Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house's location and proximity to the beach were excellent, but the house itself was not on par with the high standards of care and cleanliness we typically experience when renting homes on Isle of Palms. These were the particular problems we noticed:Exterior:Paint was peeling on much of the trim, leading to an overall impression of shabbinessThere are at least three wasp's nests above the front doorGarbage is strewn throughout the bushes and shrubs, particularly those located directly below the decksInterior:Dust covers most of the light fixtures in the house, and many of the rooms have cobwebs hanging from walls and ceilingsMissing tiles in the upstairs master bathroom are a trap for dirt and bacteriaLiving room (upstairs) furniture is absolutely grubby from years of use and lack of cleaningKitchen cabinets are sticky with built-up grime--also from years of use and lack of thorough cleaningQuilts in most of the bedrooms had visible stains, leading us to question when they had last been launderedNearly every wall and ceiling was dented, stained, or otherwise marredThe queen bedroom downstairs (the one that shares a bathroom with the king bedroom) smells strongly of mildew/moldIn short: 312 Ocean Blvd. is a house in need of some TLC. We understand that exposure to sea air causes houses to weather quickly, and that some renters behave badly, but many of the problems we observed could have been prevented (or lessened) with a proper cleaning regimen. This house could be really lovely if someone just took the time and effort to clean it properly and give it a lick of paint. Our experience at 312 Ocean makes us unlikely to rent from East Islands in the future.Dr