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Summerhouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort---Oceanfront Condo

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Ocean Front - views up and down the beach
Summer House Pool - new deck & furniture 2017!
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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10147 sq m

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Isle of Palms, SC
  • Popular LocationWild Dunes Resort Golf Course7 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsle of Palms Marina8 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Beach11 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)39 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living area

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Summerhouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort---Oceanfront Condo

Beachfront - Location, Location, Location!
401 Summer House condo is on Isle of Palms, right on the beach! Back on VRBO in 2024 for the full after three years of exterior upgrades!

Our building is ocean front and with the consent exposure to the wind and salt, it was time for our building to have a structure and foundation evaluation. Now I t has been newly renovated over the past three years. Not only has the metal structure been reinforced with multiple coating, the foundation has newly poured concrete footings, and the walkways and balconies, elevators, stairways, lighting, and exterior ceilings have been upgraded! It's like brand new!

The ocean views will greet and astound you the second you walk off of the elevator! This vacation beach house is in the Award Winning, private, gated golf and ocean club community, Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms, SC. This very private, spacious, end unit condo directly faces the beach and is situated so that it is closest to the beach. Stunning ocean views up and down the shoreline.

The unit 401 is located on fourth floor of a five-story building, high enough for spectacular views. This oceanfront condo directly faces the beach and is situated closest to the beach with other units fading away behind it from the ocean for maximum privacy and stunning ocean views. The oceanfront balcony runs the width of the unit and has access from the large open living area as well as two of the three bedrooms. Recently remodeled, this beautiful condo is decorated with coastal-style furnishings and we stay there often ourselves.

Before buying this condo, we rented one of the Summerhouse condos every summer. So I have our condo how I’d like to have it as if I were renting it for my family, including a keyless entry door, a storm glass front door, a Keurig, coffee pots, kitchen spices, large pots and slow cooker, beach chairs, master closet open for use, movies/books/games, double ice-maker refrigerator, and x-large washer/dryer. There is a Harris Teeter grocery and package store on the island as you first come off the Connector, which is very close and convenient! The space includes a dining room, pantry and dinette in the kitchen, laundry room with washer and dryer. There is wireless high-speed internet; four (4) flat screen TVs with Blu-ray players; HBO/Showtime channels; comfortable couches & cozy chairs with light blankets to cuddle-up for a good movie after beach hours! There are plenty of books, games, and puzzles for your enjoyment! The main area has a smart TV, so don’t forget your movie APP account login, like Netflix.

Private, residents only swimming pool with spacious sundeck and beach walkway with showers for beach access.

Convenient elevator access from parking area below.

We have beach chairs available in the condo for your use, and IOP beach chair company offers their own umbrellas and beach chairs to rent as well. Plus, they conveniently set them up and take them down for you each day so you don't have to! You can also rent bikes, boards, beach carts, and more through them for your stay! Go to iopbeachchair.com

BEDROOMS - The three bedrooms each have their own bathroom and TV/video players. Two bedrooms have King beds, sliding glass doors to the balcony, windows with ocean views and bright early morning sun, but also blackout curtains! The third room has two (2) Full beds, add’l VHS player with children’s video library. Extra sleeping: couch is a pull-out Queen bed with a Tempur-pedic mattress. All bedroom closets are available for your use. Pillowtop mattresses with quality protector pads; plenty of pillows; two portable fans; all linens and towels are provided.

BALCONY – If not on the beach, our favorite place is the balcony. It overlooks the ocean and you can see up and down the beach. It can be accessed through the living room and two bedrooms. Watch the dolphins, boats, and children playing on the beach. Bring your binoculars to watch the dolphins trail behind the shrimp boats or the cargo ships far out in the channel. Relax with a good book and when you see high tide, you know it’s time to get out for body surfing.

KITCHEN - The clean, white kitchen is fully equipped and ready to entertain. It's open to the dining room table and living room.

WASHER/DRYER – x-large Samsungs

The condo will be professionally cleaned prior to your arrival. Check-in time is 4 PM and check-out is 10 AM. No pets or smoking allowed. In fact, Wild Dunes does not allow renters to bring their dogs, only property owner dogs.

When our condo is not rented, it begs my family to come stay, but with hunting season approaching in Tennessee – that’s a tough call for the guys. I, myself, go down frequently and make improvements with each visit.

VRBO does charge their own fees on top of the rental price and taxes, so feel free to stop by our website to look for slightly better rates! https://www.iopsummerhouse401.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks!
Julie

Property manager

Julie Wallen

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Saturday to Saturday rentals only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this condo is on the beach. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Fishfinder Charters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Isle of Palms Beach - 4 min walk
  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 7 min walk
  • Dewees Island Beach - 3 min drive
  • Isle of Palms Marina - 8 min drive
  • Front Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 41 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Home Team BBQ - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wild Dunes Resort---Oceanfront Condo - Spectacular Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Wild Dunes Resort---Oceanfront Condo - Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wild Dunes Resort---Oceanfront Condo - Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Dunes Resort---Oceanfront Condo - Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Dunes Resort---Oceanfront Condo - Spectacular Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Isle of Palms condo is within a 10-minute walk of Isle of Palms Beach and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. Front Beach and Dewees Island Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Amazing property and fabulous owner. We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful property and beach. Owner was a delight to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IOP Vacation
Our first time at IOP (Wild Dunes) Everything was fine, facility, location, and proximity to activities…beach, pool, golf. Owner was quite helpful with communication, entry codes, and security passes
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Denice G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not recommend
Door handle on screen door fell off upon entrance to condo. Several kitchen cabinets broken and difficult to open and close. Kitchen drawer broken and unable to close completely. Kitchen dirty. Needs updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Our Family
This was our second time vacationing here and we absolutely love it! The condo is beautiful and in an amazing location. The balcony overlooks the beach. You are very close to the pool. And the beach has just the right amount of people. Not too crowded at all. We used a local chair/umbrella rental company, so had a reserved spot of our own on the beach every day. Love the area. The condo is perfect for our family of six and we can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Isle of Palms rental
This was by far one of the best rentals we have had over the past several years. The location, cleanliness and just pure beauty of the property was above and beyond what we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and helpful owner!
Property was exactly as described. It was equipped with everything we needed to have a great week in Wild Dunes. The panoramic view from the balcony was a favorite retreat after a long day at the beach and pool. The biking paths in the resort were much nicer than I had expected and we enjoyed exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location / Best Condo
We have been coming to Wild Dunes for 20 years. This was my favorite place to stay. The location right off the beach and the very clean and beautifully decorated condo made our family vacation a memorable trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven at the beach
Our stay at 401 Summerhouse was perfect. The communication was excellent, the location was exactly what we wanted, the condo was lovely with a well appointed kitchen. We spent most of our time at the condo sitting on the balcony looking at and listening to the ocean, the beach, the birds. We hope to go back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation
Everything was just great! Loved the view. Easy access to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Excellently! Exactly like it states on the web site. Owner was very helpful with any questions - with a quick response.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacation 2021
Everything about this Summerhouse condo is wonderful. The location and views are awesome. Property is well maintained and equipped with many items that are unexpected but certainly appreciated. Furnishings are lovely and comfortable; I never worried that small children had a place to enjoy themselves. Thanks for a great week! MEA
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extras are Amazing!
A+ We are frequent VRBO renters and 401 Summerhouse is one of the best appointed places we have stayed in! It makes a vacation extra nice when the property provides so many of the little things you will need or may need during your stay…like: trash bags, laundry detergent/stain spray/dryer sheets, liquid hand soap and room spray for each bathroom, beach chairs, awesome chairs for the porch. I could go on and on with this! All appliances are new. Decor is current. There is an actual pantry! Julie and her family have a lovely place, in a great location, with thoughtful extras. So appreciated!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summerhouse IOP
We had an amazing week in this condo. It was perfect for our family of six. The proximity to the beach and pool is perfect. And the surrounding area is beautiful. Beach not too crowded and was very clean. We have scheduled again for next year. ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Condo, Great owner!
We just completed a week stay and didn’t want to leave! The condo is beautiful and the views are unbeatable. It’s located inside Wild Dunes, its prime season the beach isn’t crowded and they area feels safe and homey. Julie was awesome to work with. We had two families, teens ans adults. Super short walk to beach, the teens loved the pool at night, we walked the mile up to Sweetgrass Inn for ice cream and drinks at Hudsons Market a few times. There are restaurants in wild dunes and isle of palms, we mostly ate in Charleston and Mt Pleasant for dinner but you could stay on the island the whole time if you wanted we had too many in Charleston we wanted to try. Our stay was great, we will definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARY ANN C., CONOVER NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoying our grandbabies!!
The owner Julie was Excellent. She always answered any questions that we had and got back to us within minutes. This condo is furnished with everything! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT place to stay!
We had two families stay--4 parents and 6 children. All had a great time! The little cousins had so much fun playing in the pool and on the beach together--couldn't have been better!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Spring Break Trip
We all loved this condo from the minute we stepped inside! It felt very clean and inviting, and we instantly felt at home. I was so pleasantly surprised to find many extra amenities we didn’t expect such as fans in the bedrooms (great for white noise lovers!), lots of extra pillows on the beds, and plenty of nice clean white bath towels in all the bathrooms. The beach itself is gorgeous and so easy to walk. I understand now why they call it “Wild Dunes”, it’s breathtakingly pristine on this end of the island. The owner texted me a few days into our stay to be sure that everything was meeting our expectations, which I thought was so nice, and again before we left to let us know we could add a day to our stay if we wished. She was also quite flexible with our check in and check out times which we very much appreciated. Thank you, Julie, for a wonderful stay. I would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life sat...
This beautiful condo with windows to view the beach for all directions was spot on amazing. We came seeking family time, rest, relaxation and life sat! The owners thought of all details and offered so many extras like a coffee bar, bath shampoo and soap, and even had a basket of cooking spices. The decor and amenities were spot on. We will be back!!!

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W., Troy, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific trip!
Clean, amazing space, awesome view of the ocean from 3 rooms. Best pillows, Great layout!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna C., Perry, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stock and beautiful views
One of the best stocked places I’ve stayed. Very clean. Beautiful views. Just as advertised. Would highly recommend. Would revisit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Calvin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Milestone Birthday
I can say enough about how accommodating and thoughtful Julie was for our stay. Not too forget the location is prime for beach access and the pool. We were celebrating a milestone birthday for my wife and we sent her ahead of the family for a few quite days. The owner had flowers and a bottle of wine waiting for her. She enjoyed the views from the master bedroom and the early morning walks on the beach. The condo easily accommodated the rest of the family. We topped the week’s stay with a birthday celebration and night out. The condo was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay successful. What made it special was our gracious host and the location. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for a great beachfront stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Getaway
The condo is in Wild Dunes Resort which is a beautiful gated community. Beautifully decorated with a cozy beach house vibe. Comfortable furniture and beds. Well stocked kitchen. Amazing views from the balcony. The beach never disappoints. Everything you can possibly want is in close proximity. Even with the pandemic, we still managed to visit all the sights and enjoy all that Charleston has to offer. This vacation was exactly what our family needed. Julie is very accessible and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family place
Great location! Perfect vacation for the current pandemic situation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Champ B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach week
Julie was great. Easily accessible. Great condo and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Julie Wallen

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We have been vacationing at Summer House since our honeymoon in May 1988. We feel lucky to have purchased the end unit being closest to the beach and we enjoy this location even more than ever!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location!

When you walk into our condo, the first thing that you notice is the ocean straight ahead. Besides the beautiful beach-decors in the condo, the brightness of the full ocean views speak for itself "you picked the right place".

Summer House is a favorite along the beach front. With rubberized coating on the building being rust free, routine maintenance, and every year a major facility improvement is completed. It is beautiful!

The elevator is just outside our front door. Carts to move suitcases and groceries are available.

What makes this property unique

We have a full beach in front of Summer House villas. Wild Dunes with the City of Isle of Palms continue beach restoration! We have been lucky and have had a full beach in front of Summerhouse since the 2008 beach restoration project via hydraulic dredging of 885,000 cubic yards of beach quality sand. Beach restoration has continued since, ensuring plenty of beach. Again in 2017, both directions south and north of Summer House had sand dredging completed, adding even more in front of our condo. The dunes have continued to grow and protect our beach.

There is a full beach all the way around to the bay opening. It's a nice walk on the beach, or bike ride. Bike riding at low-tide is common and fun.

Since I get questions about taking elderly parents on the beach, it is a walk on sand to the ocean but for the most part it is flat, packed sand and easy to walk on. If you’re bringing an elderly loved one or someone with walking difficulties, consider renting a beach-accessible wheelchair. There are a couple local places, but you may want to rent in advance of your stay for availability. Go to iopbeachchair.com

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