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1st Floor 'Home in Paradise' Ocean front, Free Wi-Fi, Exercise and Laundry room

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A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A small, enclosed porch with a blue tiled floor, a white table, and two blue folding chairs.
A dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a cabinet.
A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a multi-story building in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a door, and a wall decoration.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Harbor Island, SC
  • Place, Hunting Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Butchers Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Beachwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

small bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Harbor Island

Located in Harbor Island, this condo is on the beach. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Point Golf Course and Ocean Creek Golf Club. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Map
Harbor Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Hunting Island - 6 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Butchers Island - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • beach near Beachwalk - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ocean Point Golf Course - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Hunting Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabana Club Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bonitos Boathouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar on Fripp Island - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beedos - ‬8 min drive
  • Seaside Bar & Grill

Frequently asked questions

Does 1st Floor 'Home in Paradise' Ocean front, Free Wi-Fi, Exercise and Laundry room have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 1st Floor 'Home in Paradise' Ocean front, Free Wi-Fi, Exercise and Laundry room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 1st Floor 'Home in Paradise' Ocean front, Free Wi-Fi, Exercise and Laundry room ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1st Floor 'Home in Paradise' Ocean front, Free Wi-Fi, Exercise and Laundry room ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1st Floor 'Home in Paradise' Ocean front, Free Wi-Fi, Exercise and Laundry room ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1st Floor 'Home in Paradise' Ocean front, Free Wi-Fi, Exercise and Laundry room located?

This Harbor Island condo building is on the beach, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hunting Island Lighthouse, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ocean Point Golf Course and Ocean Creek Golf Club. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 71 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place with beautiful views and a good vibe.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
The location was fantastic! We loved being close to the pools and the beach! We also loved the screened deck! For our purposes, the unit was fine, but it definitely could use an update and some deep down cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Our stay was very nice and the area was very beautiful.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot. Great view

Host was quick to respond. The area is very nice with great amenities. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

We enjoyed our stay at this rental. Location and access to the beach are very difficult to beat.
Stayed 57 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Really enjoyed this place! Location was excellent! So beautiful! Very convenient! I will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

We had the best time! It was perfect location to beach and pool. Everyone had a blast. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our time at Harbor Island. We've been visiting for many years.

This is a comfortable, pet friendly unit, however, property needs some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Long Weekend

We wanted to have a nice long weekend at the beach and be able to take our dogs. This host allowed us to have this wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2023
Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Even thou it was a busy holiday wkend, it wasn’t over crowded. We felt you could safely social distance and people were respectful. The condo itself was lacking, (coffee maker on last leg, shower ceiling stains, cheap linens, overall cluttered) but for the price it was ok. For a quick low key get away is was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2020
Thank you for letting us know a new coffee maker is needed. It will be replaced ASAP. We do try to keep our rental prices competitive. We do try to provide items that may be found at home so short and long term renters can pack less. We will have the cleaning company check to be sure items remain organized from renter to renter. Hope you were able to find the eating utensils we keep in the drawer to the left of the cooking range. The cleaning company recently sent a picture of the organization in that drawer. We appreciate your review and suggestions. We strive to have happy renters!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we were looking for.

We were pleased with the condo. It was very convenient to the beach and pool. We found that it had most everything we needed. We prepared most of our meals there and used one of the grills outside one evening. Sure the interior was dated and some places needed minor repairs but everything was clean, the bed was comfortable and everything was functional. Overall we were happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2022
Thank you. Look forward to you returning.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beach escape

Excellent location in beautiful natural area, friendly complex. Good wifi and cable TV service. Love blue tile floor. Had great visit to nearby state park beach to body surf. Could use more detailed instructions on door lock code and lock box . Would have loved recommendations on local dining and groceries, lots of interesting looking places nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks for the reminder to leave a list of restaurants and grocery stores. Many excellent restaurants to choose from. Publix, Food Lion, Walmart grocery stores nearby.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Although the condo needs to be updated, it was clean, kitchen had all the things I needed and the view was beautiful. Very close walk to the beach. I would suggest a small outdoor high top table to enjoy the view while sitting on the porch. The bag chairs supplied were uncomfortable and sit to low to be able to see the beautiful view this condo has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you. A higher table and chairs for the porch - wonderful suggestion.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location to beach

Location is perfect to beach and pool 1 st floor corner unit can see ocean over dunes 20 steps to pool. However this units decor is a mishmash of clutter . No rhyme or reason to the wall art. If your OCD. Don’t let it get to you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Viewing our condo through our guests eyes helps us make positive changes. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Apartment updates

The apartment needs some update, the balcony door is impossible to open, the digital device at the front door is not working. Smells weir when you come in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Yes, the balcony door is difficult to open. The HOA is in the process of replacing the windows. doors and siding in that order. Phase one (of three phases) has been completed. Phase two will begin in September at the end of the season. We can address any smells by contacting the cleaning company with a phone call as soon as we receive notice that there is a problem. The living room has all new furnishings. New porch bar chairs and table suggested by a guest on the way.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Harbor Island Condo

Condo is in a nice location. I’m glad we brought our own towels and sheets. When we arrived there was two plastic bags of laundry on the bed that did not smell or look clean. The kitchen could use a deep clean, dishes were chipped and there was junk in the drawers. When looking for the coffee decanter I opened the dishwasher which was full of dishes that had black mold on them. Needless to say, I went out for coffee each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
We just changed cleaning companies. It is good to get this review, tho not good, so we can make arrangements with a better company.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Enjoyable overall.

Me and two girlfriends stayed for a moms weekend. It was unbelievably hot and during the day the tide is out so far it is like a half mile walk before you ever even reach water! 😳 Both coffee pots in the unit are broken, so that was a sad start to the day. We had to drive each morning to go get coffee. Other than that the property is very dated but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
Thank you. The coffee pot issue is strange. Some travelers say both work and some say neither work. We have bought three coffee pots in the last two years. With the new cleaning company, we are working on it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend getaway

The location was great the beach was not crowded and the area was safe. The condo was a little old and therefore had some wear and tare as expected. there was a broken tile in the bedroom that may need to be replaced so no one cuts there feet on it but overall was as expected. The condo was clean except for the bathroom smelled like someone had vomited, I suspect from previous renters and the cleaning people were probably unable to get that smell out. The renter was great responded very quickly to all of my questions and concerns. Overall the location to the beach and state park was ideal and my family enjoyed our little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Getaway

We stayed on property for Memorial Day weekend. The furniture is dated, some tiles are loose or cracked, but the property was clean and functional. Owner was quick to respond to questions. If you work remotely, don’t plan on relying on the WiFi in the evenings. I don’t fault the property owner but I don’t believe the HOA has put in a system that can support the amount of traffic and users in the evenings. It interferes with television viewing as well. The pool and beach were great and you were located steps from both.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
We are still working with the HOA on the wifi service. 'We' being all owners. Any cracked or broken tiles will be taken care of. We aim to please.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice but needs a little more TLC

I suppose that anyplace would pale in comparison after having spent 2 1/2 days/nights in a very nice suite at a Hilton. However, this condo needs some refurbishment. Bed slept well, but towels and furniture cushions, pillows were old and need replacing. One of the toilet seats was broken - a new one was installed while we were there. Other than this, the place was serviceable and handy to the laundry room (right next door). It is also VERY important to know that the beach where you can swim is about 2 1/2 - 3 miles away at Hunting Island State Park. However, I was grateful to be able to stay in this area and to absorb some of the very unique culture and beauty - nearby Beaufort was the place where many of the scenes from the movie "Forrest Gump" was filmed - a neat, neat place!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
We are advised not to swim in the ocean when there are riptides. There are three pools on the island and one is right outside the screened patio of this villa. Each guest is called to confirm safe arrival and ask if the villa is ok. Anything reported is addressed (like the broken toilet seat). New bedroom furniture & rugs were put in new 2 years ago adding more dresser drawers, a jewelry drawer, a phone and TV to the bedroom. The stove and refrigerator were replaced new last year. The heat pump that resides on the roof exposed to the elements is to be replaced this year. Living room updates are planned. There have been no increases in rental rates for this villa since 2003 (gate fees decided upon by the Home Owners Association have increased some). Constructive criticism is welcomed. Significant health issues have prevented owner visits to the villa since June 2009 but new linens, towels and pillows are on the way. We aim to please our guests!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Respite for Myself

I was at Harbor Island by myself for a bit of repite care. As described in some of the reviews, the condo condition is a little older and a little worn. Because I was there for a month I did some cooking at the condo. It is not as well equipped as other places I have stayed. There were no large pots or skillets. Very few bowls to store or cook with. And very limited glasses, silverware and cereal type bowls. Towels were older worn towels but there were plenty. I will be renting again in the future but bring some of my own supplies with me. I had many supplies with me this time but not cooking ware. Owner was very nice and called to make sure everything went well when I arrived. Thank you Anne.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2022
We are at the condo, and we brought a large skillet and pot along with bowls to store and cook with, cereal bowls, forks, knives and spoons (though there were some forks in a drawer with cooking utensils), new towels and bath cloths. Also 16 oz cups because the tile floor is unforgiving to glasses accidently dropped on the floor (perhaps that's what happened to the missing glasses. We aim to please!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of summer get away

My husband and I decided on a spur of the moment trip to get away for the week. I wanted to get pictures of the full harvest moon over the water. We found this first-floor condo on VRBO and booked it immediately. We were happy to find one that allowed us to bring our dog. We had some trouble with the keyless lock but called the owner and she helped us fix the issue immediately. She also checked with us later that evening to make sure the condo was clean to our expectations and that it was equipped for all our needs. Unfortunately for me, on Wednesday I began to feel ill and felt rough for the rest of my trip. I spent more time than I planned in the bed, but I can honestly say the mattress was, by far, the most comfortable one I've slept on since we've been coming to Harbor Island. I was feeling really sick when we left and failed to pack my jewelry. The owner was very sympathetic and saw to it all my things were safely returned to me. In spite of my flu, it was a restful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2022
Thank you!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what expected/ and expensive

I knew this place was older from the pictures. But… I’m sorry to say it’s really old inside. Very shabby. And Not in a chic way at all. Wallpaper peeling, stains on the walls, Tile is loose and grout is missing. The basic cable box has a poor connection and cuts in and out …not many channels. So, Bring a smart tv ,DVD player or fire stick if you plan to watch a movie or tv. The two couches are very uncomfortable. The mattress is uncomfortable. This is not the beach you can swim in either, it is near the sound of the ocean which is different. Hunting Island beach is real close to this location…. And that is where we decided to have our beach day. The location is beautiful and that is the best part about this place. Parking fees, plus other fees = this place is more expensive than you think.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
Repairs, new furniture and renovations are in progress. Thank you.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible

First of all the host never returned ONE call I made to him!! No pass day of arrival. Property is beyond need of updating!! Grout between tiles was filthy! Looked like black mold under bar along with a surge protector that was rigged up! No Ice maker and trays (2) of them were broke! Stove was old and foil under burners was nasty. Coffee maker did not work! Wall paper bucked up and outside of front door was filthy. I was disgusted at this property and ended up staying with my sister up the road because of this! If you desperately needed anything then good luck with getting in touch with the host Ty.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Not contacting the traveler was caused by miscommunication between my son Ty and I: he thought I responded, and I though he responded. I will do the responding from now on. We learned the cleaning company was not doing all the requested services when the HVAC needed repair. The filter had not been changed at all as requested. We now have a new cleaning company. We bought three (3) coffee makers in the last two (2) years and have yet to discover why they stopped working. We have asked the new cleaning company to check and see if we need another one or if the one we have needs cleaning. We have repaired the garbage disposal twice because coffee grounds were poured down the sink instead of in the garbage. We do strive to give travelers a positive experience and appreciate reviews both positive and negative. Ann
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