222 Sea Cabin - Oceanfront - Pool - Pier - Aweseom Views! in Isle of Palms

Our first trip to Sea Cabins

Tammy R. ()
Review submitted: August 20, 2012   Date of arrival: August 4, 2012

The owner provided good customer service. The unit was very nice and very functional for our family. The only downside was the laundry. This was the first time staying in a unit and had no idea that getting clean bath towels and washclothes would be so difficult. We called to see about getting our dirty ones exchanged but much to our surprise the manager told us to do so it would cost around $20 to do so or wash them ourselves. Well naturally I prompted to wash them, but much to our surprise the little laundry area did not have a change machine. After much hassle over finding enough change, the dryers did not dry in one cycle, therefore, creating more headache for me more than once during our stay. Other than the whole laundry catastrophe.... it was a pleasant visit and would recommend again. Thank you.

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Family Vacation

Jennifer S. ()
Review submitted: July 30, 2012   Date of arrival: June 30, 2012

Overall the stay was nice. The condo is located within a few minutes walk time to numerous shops and restaurants. The beach and pool are a short walk across the parking lot. The condo is a bit small but we did not spend much time there accept to sleep and shower. They only allow for 1 towel per person for a 7 day stay which can get a little gross after spending all day in the sand. There are laundry facilities, however they take FOREVER. I spent 3 1/2 hours doing a load of towels one afternoon because the dryers would not dry. This is a property issue and not an owner issue, other than more towels would have eliminated having to do laundry. Also, if you have small children and are planning to use the bunk beds, be aware that they are very narrow (not a true twin bed) and the top bunk is high with no railing. We had issues with the TV while we were there and they were attended to quickly.

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Good overall; clean but small

B&D (Tennessee)
Review submitted: July 28, 2012   Date of arrival: July 21, 2012

PROS: 1) The property was as advertised: very clean (I'm very picky too), well-appointed, well-stocked with items, comfortable bed, nice TV, plenty of beach stuff (chairs, umbrella, toys, floats). 2) Good for the price! 3) Owners are very easy to deal with and helpful. 4) Plenty of towels for 2 people. 5) Pool is decent size. 6) Private pier is nice. 7) Beach area is good in low tide. 8) Saw dolphins by pier!
CONS: 1) As stated in another review, the biggest issue was with the tub draining. It didn't. You would easily be up to your shins by the time you finished your shower. Wouldn't take a bath because of residue that remained in the tub. Nasty, really. This was addressed as an issue in March and it's still a BIG problem. 2) the view of the ocean is obstructed by the palm trees. A pretty view, and you can see parts of the ocean, but the trees get in the way. Not their fault - trees grow! 3) Pool was having problems while we were there - didn't get it really fixed till the last day. 4) Not a problem for us, but there is no elevator in the place and the common laundry room is across the parking lot. Recommend only 2 adults stay there; more than 2 adults, 2 small kids would be very tight. 5) Sandwiched right between 2 public beach areas, so weekends are VERY crowded on the beach. High tide doesn't give you much room with crowds of public there.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway

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