We had a wonderful family vacation at this property! This place was beyond expectations, and the photos do not do it justice. Doug (the owner) was very helpful with a quick response at every stage of the booking. The house was open, spacious, clean, and comfortable. All the fixtures, finishes, hardware, and appliances were very tasteful and of top quality. The furnishings were all very nice, but also very comfortable, casual, and kid-friendly. The kitchen was huge and well-equipped for all the cooks in the family, along with the 5 children playing under our feet. (Do be sure to bring your spices, salt & pepper, etc. as these items are not stored on site.) The huge dining table seated all 13 of us and more! The 4 king-size bedrooms with private baths, three of them with private decks, were perfect for our four couples and stocked with ample linens and a starter supply of basic toiletries. The day beds (with trundles) in two of the bedrooms were perfect for our older children, ages 6 and 5. And there was plenty of space in the bedrooms for our younger children (2, 2, and 1) to sleep in pack-n-plays that we brought. The path to the beach was easy and short, even for our toddlers. We all thoroughly enjoyed hanging out in the lovely shaded courtyard and heated pool in the hot afternoons. The Sea Pines location was safe, quiet, wooded and shady, with endless bicycle trails, uncrowded beaches, and more activities than we could find time for. We took advantage of golfing, sailing, an eco-boating tour for the kids, bicycling, the family show at the lighthouse, pony rides, shopping, trolley rides, and historical sites. Throughly satisfied in every way possible! A few picky suggestions: 1. Some stepping stones that connect the back porch to the path in the neighbor's yard and on to the beach would be helpful; and also leading over to the outdoor shower. We weren't sure if it was okay to cross through their back yard, and we didn't find the shower for a while. 2. We found ourselves wishing there was a way to lock the doors from the inside that was not so easy to unlock. Our 2-year-olds figured out how to work the locks immediately, so even though we locked the doors when we were inside, we were nervous they might unlock one and wander out to the pool, especially with so many doors that open to the courtyard. 3. A blow dryer or two in the house would have been nice; I don't travel with one anymore as most places now provide one.