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Reviews of 15 Bittern St - Cozy Beach Home with Cottage & Pool 4 Houses to Beach!

15 Bittern St - Cozy Beach Home with Cottage & Pool 4 Houses to Beach!
Hilton Head Island, SC

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very good location
This property has a great location close to the beach and Coligny Plaza. It was nice not to have to drive anywhere if we didn’t choose to. The property management group was excellent at communicating and very willing to make a last-minute change to our stay. Thank you for being accommodating. The building itself is a little dated, but I feel the pictures do a fair job showing you what you are getting. I felt I was more than informed based on the listing. I have really two concerns. The first is that the mattresses should be replaced. The second is that the outdoor furniture could be replaced. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2024
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we greatly appreciate your suggestions! Please send us a direct e-mail to let us know which mattress you are referring to. We hope to see you again next year! Selena

10/10 Excellent

Keli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and outdoor space!
We had a fabulous time staying in this property! The private pool, outdoor space and separate guest house (cottage) were perfect for us and our large family with adult children. Two minute walk to the beach. Two minute walk to Coligy, grocery store and multiple restaurants. The inside of the house was very clean and comfortable. The pool is very large for a private home and the property management company was very responsive. Yes, the outside could benefit from a pressure wash and the outdoor furniture and concrete around the pool aren’t perfect but overall this is a nice property. The only negatives where the lack of kitchen supplies, especially coffee cups and silverware, and lack of clothing storage in the cottage. Also, a shower caddy in the cottage bathroom would be super helpful. These are easy fixes that would make things all bit more enjoyable. It’s not a luxury home by any means but it is certainly comfortable. There is a very high likelihood we will stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2023
Thanks so much for your review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay from the home to the location and so much more! We will be sure to take a look at the kitchen inventory and make sure everything is stocked up; we appreciate your feedback and suggestions! We hope to see you again next year. Selena

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We stayed at the property for a friend's wedding in town and it was great to be able to walk to the beach, walk to restaurants and shops, and walk to the wedding. Great pool and hangout in the house as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you had a nice time and enjoyed the home. Happy that the location was so convenient!! We hope to see you again soon. Selena

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Great location! Walking distance to all the shops/restaurants. Very short distance to ocean. Screened in porch was nice. Pool was great! No pool/beach towels supplied, so bring your own or buy them like we had too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
Thank you for your review!! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again! Selena

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K., Avon, CT

Easy location
Just can’t beat the convenience of walking to the pool, beach, piggly wiggly, ice cream, cloud 9 THC/CBD, Rollers, big bamboo, The Bank, NYC pizza, and the list goes on. Excellent for keeping teenagers busy, but not out of trouble!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the convenience of the location!! We hope to see you again next year. Selena

8/10 Good

Niki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
incredible location
We had a great week. The location is Incredible!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Laurie M.

Nice location and pool
The pool sells the property and I had a great week with the family. Unfortunately though, the outside pool area/chairs/surrounding property really needs an overhaul. Everything outside was really dirty. I never received any feedback from the property manager when I complained about construction materials/etc. laying out. We found deck screws on the pool deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. The wooden decks have been being replaced, but with turning over to new guests each Saturday, they have had to work between guests each Saturday to get this completed. We also had rotting wood siding replaced as well, however, they should not be leaving their materials there all week - we apologize for the inconvenience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise and hope to see you again. Selena

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual beach vacation
We rent in the north forest beach location yearly and this was a great house for us. My in laws stayed in the seperate pool house while the family with children stayed in the main house. There was no storage for clothing in the guest house aside from a closet and no shelves in the guest shower, but everything else about the property met our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thanks for the review and the suggestion of additional storage for clothes in cottage. I am sure that we can come up with something and let the owner know. Renee

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Bittern
We enjoyed our week but felt there could be improvements. No place for shampoo and soaps in the shower. No dresser in the cottage Outside around house dirty but Pool area. Beautiful. Rugs in house were hard and uncomfortable. The screen porch dirty. Walk to beach and Cologny perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are in the midst of securing estimates for updating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay hope to see you again in the future. Selena

8/10 Good

Savannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
I cannot emphasize enough how GREAT the location is. There are many good qualities about the property, however, I would rent this house again solely based on the location. You are not only a very short walk to the beach, you are a minute away from restaurants, coffee shops, beach shops, and a grocery store which makes your stay very convenient. We didn't need to use our car at all. We also loved having the pool which we spent a lot of time in, as well as eating dinner at the outside table. (which seemed new and it was great!) I was a little nervous about the stay after reading some comments, but the property was GREAT. The only thing that I agree with in previous comments is that the deck definitely needs to be redone. The boards are uneven and splintering which cause my parents to trip a couple times. Other than that, the inside of the house is extremely cute and well decorated as well as the cottage. We were very comfortable and made many great memories. I would love to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the location! Over the weekend of July 9th, we had a company go out to secure all of the deck boards! We have gotten quotes for a complete new deck, however, the owner is taking care of the concrete portion first, this Fall. The outdoor table is brand new! We purchased that just a few weeks ago!! We hope to see you again next year, just let us know when you are ready to come back! Selena

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location… Location…Location!!
We walked to Coligny every day and to the beach in about 3-4 minutes!! The outdoor shower and pool were great after the beach! The house was cozy and our teenaged son enjoyed his own space in the “pool house”! We had a great time and would definitely go back again! The property is older and could use some repairs like any other property we’ve ever stayed in but, overall it was perfect for the four of us!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review!! We have been working on updates here and there with more to come!! We hope to see you back again next year; we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the convenience of the location! Selena

8/10 Good

Wendi B.

Property managers were VERY helpful and went out of their way to help us with problems,!
Everything was comfortable inside. Outside the furniture is rusted, the boards are popping up, as is the concrete making it dangerous for walking. We love the house but the outside was run down and disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. The owner of this property has worked with the pool company to find a contractor to take care of the pool deck, but work cannot be started until this Fall. We hope to see you back again next year! Selena

8/10 Good

Kendra U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house near beach, shops, restaurants
The location of this house is fantastic… it is a 30 second walk to beach (just four houses away), and a 1/2 block to the dozens of shops and restaurants at Coligny plaza. The pool is huge and the waterfall wonderful! The house and pool house were very clean and comfortable. As stated by previous reviewers (and acknowledged by mgmt) , the exterior of the house, side patio and pool concrete surround are in need of deep cleaning, and repairs. There are missing fence posts, buckled concrete, dirty house exterior and gutters, and most of the patio furniture is in need of replacement. However, we would definitely rent this property again… the pool and location are just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay!! We have taken a lot of suggestions to the owner of this home for things they should consider updating this Winter.. We hope to see you again next year! Selena

4/10 Poor

Gail D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware
Property needs maintenance. The main house smells of mold , and the cottage is visibly moldy. The air conditioner vents are downright foul. Pool deck is uneven and a tripping hazard. The gutters are moldy and so full of debris I'm surprised they are still attached. Deck needs refreshing, etc. Has lots of potential tial, but needs work. The worst part was being kicked out a day early, but I guess that was an error on the part of Sea Turtle Getaways, not the owner. Regardless, what you are paying for is location, which is very good. Steps to beach, no major road to cross and near the shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are working with the owner to hopefully schedule some updates to the property this Winter. I do apologize for the end of your vacation, however, no mistakes were made on our part. You originally asked if you could extend one night and when I gave you the rate, you said you would find lodging elsewhere for the last night, so you did not pay to extend your stay another day. We asked you to leave on the day you were supposed to. I apologize for the misunderstanding. Thank you, Selena

6/10 Okay

Angie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay at Hilton Head
The ac was set on 67 when we arrived. The television was left on in the LR. The house was dirty, especially the floors . The shower liner in the main house was black at the bottom. The pool was filthy when we arrived. The pool service didn’t even clean the pool. The deck had nails sticking up everywhere. There was pine sap on everything out back so you couldn’t sit on the furniture. There were sand bags along the back of the house because of a drain issue and the pine needles were laying on them thick. The concrete around the pool was raised up and split apart.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. We would have been happy to take care of the issues we could while you were here if you had called. Sometimes, we like to leave TV's on the weather channel for incoming guests so that they don't have any issues with turning on the TV's.. You'd be surprised how many calls we get for TV's not coming on. We are always willing and glad to call housekeeping or pool companies back for any issues. We are working with our handy man to dig a new drain pipe out back so that the sand bags will not be needed at the back door. But before that can happen, any heavy rainfall will flood into the back door due to the current drain. It is an issue we are working to fix, but it's not something we can have done in a day. We hope you choose to come back again and note that we are always here to take care of any and all issues/concerns upon your arrival. Selena

8/10 Good

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location. Close to beach and stores.
Nice place to stay with the kids. Needs a little updating but cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are going to be talking with the owner about upgrades that we suggest be done this Winter. We hope to see you again soon! Selena

8/10 Good

Maggie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing pool and location
The house had an outstanding pool that was as big as the house! It had beautiful tiles and a nice fountain water feature. Also the house is literally like a minutes walk to the beach and Coligny Plaza. There were a few maintenance issues with the property and the outdoor furniture was in rough shape. But overall a nice property with an outstanding location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review! So glad you enjoyed your stay and the convenience of being so close to the beach and shops! We are working on a solution for the outdoor furniture as it is impossible to stop the tree sap from falling from above. We hope to see you again soon! Selena

2/10 Terrible

Janice F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was the one good thing about this pro
Every time I used washing machine it smelled like a propane smell. We believe it was sewer back up smell coming through washer. Also tub didn't drain. I stood in ankle deep water. When I called, mgt team sent young man that i later found out was her son, said to me he smelled but then told her he didn't. He told her i had food all over counters. No place to put groceries, so yes food in containers on counters. Sent a plumber by the time he got there he said he didn't smell but said washer not properly vented and could be smell backing up from pipe to street connection. Old block house that had stucco. He did clean out tub which helped drain. The outside needs a ton of maintenance. Concrete at steps in pool is raised, section of concrete doesn't even touch top of pool as it should. You have to really be careful getting in/out of pool. There's no hand rail on steps in pool. Don't walk on deck w/o shoes! Splinters and nails! Deck was so warped the drain pan on HVAC would not drain. They sent someone to drill hole to get water out. Screened front porch but screens are torn. Kitchen not really equipped. Pans were not something I wanted to use . So if you want to cook your breakfast like I do, bring your own. It was a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Eli O.

Great Location no A/C
Great location but the air conditioning wasn't working in the pool house, where my Mother-in-lawwas staying, and after 4 service calls they gave up on it and credited a small amount back. They also didn't give the option to heat the pool since the propane tank was empty. Between the kids being cold in the pool and the MIL complaining about the air conditioning I would not rent with Seaturtle again, I've rented from other agencies and they are so much better than Seaturtle.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
I'm sorry, but we did not "give up..." The heating and air company needed to work with tech support to find out what the issue was, but it took longer than we had hoped... This is why we gave you a credit back for the inconvenience. If you had turned in a pool heat form outside of 2 weeks prior to your visit, the propane delivery would have beens scheduled sooner, but they can't come out on a short notice.. I'm sorry you had a bad experience this time, but we do have many properties to choose from and you may like another property better in the future. Selena

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed the house. Its location is perfect and its interiors very comfy and charming. We would recommend a stay for any family of 4 to 6 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, homey get away cottage
We loved the location, the pool, hammock, access to the beach and bike trails. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Keep us in mind for your next vacation!! Selena

6/10 Okay

Jim A.

Covid break
A lovely location and property, but in serious need of some maintenance and upgrades. There was flooding through the back door the first evening because the gutters were full of pine needles. The outdoor furniture was broken and covered in bird droppings. The kitchen is poorly stocked. The pool was great but there are serious cracks in the concrete. Overall a pleasant stay, but fell short of delighting us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. Come back to see us again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome but Not Clean
Great property for a family of four. Exceptional location minutes walk from beach and shops, but the property is NOT hotel-clean. Accumulated dust on taller furniture and candy wrappers and dirt below and behind the beds. Barbecue is unusable, loaded with grease and grime from the ages. All this being said, we really loved the property and the location. If only it were somewhat cleaner. Real easy fix I would think.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thanks for the review.... You can always call us and we'll send housekeeping back to do anything that they miss. Thanks for the heads up on the barbecue... we'll check it out. We have a few open days next week that I can get housekeeping go do some extra cleaning from the busy summer! Renee

6/10 Okay

Thomas Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a Holiday Inn - great value and location but not a Marriott
We enjoyed our stay, the location was perfect and the house was clean but needs some improvements. The house had new paint, new floors, and was clean and the pool area was great so it was comfortable and fun. However it had a musty smell for the first few days that either went away or we just got used to it. The furniture was nothing special, a lot of wicker and outdated items. There was no closet in the middle bedroom and the dresser had no bottoms so no place to store your clothes. The family room had a very large entertainment center - would have been nice to have the tv mounted to the wall so you could see the tv from the sides. The master was also updated and had a closet but the tv was mounted to an old style tv stand which was useless - would have been nice to have a set of drawers. The side deck is a great space but it was dirty and had a very nice dining table with chairs but they were full of bird dropings and paint and the deck is in desperate need of a good power washing and cleaning. So overall we had a great stay and it worked for our group of 6 adults and a 4 year old but we will be staying somewhere else next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for the review and suggestions. I do love some of your suggestions... so we'll pass them on to the owner. Come back to see us! Renee

10/10 Excellent

Donnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house met all of our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. Come back to see us again soon! Renee

4/10 Poor

Rebecca G., Crescent Springs, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool service terrible
Pool service was terrible. Pool maintenance was supposed to come on Tuesday and did not come until Friday. My brother-in-law had to put chemicals in the pool but it was too little too late because my daughter got a horrible case of swimmers ear and could not swim or go to the beach for her last three days. And now after the trip almost everyone who is in the pool has some form of swimmers ear. I have more to say but I will write it later
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Hi Rebecca. I wish you had called the office to report this. We do not want guests adding chemicals to our pools as this is not safe if you do not know what you are doing. That pool is serviced twice a week by a professional pool company. If they didn't show up.... we would have called another pool company to service it. We are here to assist any needs that you might have during your stay. Renee

6/10 Okay

Dinah O.

Location, Location, Location
This home is located directly off of the main street in Coligny. Very short walk to the beach and Coligny Plaza. The location is key and of course having your own pool, especially during a pandemic was wonderful! However, when we arrived we quickly saw some issues with the back pool area. I am very thankful my kids are teens and not little, because I would have been a nervous wreck around the pool. The decking was splintering, nails popping up and one part was so bowed from age/weather/no upkeep, that they placed a welcome mat over it to try and conceal it. And unfortunately, that was right outside the back door. Additionally, the outside clearly has not seen any landscaping or any kind of maintenence for quite some time. Weeds growing everywhere including out of the gutters on the house. We couldn't even use the outside table to eat because there was so much bird droppings on it. The bar outside was littered with the previous renters random beach toys and trash. On the bright side, the pool is a great size and was kept clean. It was really nice to have our own space to cool off from the heat. Some of the main issues we had inside the house may not have been that big of deal if we weren't in the middle of a pandemic and cooking all of our meals inside! The kitchen was completely inadequate. No can opener (which they did remedy), no measuring cups, mixing bowls, storage containers and the pans that were not charred were in poor condition. Be prepared to bring EVERYTHING you will need to cook! The kitchen cabinets were also greasy and I had to wipe them all down with Clorox wipes when we arrived - which I had planned on doing anyway due to our current situation. The pool house/master bed has very little storage, only a closet to hang clothes. Would be nice to have a small dresser to put your clothes. The shower needs something for you to place your soap/shampoo on instead of on the floor of the shower where it gets all sandy. Some hooks and storage are needed throughout the house. Would have been nice to have a line to hang wet bathing suits/ towels outside too. Overall, you are paying for the location. This house could be amazing with some small touches and upkeep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is very affordable for the location. It did show some wear and tear especially the outdoor concrete and pool deck. Overall, we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. We'll talk to the owner regarding the pool deck! Good winter project! Hope to see you again on Hilton Head!

10/10 Excellent

Justyna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great time with the family. We love the location, pool and beach. We would love to come back:)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

carey s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
Cute cottage feel with a great location to Coligny. Easy walk to eating, beach and shopping. Loved the little detached master. We had two college aged daughters and it was prefect for them. All amenities needed to cook in if that’s what you prefer. Main house master small and quaint. Mattress could use an update. Overall great house. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you Carey, we're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house
It was a nice house close to Coligny
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you William, we're glad you enjoyed your stay!