Vacation Rentals by Owner

The Perfect Honeymoon

Guest: Jennifer E. (Panama City, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/07/12 Review Submitted: 05/21/12

This home was absolutely perfect for our honeymoon. The cottage was a great size for us and we loved the bright tasteful decor. The kitchen was well equipped for those nights we cooked in. The porch was our daily favorite spot for relaxing, having cocktails and even working a bit on our computers. We also enjoyed the community of Wild Dunes - the staff was very helpful and friendly - every one of them! We met fellow guests who enjoy this resort year after year, and we can see why. We stopped at restaurants where we would see a crowd gathered and had some of the best meals we have ever had, even including New York and Chicago. Try the Red Drum! We will be back! Thank you Beth and family for the perfect week for our long awaited honeymoon!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

perfect week

Guest: Karen Ferrell (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/12 Review Submitted: 04/06/12

Beth, Our beach week was perfect - thanks to both the house and the great weather! We even took a fishing trip with Jeremy (as suggested) and had pretty good luck. Thanks for the suggestion. Not sure if you realized but down the beach a stretch (towards the end of the island) they are doing some beach restoration for the sea turtles habitat. My grandson was really fasinated by that. Had to go out and buy a book on seaturtles. You can be absolutley sure we will be back and this is the house we will be renting! Again, thanks so much for all of your help, Louise Korner

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

great house

Guest: Sarah (Alexandra, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/26/12 Review Submitted: 04/01/12

Thanks much for the use of your great house! we loved how close we were to the pool and best of all, the short walk to the beach. Loved sitting out on the porch watching the world go by...actually felt very lucky to have such warm weather this tie of year! we will happily rent this home again next year. Again, thanks for all of the helpful information you sent (my other half really enjoyed the fishing!

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

*Perfect* vacation home!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/06/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

My family and I recently stayed in your lovely home for a week. I am on here looking at the clendar to see when we can come again in the summer and just read some of the reviews. Even though this is not my personal home, I feel a little offended by "Maddog's" review because it FELT like my home while we were there. I just have to say everything was absolutely perfect and was exactly as it is described. All of the furniture was very nice and clean, the beds were so very comfortable and adorable, the porch was perfect for relaxing, the kitchen is fully stocked....I could go on and on! Obviously, my family and I loved this house and highly recommend it to anyone! Thanks for everything Beth! - Cheryl

Owner response:Dear Cheryl, Thaks so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the house. I hope I can help in the future when you are planning your next Wild Dunes vacation! Beth

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

Great location, Great house

Guest: Deb G. (Tarpon Springs, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

We just got back from a week at this darling house. Everything about it was just as described - great location (5 min walk to beach) and pool across the street. The porch was wonderful and interior clean and very nicely furnished. Kitchen had everything we needed and basically exactly what we were expecting. We will be renting again next year as the whole family decided we woudl adopt this cottage as our yearly summer get away. PS. Loved the fact that we were allowed to bring our "four legged kid" with us to such a well appointed home.

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

The Good and the Bad

Guest: Maddog (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/22/09

First the good. Location is great. Easy walk with your stuff to the beach and the resort is great. View of nature and golf course from back porch is great. Bedding as noted is very comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped w/ nice appliances. Washer/Dryer are also new. Responsiveness to problems with unit was good. Overall the condo is sore need of a facelift. Furnishings are run down. Bathrooms are small and dated. Grill was nasty and ignitor doesn't work. Electronics dated flat panel tv in one bedroom. Porch is in need of new carpet and furniture. The garage area under the house is a mess. Pictures on web page don't tell the whole story. We would not stay in condo again unless substantial updating was done.

Owner response:Quite frankly, I am shocked that anyone would consider the furnishings run down. The sofa and chairs are top quality and not very old. Chairs are EJ Victor and sofa is a down wrapped Lee Industries. This is far superior to 90% of beach house rentals and certainly 100% on par with the top 10%. The only TV that is not flat screen is in the living room but it is a large enough TV for the area and I really have no intention of mounting the TV above the fireplace (which would be the only place for a larger TV) I know what I am talking about because I am an Interior Designer. At the time, there were three old pices of wicker on the porch (all currently replaced) and all covered in sunbrella fabric - just as pictured.. Cottage is 100% as pictured on the internet. if the grill was not working, then the guest should have called the local number (they even mentioned that response was very timely)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

We really enjoyed our stay in the adorable cottage. Loved the location - five minute walk to the beach and the pool across the street. We found everything we could have asked for in the kitchen (a wonderful thing for my hubby chef)The decor was really nice and the beds heavenly. Thanks for all of you help, Lizzie

Owner response:Thanks for the lovely review

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Wild Dunes Cottage

Guest: NC Golfers (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/19/08

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cottage in 1/2008. It certainly helped that the weather was gorgeous the entire week. The location is excellent as it's an easy walk to the Harbor golf course, swimming pool, deli, bike rental and beach. An abundance of walking trails are available for you and your "four legged kid"! The cottage is decorated beautifully, the kitchen is adequately stocked with cooking utensils. The screened porch is fantastic....very large, with tables and chairs overlooking a lagoon. I didn't see what the big deal was about the "300 thread sheets" until I slept on them...they are really, really nice! The cottage was undergoing an interior painting just prior to our arrival. It looks very nice. To correct one part of the owners description, the cottage actually overlooks the putting green and the 18th green (not the first hole) which was better. If you like golf, Wild Dunes and this cottage is within 15 miles of about 6 courses off the island. The Wild Dunes courses are very nice and convenient but a little pricey in my opinion. My only constructive criticism for this cottage is that there were numerous burned out and missing light bulbs and both propane tanks for the gas grill were empty. We got the tank filled but I feel the management should check before each rental to ensure there is at least a partial tank available for the renters. I consider the missing light bulbs a safety issue. Regardless, there's a high probability we'll return as the location, pet friendliness and convenience to the numerous golf courses is a priority to us.

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/21/05

My family and I just had a wonderful vacation at your Darling Cottage this past month. We loved everything about it, especially the den, porch, and location!! We will definitely contact you again for future use and recommend it to anyone!! Thanks.

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

Hi, Beth-Just returned from a wonderful family vacation at your cottage in Wild Dunes. We all had the best week! It was our first visit to Isle of P and we definitely plan to return. We all loved the house--it was the most comfortable rental we've ever stayed in. It had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well equipped and there were more than enough towels. The beds were so comfortable. We all loved the screened porch. My kids enjoyed the proximity of the community pool (right across the street) and the easy walk to the beach was great for walking our puppy Max every day! We didn't get to see any alligators this year, maybe next year! Thanks again for sharing your lovely home with us. We hope to return next year for two weeks!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/05 Review Submitted: 04/29/05

Beth We really enjoyed our stay. The house is great and you were right about the porch. Thanks for all of the information you sent and the time you spent answering our questions. Our puppies love the beach.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 03/15/05

We had such a great time staying in your lovely home. Even though the weather was a little brisk, we still enjoyed sitting on your porch (wrapped up in your blankets!) watching all the wildlife around the lagoon. On our last day, we finally got to see the alegator you told us about. Thank you for your tips you sent - we really enjoyed The Boat House on Shem creek. We will plan on calling you again for a summer rental. Next time, we'll start our planning a little earlier! Robin, Blake, Jake, and Sammy

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/05 Review Submitted: 02/27/05

Beth, we had a wonderful month at 15 Twin Oaks. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The walk to the beach was easy and pleasant and our dog loved it all as well. Hope we can go back again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/04 Review Submitted: 11/14/04

Beth, We had a fantastic week staying in your cottage. The large screen porch was perfect for viewing the great blue herron's fishing, the fish jumping, the resident alligator, a doe and two young ones and the golfers coming and going. The Godiva chocolates were GREAT. I devoured them the first couple of days.Our Boykin Spaniel LOVED vacationing with us, even though she slept all of the time. The kitchen was well equipped and the master feather bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept in for a vacation. Great burgers at Poes Tavern in Sullivans Island and a delightfully prepared dinner at Long Island Cafe in Isle of Palms.Coconut Joes was fun also. Hope we can do this again.

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

We had a wonderful vacation! Your home was very cozy. We all enjoyed the porch too. Nancy Naperville IL

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Guest: Karen Ferrell (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/04 Review Submitted: 08/05/04

A great time was had by all. The weather couldn't have been better! The house was everything we were hoping for. We appreciate all of the helpful tips you sent - actually caught a couple of the large bass you told us about in the loggoon.

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Guest: R. Beatty
Date of Stay: 05/10/04 Review Submitted: 05/09/04

Beth, We really enjoyed our stay - Lived on the porch! Thanks, Rich

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/04 Review Submitted: 05/28/04

Beth, Thank you so much for the oppurtunity to visit your wonderful cottage. My family and I had a great time. The convenience of the beach and pool area were more than I had hoped for. Look forward to possibly returning next year for another week Sincerely, Allen Cosby

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 04/19/04

Thank you for sharing your house with us, again. It is always fun getting to see the new changes you have made over the past year. I love the new look of the kitchen and enjoyed useing the great new cookware. As always, the porch was still everyone's main gathering spot. We look forward to this "Girl's Tennis Vacation" every year and we're never dissappointed. Thank you again and you know we'll be there next year! Sincerly, Caroline and friends!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 04/16/04

Beth: Your cottage is quaint with a terrific view. The porch was a wonderful place to relax and read. Wild Dunes is a place our family made many wonderful memories. We will definitely return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/04 Review Submitted: 01/27/04

Just got back from a long weekend at your cottage. I really had a nice relaxing weekend and loved the feather beds. I really loved the fact that I could take my Jack Russell Terrier's. They loved walking around Wild Dunes!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/04 Review Submitted: 01/16/04

An absolute lovely cottage! We thoroughly enjoyed the quiet, romantic location. All amenities conveniently located nearby, but not intrusive. Recommend this vacation cottage for those who enjoy the lowcountry.

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Guest: Elaine Ross
Date of Stay: 11/18/03 Review Submitted: 11/17/03

Hi Beth - We had a wonderful weekend and loved staying in your house. The weather was wonderful - we enjoyed the wedding, my husband played golf twice, I walked on the beach, and good time was had by all!! Everyone loved the feather beds - I think we all slept like babies! I will put your keys in the mail today. We definitely would like to return to Isle of Palm sometime so I will keep your email, etc. Thanks, Elaine

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Guest: Margaret Beers
Date of Stay: 10/14/03 Review Submitted: 10/13/03

Beth We had a wonderful time at your lovely cottage and thank you so much. The Godiva chocolates were such an unexpected treat! I only wish that the couple who were supposed to come with us did not have to cancel. I am mailing the key back in the morning. We liked all the "tips" that you sent also and enjoyed having our fill of seafood.Thanks again. Marge Beers

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/14/03 Review Submitted: 10/13/03

Good morning, Beth. We had a great time on vacation. Ray, my husband, loved reading/napping on your porch. I loved watching the variety of wildlife either in the lagoon or along the bank,There was one animal that was long and gray, kind of sleek dark fur who slithered in to the lagoon after hangin' out on the bank for awhile. Where did you get the wind chime? Some are hard on the ears, but the one on your porch was beautiful. I'd like to get one just like it. We will certainly consider staying at your house the next time we return to Wild Dunes and I will click on your guestbook later today, but now, I must head to work...back to reality. Fortunatley I love my career so it's not too much of a challenge, just quite different than the last two wonderful weeks. Thanks again. Carol

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/03 Review Submitted: 10/15/03

We had a great time. Great place for our family of six and baby. Loved the porch and the sights. Pool was great. 84 degrees! Many nice walks on the beach. Grounds were well kept and very neat. Wish we had more time to explore. All your information you sent was very helpful! We will visit again.

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Guest: Rita
Date of Stay: 09/14/03 Review Submitted: 09/13/03

Beth, we had a great time! Even with a bunches of rain, it's never a problem for us six women to have a good time. This was our 14th beach trip and your cottages is one of the best places we have stayed. We'll be back. Rita

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/03 Review Submitted: 09/15/03

We had a wonderful time!!! The cottage was everything that we had hoped for - relaxation, privacy and a dog friendly environment.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/03 Review Submitted: 09/01/03

Wonderful time was had by all. House is beautifully decorated and so comfortable--feather beds are wonderful. We will most certainly plan another visit there.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/03 Review Submitted: 07/29/03

My family and I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for sharing your home. Our trip was very relaxing - just what I needed. The girls had a wonderful time , spent mainly up at the pavilion. You were right about the porch! We loved it. Again, thank you. We will be planning a vacation next year - same time, same place. Caroline and family PS. the feather bed was Heaven!

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Guest: ie (Panama City, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/01/03 Review Submitted: 07/29/03

Just wanted you to know we really had a great time. The house was just as described. The porch was great. anyway, thanks again and count on us next summer! Elizabeth Bartlett

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