Vacation Rentals by Owner

Pure bliss!

Guest: Cari (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

My husband, myself and our two year-old spent last week in condo 8B and loved it! We found the condo to be spacious and have everything we could possible need for our stay. The weather was perfect, as there was quite literally not a cloud in the sky at any point during our vacation. We played at the ocean every morning and swam in the pool every afternoon. My daughter also loved all of the "tot lots" at Fiddler's Cove. She made us stop and play at each one of them! We watched dolphins at the beach play in the waves and enjoyed beautiful sunsets every night. We also spent a day in Savannah which was only a quick car ride to enjoy a day in another amazing city. Wonderful place for a family to stay and hope to return next year!

Owner response:Cari, it was wonderful to have you enjoy our villa a place we call "a home away from home". JoAnn and I are happy you found our villa a vacation you will remember. Hope you return next year. Don and JoAnn

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

Five Great Weeks

Guest: Glad n Jack (Northeastern Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 01/28/12 Review Submitted: 03/26/12

We enjoyed our stay in your fully equiped villa for 5 weeks. Everything was clean and comfortable, couldn't as for more. Only a short walk to the beach, lots to see and many good restaurants. Thank you for renting your villa for our "Home away from Home."

Owner response:Jo and I are happy you enjoyed your visit to our "home away from home". Looking forward to see you again...

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

Wonderful place

Guest: Jsteiner (Aiken, SC)
Date of Stay: 10/31/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

The condo was great!! I was in the condo from November-January. What a great layout and wonderful location. I went running every night on the beach since it was so close. The condo had a great warm homie feeling! Such a great place. perfect for any type of vacation.

Owner response:Jeremy, it was great having you stay at our villa during the winter months. Glad we could help you during your search for a longer place to live. Don and Jo....

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

August 2011 Vacation

Guest: haeusskp (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

Don and JoAnn, thank you very much for renting your wonderful villa to us again. Year after year we continue to create great memories and explore different parts of the island. Your Villa is well kept and maintained and updated each year providing a relaxing place to stay. See you next year!

Owner response:Kyle and April, we're glad that you enjoy our villa. It wasn't too long ago that you traveled to HHI for a delightful "honeymoon" at 8B! Don and JoAnn....

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

Fantastic Vacation spot

Guest: Lynne (Toronto Ontario)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/12

Our family of five stayed here August 2011 and had a fantastic time. The owners have thought of everything and the unit is clean and comfortable. We can't wait to come back!!

Owner response:Lynne and Bill, happy to have made your vacation "one to remember". Hope you can return in 2012. Don and Jo...

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

July 2011 Vacation

Guest: Michelle (Independence, Ky)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

Once again we had a wonderful time at your villa this year. Wouldn't even think about staying anywhere else! We have been staying there since 2001 and absolutely love it! Very convenient to pool and beach which is what we want on vacation. Every year we try a new restaurant and this year we went to "Wild Wings" and it was very good! We also love "Old Oyster Factory" on Tuesday nights. Like to go atound 730 or 8 and eat outside while watching the fireworks. Can't wait for 2012!

Owner response:It's always a pleasure to have you visit our villa for your vacation. Have a great Fall and Winter and we will see you again next summer.

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

Awesome Vacation!

Guest: Greg & Jeannie (Lawrenceville, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 12/13/11

The condo was great - price was right and location was convenient! Pictures provided are very accurate and part of what affected our decision to rent here.The chairs and cart provided for the beach were a nice amenity. Loved having the pool right outside our door - our 3 kids had a ball!! Owners were very nice to work with. This was our first trip to Hilton Head and we were not disappointed. Also we spent some time in the clubhouse playing ping-pong which gave the kids something extra to do. Don't miss the historical museum at Honey Horn! Lots of great info for first timers and the nature trail was a nice walk.

Owner response:We are happy you enjoyed yourselves at our villa. Hope to see you agian next year. Don and JoAnn..

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

Loved this place

Guest: Elizabeth (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

This truly was a home away from. It was clean, well stocked. We loved it so much that we booked again for the next year as soon as we got home. The owners were awesome to deal with!! Can't wait to go back!

Owner response:Elizabeth, we are happy that you enjoyed our villa during your vacation this past summer. Looking forward to have you spend another week next year. Don and JoAnn

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Jan & Ed Hall - Zanesville, Ohio

Guest: Jan (Zanesville)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

We had a great week at your condo - a home away from home. We loved the convenience to the pool and beach. Nice and clean and well equipped - even a beach cart to get our chairs etc. to the beach easily. Hope to return again!

Owner response:Jan and Ed, We are very happy you enjoyed your first visit to our villa. Hope you can come again soon. Don and JoAnn...

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

Jean & Warren Cincinnati, Ohio

Guest: Jean & Warren Dillon (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

We Just returned from a great week at your wonderful villa. The location by the pool is really convenient and the short walk to the beach. The villa is very comfortable ( especially the beds) and we always have a very relaxing time. We have stayed here numerous times and are never disappointed. Fiddler's Cove is great for families.

Owner response:Warren and Jean, we are very elated that your vacation visit to our villa was again a relaxing and convenient place to stay on Hilton Head Island. You are the greatest next door neighbors we've had in our 48 years of marriage. Hope you can return soon.. Don and JoAnn.....

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

Hilton Head Holiday

Guest: Dick & Debbie (Palm Bay Fl)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

We just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed your condo! It was very roomy and the washer/dryer made it very convenient. We got back Saturday from a weeks stay, and already miss being there. The location of your condo is convenient to everything. We enjoy the beach, and the weather was perfect for long walks. Looking forward to our next trip!!

Owner response:It was grea having you back again. Let us know when you want to return...

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Great spot for tennis team

Guest: Bill (Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We stayed in this villa as well as the one across from it for our college tennis team spring break. The owner was very accommodating with connecting us with the villa across the hall, there were 9 total people between the two units and that's pretty much capacity, could possibly add 1 more person. The best part about Fiddler's Cove for us was the amenities of the hot tub, pool and the 10 clay tennis courts. This unit had Wifi and a few extra condiments probably left behind by other renters (veg. oil, large dw liquid) so we didn't have to buy every last item when cooking in the unit). Also, there were detailed instructions for tv's, dvd players and the owners communicated very well for any questions we had. Although newer villas might be more spacious or contemporary, this unit is very cost effective when you're on a college student's budget and we plan to return to this unit next year.

Owner response:Bill, we appreciate your kind words. Our unit was basically purchased so that it became a "family vacation resort villa" which makes you feel like it was "home" . Looking forward to have your tennis team return next March. May you practice "heartily" before you visit us again for early Spring Tennis Tournaments on the Island.. Don and JoAnn....

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers.

Home Away from Home

Guest: Florida Gang (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

As always, we love staying at the Villa. Thanksgiving on the Island is a wonderful time of year. When we walk into 8-B, we feel like we are home. It has all the amenities we could need. We enjoyed our leftover turkey while watching football on the great flat screen TV. Easy beach walks due to the awesome location are a plus. And we rented bikes just across the street as there is access to the bike trails . We found the beds to be comfortable and just what the Dr. ordered after our active days. Thanks, Vogel Family. We are already looking forward to our trip back to Fiddler's Cove this summer. (PS. and the wireless internet was great too.)

Owner response:Jo and I are happy you enjoyed your recent trip to our villa. Hope you can return soon.

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

Wonderful!

Guest: Scott, Kristin, and Ellie Carr (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

We stayed in this condo in June of 2010 and it was wonderful!! Clean, spacious, had everything we could possibly need, and convenient to the pool and beach. We have 3 small children so the pool was the perfect location to be able to go in and out of the condo without having to lug everything with us!! Thank you so much for this wonderful vacation!

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

Perfect Vacation

Guest: haeusskp (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

My wife and I have stayed in Don and JoAnn's villa since our first trip to HHI together in 2006 and have been back every year since. We consider their villa our home away from home. We enjoy the pool directly outside and the short walk to the beach. We recommend it to everyone who is looking to vacation on HHI. We cannot wait to return to HHI and Fiddler's Cove!!

Owner response:Kyle and Aoril, your honeymoon 5 years ago at our villa must have been a happy one, for you have returned every year since! Our villa is the perfect location for a "family vacation retreat". Looking forward to see yuu this coming Auigust. Don and JoAnn.....

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

wonderful vacation in Hilton Head

Guest: Randi (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 11/06/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

My husband and I stayed at the villa for one week in November. The photos on the web site were a great reflection on the villas accomandations and amenities. The owners left some resturant suggestions that assisted us in finding a few great meals. The grocery store was near and easy to get to from the villa. The location was a great starting point for our exploration of Savannah and the surrounding areas. The golf was good and the alligators were a sight to see on the golf course. (Shipyard Public Golf Course).

Owner response:It's good to know that our pictures and other documentation were helpful in your recent visit to our villa. Sounds like you had a fun time. Come back soon...

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

Love our Annual Trip to Fiddler's Cove!

Guest: Deb & Paul (Florence, KY)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

We love our annual trek to your Fiddler's Cove- Villa! It is always so relaxing, clean and comfortable! The kids always feel right at home and enjoy sharing the same room for a week! The walk to the beach always proves to be exciting as we see many things and the kids love spending the afternoons at the pool. As always, I recommend your Villa often!

Owner response:We are very happy that "our fourth daughter" and family loves to visit our villa. We hope that you come back soon. Jo and Don...

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Michelle33 (Cold Spring, Ky)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/01/07

Just got back from our 5th trip to your villa, and yet again...we had a WONDERFUL time!! My husband and I always go with the same couple, Sue & John Louis, and it has become a staple for us all. Having your villa to retreat to has made Hilton Head that staple vacation for us. It is absolutely perfect!!

Owner response:We are always available for you and your family to visit our villa. Your continued return every year is an indication that our villa is just like being at home!

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Guest: Craig & Barb_HAC36734 (Napoleon Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/05/05 Review Submitted: 09/05/05

Don & JoAnn: Another wonderful week at Villa 8B at the end of June. Beautiful weather for the pool and Ocean. Tried Eugene's as a new resturant. excellent, along with the standard Crazy Crab and Old Oyster Factory. Again, we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to the Island soon.

Owner response:Craig and Barb, glad you had another wonderful visit at our villa. Call after Jan. 1 to reserve your next vacation in 2006. Don and JoAnn....

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Guest: Judy Suddendorf (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/14/05 Review Submitted: 08/14/05

Don & JoAnn: We had a great time at your villa! The pool and ocean were a big part of our lives down there and it was so nice to have them so conveniently close by. Our time there was short, but we managed to squeeze in a lot of activities. Your condo is very nicely decorated and very comfortable!! Thanks so much for your hospitality! Steve & Judy Suddendorf & Family

Owner response:Judy and Steve, glad we could accomodate you and your family. Good to know that you had a good time. Looking forward to see you at next year's baseball games with Adam and Brady! Don and JoAnn....

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Guest: Michelle8 (Cold Spring, Ky.)
Date of Stay: 08/11/05 Review Submitted: 08/11/05

We just wanted you to know how much we truely love your villa!! We got back Saturday from a weeks stay, and already miss being there. The location of your villa is absolutely wonderful. We are beach & pool people, and couldn't pick a more perfect place to stay. All four of us are looking forward to our next stay!!

Owner response:Michehelle, we're happy you had a great vacation..Let us know when you want to return to Fiddler's Cove. Don and JoAnn..

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Guest: Jeff & Susie Giesting (Cincinnati, Oh)
Date of Stay: 08/03/05 Review Submitted: 08/03/05

We had a wonderful week at your villa. The ability to walk out the door and be right at poolside was great. The villa was clean and furnished with everything we needed. Hilton Head is a special place for us and we hope we can return some time soon. Jeff and Susie Giesting

Owner response:Jeff and Susie, we are glad you had a wonderful "honeymoon" at our Fiddler's Cove villa. Yes, the pool outside our villa is popular with all of our guests. Call us after Jan. 1, 2006, to schedule your next vacation. Don and JoAnn....

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Guest: The Wheelers (Fairfield Township, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/24/05 Review Submitted: 07/24/05

Don & JoAnn, It has been years since my husband and I have been to HHI. We took our 7 year old daughter this year and what a wonderful experience we had. Your condo was great and definitely had everything and more that we needed. The proximity to the beach and the pool outside our door was perfect. We have already recommended you to many of our friends. Thanks for providing a wonderful place to stay.

Owner response:We are glad you had a wonderful vacation. Let us know after Jan. 1 2006 if you would like to return in 2006. Don and JoAnn....

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Guest: Cherish & Andy Derrig (Medina, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/21/05 Review Submitted: 07/21/05

Thank you for allowing us to spend a week in your wonderful condo. This was my 16th time to HHI and was just as enjoyable as always. We loved how close we were to the pool. We will definately be renting again next year!

Owner response:Always happy to have your wonderful family visit our villa. Let us know after Jan. 1, 2006 when you would like to return. Don and Jo....

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Guest: charles & barbara v (edgewood, ky)
Date of Stay: 07/05/05 Review Submitted: 07/05/05

we spent apprx 3 mo. this winter in your villa and it was great. can't say the weather was the greatest but the villa was and you all were great to deal with. this is slow because I'v had computer problems. thanks again.

Owner response:Charles and Barbara, glad you had a good time. Let us know if you want to return next January. Don and Jo....

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Guest: Dean Altemose (Bethlehem, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/02/05 Review Submitted: 06/02/05

Well, another wonderful vacation at your villa! Beach, pool, biking, mini golf...fun, fun, fun. The improvements you made to the condo this year were fantastic...all new! What a wonderful week...we'll be back next year! Dean, JoAnn & Joey

Owner response:Dean, JoAnn, and Joey, we are pleased to know that you had a wonderful vacation. Hope to see you next year. Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: Deb & Paul (Florence, KY)
Date of Stay: 08/10/04 Review Submitted: 08/10/04

We can't wait for our next visit to the Vogel Villa. We've stayed so many times with out kids and now with. I can't wait to have our little boy experience the beach and pool for the first time. The renovations look beautiful and I am excited to see them in person.

Owner response:Deb and Paul, we are very happy that you enjoyed our villa. Let us know if you would like to return in 2005. We are already receiving e-mails for rentals through June. Don and JoAnn....

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Guest: Jennifer and George Beran (Cincinnati,Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/02/04 Review Submitted: 08/02/04

What a lovely villa! A wonderful "home away from home" and beautifully decorated. It had absolutely everything we needed for our stay and the location to the pool, tennis courts, and beach was perfect. We will definitely return again next year!

Owner response:Jenny and George, We are very pleased that you enjoyed the beach and pool next to our villa. Let us know ASAP when your vacation week is going to be in 2005. Yes, we like to think of our villa as "being home"! Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: Jim and Betsy Diana and kids (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/01/04 Review Submitted: 08/01/04

Your villa was a wonderful place to stay with our children! The new decor was beautiful and made us feel at home. Our kids loved the easy access to the pool and the short walk to the beach. We also liked having the grill behind the villa for our many dinners. We will certainly be back next year!

Owner response:Betsy and Jim, We are glad you liked the closeness for grilling out. I'm sure "Big Jake", Nick and Madeline enjoyed the pool outside our villa. Glad you will be back next year, Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: Carol Sue Altemose (Alburtis, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/04 Review Submitted: 08/01/04

Just spent a wonderful week with the family. Had a great time. Used the pools and beach. Ate out several nights and also cooked in. It is a great location to the beach, easy walking distance. I would highly recommend a vacation at Fiddler's Cove. Villa 8-B--is very lovely.

Owner response:We are very happy you enjoyed your vacation at our villa. Let us know when you would like to stay again. Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: Dallas and Diane Vogel (Lebanon, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/04 Review Submitted: 07/29/04

The amenities, the on site and nearby activities ,and the affordable rates have made this vacation rental a family favorite for several years.

Owner response:Dallas and Diane, we are happy that you enjoyed your visits to our villa. I know the pool outside our villa was a nice place to hang out during the day. Hope we can get together in October. Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: Jean & Warren Dillon (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/29/04 Review Submitted: 07/29/04

We have stayed in this Villa 5 times over the years and each time is better. With the updates it is fantastic. We will be going in September for our 6th stay and we can't wait for the week of relaxation and comfort as always.

Owner response:Warren and Jean, We must be doing something right to have you come back for 6 vacation visits. Glad you liked the renovation udates. Have a safe and wonderful visit in September. Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: Scott, Kristin, and Ellie Carr (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 07/29/04 Review Submitted: 07/29/04

Wow! What a great vacation villa! We truly enjoyed your updated condo, short walk to the beach, and pool side location! Our 2 year old especially loved to play on the playgrounds that were in Fiddlers Cove! Thank you and we hope to visit again next year!

Owner response:Scott, Kris and "Miss" Ellie, We are very happy that you enjoyed our upgraded and renovated villa. We are sure Ellie enjoyed the "totlots" in Fiddler's Cove. Everyone likes the pool outside our villa and the short walk to the beach. Glad you enjoyed your vacation! Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: JoAnn, Dean & Joey Altemose (Bethlehem, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/04 Review Submitted: 07/07/04

FANTASTIC vacation! Pool side, close walk to beach, close drive to restaurants. Villa has everything you could think of and more. The perfect family getaway!

Owner response:Dean and JoAnn, It was great to see you back again. I know you liked the pool outside of our villa. I'm sure Joey liked the clean and clear blue sky water. Don and JoAnn...

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Guest: Sue Ann and Dave (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/07/04 Review Submitted: 07/07/04

We always look forward to our time in Hilton Head. Your villa has everything we need for a perfect family vacation. The new decor is so inviting. And the location is A+.

Owner response:Sue and Dave, we are elated that our complete villa renovation was worth doing! Let us know ASAP when you would like to return. Don and JoAnn...

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