6/10 Okay
colleen b.
14 May, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Cute Home — But Outside & Booking Process Need Work
We just returned from a week at this home in Sea Pines, and while we had a good time overall, there were some things that future renters should be aware of.Pros:The location was excellent — close to everything we wanted to do in Sea Pines.The interior was clean, well-decorated, and the beds were comfortable.The ping pong table was a fun bonus!Cons:The exterior of the home was overgrown and neglected. We actually had to trim palm fronds ourselves just to access the path to the pool. Gutters were full of leaves, and the driveway vegetation was so thick it caused my car’s safety system to activate because it thought I was backing into something.The TVs were very slow and outdated, which made it frustrating to relax with a show at night.I’m glad I brought my own toilet paper and paper towels — the ones provided were extremely low quality (think single-ply, bargain bin thin).The kitchen was lacking even the basics: no spices, not even salt and pepper, which I’ve found to be standard in every other vacation rental I’ve stayed in.The booking process was frustrating. I booked through VRBO, then got a call the next day from the local management company telling me I needed to pay them directly. I assumed my card had been charged already (as is typical), but apparently only their fee was collected. I ended up mailing a check to avoid a 3% fee for using a credit card — which felt sneaky and unnecessarily complicated.There was a mandatory 150 charge included in the
colleen b.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
