Coton Sea Island (Golf Cart & Internet sans fil)

Let me first say, our family has stayed off and on a week at a time on Harbor Island since around 2003. We've stayed in all sorts of different condos and houses during our visits, typically through the usual rental agency near the entrance itself, so we're very familiar with the area and lay of the land as far as the island itself. It's a very private, laid back and quiet place to spend a vacation. You're looking at about 20 minutes to get back to "civilization" if you need something from Walmart or a grocery store, so keep that in mind. This information is not really part of the review, just to express our familiarity with the area.

As for the house. It's in the marshy/wooded area when you first get onto the island. A very quiet and calm one-way road in and out. The pictures are not great on VRBO for this particular property, but it is very nice on the inside and outside. The master suite is very large, with a huge bathroom and double sinks. The walk-in closet is also very nice but was crowded with an infant playpen which we had to break down to have room for our clothes. There was also a lot of items left (presumably) from previous renters in the closet, so the space seemed limited. There were plenty of towels to use and some toiletries to use on arrival.

The dining room is very nice and roomy with plenty of room to have a nice dinner. The kitchen is also very nice and well-stocked with things you might have forgotten at the grocery store. It suffers from common issues at rental houses like dull knives and cheap/worn-out small appliances. All in all it worked for us very well.

The living area is large and comfortable, but the sectional couch is past it's prime and really needs replacement.

The other two smaller bedrooms and bathroom for them were sufficient and comfortable for our children to use. They had no complaints.

The property manager, Robert, is excellent in what he does.

CONS:

The Dish Network TV service is horrible. We woke up each morning to no signal after the rains. Not a deal breaker for us but the kids would have enjoyed it.

The WiFi is horrible. Very slow. Thankfully we had unlimited data on our phones.

The landline service was not functional; not that we needed it, just noted.

The ceiling fan on the screened porch is broken and would not turn on.

The golf cart is good but really needs a windshield & headlights.

The property really needs window treatments.

All in all, however, a very good property!

The house was beautiful and well cared for. The golf cart made for easy access to the beach and fun trips around the island. Everything worked well in the house and it was very comfortable. We enjoyed the community among the island and the relaxing, low-key atmosphere.

Beautiful community and the house looks like it has been renovated recently. It was a great family vacation spot!

Sea Island Cotton is a great house. It has lots of room and the kitchen is well stocked! It was an easy golf cart ride or bike ride to the pool and beach! It is so relaxing on Harbor Island. I will definitely return to Sea Island Cotton!

Lovely property located in a beautiful resort community. Home is very comfortable, clean, and modern. Plenty of kitchen supplies on hand. Beds are nice and comfortable.

Explored Harbor Island via golf cart. Had fun at the beach, crabbing, and fishing. Highly recommend visiting Hunting Island State Park, especially if you enjoy hiking and exploring the beach. Only 2 trails were open at the time, but the trail to the beach was cleared.

Make sure you stop and get our groceries in town as there are no grocery stores in the immediate area. There is a great fish market down the street and a fun local restaurant, Johnson Creek Tavern, down the street as well.

Harbor Island is a great place if you simply want to enjoy the natural setting, hang out at the beach, fish, and spend time with your family. If you are looking for a lot of commercial activities such as putt putt, shopping, and fine dining, Harbor Island is not the place for you. You can journey into Beaufort for the retail experience, but we thoroughly enjoyed staying on the island instead.

Robert was extremely helpful in proving information about the area and checking in to make sure we were having a great time.

highly recommend this property and would definitely return again.