Island Retreat | 5 BR | POOL | HOT TUB | ELEVATOR | 2 BLOCKS FROM BEACH

Despite that it rained the ENTIRE week we were there, our family still had a great time because of all the amenities the home has to offer! The house is perfect for a family of all ages too. It provided just the right amount of privacy for my husband and I, and our adult children and spouses. We loved having coffee on the front porch and using the screened in porch during the evening. The kitchen is very large and has every possible utensils, pots and pans and such. They only provide one bath towel per person though, and you’ll need to provide body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Also stock up on toilet paper and paper towels as well. With that being said, I’d stay there again in a heartbeat! The host and here daughter were wonderful too! The battery in one of the fire alarms was running low, and they had a lovely gentleman come out right away to replace all the batteries. We have terrific memories staying there!

Our stay in Isle of Palms was enhanced by the outstanding amenities provided at this ‘Island Retreat’. We all enjoyed the pool, hot tub and short walk to the beach. The interior was spacious and convenient for all of our family members. The easy elevator access to each floor was greatly appreciated. We would recommend the ‘Retreat’ to family and friends and utilize again on any return visits.

The property was as advertised and very enjoyable for all especially the kitchen was well appointed and in the main the property manager visited to make sure all was well. There was one glaring exception -- which is why I gave it 4 and not 5 stars. The pool pump motor was off-scale loud -- so loud that they turned it off each night or the neighbors would complain (per the pool guy). We complained about it because we spent so much time each day and evening around the pool and it was just discussion stopping obnoxious. We were told that this is what pump motors sound like -- we have pools at home and know what pump motors are supposed to sound like -- this was way, way bad (if it was Ok, why did you have to turn it off at night to keep the neighbors from complaining). Anyway, even with this problem, the home was great, and we all enjoyed the vacation. But, just fix the motor. Thanks.

The property/amenities were just okay. Upon arrival we found the hot tub was dirty (lots of sand) and the sauna didn’t work. I contacted the host and she had the pool company come clean the hot tub. A day later an electrician came and looked at the sauna. I was sent a message by the host that the sauna needed parts and would not be working for our stay. I said I was disappointed and the response was “well the sauna is not a part of the amenities” ? Really? Then why list it? In addition one trash bag, one roll of paper towels, one roll of toilet paper (per bathroom) is insufficient for the cost of this property. What would it cost per stay to supply the guest with the above 20-30 bucks. I choose the property because it allowed a small dog. If given the chance again I would have picked another property.