This was the easiest, most relaxing vacation my family has had in a long time. From start to finish, the owner couldn't have been nicer to work with. When I began to search for a place, I contacted her and she got back to me the next day. In the weeks leading up to the vacation, any time I emailed her with a question, she was quick and thorough with the answer. And at the end of our stay, once the cleaning crew determined that we had done no damage to the place, we got our damage deposit check back within the week!

As for the condo itself ... it truly was like a home away from home. With three bedrooms, there were plenty of beds for my daughter and her family as well as my husband and me. Two bathrooms meant no one had to wait long. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pans, utensils - even a dishwasher ... plus washer/dryer. The owner truly has thought of everything, including games, beach toys & chairs, boogie boards and a notebook full of flyers on area attractions.

Then there's the area itself. The beach in front of the condo is not at all crowded, so there's plenty of room for sand castles and sea shell searches. And Highway 17, where you can find everything from the Tanger Outlets to mini-golf, restaurants and nightlife is only a few blocks away. They even have a small amusement park a few blocks away and a free concert on Thursday nights.

The next time my family comes to the beach, we will definitely be contacting the owners of this condo first!