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Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly

Tip Ellen is an arrogantly shabby home on Pawleys Island and a survivor of Hurricane Hugo. Built with love and care, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home creates a wonderful setting for an affordable, family beach vacation.

Just steps to the ocean, guests will love gathering on the wide screened in porch with brand new rockers and furniture, where they will hear and smell the warm ocean breezes. Featuring new furniture throughout, all new bedding for the 2022 year, hardwood floors, granite countertops, and so much more. Inside the home features a cozy living, dining and kitchen combination that includes cable TV, microwave, dining table, comfortable seating, and more. If only the beautiful knotty pine walls could the stories of families playing cards or enjoying a meal would be echoed!

Bedding accommodations:
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen
Bedroom 2: 2 Doubles
Bedroom 3: 1 Double
Bedroom 4: 2 Doubles

Additional amenities: Brand new bedding throughout, lazy boy chair in the living room, Wifi, central HVAC, full size washer/dryer, covered parking, and an enclosed outside shower with hot/cold water.

This home has a traditional drip coffee maker.

No smoking.
Pet friendly with $400 pet fee.
Bed & bath linens included.
$250 credit for beach rental with VayK Life gear included when you rent this property.
Maximum occupancy: 12
Saturday-Saturday rentals only during the summer months (nightly rentals available in the shoulder season).
*Please be aware of all golf cart regulations while renting on the Island.*
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 621916
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Pawleys Island

Located in Pawleys Island, this cottage is near the beach. Caledonia Golf and Fish Club and Atalaya Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Brookgreen Gardens and Lowcountry Zoo. Baruchs Arts Center and Dreamkeepers Community Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Pawleys Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Pawleys Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Litchfield Beach - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 39 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Broadway at the Beach - 43 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Refuel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Quad - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly on Jun 13, 2026 start from $733, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tip Ellen on Pawleys Island - Second Row, Pet Friendly located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps from Pawleys Island Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Litchfield Beach and True Blue Golf Club. All Saints Church and Alice Flagg's Grave are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Thank you

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Location and great service
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2026
Thank you for the review, glad you enjoyed Tip Ellen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessential Pawley’s

I love this house. It is everything I remember from my childhood at PI - wooden floors and walls, outside laundry and shower, screened porch, a few bugs, a little mildew. It is so close to beach access that it might as well be beachfront! The beds were super comfy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

The kids are alright

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time for a family reunion down the street and were able to accommodate our adult children and their families here. They enjoyed the classic Pawleys Island experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy beach

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lisa I.

Tip Ellen stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great to vacation with our dogs. House was comfortable and suited our needs. No beach view, but a very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2020
Thank you for your review. We are happy that you along with your fur babies enjoyed your stay! Please come back and see us again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA S.

Most peaceful, relaxing and FUN girls beach trip EVER

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always make a point to visit Pawleys while on vacation but this time we got to stay at PI and it was perfect! The Tip Ellen was great. Can't wait to do it again. Until next year.....
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Tip Ellen

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spent Jan through Mar 2023 at Tip Ellen. Perfect location beach is right across the street. House was just the right size for my husband and I. We had plenty of guests visit and more than enough room.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back in Pawleys Island soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Dana M.

Rustic cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Tip Ellen had very comfortable beds and we slept great. The bathrooms and kitchen were adequate. There is a nice outdoor shower with warm water and another toilet and washer/dryer beneath the house which came in handy with our large group. We were disappointed that there was very little storage and a small living room. Our group could not all sit together inside. We did see quite a few bugs as well. We did enjoy our stay and the screened porch was roomy.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2025
Thank you for the review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Tip Ellen.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Great escape!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay and the rental agency was great to work with. FYI. There is no wifi or cell service so it is a true escape. You can hear the ocean and it is a very short walk to the beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2014
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2020
Thank you for your review. Cell phone reception is spotty at all of the houses on the coast. This owner has decided to offer guests a wonderful way to relax and unwind without wifi :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

CHRIS H.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Needs so minor updates but nice overall. Should update dishes and silverware and pots and pans. Mismatched and old disorganized.
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2020
Thank you for your review. We will be sure to address these items with the homeowner and replace anything needed. Please come back and stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

Hidden Gem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is definitely a diamond on the rough. Nothing fancy but everything you need and a great location. Awesome place to just relax. Tidelife was very helpful with any needs. Great people. Love the big screened in porch.
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2022
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time here in Pawleys Island and we hope to have you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Tip Ellen

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thus is our first year spending time away from New England for Jan - Mar. It was a wonderful. The house is right across the street from the beach. Plenty of room. Tidelife staff very nice. Absolutely loved our 3 mos here.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back in Pawleys Island soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Perfect little getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented the house for a mini vacation . The house is older, which I appreciate and had plenty of beds for everyone to sleep in. We spent the evenings playing cards on the screened in porch and had enough room to park the boat under the house. It was close and easy to get to the beach. A great time was had by all!
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2022
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back again in the future!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Awesome Beach Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved Tip Ellen! We were there for the month of Nov. The screened porch was my favorite! The beach access was a 2-minute walk.. if you’re looking for a modern, shiny house, this one is not for you. If you’re looking for a simple, quaint, house with stories to tell, Tip Ellen fits the bill. We will stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time at Tip Ellen and we hope to have you back again in the future!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We are here for the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you want a reasonably priced place to stay with a very short walk to the beach, this is the place. If you want a really nice place to stay, this is NOT the place. Super short walk to the beach without being Oceanside. That is why we stay here. Probably the smallest and oldest house on the road. Appliances have been updated recently. Furniture is ok. Beds are ok. Kitchenware is a bit lacking if you cook, but manageable. Screened in porch is nice. AC is cold. Water pressure is a bit weak except in the outdoor shower. This is the house to stay in when you want to be at the beach. No frills place to eat, sleep, watch some tv, and then enjoy your super short walk to the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2025
Thank you for the review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Tip Ellen.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Dianne G.

Won't rent again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was a HUGE disappointment! It appears that the owner never visits the house or just does not care for its current condition or desire to improve it. Bugs in one of the beds, appliances outdated, cabinets without doors. Table seats 4 when this house supposedly sleeps 12! Nicest thing I can say is that it had air conditioning and a roof.
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay. The owner visits the house 3-4 times a year and the home has been in the family for quite some time. There is one cabinet without a door and it is used for extra storage. The house just received all new mattresses, bedding and porch furniture with top of the line rockers. All of our properties are under quarterly pest control and we rarely have any issues with them coming inside. However, this is the South and we cannot control if a small critter makes it's way in when you are going in and out of the house. Bugs love the beach just as much as we do! We hope you have a better experience the next time you visit Pawleys and we suggest maybe renting a bigger house to better suit your needs.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Too Small

The listing says it will sleep 12, but we had 10 people & there was not enough room. We couldn't all eat together as a family because the table was set up for 4. We did pull in a few chairs but there were not 10 total chairs & we wouldn't have fit around the table even if we had 10 chairs. There just wasn't enough sitting for 10 people let alone 12. We did love that out was so close to the beach, but there was no place in the house to rest & relax for everyone. Shouldn't be listed for 12 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

koreen f.

Thankful we had 50% discount

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If I had paid full price for this rental I would have been very unhappy. The location is great but that is it. It was not clean- except the fridge and oven were very clean, the rest was dirty. Doors missing from cabinets. The amenities were a proble- 3 bundt pans but not a single oven tray. There was a bag of dirty diapers hanging outside the back door upon arrival. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. The house is an old Pawleys House and it has been through a pretty extensive update. It is not a fancy home but a simple one. The cabinet doors are not missing, the cabinets were made that way with the open concept. We are sorry it was not your cup of tea but many guests love this house and the charm it has with it's wide porch and super location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Taste of Pawley’s Island history

Outshined and dwarfed by the newer, bigger, more modern houses, this home provides the experience of an “arrogantly shabby” island where casual and laid back were a way of life. In fact it’s kind of sad for those of us who experienced the old Pawley’s to see it so changed. The cabin is very small - 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen and television area in less than 1000 square ft. Still it was adequate for 8 of us. The outdoor shower and huge screen porch made the space seem much larger. The only thing that would have made the screen porch better would have been a view of the ocean, but we were not expecting a view. Short walk to beach and mostly quiet street. Never saw a bug in or around the home. It would benefit greatly from new fridge and stove with a working light and exhaust fan and electrical outlets in the 2nd bathroom. Some of the furniture has been updated and others could use an update. The bathrooms were clean and convenient. The A/C worked well. We thoroughly enjoyed our week, but we think it would not work well for more than 7 or 8 people. The beach is beautiful and we rented a golf cart for riding around the island. It was a fun week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stacy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location but....

We have been staying at Pawleys Island for over 30 years now and although we were expecting a more traditional Pawleys house, this was a bit more on the shabby side than we anticipated. The house has all of its original charm but it also has windows that won't stay open if they even open and don't have screens if you can get them to stay open-not ideal when you want to get the fresh ocean air and hear the waves. The kitchen was not very functional with no light over the stove to cook by, a rusted and broken fridge, and seriously under equipped cooking utensils, pots, and pans. We rent a house specifically to be able to cook at the house and it was not easy here. The beds were said to have been replaced recently but I can assure you they are not new mattresses-the bed I slept in specifically had a massive dip right in the middle. The house in general was just dark and not what you would hope for when renting at the beach. That being said-the location is great-it really is about a 1 minute walk to the beach. We had zero issue with bugs as a previous review had stated. The screened in porch is large and the rocking chairs is where we spent all our time other than the beach as the living space inside is pretty tight. Overall this could be a super great beach house rental but I feel that the property owners need to actually invest in some basic comforts that someone would expect when renting a home at Pawleys Island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Bobby K.

Don't believe the 4.6 star rating

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The reviews of this place make me question how valid the customer review system is. First the good - the AC is cold, and the porch is nice. That's it - that's the list. We've been going to Pawleys for 20+ years, and this is easily the most disappointed I've been with a rental. I've never actually written a bad review until now. You expect some roaches at the beach. But this was an infestation. Several beds were borderline unusable (broken box springs?) The property description claimed total renovation of interior - at best that's misleading, at worst just a lie. The porch was best part of the house, and while a couple hundred dollars in furniture would have given a nice sitting area there, instead you've just got a few cracked plastic chairs. Garbage disposal was broken on arrival - not a big deal but was told a work order would be generated and someone would be out to fix it - didn't happen over 4 days. I won't get into the details of dealing with Tidelife, whose customer service is far worse than the condition of this property, except to say there are plenty other vacation property management companies that homeowners and renters in this area would be better off doing business with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2022
Thank you for your review. Winter of 2021, the owner replaced all bedding, all mattresses, all porch furniture as well as set up a pest control contract for quarterly service. This home is favored by many families and has return renters year after year. Our customer service and guest experience is top priority and had you come to us and explained your issue, we would have been more than happy to consolidate and resolve your issues to the best of our ability. We are sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience here in Pawleys Island and we would be happy to give you recommendations for surrounding rental companies.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

October

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very happy with the Tip Ellen, just as we always are. The Tidelife staff are very friendly and helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Tip Ellen

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spent Jan through Mar 2023 at Tip Ellen. Perfect location beach is right across the street. House was just the right size for my husband and I. We had plenty of guests visit and more than enough room.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back in Pawleys Island soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Pawleys Traditional

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is what I think of when I think of Pawleys Island. Simple, quiet, restful, relaxing. No frills just honest beach. It has just about the best second row location possible and with enough room for a family. And although older, it was as clean as a new home. Suzanne is quick in communicating and accommodating above all else. She cares about your experience. I would highly recommend Tide Life for anyone who desires good service and a great vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Kiwi, I'm a pomeranian and Olive I'm a shihtzu review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is hard getting back to reality guarding the homestead instead of being lazy on our screened in porch at Tip Ellen. Our morning walks on the beach with sand on our paws. The house was so clean you could eat on the floor, oh yeah, we did. We already recommended it to our 4 legged friends. Suzanne was amazing although she has a cat. Oh, my Mom and Gram had a good time too.

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