Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful Marsh Front Home

Guest: Linda (Tallahassee, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/05/12 Review Submitted: 05/13/12

I don't think we could've chosen a more perfect home for our vacation in the Pawley's Island area! It is truly pet friendly with a wonderful yard. We were greeted by the neighborhood canine ambassadors- Mister and Lucky who quickly became part of our family for the week! The location is a nature lovers paradise. We saw wild turkeys, rabbits, deer, and more birds than I can list - everything from a bald eagle to heron & egrets on the marsh. The house is spacious and open, with a huge screened in porch overlooking the marsh - the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or spend an hour reading in the hammock. Crabbing and fishing from the dock provided hours of fun, as well as delicious meals. Beaches at Pawley's or Litchfield are just a short drive, but even better is the trip by kayak. We also took day trips to Charleston and Bulls Island. There are numerous restaurants to choose from in the area, in addition to many places for carry out, if you prefer. All that we tried were excellent. I would highly recommend this property. You won't find a better location if you enjoy the marsh or more personal and friendly service from the owners! We certainly hope to return in the future. Thank you again for sharing your lovely home!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

My Visit

Guest: Judy (Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 04/21/12

House was nicely decorated and very comfortable. Some things needed repair or maintenance but generally is was a very nice stay. Close to restaurants and attractions. The kids enjoyed the dock and we liked the view. I would visit again. Good value for the price.

Owner response:We're so glad you had a good time and enjoyed the house and the area, and really glad your children enjoyed the dock! Please let us know of any problems, so that we can have them repaired. We hope you'll come again, soon.

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

Mace House Lovers.

Guest: Pocono FF (Greentown, PA.)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 04/09/12

This our second stay at the Mace House and we just love it there. Great location for peace and quiet and yet close enough to many activities that Pawleys Island has to offer. We plan on returning again next year.

Owner response:We're so glad you came back! And also glad you had a good visit. The house will be waiting for you next year. Nancy and Jane

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners.

Tranquil Marsh Views

Guest: Rena (Mount Pleasant)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

We had the most fantastic week. Our family loved kayaking, bird watching, crabbing, exploring, and just relaxing at Mace House. What a beautiful spot which is visited by egrets and herons every morning. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Mister and Lucky who loved playing with our Basset Hound, Georgia. Only a short distance from home, but a peaceful spot to unwind. We can't wait to come back again.

Owner response:How glad we are that you had such a great welcoming committee! Winter at the marsh is truly magical. We hope you'll come back soon.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway.

A peaceful retreat...

Guest: Annie M (Charlotte NC)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Our family enjoyed the Thanksgiving week at Mace House and found it to be as magical a place as the description on line. The view was even more beautiful than the pictures. My teenage daughters loved the kayaks and crabbing off the dock. We enjoyed the porch swing and hammock! We will be back to this lovely, enchanting spot!

Owner response:We're so glad you had a good visit! Fall is a beautiful time to be at Mace House. And glad the crabbing was good, too.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway.

A vacation to remember- a place to come back to...

Guest: Mace house fans (Greensboro NC)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

Our stay at Mace house was a total joy! The wonderful house, the beautiful wildlife, the beach right around the corner was all just what we had hoped for in a vacation. We got great seafood at the local Pawleys Island seafood market, taught our son how to play checkers and "go fish", visited Brookgreen Gardens one cool and magical evening, read books in the hammock and never watched the TV. We enjoyed visiting All Saints Church for the Wednesday morning service, and wandered in the beautiful cemetary, rich with the history of the island. The house is lovely, clean and homey, and the location is private and quiet. The best part? Arriving. The worst part? Having to leave! We'll be back...

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 03/13/10

3/9/2010My husband and I recently stayed at Mace House. It is a wonderful vacation home tucked away on a secluded tidal creek on Pawley’s Island. The home is private and very comfortable and thoughtfully furnished by the owners. There is family artwork and lots of books. The furniture was very comfortable. Kitchen was great and fully furnished with everything needed. The large screen porch with lots of chairs, swing and hammock was perfect for bird watching in the back yard and dock. During our all too short week here we visited Brookgreen Gardens – Huntington State Park – Charleston – and Georgetown. All these places were easy day trips from Mace House. The home shows years of wonderful family times here. You will feel it too! Thanks again for renting your lovely home. C&J Allen

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Guest: Vicki and Steve Jenkins family (Greer, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/18/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

Wow! We have been coming to the beach every year for years. This place, the Mace house, is the BEST we have ever stayed at. We love having our own private place and enjoy the quiet and peaceful setting. We can recharge our lives to go another year after spending the week at the Mace house. Thank you so much for a very memorable vacation and for allowing our 2 four legged family members attending as well. We will see you next year!!

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Guest: Connie and Mike Williams (-)
Date of Stay: 08/16/07 Review Submitted: 08/16/07

We just wanted you to know that we had a lovely stay at the Mace House. What a truly beautiful house and setting. We are now looking longingly at our photos and wishing we were there! Thanks so much, Connie and Mike Williams and family

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Guest: Peter and Marsha Burch (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 02/13/07 Review Submitted: 02/13/07

We'd like to thank you both for the wonderful weekend we spent at your place. With your help we rode the tides just right and enjoyed paddles from your dock in both directions. We found everything we needed in the kitchen,and the place was very quiet at night. We managed to tuck a lot of activities in, and missed very few of the sights your very helpful guide recommended - even Alice's grave. Thanks, Peter and Marsha Burch

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Guest: Frankie Haygood
Date of Stay: 06/18/06 Review Submitted: 06/17/06

We had a great week at the Mace House. My 2 Granddaughters loved being able to crab off the dock and seeing all of the wildlife. they especially like see the bunny every morning and the turkeys crossing the road with their new chicks. The house was so convenient for us to Georgetown and other areas we like to visit.We look forward to visiting again. Thanks, Frankie Haygood

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Guest: Karen Hipp (Greenville SC)
Date of Stay: 05/19/05 Review Submitted: 05/19/05

We stayed at Mace House for two weeks in August 2004. The view of the marsh is spectacular, and with the breeze coming off the water we rarely ran the A/C. My three boys were enchanted with the creek and marsh (caught lots of fish and crabs) and enjoyed it more than the beach (which is just a short walk through the creek at low tide). Rent the kayaks to explore the marsh, especially at sunrise and sunset. We found Mace House to be convenient to shops, restaurants, local plantations and other sights. There are many activities for the entire family in the area. The neighbors are lovely - we were invited to watch a private fireworks display one evening. For a quiet, peaceful trip to the beach, consider Mace House for your next vacation - it truly was one of the best places our family has ever stayed.

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Guest: Ray and Patsy Wightman (St. Matthews, SC)
Date of Stay: 12/27/04 Review Submitted: 12/27/04

Our family stayed the first week in August 2004. It was a great family time. We enjoyed our time on the dock, screened in porch, tidal creek and beach. We enjoyed kayaking but found out we were out of shape. We plan on returning the Summer of 2005. Patsy

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Guest: Rosalie Bradham (-)
Date of Stay: 11/14/03 Review Submitted: 11/14/03

Hi Nancy and Jane, I just want to thank you so much for our wonderful stay in your house. Everything was perfect. What a great spot in the world. We kayaked all over the expanse of marsh and down to the tip of the island, caught some spot tails, and fitted a wedding etc in. Hope everything was in order. We'd love to come again! Best regards, Rosie Bradham

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Guest: Linda Shipton (-)
Date of Stay: 10/20/03 Review Submitted: 10/20/03

We had such a wonderful Pawley's Island experience at your house! Your extra goodies- the crabbing gear, shrimp net, binoculars and bird books really added to the special time we spent there. You have a wonderful collection of cookbooks and it was interesting to review your notes of bird sightings with the multitude of those we had seen during our visit. We rented a kayak and reveled in the bounty of the season - the weather was beautiful - we got some sprinkles one morning that gave these old bones a chance to recouperate after our attempt at paddling upstream with the kayak. I would certainly love another opportunity to enjoy your great place on the creek- have you any information as to the availability throughout the season? Again, thank you for the great escape!! Linda Shipton

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Guest: John Davis (-)
Date of Stay: 07/03/03 Review Submitted: 07/03/03

Our family thoroughly enjoys this lovely setting on the marsh behind Pawleys. You can relax on the porch and feel secluded from the hubub of the island, or join in beach and marsh activities whenever the mood strikes. Things we love: Watching the sunrise over the island/ Kicking back with a good book in a porch rocker or the hammock/Seeing an occasional deer feeding in the front yard/Watching bald eagles, osprey, wading birds, hummers and painted buntings/Sipping a cool drink on the dock at evening...you can see all the way to Litchfield over Pawleys' marsh/Crabbing off the dock/Eating flounder cooked fresh from the "flounder hole" in the creek (when we're lucky enough to catch some)/Kayaking "up" the creek into a marsh so secluded it feels like you're the first to discover it/Visiting Bookgreen Gardens and taking plantation tours around Georgetown/Dining on excellent seafood at Pawley's and Murrells Inlet/Shopping the quaint shops around Pawleys and the outlet sales in Myrtle Beach/And, of course, Pawley's wonderful beach. We hope to develop an extended family of friends who enjoy these same things, year after year at Mace House. A TIP (for those not familiar with South Carolina beaches)-- Try a fall trip. The crowds have dwindled, the marsh is beautiful with deep greens and golds and the weather is usually balmy right up through Christmas. If you have questions, or suggestions on how we can improve...please call. We want you to thoroughly enjoy your stay at Mace House. -- the owners.

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