to the marsh. Charlotte and Alan are easy to work with and made the transaction simple. In fact, they are such remarkable hosts that they went out of their way to return to me a golf shirt that I left at the house after our last visit. My wife and I have rented a number of homes in Beaufort, this is our absolute favorite.

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

A Week in Paradise!

Guest: NCfamily (Millers Creek, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

My family and I loved this home. We have spent the last couple of summers visiting Harbor Island. It's so peaceful, natural, and welcoming and Charlotte and Alan make staying in their home the same. I would highly recommend taking your breakfast, lunch, or dinner out on the deck table to enjoy the views this place has to offer. It was really a week in paradise. Thanks Charlotte for making our vacation one to write about. P.S. Everyone had a great nights sleep on the comfortable beds. My husband prefers carpet in the bedroom and the carpet in the upstairs master is like walking on a cloud!

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

Beach wedding

Guest: mob (mother of the bride) (Aiken, SC)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10 Review Submitted: 10/16/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The view is fantastic and the house was just right for us as we handled last minute wedding preparations. The house was clean and well-appointed. This was our first visit to Harbor Island; hopefully will not be our last!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Seaside Adventures

Guest: J&A (Huntersville, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/16/10

Comfortable and well equipped, we spent our evenings on the decks having dinner and watching the flood tide rise into the marsh below us. No shortage of activities for the adventurous; kayaking with the dolphins, bicycle riding on the numerous local islands and walking on the beach or in Hunting Island State Park, all within minutes. A perfect getaway!

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

Amazing Family Vacation House!

Guest: Kinzie (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/16/10

We had a fantastic time spending a week at this home, there were 7.5 of us and more than enough room. We walked to the beach every morning and then spent the afternoon at one of the two great pools (also within walking distance)! We also rented the available golf-cart, which was super handy to take all of our "play things" to the beach. Our 3.5 year old begged to eat breakfast out on the screened in porch every morning--and so we did! The house looks exactly as advertised in the pictures so rest assured you're getting what see, it was great! We bought fish from the Gay Seafood Company (right down the road) and made fresh fish tacos one night for dinner. Also, don't miss out on 11th Street Dockside Restaurant in Port Royal--yummy food and an incredible Shrimp and Grits! Rent the house, you won't be disappointed!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Fantastic Beach House

Guest: Karl and Chandler (Lawrenceville, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

My family and I loved the place! loved it loved it loved it!! My mother-in-law said she had "died and gone to heaven". If you're looking for a quiet getaway, this is the place for you. If you want to see nature at its finest, a beautiful, quiet beach, this is the place for you. Very spacious place to stay and the back porch view gives you a breathtaking view of the Marsh, Hunting Island next door, and the beach. I highly recommend going to the upper porch and watching the sun rise. Bring a great digital camera because you'll take lots of pictures. If you are looking for a beach with lots of waves, Harbor Island isn't it but you need to go no further than Hunting Island next door! Beautiful state park with a fantastic view atop the lighthouse. We ate fresh shrimp cooked in the house three times and highly recommend Boondocks and Johnson Creek close by for a great dinner. We also did a day trip to Charleston and spent a day in beautiful Beaufort. This is the perfect family getaway house. We plan to be back real soon!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Kim Waters (Sylvania, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/09 Review Submitted: 05/28/09

We really enjoyed our stay at your beach house. It was beautiful. The beach, pool and all were very accessible by walking. The screened in porch was the most tranquil area. Just sit watch the sun and the waves. We loved it!!! The beds are very comfortable. Great for a large group with plenty of sleeping and living space.

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Guest: Dwight and Linda Groggel (Summerville, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/15/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

Our stay at Charlotte and Alan's house was the best beach week we've ever had. We can only echo some of the previous comments about the amenities the house offers. We will no longer stay at the beaches in the Charleston area, but come back to this beautiful, well-equipped house as often as we can.

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Guest: Dawn12 (Smyrna, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/02/08 Review Submitted: 06/02/08

We had an amazing time at your beach house. The screened and well railed porch was perfect for my 15 month old son and 21 month old nephew to look out at the marsh and birds while we relaxed on the porch swing. Thanks for the break!

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