Owner's Response: Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about your stay at 15 Avocet. We would like to address some of the points you mentioned. The wrap around deck, is to provide shade for the home, which is a typical design feature here in the Lowcountry. We feel that we have maximized the space available on the side deck to allow for a couple of chaise lounge chairs, some casual seating, and a table that seats 6 as well. You probably noticed that we installed new string lights and outdoor speakers in the seating area where the large table and chairs are located. With lot sizes being what they are in most beach oriented vacation spots, there is not always a lot of space for a pool so owners and builders will place as big a pool as possible in the space they have available. While we can't fix the size of the pool however, we do keep up routinely with the bamboo that grows as a privacy barrier between this home and the neighbors. We think it provides a nice atmosphere back by the pool. The bamboo was cut back the week before your arrival as well as all the palm trees being cleaned of all old growth and the lot is maintained weekly. We do have several types of plantings and small trees to fill in the lot as it is located on a corner and we are trying to create a semi-private setting. We appreciate your note regarding a torn chair on the deck and will replace this week. Regarding the pool heat in order to use the spa, the two are heated separately. When paying for spa heat we program the key pad to heat the spa when you turn it on. The spa takes 30-45 minutes to come to temperature. Once you are done using the spa you turn it off and the heat shuts down. At no time does it heat the pool. You mentioned a musty smell during your stay as well. We had Microclean Technologies out to the home as part of our routine maintenance during the winter season and all ductwork was cleaned and sealed and new registers installed. You also mentioned the carpets were just cleaned. During our inspection prior to your arrival we noticed some dirt spots from the previous guest so we arranged to get the carpet cleaned for the next arrival (you). We would love to come up with a new arrangement of the living area that would accommodate more people and will be talking with the owners. The railings you are referring to as being part of a bad “remodel” are a design feature. These are simply a matters of taste/style. Again, Thank you. Mark Kombrink The Vacation Company