Great House for a relaxing time with your kids and pet.

Guest: JB (Greer)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

We stayed the week of July 31 in this great house. We found everything to our liking and very convenient to the beach. The house is furnished nicely for a vacation rental. There are TVs everywhere so that there is never any argument over what to watch. The kitchen is very user friendly. This is not a luxury home, but if you are wanting to come to the beach with the family and have a relaxing time this is it. We utilized the golf cart to get our 18 month old grand daughter to the beach everyday. It is an easy 6 minute walk to the beach and even faster in the golf cart. We had our two daughters and their husbands, our 20 year old college student, our grand daughter and our trusty dog. We found the accommodations very much to our approval. We had plenty of room and the large dining room table was really nice for all of us to be able to share a meal together. The pool and back yard although not big, were perfect for relaxing after a day on the beach. The owner allowed us to use his dock on his other property and my son and I had a great time cast netting shrimp (do this at low tide)and crabbing. We love IOP as the beaches are never crowded and the 5-8am no leash laws allow pets to have a great time romping on the beach.

Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.

Needs updating!

Guest: Julie & Doug S. (-)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

The pictures of the property appear to be from several years ago after actually staying there. While the property was fairly clean, the interior of the property very much needs a new coat of paint. It just seems as if someone started renovating and never quite finished. The description on this website states there are King beds in all the bedrooms which is not true, there is 1 King bed and 2 Queen beds, which was not a problem for us , but something people should know. When we arrived the golf cart had two flat tires and a torn backseat, which were fixed after a phone call, but it seems to be showing its age. The big screen TV in the living room was very difficult to figure out, it was very difficult to watch a DVD, and the TV in one bedroom was not working when we arrived, which was again fixed with a phone call. The garage was not very nice at all, and had a horrible smell. The pool table was slanted and all the cue sticks were broken on the end. I am very picky when I stay somewhere and expect the place to look exactly like the pictures, so I was very disappointed when we got there. I would not reccomend this place & would not stay there again. The island itself was lovely and had one of the best beaches we've ever been to.

Owner response:We purchased our home in 2001 and every single year we have upgraded this house during the off-season and we will continue to do this as long as it is a vacation rental. During the winter period painting and carpets are always on the top of the list of things to get done as they show the most wear in the home. We are pleased that Julie did comment on our prompt customer service. We were able to get our maintenance person to pump up the golf cart tires and to fix her audio visual issues in the same day. I am proud of my living room electronic set-up. It has a Devon surround sound audio visual center with a Blue-ray dvd/cd player and a pc integrated into the system with a wireless mouse and keyboard so you can surf the web on the flat screen TV. Having the pc integrated into the TV allows you to do quick searches for local activities and events, run Netflix, and of course the standard cable has On Demand video. Having all these components integrated into one system may be difficult for some to operate, but with a simple call to me, I am usually able to resolve the problem over the phone. The garage provides a great place to get out of the house and away from the crowd. The pool table has been there for three years and we have received great comments about how nice it was to be able to get out of the house and play some pool. We have also found that the pool room has become a drop-off spot for used beach gear which sometimes leads to a stray starfish or sand dollar being left behind. Since I live nearby I stop by to check behind cleaners and oversee my property to ensure that it is in the best possible condition- fixing and repairing anything that may be wrong. I would hope no future renters experience the problems that Mrs. Julie experienced, but if there is an issue please call the number in the house manual and we will be happy to assist you.

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

Fun Beach Cottage

Guest: 3 Generations (Bogart, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

We rented this home to celebrate our little girl's 5th birthday. My parents were able to vacation with us and everyone found the home to be above our expectations. We especially enjoyed having a large 10 person dining room table where we would all gather in the evenings to eat, play games, drink & graze from and just sit around and talk. Beds were very comfortable as noted in their listing. Several times we used the golf cart to hurry over to the beach, but other days we simply walked over and spoke with neighbors on our quick walk over to the beach path. Once we forgot our door code to get back into home, but owner answered his phone when we called and we were able to get back in quickly. Good memories were made and my little girl didn't want to leave. Would rent this home again.

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

Great Location and Features

Guest: NancyJax (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/04/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

House is located a 10 minute walk from the beach, close to public park with tennis, etc., and near marina. LOTS of public beach access with parking allowed. The backyard is very private. Lots to do for kids. Furnishings and electronics are way above the usual home rental quality. We enjoyed watching Monsters vs. Aliens in surround sound. Beds were very comfortable. We had some minor problems, but owner was responsive. It is an older house but updated nicely and recently. Convenient to Fort Moultrie, Patriots Point, Charleston and plantations. We enjoyed walking around Charleston, visiting Fort Moultrie touring aircraft carrier, tennis at the park, and of course lots of beach time. The home feels bigger than it is. Weather in April was absolutely perfect. Some biting gnats/mosquitos, but only in evening or wooded areas we visited. We have those in Florida, too, near marshy/brackish areas. I personally would not visit that area in late summer due to weather/bugs. Wish we had rented a boat at the marina - we just couldn't work it into our schedule. From the marina you can get to uninhabited island for nature or out to Charleston harbor. We would definitely stay here again at this time of year.

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

Great Vacation Rental!

Guest: johanna017 (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/12/10 Review Submitted: 03/23/10

I just spent a week at this house with 9 of my friends and it was a really great time. It's only a short walk from the beach, close to restaurants and grocery stores, a quiet neighborhood and a beautiful house. The owners did everything possibly to help us plan our trip and answered all our questions. This was my first time renting a house for a vacation and it was a very positive experience for all involved. The recently renovated garage is a nice addition where people can play pool, darts, watch tv, etc. without bothering anyone in the house. I would have to say that was one of the nicest things about the house considering our large group. I would imagine this place would be great for families or a group of friends (like us). Definitely would recommend the area if you are looking for a relaxing getaway and little trips around Charleston as well. Everything you could possibly need for cooking, entertainment, sleeping (linens and towels included) is there so it helps people coming from a long distance plan their trips easily. Overall, a great experience and would highly recommend this house!!

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

L-o-v-e-d THIS PLACE!!!

Guest: Free As a Bird (Colbert, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/09 Review Submitted: 05/21/09

My family and I stayed at this great little place! We went there for the beach but found that even on rainy days there are lots of things to do. The pool table gave us hours of competition, the kids had a blast in the pool, and we did some sight seeing around the island via golf cart. The owners were good-natured and helpful and promptly returned our call when we had questions. We'd love to make a tradition out of staying at this cool and comfy beach house!

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

Guest: Chandra Beale (-)
Date of Stay: 12/31/08 Review Submitted: 12/31/08

We came for a wedding and had no idea how nice the island and beach area would be. Plus the neighbors were very friendly and family oriented. Enjoyed dining at the "One Eyed Parrot" and then sitting out back to catch the ocean breezes and beach music. A very charming place indeed...

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first family vacation

Guest: Nana & Poppy (Louisville)
Date of Stay: 09/14/08 Review Submitted: 09/23/08

My family and I just returned from our vacation on Isle of Palms. We loved the house, it was large and had everything that we could want. The pool was nice but we could not use it in the evenings the mosquitos were so bad. Other than that, the house was very nice, large rooms, and it suited us perfectly. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. I would rent this house anytime, especially if the mosquitos were gone.

Owner response:Some people call the mosquito the state bird. luckly the city sprays for them. They are defidently more around the Island after the tropical rains we had before your visit. The city's spray cleared them up pretty well we spent the weekend at the pool and did not get bit.

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

We stayed here during July and had a blast! It was especially nice not to have to lug the pack-n-play, high chair, etc. Great set up for anyone with kids. We were amazed by how much culture Charleston has & wonderful restaurants. Food is A++ at High Cotton, Hank's and Sullivan's to mention a few of our favs. Very nice cottage- thanks again. We will be back.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/23/07

We stayed in this home in May, 2007. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here. It is within easy walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed walking on the beach with the grandchildren - especially early in the morning and late afternoons. The Isle of Palms city park is just blocks away. We enjoyed walking there with the grandchildren, and they really enjoyed the park. One day we used the golf cart to take them to the park. The layout of the house was good for our family. There were plenty of beds, and everything was very clean. I really liked the large spacious kitchen. My husband especially enjoyed the wide screen T.V. We liked the atmosphere of the neighborhood. It is a very quiet, scenic, and pleasant place. We would definitely stay here again.

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