Seabrook Island Beach House
Review Submitted: July 15, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
Loved it!!! The description of this house is no exaggeration. It is immaculate, large, open and has every amenity. The wifi worked like a charm, the master bedroom bed was extremely comfortable and everything we could possibly need was available in the kitchen. The shower in the master bath was a hoot -- we called it the "time chamber" and it was good for a lot of laughs and some funny photos -- "beam me up, Scottie" style. The only downside is that there is no place to put your soap, shampoo, etc.
Tons of extras in the garage, too, including beach chairs and bikes, which we put to good use and which saved us from having to haul them from home. We've been vacationing at Seabrook off and on for nearly 30 years, and this house offered the most amenities of any we've ever rented. The sunporch overlooking the lagoon was a personal favorite for reading and "gator watch" every morning, but a small fan I brought from home was very useful since the solarium-type room got pretty warm. There was a wonderful selection of books and games.
We are "beach people" rather than golfers, tennis players or equestriens. The Seabrook Island beach club is lots of fun and rarely feels crowded. We snagged our beachfront loungers early, jumped into the pool when we got too warm and enjoyed lunch at the adjacent Pelican's Nest most days. Night time walks on the beach are amazing -- it feels as if you could touch the stars -- and if you're really fortunate, the water will contain phosphorus that looks like the waves are dripping diamonds when they break.
Nearby Freshfields Village is super. The Newton Farms grocery is excellent -- Wegman's style -- and has a Starbuck's. The pizza restaurant in the Village has some of the best pizza we've ever eaten. Also highly recommend the Fat Pig restaurant on Maybank Highway. Call for reservations -- even on weeknights -- if you don't want a long wait. Charleston is always a treat, even if you've spent a great deal of time there, as we have. We tried the Tsunami restaurant across from the Custom's House. It is part of a small chain that does shushi and hibachi-cooked entrees. Cocktails were also interesting -- the key lime martini was excellent. Don't leave Charleston without a box or two of pralines from Market Street Sweets.
Seabrook Island is a perfect getaway in the fabulous Low Country and our house was comfortable, cozy and well-equipped -- perfect in every way.
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