| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 46 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/08/09 |
Positive
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We stayed at Serenity by the Sea in August this year and it was fantastic! Very quiet neighborhood, great outdoor space, easy access to the beach, close to everything! The "little extras" (infant items, beach wagon and toys, cooking utensils, etc.) available to us made it feel like home!
Thanks so much for making our vacation comfortable.
The Schwiefert family
Huron, OH |
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Andrea Schwiefert, Huron, OH |
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| 09/28/09 |
Positive
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| We just returned yesterday and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place. They thought of everything in this house! Anything that we happened to forget, they would have! It was amazing. The house is beautiful, clean, well kept. The pool was fantastic. We chose to have it heated and it felt like a bath tub!! It was wonderful for our young kids because they didn't like the cold water. We will definitely be going back to this house next year!!! |
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Anna Phillips, Hendersonville, TN
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| 06/28/09 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful stay! The location to the beach was just the perfect distance to easily walk each day with 2 young children (5 and 2) even with arms full of beach toys and towels. The house was beautifully decorated and we felt instantly relaxed and welcome as soon as we walked in. It was awesome to have our very own private pool which was much larger than ones we saw in homes even twice the size of this one. Our family has many wonderful memories of our visit to Hilton Head this year and we are so glad that we chose this house. |
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Jennifer Reichenbach, Pittsburgh, PA
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| 06/18/09 |
Positive
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| Location, Location, Location!!! This house is in close proximity to the beach as well as Coligny. We have two small children so being close to the beach is important with all of the gear we had to haul. We loved the Ice Cream Cone for a snack, Coligny Bakery for breakast which is ten short blocks from the house. The house itself has all of the amenities including an updated kitchen. The private pool was terrific as well. I would definitely recommend staying here. |
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Christine, Cincinnati |
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| 11/07/08 |
Positive
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Dear Anne and Jim,
Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful home on Hilton Head Island. It was our first family vacation and it was perfect. We arrived to a warm welcome with all the nice fall decorations. Your home was very clean and well maintained and it was the perfect size for our family of 4. The beach was very close which was great since we have little ones. You guys thought of everything and it was a very relaxing experience. Communication was excellent and we look forward to staying there in the future.
Thanks again, Joe and Arwen |
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Joe and Arwen |
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| 09/16/08 |
Positive
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Anne and Jim,
We certainly enjoyed staying at your Serenity by the Sea. The house is lovely and well maintained; sophisticated and yet very comfortable. The separation of the bedrooms from the other living areas was a real plus for us. Its close proximity to the pool and the two doors accessing the pool made it easy to drift between the pool and both living areas.
We walked the beach every day and cut over to Coligny Plaza for our daily smoothie before the walk back on the bike path. The one mistake we made was staying at the Coligny Plaza past dark one evening when we walked there for dinner. Walking back to the house without benefit of street lights was an experience.
Your email administration of the rental arrangements was prompt and excellent. We particularly appreciated the quick refund of our security deposit.
We had a great vacation, thanks to you, and we hope to return next year.
Sandy & Conway Jolly, Mooresville, NC
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Anonymous |
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| 08/11/08 |
Positive
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| We absolutely loved our stay at the house. We highly recommend it to anyone that wants a house with a great pool for kids and a short walk to the beach. |
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Jeffrey & Erin McClay, Sewickley, PA
412-897-1245 |
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| 08/03/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful first visit to HHI! We brought our two children ages 8 & 6 and were joined by my husband's sister and her family with two children ages 10 & 8. Serenity by the Sea was the perfect vacation home for our two families! The kids LOVED the pool, and we all appreciated having the beach within walking distance, making packing and going home for lunch a breeze! We also took Anne's advise and did a boat tour with Commander Zodiac. It was surely the highlight of our week. The zodiac boats only fit up to 6 people, so our family of four (we reserved two boats) got a private boat tour to see the dolphin's up close. We were not disappointed! We saw so many dolphins and our captain was the best...she even gave the kids a turn at steering and doing some dougnut's in the water! We had a blast and hope to return to HHI again! |
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Kim Lombardi
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| 07/14/08 |
Positive
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First visit to "Serenity by the Sea", but not to Hilton head.
Home is more beautiful than pictures online.
Owner goes above and beyond to have all the ammenities you need.
Pool a delight,the beach very private and only a short walk.
Absolutely loved everything about it.
Not a single negative !!!!
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Maureen and kevin McDonnell, Saratoga Springs,N.Y.
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| 07/08/08 |
Positive
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We loved our first visit to Hilton Head! The beach was close and an easy walk. Not crowded at all! Definately recommend renting bikes for the week, just don't forget to take a path map with you. Lights for the bike also a good idea for at night. The pool was splendid. We had a wonderful time and the house was very warm and inviting.
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Susan & Bill, Pittsburgh,PA
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| 06/11/08 |
Positive
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We loved spending our vacation in Serenity by the Sea.
The house was perfect. It was very close to the
beautiful beach (an quick walk), right next to the bike
path to Coligny and the pool was spectacular.
It was without a doubt the perfect house in the
perfect location |
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Anonymous
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| 09/11/07 |
Positive
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We LOVED our week at Serenity by the Sea! The house is beautiful and much bigger than we imagined. The entry way and window overlooking the pool is a perfect welcome to the house. The house was great for our two little ones (1 & 4), all on one level and lots of room to spread out. I was a very uncomfortable 6 months pregnant during our stay and nothing was more relaxing or soothing than the master king sized bed. It was like sleeping on a cloud!
The pool was very inviting and relaxing too. And we can't stop raving about how gorgeous the beach was (and so close to the house!), we could have stayed there for hours.
Staying at Serenity by the Sea definitely made our first trip to Hilton Head Island amazing! |
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Stacy, Joe, Mark & Jake Grimes, Severn, Maryland
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| 09/09/07 |
Positive
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We thoroughly enjoyed our week, with our daughter and two grandsons. The privacy for us was exceptional, and being able to share that fun with our daughter, Traci, and Sam and Jake made it special.
I actually didn't care if I had makeup on for the entire week!
We will definitely visit you again and thank you for a different vacation home in every way.
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Larry and Charlene Smith, Buford, Ga.
770 945-1504 |
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| 09/02/07 |
Positive
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| We just spent our 2nd visit at this lovely home. The house is warm and inviting; the beds are comfy and the pool is wonderful. Easy access to the beach and Coligny Square. Owners are great to rent off of. |
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vicki mack, south park, pa
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| 08/28/07 |
Positive
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| August 18 to 25 2007. Our second year in row and once again our vacation was fantastic. The location and ammenities provided in this vacation home are second to none.Anne your attention to detail and customer satisfaction are top shelf. We look forward to our next stay at Serenity.Thanks so much Jim,Leanne,and William Finlay. |
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James Finlay, Oshawa, Ont.
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| 07/30/07 |
Positive
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| What a lovely home - perfect location! The kids loved the pool at the end of a long beach day. Wonderful central location, yet a very private homey feel. We loved riding bikes on the pristine and natural beach and to Coligny Plaza for ice cream. We will be back! |
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CoCo Good, McKinney, Texas
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| 07/23/07 |
Positive
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| My family had a wonderful week at this house. The location is absolutely perfect! You are just a 3 minute walk to the beach and when you tire of the beach, you can just hop in the pool in the backyard. We've been to Hilton Head a couple of times now, and after staying at 9 Jacana Rd., we couldn't imagine staying anywhere else. The owners are extremely generous with their house. It felt like being at home. It was just so relaxing! |
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The Telepak Family, Solon, Ohio |
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| 07/05/07 |
Positive
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| We loved our week at 9 Jacana St. The pictures on the website don't do the inside of the house justice. It was spacious with a wing of 3 bedrooms and 2 lovely bathrooms and a wing comprised of an office area, a living/t.v. area, a dining room, and a kitchen/dinette area. All of this is connected by a beautiful entrance way that looks right out onto the pool area. The best part of this location was the privacy and quiet. If you've ever stayed in another area of Hilton Head, staying at 9 Jacana St. is nothing like that, and I mean that in the best possible way! Bikepaths and the beach are close by. The owners do a lovely job of leaving ammenities for the renters. This is a home we would definitely like to rent again!! If you're looking for relaxing, this is the place to be! |
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Karen Terlecky, Dublin, Ohio
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| 06/25/07 |
Positive
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| This house makes you feel relaxed from the minute you walk in the door. Large windows allow the sun in and the view out back around the pool is beautiful. We love the beach but when the sun and sand got to be too much the pool was a welcome retreat! The house is great, we loved the week we spent there. |
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Jim & Ruth Shipley, Gray, TN |
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| 06/24/07 |
Positive
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| We absolutely loved this house....it was very comfortable, clean, with wonderful ammenities everything from the soft linens, tile throughout, interesting art work on the walls to the well equipped kitchen. The pool and the outdoor surroundings were spectacular! And the close proximity to the beach, shops, bike paths made it just delightful. Looking forward to next year. Cheers. |
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anne, rockville, md
301-424-2547 |
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| 06/16/07 |
Positive
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Just returned from a great stay at 9 Jacana.
Everything about this vacation home was wonderful:
the homes appointments, the pool, the proximity to
the beach, bike trail, and shopping, and its central
location on the island. The home is well appointed;
the owners have thought of everything you might
need. The bed in the master bedroom was VERY
comfortable! The linens were very nice. Did I
mention the pool? This was my favorite...just steps
out the door. Large window walls in the living room
and entryway make the glistening water part of the
homes decor. :) |
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Jill Goodmon, Bloomington, IN
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| 05/18/07 |
Positive
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there is something special about this place i just spent a week in. a stunning entrance, FABULOUS pool and 3 large bedrooms. So convenient to the beach (a block!) and then literally attached to the biking and running trails.
the decor of the house is extremely inviting and relaxing, and was VERY well furnished above and beyond our expectations. I hope to come back next year since it was literally this house that made my vacation a vacation! |
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jeff roberts, atlanta ga
4049648255 |
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| 05/18/07 |
Positive
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| This house is a true oasis and it has everything you need for a nice relaxing vacation for family and friends. Perfect location- just a block from the beach! We loved the updated bathrooms and the large living area is great for board game lovers. There are ceiling fans in every room which is great for those "sunburnt" evenings! We are already planning for next year! |
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Michael and David, Atlanta, GA
4043159350 |
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| 05/15/07 |
Positive
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We had a great time. We loved the proximity to the beach and my two young boys loved the pool!
It was a quiet and relaxing week.
Thank you Anne! |
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The Dudas Family, Snellville, Georgia |
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| 08/28/06 |
Positive
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| Our family just returned from our second trip to Hilton Head. We had a wonderful trip! This house is very spacious and clean. The private pool was a definite highlight for us. The location is great as it is a short walk down the street to a clean, uncrowded beach and a short walk/bike ride to Coligny Plaza. The house had everything we needed for a relaxing week in Hilton Head! |
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The Willmann Family, Broadview Heights, OH
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| 08/23/06 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time here in August 2006. The house was perfect for us - a family of 6 with kids aged 12, 11, 9 and 5. The pool was great and it was only a short walk to a great beach that was not crowded at all. This was our first visit to Hilton Head but will not be our last. We'll be back! |
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Sean and Karen Kelly, Washington Grove, Maryland
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| 08/01/06 |
Positive
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| Our grandchildren enjoyed many hours in the pool after returning from several hours on the beach! The location is so convenient to the beach and an easy walk to Coligny for pastries, groceries, a paper, shopping, ice cream, etc. Enjoyed getting to meet an islander across the street - don't usually get to meet many locals. |
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The Maleys and Keowns, Illinois |
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| 07/10/06 |
Positive
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My family and I just spent a week at at your home and had a great time. Primarily, I would recommend this home because of it's beautiful private pool as well as for the close proximity to both the beach and to Coligny Plaza. Whenever we needed groceries or wanted to pick up a pastry at the bakery, we just hopped on our bike (which we rented for the week and had delivered to our door), rode along the shady bike path, and we were at Coligny Plaza in less than 5 minutes. Renting a bike is a must.
Potential renters should be aware that the pictures shown on this website do not do the house justice. The house is very open and full of light. When you walk in the door, you are greeted with walls of floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful pool, palmettos, and live oaks with spanish moss. This house is not decorated with the typical tacky beach decor. Instead, the owners have filled it with furniture and art from all over the world. Very unique. While not "gourmet",..my family and I took advantage of the furnished kitchen and we took turns cooking dinner (waits at restaurants are too long for medicore/overpriced food). We ate in every night, utilizing the dining room table, the gas grill, as well as the outdoor seating.
I would definitely recommend staying at this home. |
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Jason & Josette Jones, New York City |
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| 08/24/05 |
Positive
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| What a lovely home! Very private location, but located close enough to activity to walk. Private beach and beautiful pool. |
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Joe & Sherry Betro, Hudson, Ohio
330-655-2030 |
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| 08/02/05 |
Positive
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| We really enjoyed the house. Very comfortable amenities and all the pleasures of home. The quiet neighborhood and shaded pool area were a welcome relief from the hot July sun. The access to the beach was very easy and the kids had a great time. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. |
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Randy & Christi Ellis, Charlottesville, VA
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| 07/27/05 |
Positive
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| This is such a beautiful home. Definitely NOT your typical beach house. Thick, plush towels and comfy beds - all the amenities of home with none of the stress! Great, quiet location. The pool was a godsend since we were there in the middle of a heat wave. Thank you for providing us with such a lovely vacation! |
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Fay & Michael Baker, Columbia, MD |
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| 07/18/05 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time in Hilton Head. We loved your house, pool, location,
just everything. My husband and I like to travel to different destinations but we will definitely keep you in mind the next time we plan to visit. |
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Angela Kardos, Johnson City, TN |
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| 07/18/05 |
Positive
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| Our stay in your home was most enjoyable. It was everything you said it would be and more. We appreciated the fact that the house was located in a very quiet neighborhood and only a short walk from the beach. The layout of the house was perfect with the bedrooms totally separate from the living area. The upscale linens were a nice bonus when compared to what is normally provided at a rental home. Thank you! |
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Lisa Spurlock, Glenwood, WV |
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| 06/28/05 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was wonderful, and the location was great. North Forest beach is much more quiet than South Forest Beach, and yet just as close to Coligny. We could not have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you so much! We eagerly await a return trip. |
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Jonathan Hays, Dublin, Ohio
614-798-0492 |
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| 06/26/05 |
Positive
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| We throughly enjoyed our week in this lovely home. The location was excellent as it was only a few houses from the beach. The pool was great and afforded areas of shade if one did not want to be in direct sun. We felt that the house was warm and inviting and we were very comfortable there. We hope to be able to retun in 2006 for another great vacation. |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/12/05 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed yet another wonderful week in "Serenity by the Sea". We loved the new pool, long walks and bike rides on the beach, as well as incredible golf. Your home offers all that we could want and more! We hope to be back soon! |
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Cara Slevin, Richmond, VA
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| 03/02/05 |
Positive
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| The house is beautiful and the location is key! The house is a great value and it is the perfect house for families because of the layout (all one floor - bedrooms separate from TV room). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we can't wait to come back to enjoy the pool!! |
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Leo Family, Shavertown, PA
570-696-0288 |
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| 01/24/05 |
Positive
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| What a lovely spot you have! We relaxed and walked and enjoyed it all. Such a pleasure to be in a home with such beautiful furnishings and so near to the beach, golf, shopping and great dinner places. We'll see you next year! |
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meg jones, Annapolis MD
410 349 3965 |
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| 12/27/04 |
Positive
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| We had a lovely stay in your home... what can beat walking a few steps to a glorious sunrise on a wide, flat beach, and then walking for coffee and a paper? We love your location and your house is absolutely beautiful! Thank you we will book for next May! |
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Kaycee and Jim Ford, Brown Deer, WI
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| 12/26/04 |
Positive
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| We have stayed in your beautifully furnished home twice now...each time we find something new to do here on the south end of the island! ...We love being so close to the beach and we are looking forward to having a pool next season! Thanks |
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brian slevin, Reston VA |
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| 12/26/04 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place! So close to everything....the beach, Coligny and yet so private...we loved it...and will return next June... |
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Peggy Spass, Farmington CT
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| 12/19/04 |
Positive
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| We live on the beach but we go to Hilton Head a few times a year to get away from the cold...and to play golf! So this vacation was the best! Great weather, great home and wonderful location...thanks for a lovely stay! |
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rosemary perretta, Long Beach New York
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| 12/19/04 |
Positive
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What a wonderful escape from the cold of new york in late fall! November was
warm and lovely in this sophisticated home so near everything! |
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cathy oregan, New York New York |
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| 12/19/04 |
Positive
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| We have stayed many places on the island over the years but this location and home is perfect...lovely surroundings...very updated and we are so close to the beach! I felt like I was in a charming bed and breakfast...can't wait to come back! |
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Eileen and John, Cumming GA
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| 12/19/04 |
Positive
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| We came in mid-April (when it is still cold in New England) and we think it is the perfect month here!Beach walks, tennis and golf are just wonderful and your home is in the middle of it all. I have stayed in other parts of the island but you cannot beat this location and the house was immaculate with beautiful furnishings...thanks! |
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Lori and Bob Murphy, Madison CT
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| 12/19/04 |
Positive
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| We so enjoyed your lovely home! We have 2 young children and the one floor living so close to the beach and coligny just made it so convenient and relaxing! We can't wait to come back! |
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Colleen and Xavier Beguiristain, Atlanta, GA
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| 12/03/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Jim and I both hope that your stay in our home will relax and refresh you! Enjoy yourself!
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| 05/10/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
From our guest book, The Slevins write:What a lovely stay in your beautiful home....we loved walking to Coligny every night for ice cream after a walk on the beach! We really enjoyed having all the amenities so close by! This was a great vacation for us! We have already booked for next year!
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Cara Slevin
Richmond VA
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