Equestrian Vacation at the Beach

Let's start with the positive! The home was perfect for my family of 8. I originally booked for 2 people, by the time my reservation approached I had 6 more family members (visiting for my nieces Marine graduation). Anne was very flexible in allowing me to have additional people (at an additional cost of $20 per person, per night ). House is 30 minutes from Parris Island and located on a beautiful horse ranch. Unfortunately the cons out weigh this. I reserved the home from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4. 4 nights / 5 days. Once I arrived it was extremely difficult to get a response from Anne until I brought, what I felt, a major issue to her attention. Cockroaches! Around 11:30 on our second night, after everyone was sleeping, I opened the fridge to find a single cockroach then one in my dogs food. I notified her that instant. The next morning she apologized and offered to bring spray. I never responded. I debated on waking up my family and leaving that minute but decided against it since the graduation was the next morning and I couldn't afford a hotel for 8 people. Plus, it was just two cockroaches. Right? WRONG!! The third night the entire family stayed up late sitting outside, enjoying each other's company. When we went in to go to bed we where disgusted! We walked in to find 2 on the counter. 3 on the floor. 2 in the fridge. So we got curious.. we opened the microwave. 1 in there. Lifted the microwave and they scattered in all different directions. At this point everyone is disgusted and ready to leave but a 14 hour drive with no sleep was impossible and dangerous. So on our 4th day, with one night and one day remaining, we woke up, packed, and where out by 11am. Now I have 3 households that may become infested with cockroaches and am highly dissatisfied. I should have been warned there was a cockroach problem. Cockroaches and your normal "bug" problem are not the same! My whole family is worried they brought home this pest. What was supposed to be an enjoyable time away from home ended in worry and disgust. Makes me sad to leave such a bad review for such a pretty home. I really hope another family doesn't have to deal with the stress and worry my family is dealing with.

We enjoyed our recent trip to this home. There was plenty of room to park my boat. The house was clean and the owner was very helpful. We will stay here again when in the area.

I have been here several times now and will continue to go because it is a place of peace and tranquility. Thank you Ann and Mark for sharing your home so that everyone can experience a slice of paradise!

The double wide trailer was clean. The beds were not bad. There was no lock box on the back door as instructed it was just open. We had some ant issues. It was quiet. To get to the beach other than by horse go right to the first paved road and down to the end. If you advertise the beach maybe leave instructions how to get to the beach. We attempted to set up horse rides for my grandchildren but never received a call back. Never seen the people we rented from. Only one thin blanket on the beds. Each bed needed another blanket. The stay wasn't bad but I won't stay again.

The beds were aweful, toilets had to be flushed several times to remove solid waste, no soap was provided, but there were partially used lotion in shower and at sink. We passed the House because no numbers in front. Outdoor was terribly dirty you could not relax outside unless you cleaned table and chairs. There was no cell phone reception and internet was difficult. Hair dryer was attached to wall however plug did not reach outlet. Front screen door just flapped in air no closing devise was attached. And entry mat was extremely worn.