Ocean One 211 - Oceanfront Condo 2e étage

We have rented numerous times at ocean one in the past and have always had a good experience. Just about every stay we have always found that the pictures on line of the location that we have rented are doctored slightly. However this particular rental was overtly embellished by the pictures. I’m not sure when they were taken but I’m certain it was not in this decade. We arrived on a Saturday and found out on Sunday night that the governor of South Carolina ordered a mandatory evacuation of the island the following day at noon. The property managers placed the signs all over the complex and politely warned everyone that they did need to vacate due to the governors order. The property managers are very pleasant and cordial. So much that when they came around to check on everyone they told us that we would receive a refund for the days not stayed which we were very grateful that they did. However it does pain me to say this and it is in no way the fault of management that everyone had to leave, but the condo was sub par from the other units that we have rented in the past. The microwave looked as though it hadn’t been cleaned in years, the laminate was bulged and calming apart like it had flooded before and was never replaced. The rooms looked more like an old roadside motel room from the early eighties and there was a particular smell that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. There was food stuffed into the couch that had been overlooked for quite some time. There was a lot more too much to really name that we found wrong with this unit to name it all. It was just not what we would have expected for the amount of money that we paid to stay. We have paid much more in the past for much nicer places, it just seems that it was dated and you could tell it was without a doubt a rental not homey like others that we have stayed in previously. I would highly recommend ocean one to anyone, it is a very family friendly and truly wonderful place to stay for a good vacation, just not this particular unit at least not until it has been updated and a good thorough cleaning performed.

Rating Details:

The property manager was very helpful.

The vacation rental was very clean.

I was very happy with the location.

I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.

Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:

Ocean One is probably my favorite complex in Forest Beach. It’s a short walk to Coligny. The property is very well maintained. We were hoping we’d have a decent view of the ocean since we were on the 2nd floor and we weren’t disappointed. This unit is in dire need of renovation. The furniture was very old and worn. The cabinets were in horrible shape and the faucets all felt like they were going to fall off. I read previous reviews, so I was not expecting anything fancy and the price pretty much reflects the condition. However, the owners better do something soon!

Great condo at a great price! This was our second time at Ocean One, first time in 211. Advert for it was right on. Can’t beat the location. Would stay there again, no doubt!

We would definitely stay here again. Great family vacation!

The condo was fairly clean and had everything we needed. It needs to be updated, but that was clearly stated in the listing. Apparently the condo used the public beach parking for their parking overflow. The city has discontinued that for renovations. The property only allows 2 parking passes. We had to take a car to an off-site location every night, which was a huge inconvenience. There was no guarantee that your car would not get towed, unless you took your car to the airport and paid for parking.

The property and pool were great. It's in a great location and a short walk to the shopping area. The security guards were very friendly.

If it had not been for the parking, we would try to book this resort every year.