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Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82106 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access

Beautifully decorated home in Wild Dunes at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Private pool, cheerful beach decor, and great open floor plan! Other key features include: spacious dining room with a table that seats 8, gas grill, ceiling fans, deck, screened in porch, hot and cold outdoor shower, a changing room downstairs and very easy beach access!

This home is single-level with minimal stairs to the main entry. There are stairs leading to the pool area as well as a walkway from the driveway, for easy access to the backyard and pool area. The pool area also features a pool side shower so you can rise off after a day at the beach or pool.

The dining room and kitchen offer several different spaces for the family to gather, so there's plenty of room to sit, play games and enjoy a meal together! This home's kitchen has a breakfast bar with stools, stainless steel appliances, a large farmhouse sink, as well as both a Keurig and standard coffee maker.

This home has complimentary YouTube TV and wireless high-speed internet. All bed linens, towels and starter kit/ toiletries are included. 1 towel set per person is provided. Beach towels and beach chairs are not provided but are available through local Beach Chair and Umbrella Rentals. **** Starter kits/toiletries include small dish soap, small dishwasher detergent, 1-2 kitchen trash bags, 1 roll of paper towels, TP in each bathroom, starter size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, cleansing bar. Keurig Coffee Maker provided.
Please no smoking or pets allowed.

Pool may be heated for $200 flat fee per week. A 2 week advance notice is needed for pool heating. Please note that the pool heater is a heat pump and will only work if air temp is above 55 degrees. If temperatures drop below 55 degrees the pool will struggle to keep warm.

Motor homes, trailers, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the gates of Wild Dunes.
Fireplace is not for guest use. There is secondary driveway from Palm Blvd but this is gated next to the house to prevent entry into Wild Dunes, but does provide additional parking space. Wild Dunes is a gated resort you must enter through the main gate to drive through Wild Dunes.

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First Floor:
Pool with lounge chairs
Outdoor shower

Second Floor: (Entry level from within Wild Dunes)
Kitchen
Living room with TV (YouTube TV)
Dining room with table for 8
Screen porch overlooking the pool
Bedroom 1: 2 Queens; Private full bath; TV/Streaming
Bedroom 2: Queen and twin; TV/Streaming
Bedroom 3: Queen; TV/Streaming
Additional full bath near bedrooms 2 and 3.

Car Cap: 4
P-01147 9/4

*This is a 3 night minimum year round.*

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,106 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Great Wild Dunes Access House
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access House Isle of Palms
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access House
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access Isle of Palms
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access House Isle of Palms
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access House
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access Isle of Palms
Great Home Wild Dunes Beach Access
1154-34817
Great Home in Wild Dunes With a Private Pool Close Beach Access

About the area

Map
Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Isle of Palms Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Front Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Isle of Palms Recreation Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 27 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Refuge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oystercatcher Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Acme Cantina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Front Beach and Isle of Palms Beach. Isle of Palms Marina and Isle of Palms Recreation Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Beautiful home in Wild Dunes with a private pool and close beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Judi J.

Beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very well appointed house, well taken care of and I love the location.
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8/10 Good

Dolphin Row 4

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and perfect size for our family
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful home near the beach in beautiful Wild Dunes SC!l

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cottage is lovely - a great location within Wild Dunes, one street over from the beach. The pool is cozy and clean. The kitchen was well equipped and functional. The outdoor grill was a plus and the screen porch was so nice to enjoy the breezes. I highly recommend this cottage and look forward to booking it again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in Wild Dunes

This is a lovely, spacious home one block from the path to the beach (total 10 minute walk). Check-in staff were so pleasant and helpful and the welcome packet thing you need to settle in, plus instructions around the house for tv operation. Pool and pool area was just fabulous! You WILL hear the traffic on the road next to the pool but it’s on and off. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kendra J.

Dolphin Row 4

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome. Pool was great, short walk to beach, very spacious with large closets.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., Collins, GA

Awesome, Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We came to Isle of Palms for the Women of Joy Conference in Charleston! The house was a perfect! We loved the proximity to the beach, it was quiet, clean and comfortable. We were very pleased and plan to stay at the same place next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Last minute switch to Dolphin Row 4

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WE truly enjoyed this home. WE had actually rented another home on IOP but was informed a few days before that that home had problems and we were relocated to Dolphin Row 4. What a blessing! This home is beautiful and comfortable and a very short walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Another Great Winter Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve stayed at 4 Dolphin the past 2 winters...December through part of March. We love the home...comfortable beds and furniture...great layout...LARGE dining table when family and friends visit....small, round “breakfast” table (which we use for jigsaw puzzles..lol). Although we’ve rarely had weather to use the pool, it’s a beautiful spot to enjoy a sunny day and read. We look forward to next winter.
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Amazing Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time staying at this property and we fell in love the minute we walked in. Such a comfortable house and the owners thought of everything. Very close to the beach. Traffic on the main road can get a bit noisy but that's when you just go jump in the pool and forget about it!
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8/10 Good

kimberly h.

Could be Better

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is in a nice location with access to Wild Dunes as well as Palm Blvd. The pool is small but nice. Some issues we had while staying were, the dishes were put away wet and most of the dishes had to be recleaned. If you want to cook, you will have to bring everything and that includes salt and pepper. Pots and pans could use an upgrade. The shower handle that controls the water kept coming off during showers which was not fun. The screen door on the screened-in porch would not close. The door to the second bathroom was loud and you had to use force to close it. There is no beach equipment there for you to use, you will have to bring your own. There is a golf cart but the owners don't allow use of it. There is a porch off the main bedroom but for some reason the very heavy bed is pushed up against it so you can't open the door and enjoy the porch. There is a ceiling fan in the main bedroom but you can't use it without the light being on. The property is close to the beach which is nice but the mosquitos were bad this year due to Debby. Lastly, the property management wanted us to accomodate Comcast while we were there vacationing. I couldn't believe it!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Favorite Vacation Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the house. It is perfect for us. We have rented it multiple times for 2-3 weeks each. Great location, across street from beach. Mosquitoes were so bad this time, we only went to the beach 1 time. We wore bug spray and long sleeved shirts with long pants, but the mosquitoes bit right through our clothing. We utilized the pool every single day. We love that you do not have to enter the house through the Wild Dunes gate if you choose not to. The bathrooms had some black mold in the showers but we contacted the rental company and they fixed that immediately. We love this home.
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10/10 Excellent

Corrine R.

A family week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is lovely, filled with books for all interests, and sea shells It was clean and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Cooking was fun there. The property while on a main road is landscaped to provide great privacy. We enjoyed and used the outdoor shower daily after the beach. We thought the house a little piece of contentment hidden away
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10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Beautiful and convenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very accommodating for a week stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

GREAT VACATION HOME

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Been coming for years. Home away from home. Will keep returning.
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10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Great home with most anything one could hope for...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay. Number 4 Dolphin is more than rental 's a home. The furnishings are first rate and the location is excellent. We loved the flexibility to park on the Dolphin side as well as the Palm Blvd. side of the house (without having to use the WD gate). The beds were comfortable and gave us the flexibility to have family stay with us at times. Our granddaughter spent several weekends with us and she had a ball. We were fortunate that the weather warmed up enough for her to use the pool a couple of times...not bad for the winter. We had 8 family members comfortably dining at Christmas and we weren't crowded...the dining area is very accommodating. The people at Island Realty have been extremely helpful and welcoming to solve any concerns that arose. We look forward to our return next winter.
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10/10 Excellent

deanna m.

Perfect for us!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From the moment we pulled into the driveway we were in awe and at peace, so happy in this space. The design/decor details are impeccably thought out - so interesting and heartwarming - and everything was clean and comfortable. The surroundings are of other gorgeous beach properties, bike paths, golf courses and everything coastal South Carolina. The property was as good or better than described regarding location, layout and amenities. It is only a few minutes walk to the beach, which is not crowded at all and amazing at sunrise and sunset. The pool is small but just fine for a small family like ours. The outdoor shower and grill are perfectly placed and we loved the porch swing as well! The kitchen and bathrooms are beautiful and had everything we needed, except a little scarce on paper products. The furniture is in excellent condition. We sat around the long dining table for every meal, sometimes watching the living room TV as it is in perfect view from the table. The only maintenance call we had to make was for help with the dishwasher, and that was quickly resolved by simply sending a quick text to the management. The washer (laundry) is pretty noisy so we just didn't run it at night. There are popular restaurants close by but we only ventured out to one of them on our last night because we didn't really want to leave the house! The grocery store nearby is very nice, and there is also a butcher and seafood market with good options. I can see why people rent this house for months at a time. We are so grateful to have had this opportunity and would love to return someday.
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10/10 Excellent

Escaping Maine Winters

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house. Very convenient too the beach and close to shopping. Only downside to location is the traffic on Palm Blvd. This is our third stay at this house, two months at a time. Usually Jan. and Feb., this year Dec. and Jan. If you like to sit on the screened-in porch, drinking your coffee, or reading a book, you need to accept the cars driving by. It can get quite busy. If you are inside the house then there was very little sound of cars driving by.If you cook, then the kitchen could use a few more tools. bring your citrus zester,(micro plane), a salad spinner, pastry brush, and maybe a meat thermometer. Also, the non-stick pans are pretty scratched up. I went out and spent $50 on two new pans that made me feel much more comfortable with cooking.The management staff is excellent. This is my fourth year on Isle of Palms, two month stays. the last three times in this house. I was very impressed with the helpfulness and quick response of the staff. I have never experienced staff as helpful, pleasant, courteous and responsive as this management team.
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10/10 Excellent

mary h.

Awesome house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfectly located and well equipped house. Second time renting this beautiful home. It’s so well kept and a quick walk across the street to beach. Pool and patio area are great. My only complaint would be that some of the screens on porch need to be redone but this is a minor problem. I would recommend this home
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10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

LOVE DOLPHIN 4

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful! About my 5th year here? It is like home away from home. Rent this same house every year.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

4 Dolphin Row, IOP, SC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our second time at this home. Spent the month of March 2021 at this lovely little beach home. We have stayed at many places in Wild Dunes, and this is by far, our favorite. It is a single level, 3BR/2BA home with all the conveniences of home. It is across the street from the beach and a perfect location. We love that it has access through the gated area of Wild Dune, but also access from Palm Blvd without entering the gated area. The pool area is lovely and we enjoyed the pool once we chose to have the heat turned on. The decor is so lovely, not overly costal but with a great costal vibe. The books are a wonderful touch. We enjoyed reading them. Having the fewer steps on the front of the house, made loading/unloading so much easier than most other homes we have rented. You will not be disappointed with anything about 4 Dolphin Row. We love it!
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6/10 Okay

Hannah S.

Nice vacation week, but feel that changes need to be made

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we had a nice week in Isle of Palms. The kitchen, living room, and dining room were all beautiful. We enjoyed everything being on one floor, especially with our 16 month old. The pool was nice and was a great temperature all week. Walk to the beach was quick and easy. The road does get a bit busy. The house could definitely use a deep clean or new paint job in the bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways. Walls in the hallway and bathroom had splatters and scuffs that could easily be removed by a thorough cleaning. Bedroom furniture could use an update, especially the white bedroom set which had lots of scratches and stains. There was a sizable hole in the hallway ceiling outside of the guest bathroom - looked like some type of water damage. The bathrooms were nicely updated, however when we arrived the cleaning company did not put the toilet brush back in the holder, but instead put the still wet brush inside the bathroom vanity! We opened the cabinet to find the used brush sitting in a large puddle of toilet water! This concerned us regarding the general cleanliness of the house - especially in COVID times. Toilets could definitely use a deep clean and new seats that are not worn and chipped. I wiped the floor around the toilet when we arrived and was disgusted with what came off onto the wipe. We are particular about our vacation rentals, and while this is a good rental in a nice location, I do think that the cleaning procedures could be greatly improved, and updates could be made in the interest of caring for the property.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in several vacation homes in Wild Dunes. This was definitely one of our favorites. We loved the single level living and private pool. The home is furnished so perfectly, with lots of beautiful books and it is coastal but not over the top. The location is directly across the street from the beach and beach access. Having access to the home from either inside the gated Wild Dunes and Palm Blvd. is a major plus for us. We loved it so much that we would have stayed a week or two longer had it not already been booked. We have booked a month in 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Perfection

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As far as this property goes, it is perfect for our family. This is our third time staying here. It is nice and open, and has that beach feel. The location is awesome too! I give this place 5 stars! We cannot wait until next time!
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10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Perfect beach rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was a beautifully furnished three bedroom home. There were many areas in which we were able to sit and relax whether it was inside, outdoors on the screened in porch or poolside.The location was ideal since it was a short walk to the beach. Our mornings began walking along the beach while enjoying the beautiful ocean view and breeze. The beach wasn’t crowded and the entire area was very clean. We enjoyed the well maintained area throughout Wild Dunes as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Return Year After Year!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love IOP! Love being near all the Mt. Pleasant assets. 4 Dolphin is my "home away from home"