Great Spring Break...

Guest: Rested&Relaxed (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 04/24/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

We surprised our kids and took them to Seabrook for Spring Break. We had previously stayed at The Palm a couple of summers ago. We had another great time! Spent each night having dinner on the spacious screened in porch. The house is at the end of a cul de sac, which makes for a peaceful and quiet location. Saw the deer again as we drove down the street. The kids also enjoyed relaxing at night playing video games in their room. We were blessed with 7 sunny days in a row and low humidity. Plan on coming again next year..

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

A Perfect Spring Break!

Guest: SpringBreakers (Montrose, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

After searching for days we found this gem on VRBO. This was our first experience renting someone else's home. Fears were set aside when we arrived! A very kid-friendly atmosphere. The cottage was perfect for our family of four. Seabrook island was absolutely gorgeous. Although a bit of a drive to Charleston, we now know there was no better place to retreat to after a long day of sightseeing. David is excellent to work with and very quick to reply when setting up to rent. We are already planning our return!

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

Do not ignore Seabrook

Guest: Weekend with Daughters (Columbia SC)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/10/10

This is a very nice property, separated from the golf course by a pictuesque lagoon. The furnishings were superior to most other rental properties and very well maintained, The home was clean and fresh.

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

Star Struck~ A 5 Star Experience with a Galaxy of Memories to Last a Lifetime

Guest: Mark (Maiden, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

Wow, this was by far the most luxurious vacation our famiy has been blessed to enjoy! From plush sheets and towels to wifi~ everything and then some to make our family feel pampered. My husband and I both slept better than we have in years on a mattress that we are now budgeting for in our own home. The outdoor dining table was perfect for family dinners, games and visiting with friends as we enjoyed the surround sound and extensive collection of CDs. The children stayed entertained with a great selection of board games, DVDs, and a Playstation while the adults relaxed on the screened-in porch. The Palm was extremely clean, comfortable and cozy~ from the minute we walked through the door we lived on island time! Our family cooked and grilled out almost every night, the kitchen was well organized and everything we needed to prepare a meal was at our fingertips, including cocktail glasses for after dinner drinks. The cottage was soo luxurious that some days it took some coaxing to entice our girls to take advantage of all that the island has to offer. The island has a selection of beautiful beaches, great fishing spots, and wildlife that really needs pictures to do it justice. In the afternoons we would walk to the inlet and watch dolphins play and beach fish, they would be almost close enough to touch. During our stay~ We enjoyed both pools, deepsea fishing, bike rides, fancy drinks at the club, tennis on claycourts, a day in Charleston, a band at Freshfields, a bonfire on the beach, Reds Ice House at Bohicket, and finding sanddollars in the ocean! It is with memories to last a lifetime and sand between our toes that we headed back home already looking foward to our next vacation at the Palm!

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

Great Family Experience

Guest: Chris (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

Our family enjoyed a week at "The Palm". The accommodations were very pleasant and the kitchen in this Summerwind Cottage is much bigger than other units we have stayed in. The cottage is very nicely set on a pond overlooking the golf course and is very private. The three bedrooms comfortably fit our family of five and was very well equipped. We would absolutely stay again!!!

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

Not quite as described

Guest: Rusty (Pooler, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

We stayed in July 2010 and I can definately say this is not a "five star" luxury villa or Seabrook's finest rental cottage. From the time we checked in the air conditioning was not working properly and would not cool past 76 degrees even after midnight. The unit was not very clean as it had hair in the tubs and on the bathroom floors. The porch was filthy with spider webs all over the inside and outside. The uncovered part of the porch was even worse with the gutters actually sprouting flowers due to the amount of debris in them. The master bedroom bath had only one outlet which was completely uncovered. Every time something was plugged in it immediately flipped the large breaker panel which had to be reset every time. Then after each night, we awoke to all of our food being sampled by some type of rodent. Of course it left numerous droppings all over the table and furnishings. In addition, we attempted to watch a DVD in the den but found that the picture was in black and white with no sound. We loved Seabrook Island and will return in the future, but just not in this "five star luxury villa'.

Owner response:For the past five years, hundreds of families have stayed at our villa and this is the first negative review or comment we've received. We have a roster of loyal guests who return year after year. We employ the finest rental management company on Seabrook and Kiawah and they do an excellent job of keeping the villa very clean, with a 4 hour thorough cleaning between guests. Regarding the air conditioner, our own family stayed at the villa earlier in June and had no problems with the air. (I am one who loves to keep it extra cool - around 70-72). When this guest did request a service check, we called a local repairman and he checked the unit and found no issues. My brother, who has an HVAC background, came in immediately after these guests left with his own family and reported no problems with the air conditioner. Regarding the outlet, it has been repaired. Regarding rodents, I have never seen a rodent in the house and have had no reports from other guests about rodents, but like any house, the villa is subject to an occasional pest issue. But again, that is why we have a management company to handle any issues that occur. Our expectation is that all of our guests have an enjoyable and problem-free vacation stay. And 99 percent of our guests over the past five years have confirmed that this is the case. In the past year, we have spent thousands on improvements - including new mattresses, a new larger outdoor teak dining table and a fresh new supply of linens and towels. We are confident that you will enjoy your stay and are committed to exceptional customer service.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/03/08

Three generations spent a wonderful month at The Palm away from the snow and cold. The house is beautifully decorated. There was room for everyone to enjoy each other and some quiet time, too. The location provided a safe place for outdoor play. The alligator was around in the afternoon and deer, too. The Palm is a perfect place for a vacation.

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

We've stayed in three rentals on both Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, and The Palm was by far the nicest one. The fresh beach decor is attractive and appropriate; the layout provides wonderful spaces both for gathering and for having some privacy; the home is very well furnished and equipped -- everything we wanted in the kitchen, extra pillows and blankets in the bedrooms for chilly nights, comfortable furniture and beds, and a beautifully appointed screened in porch with views of the lagoon and golf course. The location, at the end of a cul de sac, is quite private, and offers lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife. We saw the lagoon's resident alligator several times, and watched deer graze on the golf course every evening. We really enjoyed our family vacation at The Palm!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/10/07

The Palm is an extremely comfortable and well appointed property. We spent a week here and most of that time was spent on the screened in proch. It is a perfect place to eat, chat and or read a favorite book. Having the capability to listen to a CD out there just added to the ambiance. We would definitely recommend the Palm for your next get away!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/02/07

The accomodations at "The Palm" during our stay was in October was outstanding! We had our family of four and another family of four and everyone was very comfortable. The setting overlooking the golf course and lagoon was so relaxing and the screened-in back porch was the best. The quick trip to the beach and pools was a treat for all of us (be sure to check out the sunrise from the beach club!)and the owners did not hold back on the amenities. Great stay and highly recommended!

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