| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 10 positive, 0 negative]
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| 07/19/09 |
Positive
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| We loved the Vista, finding it very comfortable and relaxing, and everything you need is right there waiting for you. And the view! Spectacular only begins to describe it. Access to the beach and waves is quick and easy. This was by far our best experience yet on Kiawah Island, and I hope we can return! |
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Beth Hall, China Grove, NC |
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| 06/30/09 |
Positive
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| The moment you enter the Vista, you will know you chose the perfect villa. The understated elegance of the decor, the modern and well appointed kitchen, the plush bathroom and the beautiful, comfortable bedroom will make your stay as perfect as it did ours. Sitting on the balcony and watching and listening to the ocean so close by is simply heavenly. The building is very well designed in terms of feeling a sense of complete privacy. Even on the balcony you can't see a soul besides the people way down on the beach. Our honeymoon was beyond our dreams, and the Vista Villa at Shipwatch played a big part in that. |
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Lauren Straub, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| 06/15/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I spent a wonderful week at the "Vista". Everything was perfect from the amazing ocean view, right down to the over-sized fluffy bath towels. We watched deer grazing on the sand dunes while enjoying our morning coffee on the balcony. The condo was even more beautiful in person and it made for a perfect vacation. Like Arnold says, "We'll be back!" |
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Jill Lovett, Dover, Ohio
330-343-9333 |
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| 04/27/09 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at "The Vista." The villa has everything a vacationer needs. The best we've stayed in on Kiawak! The view is fantastic! |
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Richard and Cathy, Green Bay, WI |
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| 04/04/09 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time. Easy to busy Charleston and then restful on Kiawah. The Freshfields Mkt made it convenient for shopping and dining. The Vista was beautiful and the view was spectacular. Highly recommend this villa.
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Walter/Dee Pfeil, Lambertville MI |
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| 03/16/09 |
Positive
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The Vista was even more lovely than the photos. Jeanette and Shawn have thought of everything to make this vacation experience a memorable one. I did it as a birthday surprise for John. We plan to return. Jeanette was very helpful in giving dining suggestions and we loved the new grocery store on the island. Visit the Angel Tree while there. It is awesome.
Thank you. We loved your DVD library and the many choices of books. Loved seeing the full moon over the ocean and the sunrise from the bedroom and LR! |
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Kathy Falandys & John Tilyard, Pine Knoll Shores, NC |
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| 02/24/09 |
Positive
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| Awesome condo, Awesome view, Awesome island!!!! |
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Kay Fare, Wilmington, N.C.
910 392-0255 |
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| 12/15/08 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Vista during our Kiawah Island vacation in December of 2008. The condo had recently been updated and had a beautiful view of the ocean. It was also well stocked with books, VHS & DVD movies, kitchen items and personal items. I would highly recommend it to anyone planning to visit Kiawah Island. |
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Jerry, Franklin, TN
615-771-5041 |
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| 12/02/08 |
Positive
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| My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the "Vista". The location and decor were perfect. We found everything needed for a relaxing stay. We have been to Kiawah many times but always with our children, grandchildren, and son-in-laws. The "Vista" was perfect for just the two of us. We had never stayed on West Beach but found we liked the location. We will be back soon, hopefully. |
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neal warren, canton, GA
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| 09/28/08 |
Positive
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Shawn + Jeanette were the perfect Host's; providing us with all the comforts and decor we enjoy in our own home! It was very quickly noticeable and appreciated all Jeanette's added touches and attention to detail; not found in other high end resorts we've visited. It was these added touches that put Shawn + Jeanette's properties at Kiawah Island Getaways.
above the rest when looking for your next perfect vacation option!
However, those 180 degree Beach + Ocean-views stole the show; imagine yourself sitting in a comfy swivel chair directly in front of picture windows; enjoying the birds fly past your face in this tree top Villa, or keeping daily watch over the Ocean tides as the waves begin rolling in and out. However, the nightly sunsets will take your breath away as you sit there on your private porch drinking Cocktails and wine with your partner.
we were pleasantly surprised to soon learn that we had quickly moved into "Paradise" when we arrived at magnificant Kiawah Island + the delightful "Vista" Villa.
When Saturday arrived; it was hard to think about leaving. We'll have plenty of memorable moments to take home with us.
Since arriving home; we have already begun planning a return visit to Kiawah Island; but this time with we wish to share the week with our family so that they to can share in these same great experiences. Thanks to Kiawah Island Getaways;Shawn + Jeanette have a equally lovely 2 level Penthouse Villa available which is large enough to accommodate all 6 of us without anyone feeling too tightly cramped together.
After spending 1 week in the "Vista" Villa; high standards are already reached; but I feel confident that Jeanette and Shawns high standards will continue to shine in all of the properties that they own on Kiawah Island!
Oh! Don't forget to enjoy a night of fine dinning at sunset in the Atlantic Room of the Kiawah Golf Club; the views are magical; and the meal and service incredibly delicious!
In closing; Kiawah Island and Kiawah Getaways will provide you with a vacation equal to World Class callibra.
If in doubt; check it out! It won't leave anyone dissapointed; that I'm certain of. But you'll never know what you'll missed unless you go check it out for yourself.
It makes for a great Honeymoon spot!
Especially in early September when school has resumed; as it's very private and hardly anyone to share the beach with; yet still warm enough to swim, tan and enjoy the many outdoor activities Kiawah Island is renown for like Golf, Tennis, Bike Riding, Swamp tours, Beach Walking, Ocean Swimming,and too many more activities to mension. You go find your own fun!
Thanks Shawn + Jeanette for allowing others to share in your piece of "HEAVEN" + "PARADISE"!
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Sandy + Tony Chamberlain, Winchester VA + (Australia)
540-6675450 |
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| 07/16/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We stayed in your Vista villa the week of July 5th-12th, and had a wonderful vacation. Kiawah is definitely somewhere we would return to, and your villa surpassed our expactions. My husband couldn't get over how well stocked the villa was, anything you need was right there. Your attention to detail is impressive. The supplies, the decor, the views, the location everything was top notch. Literally the only problem the entire week was the fire alarm for shipwatch going off for hours late into Friday night. Hopefully that was a glitch that they were able to fix.
Thanks for providing such a fabulous spot for vacation.
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The McGraws
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| 10/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We planned a wonderful week around Kiawah Island; trips to Charleston with a carriage tour ride, lots of sampling of low country fare, trips to the beach and lots of time visiting other sites on the Island. We found your place to be so comfortable and relaxing that somehow our plans went by the wayside. Our trips consisted of going to the beach and out to dinner three or four times. What a remarkable villa. It is properly named "The Vista"!
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The Wooten's
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| 10/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Many times pictures over-rate a place - but in this case they do not do the "Vista" justice. The view is fantastic and the decor is very warm and friendly. We thought we would be down by the ocean more, but this place almost made us stay in more than planned. The island is 1000 times more than we expected. The weather could not have been better. We have traveled the US and the world a fair amount and this ranks in our top 2 places to return to.
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Diane and Tony
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| 10/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We have stayed at the Sanctuary previously - we both agree that this villa is much better, than any room could be at the Sanctuary. The view is outstanding, very enjoyable and very relaxing. You have done an excellent job of decorating and furnishing this villa - we truly felt we were in another world when we walked through the front door. We have had a wonderful 4 days in the resort - playing tennis, riding bikes and relaxing on the beach. We were blessed with lovely weather. We hope to return and plan to tell all of our friends to rent this villa!
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The Drakes
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| 05/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We've been coming to Kiawah for over 20 years and have never stayed in a more scenic and beautiful place as "The Vista". We love staying at "The Sanctuary", but this is so much better! Your taste in decorating is so similar to mine that we truly felt at home here. You've thought of everything! We're thankful to have found your website and don't plan to ever stay anywhere else. Thank you for your hospitality!
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The Teasley's
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| 02/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our 1st anniversary and 1st trip to Kiawah Island. We look forward to returning many times in our lifetime! The highlight of our getaway has been the beautiful views from the 'Vista', the warm relaxing, gorgeous! accommodations and all of the 'touches' that heightened the romance. When we arrived, we were both appropriately wide-eyed and open-mouthed at the environment inside and out. Relaxing music and dim lightings greeted us as did a soft aroma - but when "It Had to Be You" began playing about 15 minutes after our arrival and about the time we both had retrieved a drink, we knew this was going to be the perfect getaway.
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The Oehlers
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| 10/20/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
As we sit here in the "window chairs" having our coffee we feel truly blessed and are thanking God for such a glorious romantic restful, peaceful week that was filled with conversation, great food, long bike rides and walks, just sitting on the beach in the chairs enjoying the ocean and all of it's creatures. The celebration of our 40 years together couldn't have been more wonderful. Jeanette and Shawn, you have the most beautiful place that we have been in over the 25 years of visiting Kiawah Island. There is no better view - as we entered the front door and saw it, we knew we would share paradise if just for a week. Thank you for so much and God Bless you. P.S. Spectacular sun-rises, sunsets and the full moon.
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The Millers
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