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For Beach Connoisseurs: the Real Thing!
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 4 nights |
Overview
House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 8-10)
My grandmother convinced my father to buy the house in 1964 from an old girlfriend who was trying to raise money to get her manuscripts published. The "ex"? She wrote the NY Times bestseller "Charleston" and went on to be selected by Margaret Mitchell's heirs to write the sequel to "Gone With the Wind"! We have pictures of the house and beach at different periods of our family's involvement. Everyone who enters breathes a sigh of relaxation because of the beautiful views and open layout that invites the constant breeze and sea air. We have retained all of the charming and necessary features for full beach enjoyment such as a large porch looking out over the ocean with a comfortable sofa and chairs, a porch dining table with six chairs and room for more, and a hard to resist hammock. In addition, we have provided modern amenities such as Keurig cofee/cocoa/tea maker, wireless internet, Dish Satellite, Flat Screen TVs and DVD players. There are two additional televisions with DVD players in two bedrooms. Of course there is central heating and air.
Our favorite spots are the swing on the beach side, the lounge chairs on the deck that face the beach, and the dune deck that allows you to perch above the rest of the beach goers and watch the surfers and ships. The full kitchen with gas stove, gas grill, and dining room make it so you never have to leave this great spot to eat. However, there are fabulous restaurants on the Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island and downtown. It is a five-minute drive to Target and Towne Center, where there are boutiques, a movie theater, a Lowes, and a department store. There are dozens of highly rated golf courses within a 20-mile radius. All of the bedrooms have ceiling fans, blinds, functioning windows and screens to allow for the refreshing sea breeze. The HVAC is brand new. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, charming tile bathroom, two closets, and t.v. and DVD player. The other two bedrooms on the main floor, twin and queen, have built-in dressers and full closets, and share a bathroom with shower and tub. The first floor bedroom has twin beds, its own bathroom, and two showers adjacent to it. Downstairs is another den with TV and a futon/bunk bed perfect hang out for teens!
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About Devon Hanahan
This is a family house. We enjoy it with children and cousins of multiple ages, and there is something for everyone. We live in Charleston and use the house when we can, so it is kept in prime condition and we have rented the house for more than 40 years, so we know what needs to be done to create a positive experience for renters. We are in the process of passing the house to our sons for estate planning purposes and to continue the tradition, thereby preserving the house for the family for a third generation, and more, we hope!
Devon Hanahan purchased this house in 1964
Why Devon Hanahan chose Charleston Area
The Isle of Palms is a safe, welcoming, and supportive community. You can walk to the grocery store, post office, restaurants, ice cream, and seafood store. The playground is in walking distance and has tennis courts, a basketball court, gym, soccer, football, and baseball fields. The public park with lifeguards is within sight of our house.
What makes this house unique
We are located in between two of the public access paths, so we are away from the crowds! This is the best surfing area on the beach- the best break is just the to the left of our dune path. We have a full beach and do not experience erosion problems since we are in the middle of the island. We love to look for loggerhead turtle nests and have witnessed both the laying and hatching of eggs and do a lot of running and biking on the beach and on the bike path on the marsh side of the island. All of our friends (even the ones who live here on the Island!) love to come to this house to go to the beach!
Amenities
Isle of Palms House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Beachfront
- Family
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dining Area
- 3 Bathrooms
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Master bedroom -
toilet
,
shower
Upstairs - toilet , combination tub/shower
Downstairs - toilet , shower
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
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Master bedroom -
1 king
,
Bathroom
Thomas's room - 2 twin/ single
Will's room - 1 queen
Downstairs bedroom - 2 twin/ single
Den - 2 twin/ single
- Also a bunk bed downstairs.
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Toys
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- wheelchair inaccessible
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- shelling
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- fitness center
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- racquetball
- sailing
- snorkeling/diving
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Very Good!
4.2/5 -
(18 traveler reviews)
What a memorable week!
Our family get-together was wonderful and relaxing in this charming house. The pictures don't tell the whole story--the furniture is lovely, the kitchen is well stocked, the house was very clean and well maintained, and the location is perfect. Beach access is easy, and the dune deck is a great place to sit above the activity and watch people from your own private perch. We enjoyed being able to see the big cargo ships and cruise liners going by without even leaving the screen porch. The owners are terrific communicators who obviously care about their renters being satisfied. We will be back!
Unbeatable location
Pluses:
Spacious screened porch, great view, short walk to the ocean
The Dune Deck -- can leave beach paraphernalia there
Good view toward the water from inside the house
10-min walk to grocery store, a few minutes more to downtown IOP, via either sidewalk or beach
Minus:
Not the newest house at IOP, but so what?
Overall good experience
My family had a great time visiting Isle of Palms. The house had plenty of space and the beds were very comfortable! The kitchen was larger than it appeared in the pictures which was great because we cooked most of our meals. The porch was also a really nice space to sit and enjoy the early mornings before it got really hot outside. Devon is very responsive and was very easy to work with!
Awesome location, great owners and fantastic for large groups
Stayed with a group of 10 other guys for a long weekend. Lots of beds and other places to sleep including a trundle bed.
Location is absolutely out of this world, right on the beach. Owner very responsive with questions and super friendly. Will be back with the family at some point in future!
Best location on IOP
With building Charleston traffic it's important to rent close to the IOP connector and this house is it. The rental has charm and views for days. Owner is great to work with. While the house is great, the best part is the boardwalk deck, the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon cocktail watching the beach. Highly recommend this house, best bang for your buck in town.
Beware
Downstairs is not a conditioned space, but one bedroom downstairs has a window unit. The downstairs smells of mold and mildew due to the low light, humidity, and stagnant air. This is caused by being open to the wet outdoor conditions. Upstairs needs a good cleaning and organizing. The porch is nice and the location is nice. Luckily it was a bunch of guys who stayed with me that weekend because the girls would not have slept there. The water heater is not large enough to provide hot water to multiple showers running at once, so time out your showers before going out to dinner wisely. I would recommend bringing your own sheets, towels, pillows, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies. I wouldn't recommend anyone sleeping downstairs due to the mold and mildew. Also we could not find the corn hole game anywhere. The horse shoes were two rebar poles stuck in the ground and only managed to find one VERY rusty horse shoe and one blue horse shoe.
Map
Kite boarding store nearby
Photos
Rates & Availability
- Available
- Unavailable
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $150 |
| Pet Fee | $100 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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