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Reviews of Pawleys Island House, - Steps to Beach & Creek!

Pawleys Island House, - Steps to Beach & Creek!
Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labradors love
Everything went well, except the first night someone entered the property walked through the home to the back door and turned around and left. My wife was on the back porch with the dogs. We really enjoyed the place, and the location was perfect. Would recommend this place to family and friend's.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, Relaxed, Whimsical
This cottage has all of the charming, magical feels...from the screened front porch with twinkle lights, shells, and plenty of space to rock in the chairs or sway in the hammock, to the comfortable space to spread out. No end of places to create memories. We could hear the ocean from every space of the house. The ocean and easy beach access were a block away. And the marshes were behind the house, views which were easily enjoyed from a back-of-the-house wrap-around deck and crow's nest. The neighborhood is safe and lovely. And Pawley's Island amenites were very close and had everything we could possibly want. Loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever
We love this property and it never fails to give us the rest and relaxation we need. If you get tired of the beach you can play at the marsh. Lots of fun! Private because of the marsh behind and the park next door. Close enough to get to groceries and to go out to eat but so perfect for family time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

brady c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old beach house
An old Pawley’s beach house. House has the basic amenities. Beds were comfortable and the window AC units work well. Good thing because it was hot as …. Outdoor shower. Nice front porch, excellent dock. Great location, easy walk to beach. House needs some work, but most older houses on Pawley’s always do. Owner texted to check in to see if we needed anything. Overall happy with the 11 night summer vacation trip.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old style Pawley’s
Great location, porch & dock. We love Pawley’s & always enjoy our family vacation at the beach. First time in this house - rustic but comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

needs lots of TLC
location was great. dock was very nice. house needs lots of repairs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pawleys Island Beach House
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rain S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. Thank you.
Good times had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2023
"From the owner": "We are so glad you are happy!"

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
What a great location and very low key, no drama property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

john A.

Not happy
Need to have an instruction list for guests. Fix rotten floor in bathroom Too cold in winter. Only portable electric units Beds marginal Sink stopped up. Kitchen Cardboard sides for Window ac units. Nice host. But needs repairs
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2023
Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. The homeowner has asked us to pass along the following message: - John, We appreciate your review and have since, addressed your concerns. Had we been aware of these issues during your stay, we would have addressed them promptly. We always include our guest contact information in the pre-stay info, so that if there are any concerns or questions, before or during a stay, we are available to address them urgently. We have split heaters now and have redone the bathroom flooring. We truly do appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve the experience for future guests, and we thank you, ever so kindly, for your grace and patience. Take care!

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
November at Pawleys
Perfect place for a long weekend to attend a wedding nearby. Home was exactly what we needed, and the property manager was extremely helpful and responsive. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dock was just AMAZING!!
Stayed here for Thanksgiving with my family. Loved location, house was very cozy and decorated with wonderful art. The private dock is right across the street and is just GLORIOUS! We saw many different birds: Ibis, egrets, blue heron, Kingfishers and many more! The showerhead needs to be higher and water pressure better. Other than that, you will love being able to walk steps to the beach and the neighborhood is so quaint!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf/Beach Trip
Excellent location. Golf, beach, and fishing all was incredible and all right there. The house was perfect for our group would 100% stay here again and hope to do so in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not too fancy but great location and comfortable accommodations
The place is pretty basic but that is what we wanted. The beds were comfortable and we made good use of the screened front porch and the inside living area. The kitchen is serviceable. There is a nice private back dock and easy beach access. The indoor shower is not made for large people. There is an outdoor shower but not sure whether it has hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Williams S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in an authentic Pawleys Island house
If you want a relaxed, down to earth experience in a classic Pawleys Island cottage with family and dogs, this is it. Wonderful hosts and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat customers
We are native South Carolinians and love Pawley’s Island for the quiet family friendly atmosphere. This house is in the perfect location for the beach and the creek. The covered dock has wrap around seating for all to enjoy and the house is a very short walk to the ocean. We love that it is located away from the main south end public parking so it keeps the crowded feeling on the beach down. Comments about the house that would be a beneficial upgrade: Ceiling fans or more free standing fans on the front porch would be awesome especially during noseeum season. Ha! A larger shower would be nice possibly in bathroom two as it is a little difficult to turn around in the corner shower in bathroom one. The house, location and the amenities are what pulls us here for every beach vacation. Looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Such a great getaway to Pawleys with some friends of mine from all over. We all enjoyed the closeness to the beach and the amazing dock. The front porch was the absolute best. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Son’s wedding
It was everything we needed & expected
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine R.

Lovely beach cottage
Cute cottage in a great location! The pier out to the marsh was our favorite. Great for fishing and crabbing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Beach Shack
Perfect for our family with a nice large porch, short walk to beach & marsh , comfortable beds , owners were very responsive and available for anything we needed ! Thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
Not fancy, but very close to a wonderful beach, and the owners were very responsive. Nice view of the marsh, beautiful marsh dock, and the ocean waves were easily heard. 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time Well Spent
My family and I stayed at this property while visiting the area. The location is perfect, as you are close to anything you need in town, yet able to enjoy the serene environment that Pawleys Island has to offer. Perfect balance!! The check in and check out process were seamless from start to finish, and the host was more than accommodating when we asked to extend our stay. They were responsive and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed!! Definitely planning a return trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Precious, Authentic Pawley's Beach House
What a lovely place. Generations of families must have made memories here. Quirkily uneven floors, simplicity, and peaceful comfort can be found here. The porches are wonderfully roomy and comfortable with rockers and cushions. There are plenty of beds, a shower, and an amazingly soakable clawfoot tub. This was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margot S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
So close to the beach and the marsh’s access created a nice crab snack. Very clean. Very comfortable. Enjoyed every minute and planning on booking again in March. Thanks!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Dana M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
4 minute walk to beach, needs some work
Overall, we liked the layout of the house, the living room was comfortable and the wifi worked well. Easy 4 minute walk to the beach. However, we found the house to be lacking. We can appreciate an old beach shack with slanted floors, but this one needs some work. Primarily, it is in need of a deep clean...the inside of the refrigerator was really dirty, something had spilled on the bottom and several flies had accumulated in it. No one has cleaned under the beds in awhile and several dusty socks were found while collecting our belongings. The one shower is very small and the floor outside of it is close to rotting through. We enjoyed the large porch in the front of the house and it is where we spent a lot of our time. We wish it had been on the other side of the home where it was quieter and with a better view. There is no dishwasher, which was fine for a brief stay, but I would have appreciated a sponge and dishtowel to be provided (had to make a special stop for a sponge to wash the dishes). I would have also appreciated a more thorough home reference notebook that addressed the location and keys to the dock, where the hairdryer was kept and basic information, such as, check out procedures. Overall, while the home has potential it needs some work/upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, needs updating
We really enjoyed how close this house was to the beach and we found it very accommodating for our family. However, we did feel that the house was much more run down in person than it appeared in the listing. This place really needs some updates just to make things more comfortable...there is only one shower (which is extremely small) and some of the beds are beyond uncomfortable. The fan in one bedroom was very loud and squeaky, and there are some noticeable slanted floors and weak spots throughout the house. If you're looking for a camping feel, this is the house for you. If you're used to hotel accomodations - keep looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Ginger S.

Very old home, good location, mostly comfortable.
The dock is owned by 3 houses so is not really private. The house is kind of falling apart, bathroom sinks leak, door handles fall off, floor is weak in spots, shower is super tiny, ac filters are dirty BUT there was plenty of hot water, cool air to get away from the heat, a roof over our heads and a lovely beach to enjoy. The twin beds were comfy but the others not so much. The owner seems really nice and tries but there's only so much he can do to this poor old home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2021
Hi Ginger, thanks for letting us know about your stay! The homeowner would like to share the following: - The dock is private, as advertised on the listing. - The leak in the bathroom has been fixed and the doorknob has been replaced. - The AC system has been replaced and we have performed a deep clean on the home. - We've replaced the beds in the home for the comfort of our guests. We do all we can to make it the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

8/10 Good

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clayton Cottage
This was the perfect place for our family, with 2 toddlers and 2 dogs. We really wanted for nothing, except maybe a bigger shower, which i believe is in the works. Dave and Lisa were very attentive, even before the tine of check-in. They constantly checked in with us to make sure we had all we needed and that there were no problems. All in all we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Old School Feel
We definitely enjoyed our vacation here. The house was old and rustic, but not too out of date to enjoy your time. The location was in a great spot, easy access to the beach, and all the shopping and food you could want. There were a few spots in the house that could’ve been tidied up a little better, and with older beach houses comes all of the usual spiders and other crawlers in the house that you have to get used to. That said, we would stay in this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice K., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable, Rustic Charmer
This property was adorable! It was clean, furnished so well and the kitchen had everything we needed (except a dishwasher, but we didn’t care). The location is great; it’s a very short walk to the beach. It also has a dock over the creek, which became a favorite place to hang out. I hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Toni N., Charlotte, NC

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pawleys
Good location. Air conditioner filters need replacing. Kitchen cabinets not clean. Mattresses need replacing.. Unable to access WiFi. Location is great. Could be great rental with some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2021
Hi Toni, we take it seriously when guests let us know that we missed the mark, and after sending your feedback to the homeowner, they’d like to share the following: - We have made a lot of upgrades to the property since your stay and have remodeled to update the house - We did have the issue with the A/C addressed and it is back to complete working order now - Lastly, the Wifi was upgraded to premium service when we added a new Smart TV to the main bedroom Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your stay!

4/10 Poor

Laura S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures are not representative
We were extremely disappointed with this property, so much so that we ended up leaving early. The pictures are extremely doctored vs. what is at the property. There is ducttape around the air condition units, the beds were incredibly uncomfortable, dead spiders in the windows, soft/wet flooring in bathroom and back deck, the power went out twice, outlets broken/burnt out, the sink was leaking water everywhere, there was an extremely creepy empty room that was unlocked to the outside in the basement (was someone else living there?) The dock and crows deck were virtually unusable and the foundation is so slanted that it is dizzying to stand in the kitchen because the living room is then titled. There is something to be said about an older quaint beach house but this has passed the line to "gross".
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2021
Hi Laura, we want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you experienced issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - Our dock is brand new, however, we were in contact with you a few times about finding the right dock and we understand you had some trouble. It appears that you went to a different dock, and there might have been confusion since our dock is locked (key provided to guests) and marked as private property. - After the issue with the A/C was brought to our attention, we fixed the issue. It has been fully resolved and replaced. - The downstairs area is just a basement storage area. - We have done many renovations since your stay, including painting the whole inside of the house, and we have made sure to address the issues mentioned in your review. Thanks for letting us know!

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest little cottage by the sea in Pawleys!
We enjoyed staying in this adorable cottage for a quick three nights to wrap up the summer. The owner could not have been nicer and communication was beyond exceptional. We love charming, unusual rentals with character and this one fit the bill perfectly. A private dock, relaxing hammock, claw foot tub, sunset deck and two screened in porches were so much fun to enjoy and explore. If you want to enjoy P.I. in an authentic beachy cottage conveniently located to beach access, this rental will not disappoint! Thanks so much, Dave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Nice long weekend. Comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage walk to beach
We really enjoyed our stay here, the location was wonderful. The house is not fancy but the decor is cute, there is a ton of outdoor seating and the location is so convenient to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Shabby-Chic Beach Cottage
Loved this vintage, shabby-chic beach cottage at Pawleys! It brought back memories of childhood beach vacays years ago. Adorably decorated, fantastic location (walking distance of beach and inlet), long screened in porch. We had a great time! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place in a Wonderful Location
We had a wonderful time staying on Pawleys Island. The house most certainly had character—it was rustic and pleasant and was not your run of the mill accommodation. If you are looking for luxury, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for a clean and unique place, in an absolutely gorgeous setting, this is it. Dave was a wonderful host—prompt, responsive, and easy to get in touch with. We loved it, all six of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Great cottage in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019