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Date |
Rating |
Comment |
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2/2011 -3/2011 |
Positive |
Just a quick note to say thank you for letting us rent your condo,
it has been a pleasure to rent a nice clean and well equipped unit,
even the baseboards were spotless. It is truly a home away
from home, with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable, no
need to bring anything. The view of the swash is amazing and
definitely the best view on the beach. The location is perfect
5 minutes from shopping, dining, golf course. I would
definitely recommend staying here. We had a great time. If you
do not rent it out again next year hopefully we can return.
Thanks again,
Keith and Barb Taylor
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11/28/10 |
Positive |
Hi
Well, we will soon be putting away this computer and say goodbye to
your beautiful condo. We had a great time and wish we could
have stayed a month, maybe next time. We really enjoyed the
sunsets from the balcony and the flat screen tv for Mike (he loved
the golf station.) The bed was a comfy sleep too.
Your condo is great, we love it. The colors in the rooms are
pretty and I love the tile and the carpet in the bedroom, and all
the cute picture and plaques make for a well decorated place.
I spent a lot of time just reading your booklets even though we are
here every year there is always new places to try! Mike has
already ventured out to hit shags and get ready to play. I got
to walk on the beach yesterday and go shelling, my favorite thing to
do. I brought my Thanksgiving decorations (just afew) and
decorated for the holiday. We are ready for our daughter to
come down from Columbia with the two children for a great weekend
visit.
I didn't mean to ramble on but just wanted you to know we are having
a good time
Mike and Linda Hatterick
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| 9/25/10 |
Positive |
Dear Shirley
I have been meaning to send you an E Mail since we got back and I
keep forgetting. We had a wonderful time in Myrtle Beach.
Spent a lot of time on the beach and just exploring. Found a
bunch of wonderful places to eat, really enjoyed Cagney's and put on
too much weight. I managed to get Katie on a jet ski which was
a choir (sp) because she never learned to swim. She did well.
I wanted to her up on a Paracel (sp), but she said not this year.
The Condo was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay. I appreciate
the hospitality you and Ron showed in letting us use it for the
week. We tried to leave it in the same shape it was when we
got there. I hope the cleaning lady found it OK.
I am keeping your E Mail address because Katie and I would like to
make another trip down there. Like I told you in an earlier
email, we did not plan it long enough for everything there is to do.
Thanks again for everything. Hopefully we will be talking to
you again in the future.
Greg Haines
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| 5/30/10 |
Positive |
Location Location Location!! It is a walk across the sand into the
ocean can you ask for better than that? The condo was very
nice! Also having 3 pools, a hot tub, gym, and a bar/restaurant on
site.... was great!! Shirley and Ron have gone above and
beyond, they have been great people to do business with. We
will be back!!
Shannon and Edward Van
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| 5/23/10 |
Positive |
We had a fabulous time staying at this condo.
It's right on the beach and has a perfect view of both the ocean and
an inlet that you can see right off the deck. The condo was
well stocked with games and movies as an alternative to rainy
weather and had everything else you could imagine needing while on
vacation. We definitely recommend the rental to anyone going
to the area!
Anna Healy
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| 5/16/10 |
Positive |
Ron and Shirley,
We really enjoyed your
condo this past weekend.
It was exactly what we were looking for
on a long weekend.
We would love to rent again in the near
future.
Thanks,
Lance
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| 5/11/10 |
Positive |
Hi Shirley and Ron,
Sorry this took so long--here is some of our
feedback on our stay.
We loved the Liberty Tap Room for their beef and
their micro brew beers.
We loved California Dreamin' for their salads.
We love the Bagel Factory on Rte. 17 and 20th Ave.
for their breakfasts.
Gordon Biersch in Market Commons is a good place to
eat and get yummy micro brews.
Market Commons is a fun place to walk around and
shop. It has the feel of being on a movie set.
Our young adult children like Fat Tuesday (bar) at
Broadway.
Our "men folk" took a 1 1/2 hour ride to Wilmington
to see the Battleship North Carolina. They thought it was worth the
trip.
We are beach people and we absolutely loved the
ease of simply walking out to the beach-the location was perfect!
Your condo was immaculately clean and equipped with
all the necessities needed for a wonderful stay at the beach.
Thank you for sharing your lovely beach home with
us!
Sincerely,
Bev & Don Tredtin
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| 5/2/10 |
Positive |
Shirley, Wanted to send a thank you. We had a wonderful time
at the condo and the weather was gorgeous this weekend. You guys
have a real gem there. I know you enjoy it. Everything was as you
said and the info packet was very helpful. The hardest part was
leaving and coming back home to reality! Thanks again,
Angela Shepherd
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| 4/24/10 |
Positive |
Thank you so much for letting us rent your condo. I've
answered your questions the best I can, pretty much in a "review"
form. Feel free to quote/paraphrase. The only complaint I have
is that we couldn't stay longer. There is so much to do in
that small strip of South Carolina...
As far as the condo is
concerned:
We loved the location, and that we had to
bring nothing but a beach towel and clothes.... once we arrived we
went to the local grocery store and farm stand down the road. This
whole concept of a home away from home was really affordable for
us.. We really enjoyed watching the ever changing beach/marsh
area. Our teenagers/young adults made friends with some kids staying
for the week and played basketball, swam in the pools, played on the
beach, etc. We felt they were about as safe as could be being
in a resort and not having us tethered to their side. From
each balcony we could usually see them.
As adults, my husband
and I loved being able to walk down to Ocean Annies every day for
the live bands and a drink -no matter what time of day it was.
The bar in house (I can't remember the name of it) was great too.
We played darts one afternoon to get out of the sun for a little
while.
Found an incredible variety of shells for memories.
Really nice to walk on the beach.
The Myrtle Beach area was
easy to navigate in the car when we went to explore. Your
welcome book and coupons were oh so very helpful.
The vote
for best place to eat was the Giant Crab;.we ate like there was no
tomorrow. BUT the BEST Hush Puppies EVER were at Drunken Jacks
down in Murrell's Inlet. Well worth the ride for the hush
puppies and crab cakes, do the Marsh Walk and watch the fishing
boats come in.
Went putt putt golfing a few times, but
the vote for most excitement went to Nascar Speedpark (go cart
racing)... really, really, really fun...we should have just
spent a little more money and bought the unlimited day pass...we did
not want to leave.
Looking forward to staying at your condo
again, and have recommended it to everyone we've talked to. I
am sorry but I don't know of anything you could have done to improve
our experience, I think you have covered all the bases. Thank
you again for helping us have a great vacation.
Owners note: Booked for
2011 already
Denise & Bruce Blanchard
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| 4/10/10 |
Positive |
Below I have answered your questions for your questionnaire.
As I said before we really enjoyed our time at your condo and look
forward to going again.
Thank you for all your help, and for sharing your lovely condo with
our family.
The location of the
condo was wonderful it was very quiet and peaceful area. Very
easy to get to and to get out and about in the evenings. Close
to everything you need. The condo itself was very nice and
also easy to get around. Loved all the chairs, tables and especially
loved the swing facing the ocean in the main building.
We
ate out a lot and enjoyed them all. My family especially
enjoyed TBonz, we also liked the Giant Crab and we loved the pizza
place right across the street from the condo on the way out I think
it was called NY Pizza.
Very
nice condo in a great area of Myrtle Beach. Close to shops,
restaurants and many more activities. Lots of great amenities
for the whole family. My son loved the basketball court and so
convenient to the condo we were able to keep an eye on him by just
stepping out of the front door or looking out the window in
the master bedroom. We loved all the lounge chairs around the
indoor heated pool and I especially loved the wonderful hot tub.
Very easy to get to and to get out of as well. We can't wait
to come back! Thank you for sharing your condo with our
family.
Ivonne
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| 3/10 |
Positive |
Sorry for not replying before this. We did enjoy our stay and
found the location very good. The beds were excellent, by the
way! Everything was very clean, quiet and convenient. Thanks
for your "hands-on" attention..
Bonnie
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| 12/29/09 |
Positive |
Hello Shirley,
How are you?
We
had a wonderful time staying in your condo -
couldn't asked for a better place for the
family.
Really enjoyed the view from the back porch.
The weather
has been nice as well, except the first two days.
But even that, it was warm enough for me and
my
daughter to explore the beach.
We
are leaving the condo now, heading back north.
Everything should be in the way we arrived.
Thank
you again for the wonderful place and memory.
Happy New Year!
[Owner's Note: Wentong has kindly
said that he would be happy to talk to any potential
guest about his stay (see email address below). He will be
returning again this year.]
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Wentong
wentong_lin@yahoo.com
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| 10/13/09 |
Positive |
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Hi Shirley,
We really enjoyed our stay in your condo. It's very
well equipped so all we had to bring was ourselves and a
few groceries. I especially enjoyed sitting on the
balcony and watching the fishermen (well, men and
birds). The herons were quite active when we were
there. The view is truly fascinating.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to see another
side of Myrtle Beach.
I'll be in touch with you again next year probably.
Until then, have a great year!
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| Betty Noble |
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| 05/5/09 |
Positive |
Shirley
We had a great time. We did not smell the
fire [owner's note - Myrtle Beach recently had a rash of
fires that destroyed some homes in the area] nor did it
interfere with our vacation at all. We had a great
time. Thank you so much for opening your condo to
all......It was great!!!
1. What did you like most
about the condo and area?
LOCATION, LOCATION,
LOCATION. I like that it is a quiet time of the year,
the condo is at a relatively quiet end of Myrtle Beach.
2. Did you eat at any restaurants or participate in
any activity that you would recommend to future guests?
We took a walk on the Apache Pier...that is nice.
The kids always look forward to the miniature golf, and
Nascar Speedpark.
3. What else? We enjoyed our
stay at your condo. You had everything organized so
well. The binders with coupons, ideas on what to do were
helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Myrtle
Beach. The beach days were nice and relaxing....
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| Mark Nadeau |
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| 04/26/09 |
Positive |
Hi Shirley,
I just loved the location. Very private and quiet beach.
Close to shops and US 17. Loved the keypad for the door - no
hassle with taking a key to beach or pool. Prompt return
of security deposit. Highly recommend.
We had a great
time. Went to Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach, K&W
Cafeteria, and Cheeseburger in Paradise for dinners. Saw a
Pelican's baseball game and a show at the Carolina Opry.
Drove to Charleston for a day and took a tour of the
city-booked through the Visitor's Center. Very well marked
and easy to find off of US 17.
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| Isabel McGuire |
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| 09/13/08 |
Positive |
Hi Shirley,
Thank you for returning our deposit so quickly. We enjoyed
our stay at the beach. The resort was very nice, and we
liked being at the end of the road. The view from the condo
was great. We loved the lagoon. One of the best places we
ate was at a little sports bar right there on Lake Arrow
Head Rd. called Biminis. Food was great. All the information
you sent and all the things in the condo were very helpful.
Thanks again for everything, Joyce. |
| Joyce and Roger Evans |
|
| 08/24/08 |
Positive |
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Shirley,
We
all agree that this was our best vacation ever!!!!
1. What did you like most
about the condo and area?
The most favorite
would have to be the fact that you provide EVERYTHING
someone may need. From simple things like a pair of
scissors, a piece of tape, a coupon. Extra pillows and
blankets, BEACH CHAIRS, toys for the kids. The fact that you
will never lose a key, The FULL mirrors. (My teenage
daughter loved these.) The beautiful tile really makes this
unit unique and modern. I could go on and on for a long time
about the things that we loved. Must mention the beautiful
views off the balcony. Each picture made there looks like a
postcard.
2.
The least? No
washer and Dryer inside the unit.
3. Do
you have any suggestions for improvement?
A new stove ( The main burner does not work) Although this
did come in handy as a reason to NOT cook and go out
instead!!! Come to think of it.... KEEP the stove :o)
[From the owners - the stove has since been repaired]
4. Did you eat at any restaurants or participate in any
activity that you would recommend to future guests?
We kept it very simple as
far as restaurants this year. The local K&W cafeteria was
very good and we ate there several times. We did go to
Bennetts Calabash on Friday night and although VERY good,
we dont feel that we ate 28.00 worth of food each.
On Wednesday we took the kids out on the SEA SCREAMER and
got to see dolphins up very close.(They guarantee you will
see dolphins or next trip is free) A fishing boat also
pulled along side of us to show us a 10 foot tiger shark
that they had just caught. Got to see about a thousand
jellyfish as well. This family of four activity was fun,
and lasted about 2 1/2 hours and cost less than $100.00
total |
| Misty Mullens |
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| 08/16/08 |
Positive |
Shirley,
We loved the
private location & proximity to the
beach. Kids just enjoyed playing
on the beach & riding the waves.
Water was warm & clean. For our
family of six there were not enough
towels available & I had wished I had
brought my own. It was a
small space for our large family but we
did spend most of our time outdoors.
We love to eat @ Johnny Rockets that is
always fun. Couldn't get in to
Dino's it was always too long a wait.
Rented a jet ski boat @ water sports
which we loved. Overall we felt
that you were very pleasant & easy to
work w/ & the process of renting the
condo went very smoothly.
Thank You!
Kim
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| Kim Hamilton and Don Gasparini |
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| 07/20/08 |
Positive |
1. What did you like most about
our condo and the area?
2. Is the information you received
prior to your stay adequate?
Is there anything you
wish you had been in the information?
3. Do you have any suggestions for
improvement?
4.
Did you eat at any restaurants or
participate in any activity that you
loved enough for us to include it in our
"recommended" list?
Questions:
1. location,
location, location, it was just an
awesome place to be with the inlet- we
spent so many happy times playing there
while the other half of the family
sunned themselves or rode the waves.
We loved being the last building on a
dead end road.
2. include the
fact that you cannot leave anything
outside your front door at the condo.
also, we never were able to find out if
we could use the waterpark and where it
was, some of the sands staff said only
the hotel people could use it and that
it was at another site a couple miles
away. that was disappointing. you
had us prepared very well for the rules
and we really liked having the keyless
entry, any of us could come and go
without worrying about being locked out
(might want to put that in as a plus you
have over other condos).
3. we left a
small fishing net for other to use,
would suggest you may get a better one
and also a new and improved umbrella and
maybe one of those fishing nets you
toss, they really looked fun. I
know you can't make the patio larger,
but maybe a small table so that you
could sit out there with a snack or
drink. we really appreciated the
coupon booklets- found many of them
around the city, i think it would be
nice to have someone reorganize your
wonderful folders- they are a bit messed
up, we tried a little, but ran out of
time- the beach was just too tempting.
3. enjoyed the
"Thai Season" restaurant- we love thai
food- it is new and very good (my
husband is thai and we cook it all
the time, that was just about one of the
best thai restaurants we've ever eaten
at in the USA). It is on King's
Highway going north on the left side of
the road at the end of a mini strip mall
beside one of those beach stores- right
before a grove of trees. we did
not like Mt. Atlanticus, but did enjoy
"mayday" mini golf course. loved
the Dixie stampede and the combo
ripley's pass to the aquarium, museum
and haunted house. Also, really
enjoyed shopping at Gay Dolphin in
Myrtle Beach and the Nautical store out
near Calabash. Did not enjoy the
"sea screamer" it was very rough and
overcrowded and boring. oh, that
little subshop on your street a block or
so down at the strawmarket was really
good. We didn't care for the
"farmer's daughter" buffet or the "giant
crab" buffet too much. oh, you
migh also suggest a few groceries in the
area.
Thanks for caring so
much about our stay- it was a wonderful
location and very comfortable, we
played tennis every morning. we
had such fun, you are great hosts.
.
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| Vicki NaThalang |
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| 07/12/08 |
Positive |
Shirley,
We had a fantastic
time on vacation. We absolutely fell in
love with Myrtle Beach. We liked
driving around and seeing the sites,
instead of going to Hardrock Park, we
took the kids to Family Kingdom, and
went to the water park for 4 1/2 hours
and went to the amusement park across
the street for 3 hours. We had a good
time at both of them. We
collected a bunch of shells and my
husband found a large shark's tooth on
the beach one morning. It is a
vacation we will remember for a long
time, and we hope to be able to visit
there again. Thanks so much.
The Colbert's
1. What did you like most about
our condo and the area? We loved
that it was right on the beach!
2. Is the information you received
prior to your stay adequate? YES
Is there anything you
wish you had been in the information?
Everything was great, I also did
mapquest for exact directions all the
way.
3. Do you have any suggestions for
improvement? None, our stay was great
4.
Did you eat at any restaurants or
participate in any activity that you
loved enough for us to include it in our
"recommended" list? We ate at
Cheeseburger in Paradise, (it was
recommended by a friend-it was good) We
just really enjoyed being so close to
the beach for a week.
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| Kelly Colbert |
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| 06/23/08 |
Positive |
1. What did
you like most about the condo?
WE LIKED THAT THERE
WAS VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC ON THE DEAD END
STREET. THE VIEW WAS GREAT. NOT CROWDED
AT ALL ON THE BEACH
2. Is the information you received
prior to your stay adequate? Is
there anything you wish you had been in
the information?
NO EVERYTHING WAS AS DESCRIBED ON THE
WEBSITE AND YOUR EMAILS
3. Do you have any suggestions for
improvement?
THE ONLY THING I THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW
IS THAT WE HAD A BAD STORM 1 NIGHT AND
THE WIND WAS BLOWING IN FROM THE BALCONY
VERY HARD AND YOU HAVE A WATER LEAK AT
THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING DOOR. WE
STOPPED IT WITH TOWELS, NO BIG PROBLEM
FOR US BUT IT COULD CAUSE YOU DAMAGE IF
THE UNIT IS VACANT DURING A STORM.
4. Did you eat at any restaurants
or participate in any activity that you
loved enough for us to include it in our
"recommended" list?
BAREFOOT LANDING IS NICE WITH THE CRAB
HOUSE AND FIRE ISLAND
BROADWAY AT THE BEACH IS ALSO EXCELLENT
WITH PLENTY TO DO. YOUR BINDERS WITH
INFO IN THEM ARE VERY HELPFUL THAT WAS A
GREAT IDEA.
WE JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE HAD A
WONDERFUL TIME AND WILL BE COMING BACK.
YOU HAVE BEEN EXCELLENT TO WORK WITH.
THE PLACE IS GREAT. YOU HAVE DONE A
FANTASTIC JOB ON THE WEBSITE, EVERYTHING
YOU STATED WAS TRUE TO YOUR WORD. THANK
YOU VERY MUCH AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO
COMING BACK SOON
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Jeff and Jill Whitney |
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| 06/16/08 |
Positive |
Hi Shirley,
I received my
security deposit back from you and I
wanted to take this opportunity to thank
you for everything. Myrtle Beach
was wonderful we loved every aspect of
it and the condo was beautiful.
The location was perfect and it really
helped make our stay as great as it was
and we have told many people about it so
you might hear back from me soon.
Thanks again for
everything.
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Jessica |
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| 05/28/08 |
Positive |
Shirley, feedback on your condo:
-
The location was great….nice and
quiet and close to the beach. It
wasn’t close to our usual golf
courses, but for getting out of town
(to Wilmington) it was!
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Since
our golf courses were south
(Litchfield, Pawleys Island areas)
we did most of our eating there. A
great place was called Hot Fish in
Murrells Inlet. Great food and
music.
Thanks for helping us have a great time
by letting us use your place. We really
had fun!
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Randy |
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| 05/20/08 |
Positive |
Shirley,
Here is my review:
1. The view from the condo was
awesome. The area is not that crowded
and it is close to Ocean Annies.
2. No suggestions for improvements.
3. Ate at Bimini's. The fried shrimp is
to die for! The band at Ocean
Annies was great!!
Thank you so much for letting us rent
your condo. The place was
beautiful and we couldn't have asked for
better weather. I hope that
everything was in order. Thanks again
and will definitely keep you in
mind for next year.
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Nan |
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| 04/21/08 |
Positive |
Dear Shirley,
Again we have enjoyed
our stay at your condo. Since we
have come back four times you know that
we enjoy it very much! The
location is so perfect with the privacy
and yet so near to things we want to do
and see.
You have done a great
job of improving the condo. Each
time we go we find something new.
The new tile on the floor and the new
couch make it very lovely as well as the
new refrigerator. You outdo
yourself to make sure that everything is
lovely for your guests.
One of the things I
enjoy most is the abundance of birds on
the beach and the marsh. I love to
feed bread to them and have them flock
around us to get it.
There were four of us
this time and plenty of room for us all.
We enjoyed watching DVD's in the
evening.
We surely recommend
this to anyone wanting a delightful spot
on Myrtle Beach.
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Alfred
and Helen Noe |
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| 04/7/08 |
Positive |
Shirley,
We have just returned home from a week
in your lovely condo. We spent a great
week there with my husband's brother and
his wife and had plenty of room. This
was our third visit and I wanted to take
a moment to tell you how much we enjoyed
our stay. I very much enjoyed looking
for shells along the beach and brought
back quite a collection.
It was most enjoyable to spend time
where the beaches are not overly
crowded. The view from your balcony of
the ocean and inlet also gave me the
opportunity of witnessing spectacular
sunsets. I'm afraid I was not up early
enough to see the sunrises though.
The renovations you have done since our
stay in September 2007 are really nice.
I especially liked the colors you have
chosen for the couch and tiles. The time
and effort you have put into making your
place seem so welcome are a delight. I
would highly recommend your condo to
anyone. You have gone to such lengths to
supply all the thoughtful extras to
make their visit one to remember.
Thanks again for the use of your
wonderful place at the beach.
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Mel and Margaret |
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| 09/26/07 |
Positive |
We wish to thank Ron and Shirley for a
wonderful week with the use of their
condo. The views from the balcony are
spectacular. The unit was very clean
and had so many little touches to
welcome the guests. I especially liked
the fragrant soap she left for us and
the soft towels. Rather a unique touch
in my experiences. Their friendly and
professional service was welcomed and
appreciated. We look forward to our
next stay in Myrtle Beach in Ron's and
Shirley's cozy vacation condo. Thanks.
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Charlie and Karin Redman |
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| 08/26/07 |
Positive |
Hi, Shirley.
We had a great
time. Your condo was the perfect place
for our two little ones. They weren't
sure of the waves and preferred the calm
water of the inlet. We spent most of
the time at the inlet and in the
swimming pools. The evening before we
left, we finally got them to get in to
the ocean and they loved it.
The weather was
absolutely perfect. Even though it was
in the high 90's on the beach and at the
pool you couldn't tell. And, the
location of the condo was convenient
to Barefoot Landing and Broadway on the
Beach. It's been a few years since we
were last in Myrtle Beach and we
couldn't believe how much has been added
to the area. It's definitely a place
with something for everyone. The kids
loved the aquarium. We would have
enjoyed some of the other attractions
but we ran out of time to see and do
everything.
We rushed out on
Saturday morning and forget we had left
a few items in the fridge and freezer -
strawberry jelly, a few drinks and
popsicles. Sorry about that.
I'll keep your
information on file for our next trip to
the beach.
All the best,
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Toby |
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| 07/30/07 |
Positive |
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Shirley,
Hi, I didn't buy another beach
chair. We had an extra and didn't use yours. We had a great
stay, thank you.
In answer to your questions:
We liked the area. The beach was
very clean and not too congested.
Improvements would be a larger
trash can for the kitchen.
Our favorite restaurant was Jimmy
Buffett's Margaritaville. It was great!
Debra
Akers,PBD
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| 07/21/07 |
Positive |
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Shirley,
1. What did you like most
about our condo and the area?
Inlet was great for the
kids!!!! overlooking the pool - so our kids could swim
while we watched from above!
2. Did you eat at any
restaurants or participate in any activity that you loved
enough for us to include it in our “recommended” list?
enjoyed "One - The Show"... and
Red Lobster & Outback. We tend to stay with restaurants we
know. Nascar fun park was fun - but crowded.
3. Condo review
"fun, relaxing time at the
beach. Being near the ocean was very nice... just down the
stairs and a few more steps to the beach. Inlet is great
for the kids - we enjoyed crabbing and catching minnows with
nets... and just wading through looking for shells. I was
amazed at the shell finds.... found several palm sized
shells that were beautiful"
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Joy Deal |
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| 07/14/07 |
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Shirley,
Thank you for your kind words. We
were having an absolute blast prior to the bad news
<Note: Phil had an illness in the family
during his stay and had to leave early>.
The condo is very nice and is in the perfect location.
Thank you for the credit offer.
It was definitely not necessary, but is appreciated. You
can bet that we will be back in the future.
Answers to your questions:
1. What we liked most?
We most liked that the condo is
in a quiet area next to the inlet. We often had a section
of beach to ourselves.
2. What we liked least?
What's not to like?
3. Any suggestion for
improvements:
The condo had everything that we
needed.
4. Favorite restaurants or shows
or places you went in Myrtle Beach
We mostly hit the beach with the
kids and shopped at Broadway and Barefoot Landing. Both had
excellent fireworks on Monday and Tuesday night.
5. General comments
The condo was very welcoming and
had everything that we needed. You can't beat the location.
We often had a large section of the beach to ourselves. The
balcony provided an unobstructed and beautiful view of the
ocean and inlet.
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Phil Smith |
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| 06/2/07 |
Positive |
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Shirley,
Your condo was absolutely wonderful! We got lost on our way from
Tennessee and a 7.5 hour drive turned into 11 hours! Needless to
say, by the time we reached the resort we were tired and cranky ,
but the minute we walked into your condo all of that went away. It
was absolutely spotless which was such a relief and it was so
welcoming. We brought in our bags and walked out onto the balcony
and all our cares went away. I love the way you had so many things
right in the condo just waiting for us. There were all kinds of
movies and I especially liked having all of the beach stuff already
there. It saved me from having to pack so many things. Before this
trip to Myrtle Beach, it had been four years since my family has had
a real vacation, but after spending a week in your condo there is no
way we'll be able to go that long without one again. You were
absolutely wonderful to us! Thank you so much and we can't wait to
stay with you again!
Sincerely,
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Daniel and Tiffany Neely |
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| 05/25/07 |
Positive |
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Shirley and Ron Gastin have an
absolute lovely condo right on the beach, in one of the best
areas of Myrtle Beach. Very centrally located to all the
attractions, outlet malls and great food.
The condo itself is a charming 2
BD unit that has fabulous views of the sea and a salt water
inlet. Sunrise or sunset are equally beautiful. Shirley
includes all the amenities (except beach towels, so pack
those) to make your stay absolutely perfect. The resort has
3 pools and 2 Jacuzzis. The staff that we encountered where
extremely pleasant, but basically you are on your own and no
one bothers you, which we loved! The condo has a combo
VCR/DVD player so we spent a relaxing evening watching a
movie we had brought. Condo is homey, comfortable and
extremely pleasant!
The workout room at the resort is
useless, with rusted cardio equipment and about 3 mismatched
dumbbells but we power walked on the beach and got a good
workout doing that. There
are also health clubs nearby if you want weight or cardio
equipment.
We can't wait to return!! |
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Raina Spaziani |
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| 05/18/07 |
Positive |
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Hi Shirley –
Received yr. cheque today – thank you very much. Yes,
we
had a
lovely holiday – the weather was great, except for the day
that we were
leaving – temps in the high 70’s/low 80’s – even managed a
couple of
swims in the ocean!
We loved having no
keys
to worry about whenever we left the condo – great idea to
have the code
entry lock. The beaches were lovely to walk on – quite
firm, and easy
to
navigate, not like some beaches which are soft, deep sand,
which make
it
hard work to take long walks.! Also we were close to
malls and
restaurants, but secluded – very quiet and peaceful.
We drove into Charleston, and took a tour of
the city – it was
lovely, we really enjoyed it. Also we toured a
Plantation farm and old
slave quarters at Hopseewee – also very much enjoyed.
We would certainly recommend your condo and the area to our
friends.
Wishing you all the best,
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Edna & Doug Sweeting |
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| 05/14/07 |
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Shirley,
We much enjoyed your condo. Our
daughter and her husband were able to join us, too, and
there was plenty of room for us all to be happy and have a
wonderful time. The location is perfect--easy access to
other places we wanted to visit and yet so private. To be
able to go to Myrtle Beach and have so few on the beach in
that area is a real treat.
Being a "birder" I had such a great
time enjoying the many different kinds of birds. With the
beach and inlet both here it was perfect for seeing a lot of
birds. We had lots of fun taking bread to the beach and
feeding the gulls. They sure flocked to us to get that
chance at the bread and even took it from our hands.
You have a lovely condo and we
enjoyed all the many things you have to make your guests
feel welcome and well cared for. To even have beach chairs
and a sun shelter provided for our comfort was a great plus!
Yes, I found the drawer of games
and puzzles and enjoyed putting a puzzle together one
evening. You have done so many little things to make your
home a comfortable and pleasant place to enjoy. We loved
it.
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Alfred and Helen Noe |
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| 05/01/07 |
Positive |
| Shirley, Thank you very much for your prompt return of the security
deposit. My family and I truly enjoyed our
stay in Myrtle Beach.
We loved all of the games, puzzles, movies and beach
supplies that you provided. The kitchen was well
stocked which came in handy because we have to measure
portions for our 6 year old daughter who was just
diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes. The beach
was great and the girls loved the indoor heated pool,
especially since the weather was a little cool
initially.
In terms of activities, we didn't really do much. The kids
were content with the pools and beach. We mainly wanted to spend time doing
whatever they wanted. So, we
just kind of "laid low" for the week. It was GREAT!
Review: Myrtle Beach is a great family vacation
destination. You can do as much as you like, or
nothing at all. Unit 309 is a great choice for
families with young children. It has everything you
need to be comfortable when you are away from home and
a great view from the balcony. My husband just loved
being there.
Thanks Shirley for a great time.
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Beryl |
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| 04/22/07 |
Positive |
| Thank you so much for the use of your
condo at Myrtle Beach. We had a great time and it was so
beautiful. The coolest thing was being able to see the marsh
and the beach from the condo and eating breakfast and lunch out on
the balcony. Well, maybe not the coolest - nothing beats being
on the beach. We even made it out early for 3 beautiful
sunrises. We loved it and want you to know how much we
appreciate all you did to help make this a very special get away. |
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Harry and Sue Cook |
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01/26/07 |
Positive |
Shirley,
Wow, what a wonderful January! The sun shone most days and
the sunsets were spectacular from the balcony. Your condo is
charming, comfortable and decked out with all I needed.
You're not only a great marketer, but a thoughtful hostess.
Who would have thought I would love watching the constant
changes in the inlet so much that I would learn the tide
schedules? What a view. I think the beautiful white crane has
a new suitor. I'm certainly going to recommend your lovely
vacation home to others. |
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Terry Toney |
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| 10/10/06 |
Positive |
Shirley,
We enjoyed our stay at your condo. It was refreshing to walk
up the morning looking out at the ocean verse looking at the
rear end of an auto in rush hour traffic. We hope to come
back soon. |
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Al Pearce, Atlanta, Ga
(pearceal2000@yahoo.com) |
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| 08/02/06 |
Positive |
Shirley,
Everything was perfect! Being able to get up in the morning
and look at the ocean from the balcony was heaven.
Definitely a place to stay ! |
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Christy Davenport, Mentor, Ohio |
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| 04/20/06 |
Positive |
Dear Shirley,
Our spring break to Myrtle Beach was just what we needed!
The views from the balcony were breathtaking in the morning
hours as well as at dusk. We truly appreciated the
cleanliness and organization of your condo. There were books
and games for rainy days as well as toys for the beach. You
also went as far as supplying a book for every age group!
Thank you for taking so much time in thinking about your
guests! You have been added to my favorites list. Look for
us again!
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Alice
(alk@carolina.rr.com) |
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| 01/29/06 |
Positive |
Dear Shirley,
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed staying at
your place over New Year's. I didn't know what to expect as
I've never stayed in someone's private condo before- but now
I'll never stay in a hotel at Myrtle Beach again. It was a
treat to feel so at home away from home.
You've really put a lot of thought into setting up the
place. I couldn't believe my luck on one gray drizzly day to
find a stash of movies, books, and games on hand. I made
some good progress on those word finds and forgot all about
the weather. My luck continued when the sky cleared up just
in time to have an amazing sunset, right over your balcony.
Made for a very nice time.
Also, I tried one of the restaurants whose menu you had in
your notebook, the one with "We Loved This One" written on
it- and it was great. The scallops were just what I wanted,
so thanks for the recommendation.
I'm looking forward to coming back out for my birthday in
the Fall. And I'll definitely let my friends know about your
condo- they're always looking for a new place to check out.
All the best,
Mary Franklin.
P.S. I've got some great photos from my trip there if you'd
like me to send some your way.
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Mary Franklin, Arlington, Va
(quintessauk@hotmail.com) |
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| 01/29/06 |
Positive |
What a pleasant surprise! I've
stayed in Myrtle Beach before at other privately owned
condos and have been very disappointed with amenities,
views, and cleanliness. Imagine my delight when I entered
into your second home and found it to be so nicely turned
out.
I loved the instant "at home" feeling I experienced there.
And when I dropped my bags to check out the view from your
balcony, there were no dumpsters or rooftops in sight!!!
Instead there was such a peaceful expanse of a beautiful
marsh complete with ocean inlets and cranes, wood ducks, and
loons happily drifting along. A perfect scene to wake up to,
and to linger over at night while watching the sunset.
What made me decide to book you for all my future visits to
Myrtle Beach were all the personal touches you included in
your condo (fully stocked kitchen- even cake pans if you
fancy baking!) and your commitment to making your customers
happy. I loved the gift certificate to Southern Market! What
a fun gourmet treat that was!
Thank you for sharing your special home!
Sincerely,
Stacie C Adams
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Stacie C Adams, Washington DC
(makeupartist29@yahoo.com) |
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| 01/11/06 |
Positive |
Shirley,
We just wanted to thank you for making our Christmas
vacation something to remember. We thoroughly enjoyed our
stay at your condo - especially the view from the balcony.
I've never seen more beautiful sunsets.
You're condo is very nicely decorated and everything we
needed to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable was there. We
rarely go back to the same place twice, but in this case we
will definitely go back to Myrtle Beach and rent your condo
again. My husband, daughter and her husband also loved the
place. Thanks again for making our holiday so special. |
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Tanya Porter, Albany, GA
(TPorter@upickthehome.com) |
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| 01/06/06 |
Positive |
| What a wonderful, enticing
description of a unique vacation spot. Whoever did the write
up is certainly talented! Hope we can be a guest sometime in
the future! |
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Bob and Joy Sweet, Virginia
(phonicsman@msn.com)
5404652349 |
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