Summer Dunes Lane 9

This house is what you think of when you think shabby-chic. We’ve had a great family vacation for 10 here. The pool table and play space were great for “kids” of all ages. The bed in the master bedroom is extremely comfortable. And the location and views are the best. We really appreciated the bikes being there for us to use at our leisure. Respectfully though- there are some things that should be taken care of that have obviously been there a long time. There is a leak in one of the master bedroom windows. The dryer was not getting our clothes dry at all so my son pulled it out and noticed all kinds of lint (fire hazard) that had obviously collected over an extended period of time. He cleaned it out and now the dryer works fine. This should be something that is checked periodically as a safety measure. There is rust in the refrigerator, again this is another health issue. The quirky furniture is fun, the house is comfortable- but for safety and health this house needs some serious TLC.

Kelly M from Pickens - Posted: 7/15/2023

Kelly, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. Guest reviews are how we are better able to prepare for future stays! While we are thrilled to hear that your overall trip was enjoyable, we appreciate your feedback and want you to know that we take it seriously! These issues are being looked into and will be dealt with accordingly. Please also know that you are always encouraged to reach out to our 24-hour maintenance team for things like this during your stay! We are glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay on Isle of Palms and we hope to see you again soon! -The Team at Island Realty

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Posted: 7/17/2023

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Third annual family vacation in this house. We love the location and the views are amazing. The staff at Island Realty are absolutely amazing!! We will definitely be back again!!

Anonymous from Elizabethton - Posted: 7/11/2023

Thank you for your review we look forward to helping you with you vacation again very soon!

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Had a wonderful spring break vacation at summer dunes 9. Large house with very big kitchen and dining table to comfortably seat 8. The views from the first floor are unmatched. The bathroom to bedroom ratio was great for multiple families. We also enjoyed having the game room. Agree with other reviews that some areas of the house are dated but it would not deter me from recommending this house. Would definitely rent here again.

Anonymous from Alpharetta - Posted: 4/10/2023

Thank you Amy, we agree the views are amazing and second to none. Thank you for your review and for booking with Island Realty.

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We were blown away by the 180 degree views when we first arrived. The location is great. The beach is wide even at high tide. We enjoyed Wild Dunes. It was a beautiful area to walk and bike around. The rental company was excellent and very responsive when we had a stopped up bath tub. The bedrooms and bathrooms were fine with the exception of the small tubular master shower. We used other bathrooms to shower. The living room and bonus room furniture were just very dated and rather uncomfortable. Only about 5 people could sit in the living room of a 5 bedroom house. We had to bring in dining room chairs to accommodate more people. There was one old lamp and no window coverings. It was like being in a fish bowl when the sun went down. The kitchen appliances were dated but functional. We had to purchase hot pads and dish towels. Stove top worked well. The oven did not as it took longer to cook things. We would rent again from Island Realty. And would stay in Wild Dunes as well. We will not be returning to 9 Summer Dunes Lane. If the owners do not care enough to properly furnish the main living areas, then we choose to not stay at their beach house.

Anonymous from Annapolis - Posted: 2/27/2023

We stayed at 9 Summer Dunes Lane for two weeks in February. The views were just stunning. The rental company was great and very responsive when we had a minor issue with a blocked bath tub which was corrected quickly. The beds were okay. The bathrooms were okay with the exception of the master shower which was very narrow and difficult to use. We just ended up showering in another bathroom. The living room and bonus room furniture were dated and rather uncomfortable. For a five bedroom house, you would hope to seat more than 5-6 people in the living room, but this was not possible without bringing over dining room chairs. The deck furniture was sturdy and rather hard to sit on for more than an hour or so. Using a pillow on the seat helped a bit. The couches in the bonus room were easily 15-25 years old. If the owner would just spend some of the rental income on new living room and bonus room furniture, this place would be spectacular. Window coverings on the main level would also be helpful. It felt as if we were in a fish bowl each evening as the sun went down. Wild Dunes was a great place to stay. We rented bikes and enjoyed biking the property. The beach was really wide even at high tide. My final suggestions would be this: spend a few extra dollars a month for High Definition channels (the Super Bowl was a bit fuzzy) and buy living room and bonus room furniture. Also, another lamp or two for the living room would be nice. We will be returning to the IOP and will use Island Realty again, but will not stay at 9 Summer Dunes Lane again.

Christina F from Annapolis - Posted: 2/26/2023

Christina, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We take every review very seriously and will share your thoughts with this property's owners so that we may better prepare for future stays. We are glad to hear that you were still able to enjoy your stay with us and we hope to see you on to island again soon.

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Posted: 2/27/2023

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Excellent location. Enough bedrooms and bathrooms.
Island Realty was very helpful with the following problems. No towels/ no potholders/ no dishwashing and laundry detergent/ no set of measuring cups for the kitchen. Owner needs to have property ready for occupancy at $1000+ per night. There is a sense of carelessness about the upkeep of the place. Some things are great like the refrigeration units while the grill is ancient and ready for the Smithsonian, for example. WE had to buy a lot of stuff that should have been provided. Bottom line the owner needs to put some money into the place or reduce what they are charging. The lady who helped us with the problems was surprised that minimum standards were not being met. Clif Fenton

Anonymous - Posted: 11/28/2022

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Our family loved the location and especially the amazing views from this home. The large kitchen was great for preparing meals and there was plenty of table and counter seating for everyone. As others have noted, the home could use some updates, but you absolutely cannot beat this home if you like to spend time with family and friends, enjoying a sunrise, full moon or thunderstorm. Mother Nature did not disappoint during our stay! Island Realty provided quick response when we had minor issues with a door lock and dishwasher. Highly recommend!

Anonymous from New Bremen - Posted: 6/26/2022

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Easy experience from booking online, arriving and departure. Loved the emails that explained the entire process. Would rent again from Island Realty.

Anonymous from Greenville - Posted: 5/17/2022

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Walking into the house takes your breath away. The views from the living room and porch and unmatched to anywhere else we have ever stayed in our 15 years of staying on Isle of Palms. There are no buildings in your line of sight to the front or left of the house giving you amazing 180 ocean views. The rest of the house, particularly the bathrooms and kitchen appliances, all appear to be from the 1980’s. Thing worked (except the washing machine which was relaxed while we were there) but the house is just outdated. If you don’t care about the upgrades and only want a good ocean view then this is your house. With only 4 bathrooms is not ideal for multiple couples but it’s good for a family.

Anonymous from New York - Posted: 10/12/2021

Thank you for your review of this great home. We agree the views here are second to none. We are so sorry that the washing machine stopped working during your stay. We are so happy we could replace this during your stay. We are so thankful for your patronage. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

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I am a regular visitor to IOP and have been for many years. This year I took my 3 adult children and 1 spouse and chose this house initially because there were no twin beds. However, the house was an amazing backdrop to a wonderful vacation. Everyone had a comfortable room and the kids loved the pool table on the rainy day we had. I love to cook so really appreciated the beautiful, well appointed kitchen I am already looking to make reservations for next year. My thanks to the owners.

Anonymous from Knoxville - Posted: 10/11/2021

Thank you for your recommendation. We love to hear that this beautiful home checked off all of the boxes for you and your family! We look forward to seeing you again next year.

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Great location on the beach. The house has a lot of open space to gather with family and friends. The only down side is the elevator is not available
to guest (Lots of Steps).

Anonymous - Posted: 10/3/2021

Thank you for your recommendation. We are glad that you enjoyed this great home with its amazing oceanfront view. Thank for choosing Island Realty for your vacation.

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We plan on renting this house again next year.our entire family was very pleased. The only drawback was minimal to no cell service which was hampered further by no landlines phone.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/10/2021

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Our family loved our time in this home! The location is perfect- incredibly easy access to the beach. The house is lovely. The air conditioning kept up great with the size of the house. The main level living room would get pretty warm in the heat of the day, but would cool down quickly. We had several hiccups with the property (refrigerator issue and stove issues- both completely fixed) and were impressed by the property management's quick and kind responses. The rooms had great spaces. They upgraded all the televisions and installed a brand new grill the week before we arrived, so that was nice. The downstairs bedroom behind the kitchen got a little warm during the day, as well, but cooled off fine at night. The bonus room upstairs was a cozy retreat for our kids. The kitchen appliances were great. No complaints at all about our stay. We look forward to visiting again in the future!

Anonymous from Campobello - Posted: 8/3/2021

Thank you for your review. We are so sorry about the appliances issues that occured during your stay. Thank you for your kind words we were so grateful to get all resolved for you. Thank you for choosing to book with Island Realty!

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Summer Dunes 9 is located in the Wild Dunes resort community and is relatively secluded from Isle of Palms vehicle and human traffic. This property has wonderful ocean views from all 3 levels. There are bedrooms and bathrooms on each level, providing some privacy even within your group. Perfect for multiple couples or families. The path leading to the beach is steps away from the front door.

Anonymous from Tyler - Posted: 6/15/2021

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We enjoyed the open floor plan of the house. The bedrooms were great for our party. The deck and beach in the back yard were amazing.

I would only say I wish the ice maker was turned on prior to our arrival. It was not on, and did not start working until the day before we left. Also, I wish we had know to bring coffee filters. Other than that, it was great!

Anonymous from Anderson - Posted: 4/16/2021

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Great location - the property is older, and as others have mentioned, could use some sprucing up, but as long as the owners are ok with it, one can use it without having to worry about little dings and scratches - they are already there. We had an issue with the wifi, but the company that services it was very responsive and fixed it over the phone - great service (and you need wifi as cell service is pretty spotty in Wild Dunes).

Anonymous from Bedford - Posted: 3/23/2021

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This home was perfect for our family’s needs! The oceanfront views were spectacular from sunrise to sunset. The home is spacious and provides space for privacy and congregation. Though well dated in terms of furniture and appliances, we found this only to enhance our stay because I did not need to worry about any property damage. I was at ease not having to worry about accidental spills and breaks. When I notified the rental provider about an issue with the oven and dishwasher, they were responsive and assured me that the concerns would be addressed. My only recommendation would be to upgrade the bedroom and den TVs. I will definitely rent again when the opportunity arises.

Anonymous from Blacksburg - Posted: 1/15/2021

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We enjoyed our stay here with 10 family members. If you require a home that is perfect in every way, this isn't it. But if you are fine with a huge home right on the beach with everything you need and at a great price, this IS IT! We had a couple of issues that Island Realty handled promptly. Everything in the master bath worked fine. The porch furniture is fine. The decor is dated, but you're in a lovely home on the beach. We would definitely rent this home again. If you have any problems, contact Island Realty immediately. They will resolve your issues.

Anonymous from Mountain Rest - Posted: 10/22/2020

Thank you so much for your review and for your kind words regarding Island Realty. The views in this house are second to none. You can't get any closer to the ocean and magnificent sunsets. Thank you for choosing Island Realty.

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Family fun. Great view.

Anonymous from GREENVILLE - Posted: 7/28/2020

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I treated my three adult children an two grandchildren (under age 5) to a week at Summer Dune #9 on Wild Dunes IOP and will always treasure the wondetful memories of our experience. The houses location was steps to the beach. The property was large enough to accomodate everyone and all had their personal space to relax. Property was clean, but could use some updating. We asked that a couple things be fixed upon arrival, and maintenance took care of them quickly. Friendly service. Be prepared to climb steps, there are three levels, you get your cardio workout everyday. The area has some of the BEST restaurants in SC. Sea Bisquit and Acme Low Country Kitchen among the favs. The sheer beauty of the island will haunt your dreams.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/5/2019

Thank you for your honest review. We are so happy to heart that you and your family had such a great adventure here and were able to make such great memories. That is what it is all about. We hope to see you again very soon.

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Lots of Room for the family and great Location and Views

Anonymous from Rock Hill - Posted: 10/8/2019

We are so thrilled to hear that you had a great time! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing Island Realty.

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The house and location was ideal for us. House right on beach. We had 12 people in house, one family of 6 stayed in 3rd level. We were in town for a destination wedding in Charleston. Kids fished, big kitchen for cooking. Bring your own em towels and paper products and toiletries they give you minimal starter supplies. House needs updating, shower in master is like a space capsule we couldn’t get to work. Overall, perfect for our group. Lots of stairs. Beautiful beach .

Anonymous from Palm City - Posted: 7/9/2019

Thank you for reviewing this house. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in the house. We agree this house has so much great space for everyone! We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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I loved this location. The views from the house were amazing and we were conveniently located within Wild Dunes. We were also only a short drive to the IOP connector. The house was large enough to comfortably accommodate 10 adults and 2 children.

Anonymous from Huntington - Posted: 6/12/2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We agree the views are second to none! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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We were all blown away by the beauty and quality of the home--Southern estate feel--not like any other beach house we've stayed in.

Anonymous from Mount Vernon - Posted: 8/14/2018

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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This was a well furnished home with pleamty of space for a large family gathering. The house was very clean and location on the beach was perfect. The dining area was spacious and the home was equipped with enough plates, glasses, silverware, pots and pans to make meals enjoyable. The appliances made meal prep a pleasure. The beds ranged from very comfortable to typical pull out sofa, but plenty of space to relax. The area was very quiet and safe, the parking plentiful and easy. All in all, a lovely place to spend a week.

Anonymous from Cave Creek - Posted: 8/7/2018

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Three families of 4 stayed here for 4 nights, and you simply cannot beat being able to walk out your door and been steps from the beach!!
The interior and decor are very tired and in need of updating, but that’s not really why you get a beach house. The kitchen is equipped with a large fridge and freezer and easily accommodated food and drinks for us. The bedroom arranagemenra were a bit awkward for us (4 queen beds and 1 king) given all of our kids were far too small to sleep in a queen bed. We ended up putting the mattresses on the floor and also brought a toddler cot.
The management company was very responsive throughout our stay— the propane tank on the grill was empty and quickly replaced. They also brought more towels because they hadn’t left enough for us at the outset. Bring your own beach towels!!

Anonymous from Charlotte - Posted: 6/13/2018

We are so happy to hear that you had a great time! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Island Realty. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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We had a wonderful holiday with our family. This was a great place to get everyone together in one location!

Anonymous from Mt Pleasant - Posted: 1/1/2018

Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience. Thank you for using Island Realty and we look forward to helping you again soon!

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Great house! Perfect size for our family trip with 10 people. Gorgeous views from large windows in living room.

Anonymous from Anderson - Posted: 12/12/2017

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Amazing views and great location. The house was a great venue for our vacation.

Anonymous from Aiken - Posted: 7/11/2017

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Views from every room are amazing, which made up for some other shortcomings. At this price, I expected better. House needs some updating - more functional sectional on first floor that allows for seating for more people, bigger shower in master bedroom, curtains on French doors of first floor bedroom, etc. Instructions on how to use the gas stove and oven would be helpful. Phone service only worked on third floor. Wi-if worked everywhere.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/12/2017

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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We were pleasantly surprised that we could rent this property for the long weekend since the peak season hasn't yet started. Our appreciation for this property and management company continued upon our arrival when we were able to check-in a couple hours early and the pictures proved to be accurate reflections of the house. The location could not be better, right on the beach with great views, decks, and beach access right next door! This was the perfect property for our girls getaway with an open kitchen/living/dinning room concept. Everything was wonderful, with our only minor being the slightly outdated bathrooms and furniture. We still think this property was phenomal and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Anonymous from Fairfax - Posted: 6/7/2017

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Great right on the beach house - plenty of room for a big family

Anonymous from Greenville - Posted: 12/30/2016

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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We were switched to this property after our first rental day was botched elsewhere. Views are breathtaking and you can hear the waves 24x7. Decor is formal and dated, but loads of room with a bonus pool table on the top floor.I miss it already!

Anonymous from Sudbury - Posted: 4/2/2016

Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon!

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Everything was fine.

Anonymous from Allison Park - Posted: 7/28/2015

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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We were moved to this lovely home after our previous rental home had some major issues. It is ocean front with wonderful views. We were able to save our family reunion. Lots of room for everyone.

Anonymous from Decatur - Posted: 7/21/2015

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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