We’ve traveled to SSI a few times now and have a good idea what we want not only on the island but in a rental.
Location: The house is 0.41 miles from the beach. We walked it a few times but had a golfcart for most of the trip. It’s on Demere. Busier road but not a major disruption and was really a non-issue.
Beach gear: The listing wasn’t clear on this, but the house had multiple chairs, beach towels, tents, toys to take to the beach. Their cart was broken so the one we rented came in handy.
Parking: The listing noted the parking is tight. It is however we had plenty of room for an Armada, Volvo, and golf cart. We even decided that you could fit one more mid-size if you got creative.
Stocked: Well stocked and included everything you would generally need. Oddly, not much Tupperware but did have foil and plastic wrap. Towels and washcloths and second-floor laundry. Board games and cards included. Take TP and paper towels.
Access: The house had electronic access but was reserved for the owners. It’s 2024 and I haven’t accessed a hotel room, vacation rentals, or even my own home with a key in a long time. It just was not desirable.
Comfort: Beds are great, lots of sitting/chairs, comfy outdoor furniture-especially the front porch.
Cleaning: For the fee I’d expect the washing machine to be clean and not be moldy. Never have seen this in a rental before. It was quite gross. I’d