| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 17 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/01/09 |
Positive
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| It was such a nice getaway for us. Fripp Island is such a great setting for some quiet time and the Southern Belle was a great place to relax and enjoy ourselves. The owner was great and made sure we had everything we needed and that there were no problems. Thanks so much! |
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Bethany Behrmann, Asheville, NC
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| 05/01/09 |
Positive
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| The Southern Belle was wonderful - it had everything and more. Very spacious, we had lots of room to entertain visiting family. In a good location, surrounded by trees and deer, great for walking the trails and with the golf carts and bikes the beach was very accessible. Our favourite pastime was riding bikes on the beach. The pool was great and soothing to look out over the ocean. Side trips to beautiful Savannah and Beaufort were made on the cooler days. The food everywhere was wonderful -try the She Crab Soup. Cooking meals at the Southern Belle was a delight with all the fresh seafood available. Michael was a most hospitable host and addressed our every need. We certainly will return to the Southern Belle. Thank you Michael for a great vacation. |
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Ginny Dyck, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Canada
905-468-7016 |
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| 12/10/08 |
Positive
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Several branches of our family tree get together
every year at Thanksgiving for a little "mini reunion"
I found Southern Belle on the internet...what a lucky
day for my family! Southern Belle is beautifully
furnished and at the same time is warm and
comfortable. We had a wonderful time visiting,
cooking Thanksgiving dinner, playiing games,
eating delicions fresh seafood, cruising in the
Hummer and relaxing with the nature that
surrounds Southern Bells. If a place can give off
vibes, this home only gives off positive ones. Like
attracts like and the generous nature of the
DuLucas to share their gift of Southern Bells draws
guests like themselves...you can feel the warm
fuzzies in this home from everyone who has ever
been enveloped in her charms. It fills each room
like the thick Spanish Moss that hangs from the
trees outside. |
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Janice Vaughan, Springfield, OH
9373900812 |
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| 10/21/08 |
Positive
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| We are looking so forward to another week at Fripp in May 2009! I must say that Michael de Luca is the best homeowner to work with on the island. The house is all that is promised and Michael makes sure before your vacation and during your vacation that all is okay with the house. We can't wait to get back to Fripp in May, but even more we can't wait to get back to The Southern Belle! |
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Sue, Greenville, SC |
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| 09/23/08 |
Positive
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| Once again our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Southern Belle. The weather wes perfect for playing at the beach or hanging out at the pools. There is nothing more relaxing than taking a walk along the pristine beaches of Fripp Island. I am always at peace here and thank Juliet and Michael for having all of the extras available for their guests. Southern Belle is in a class of it's own, it is meticulous but also very comfortable and cozy. We're looking forward to another wonderful trip next year. Thank you, The Yanicak Family |
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Anonymous, Charlotte, NC |
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| 08/21/08 |
Positive
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Thank you Juliet & Michael for a wonderful visit to Southern Belle! We all had such a nice time and felt so comfortable in your house. I enjoyed the beach, the pool, and all that the island has to offer.
Can't wait for an opportunity to return! |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/28/08 |
Positive
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| This is our second year at the Southern Belle and could not have asked for a better place to have our family vacation. The Southern Belle is beautifully decorated and so comfortable for all of our families to share. Fripp Island is a great place to vacation. |
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Drake / Gladys / Padgett Families, Charlotte NC / Atlanta GA
704-892-8613 |
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| 06/26/08 |
Positive
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| Great time as usual. This was our 4th year, and it was better than ever! House was flawless...Everything worked perfectly, and the accomodations are terrific. Already looking forward to next year. |
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The Wideman's, Marietta, GA |
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| 06/24/08 |
Positive
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Mike, we had a wonderful week at Fripp. Your home is lovely and we will gladly recommend it to anyone we know who wants to vacation at Fripp. The kids loved the golf carts and the beach was great. I especially loved the peacefulness in the evening and enjoyed rocking away on the front porch, watching the deer. It's a great place for a family vacation, so safe for the children. Thank you for opening your home up to us, and Carl is an amazing property manager. He was so responsive to our needs and even volunteered to stay at the house when some work was being done so we would not need to stay and could enjoy our day. He's a keeper!
Thank you again,
The Haines & Langhoff Families. |
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Barb Haines, Matthews, NC
704-554-4229 |
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| 06/16/08 |
Positive
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| Had a lovely time. House is lovely so very comfortable. Saw deer close enough to pet, racoons from a distance. We even got to see a turtle crawl and got to see them move the eggs. Best vacation ever! Kids were able to ride bikes safely and they loved the 4 person pedal cart. Pools were awesome. Shrimp from boats heaven. Restrants were great. Hope we can do it again soon. |
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Frances Thomas, Bastrop, TX
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| 06/01/08 |
Positive
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| Best beach house I have EVER seen - great touches: wireless internet - extra fridge - awesome golf carts - incredible master BR and the location: wow - so peaceful - deer in the front yard every evening!! If you go to Fripp, do NOT stay ANYWHERE else! Owners are so responsive as well... |
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Steve Keyes, Greenville, SC |
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| 04/09/07 |
Positive
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Mike,
Thank you so much for opening your house up to our family. We got back yesterday evening and we are already ready to go back. I made sure that we left the home in immaculate condition. I did go ahead and do all laundry of towels and swept and dusted.I made sure that everyone respected the home as if it were our own. Again thank you for making this a wonderful trip. I am definitely going to be recommending your house to everyone I know looking to take a relaxing vacation. Thanks again for everything. The weather was beautiful not one day of rain. I recommend The Southern Belle 100%.!!!! A++++++++
Sincerely,
Sabrina Mesalam |
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Sabrina Mesalam, Versailles, Ky
859-881-3774 |
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| 08/31/06 |
Positive
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This visit was our first stay at the Southern Belle, and Mr DeLuca went to great lengths to make sure that every detail in his house was on point. From the Hummer golf cart to the bottle of wine, he went the extra mile to make sure that his guests were well taken care of. We had a blast, and can't wait to visit his house again.
I got a fever, and the only prescription for that fever is more Southern Belle!!!
Thanks again, Mr DeLuca!!! :) |
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Lindsay and Lee Alexander, Chapin, SC
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Homeowner Response:
Lindsay and Lee Thanks for your warm comments. We hope to have you back soon
at the Southern Belle on Fripp Island S.C. Take care of that fever!
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| 03/12/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We want to thank everybody for the nice comments about the Southern Belle. We have made our home for families like it was there own home. This is not your typical beach house. It is very elegant and upscale. If you are thinking about staying at the Southern belle please try to book early because it sells out almost 6 months in advance for the season.
Happy vacationing
Michael and Juliet De Luca
owners of the Southern Belle
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Owner Michael and Juliet De Luca
Long Island NY
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| 03/05/06 |
Positive
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| Southern Belle is an amazing, beautiful and serene vacation destination. Even though it rained on one of our days we were able to keep busy with the games, DVD's, computer and spending time as a family. When we did get outside we had a great time on the Hummer Golf cart, walking on the beach, and riding the bikes. The DeLuca's have gone out of their way to keep their home in pristine condition and to make all who enter it feel comfortabe and at home. Thanks for a great time, MJ,MJ,MJ, and AJ |
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Mary-Joy and Mike Yanicak |
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| 03/02/06 |
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Michael and Juliet have achieved tremendous success planning, building and furnishing this beautiful island home! We have had the pleasure of being their guests severals times and will continue to plan our vacations on Fripp Island according to availability at the DeLuca home. The Southern Belle is truly a gem. We look forward to our next visit! Donna and Peter
Huntington N.Y. |
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Donna Deluca, Huntington N.Y. 11743
631-549-7867 |
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| 09/12/05 |
Positive
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Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how wonderful our vacation was. Your home was absolutely awesome. Our family is still smiling. Some vacations are just okay but, this one was truly enjoyed by all.....thank you.
We were not able to meet up with Julie for our photo but, we took some with our camera/timer and I'll e-mail one to you soon. Always nice to put faces with the voices.
We would like to make sure that we can plan on coming again next year at the same time. It would be August 27th thru September 3rd. Please reserve for us. Let me know exactly what you need from us and we'll take care of it.
Wanted to let you know also, the whole crew you have working for you are wonderful. Right down to the cleaning person. We met her when we arrived. Everyone that we met throughout the week were taking great pride for you. I'm sure it's because they think alot of you. We love Carl! Wanted to bring him home with us! But, we left him there for you.
Please verify, when you get the chance, that this week is okay for next year. Thank you again for letting us enjoy your Fripp House! Sincerely, Carol Gayer |
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Walter & Carol Gayer, Canton,Ohio
330/452-7770 |
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| 08/05/05 |
Positive
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| We rented July 17-24 of this year and weren't disappointed! Owner called within 30 minutes of our arrival to make sure we had what we needed! I must say the owner pays attention to details and obviously takes great pride in the Southern Belle. Owner even went as far as having a bottle of wine waiting for us upon arrival! The property was exactly as advertised and even had more bikes than promised! Getting to the beach was a breeze with the golf carts! Deer so friendly that the kids were feeding them sunflower seeds by hand. Not sure if we will return next year only because we are nomad vacationers but are leaning towards returning to this property next year. Probably need to decide soon as this place is getting booked early for 2006. Thanks Mike and family for a most memorable vacation!!! And to Karl for being such a help while we were there. |
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David McMillin, Simpsonville, SC
864-676-9284 |
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| 10/15/04 |
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Carl Kuhn your house keeper was such a nice man. He gave us great knowledge about everthing we needed to know about the island.
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| 10/10/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
ALL the below comments came from our guest book in the Southern Belle Home. We hope to here from you. We have gone way above average to make the Southern belle a great place to vacation and enjoy the memories that will last a life time!!
The De Luca Family 631 744 7266
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The De Luca Family
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| 10/10/04 |
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This is not your typical Beach Home The furniture and decorating is top of the line. We had a great time staying at the Southern Belle on Fripp island.....
You golf Hummer was the talk of the town It turned alot of heads.....
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| 10/10/04 |
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This Home is is so beautifull We are amazed that you rent it out !!
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These beds in the house were so comfortable We never had a better nights sleep anywhere!!!
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We will definitly be back next year !!!
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An absolute Dream Home ! Elegance, simpilcity, relaxing.
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The Hummer Golf Cart is so Cool !!!!
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Jacuzzi is AWESOME!!!!!
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Watching the UT game on the Home Ent Surround System
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Favorite moments ping pong games and relaxing in this house...
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Enjoyed the beach, lounging in this luxurious house and eating ice pops at Island Supreme...
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This was a warm a fuzzy place to make memeories and bond with friends....
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Being the first vistors is special in so many ways IF future guest stay here at the Southern Belle and have half as much fun as we did , it will be a great time for all....
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