Cozy Beach Cottage,can heat Pool,Golf Cart, Pool Table in Isle of Palms

A relaxing stay in this family cottage

Angie (Preston Lancashire UK)
Review submitted: April 17, 2013   Date of arrival: March 31, 2013

We traveled from the UK for a family wedding and spent a weeks holiday in this delightful property.Our party consisted of 6 adults and 2 children and we all had a wonderful time at the cottage. It was very well equipped with everything needed included. It was spotlessly clean and well maintained. We had a family BBQ one evening and enjoyed the heat generated by the poolside patio heaters and the fire pit as the evening went a bit chilly. The children aged 2 and 6 years enjoyed the many toys, bike, swings and slide which are also included with the rental. The main beach area and shops are in walking distance if able to walk 2/3 miles, or just a 5 minute drive where there are some nice eating/bars Coconut Joe's and Windjammers just to name two. We also visited Charleston and Patriots Point. The area is residential and very quiet at night The listing description and photos where very accurate as stated on the web-site. A most enjoyable weeks holiday and would be happy to recommend this property to relatives and friends. Special thanks to Brenda who answered all of our queries and emailed us with payment receipts and such like.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great Vacation Rental

Leah H. ()
Review submitted: March 25, 2013   Date of arrival: February 23, 2013

My family and I stayed here for 1 week at the end of February. The home is exactly as you see the pictures. It is very well equipped with everything you need. The beds were all comfortable which was important to us. There were also plenty of pillows. The rooms all have TV's and the lamps have a dimmer switch which is nice and can be used as a night light. The large TV in the Living Room is nice and after messing around with the remotes for awhile, we did figure out how to use them. The home is spacious and clean. My grandchildren enjoyed the pool table and air hockey. We were able to use the golf cart to go to the beach one day. Because the weather was chilly, we did not use the pool or do any grilling. I planned on bringing pets and paid the fee but in the end, did not bring them with us. The owner had no problem refunding my pet fee back to me. The bedroom off the dining room is nice, spacious and has a large TV/Game system which my grandsons played on quite often while were there. The only issue with this room, is there is only 1 curtain, and no door for any privacy from the dining/kitchen area. A nice set of french doors would be ideal for privacy and help to keep the little ones out. I would have found a nice Welcome Note to be helpful with specific instructions on the 3 remotes in the living room and directions on how to get to the beach. I know this sounds silly because the beach is right there off the main road, but to me, it looked like you had to cut through someones property to get to it. I had to ask a stranger who advised me that there is public access where ever you see a green sign and it is ok to park your vehicle there (even though it looks like it might be part of someones driveway or property). The owner apparently scheduled workers to do some yard work/trimming trees and brush etc...while we were there however, I would have appreciated a heads up on it as we were awakened very early to the sound of men talking right under the bedroom windows! We looked out to see several men all around the house talking/working. With that said, all and all, I found this home to be lovely and would definitely recommend it to others.

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Decent, but not accurately portrayed...

Kerry O. ()
Review submitted: September 20, 2012   Date of arrival: August 19, 2012

The house was decent, but not as nice as it is portrayed on this website. It is in need of maintenance, and some very basic maintenance at that.
I could tell that the owner had done a nice job choosing furniture and decorating, and the house was probably just as beautiful as the pictures at some point. It is an older beach cottage so I did not expect modern luxury, but it was not as pleasant when we arrived. Perhaps the issues were due to bad renters, but none the less should have been addressed prior to our arrival.
There were a noticeable number of Palmetto bugs in the house, the carpets were dirty, paint was needed, the refrigerator shelving was being held together with electrical tape, lights were burned out, some outlets were not working & hanging out of the wall without a wall plate, the batteries were removed from the smoke detector, front door framing was damaged and door could be opened without using the key pad, the sides of the trundle bed were partially broken, the crib was unstable, the pack n play was broken, noticeable dripping/condensation/mildew around the ceiling vents, patched areas on the ceiling that became wet with heavy rain, queen rooms/linens were not as nice as pictured, garage was dirty and not at all as pictured. The owner did address the outside lighting issues, provided a new pack n play, had pest control applied to the house, and the carpets were steam cleaned after our arrival, but the other issues were not addressed during our stay.
The house is nicely outfitted with technological amenities. The pool area was very nice, and the outside of the property was well maintained. The house was in a quiet location, close to the beach, and the golf cart was a nice amenity for trips to the beach with the kids. Despite some of the nice amenities, I can't honestly say that I would recommend this property to friends or family.

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