Southern Holiday Homes

“Great location if you are looking to be right by the beach! Which we were, however the premium price paid didn’t match the interior. Too expensive for what you are getting, the fridge wasn’t working (put in an old fridge), a tile was cracked, the couch has stains all over. Also we booked wanting to pay for a late checkout which they said would accommodate however was not possible once I booked the place. This was why I asked before booking but I had to change our flights to leaver earlier because of this. Overall, the location was the what we wanted.”

“Bait and switch! Falsely advertised as seacrest. Received a link to register our vehicles, guest names, etc. we then received an email to pick up a welcome package upon arrival but were informed that we were not part of decrease hoa and should have never received an invitation. We contacted property manager and as I type this, we are still waiting for a response. This is not seacrest as advertised. The only pool we had access to is 2 feet deep. The beach is crowded. House was lovely but you are not receiving what is advertised.”

“Ok so the house has good bones, in a good location but it is not in rosemary beach as advertised. Even when they send the address the address continues to say rosemary beach but its inlet beach. It’s a short bike ride to rosemary (10-15 mins) and the same to the big chill. The house is worn. It needs a refresh desperately. The wood floors are stained, the furniture is stained, the towels are flimsey, the AC has issues and was super hot and humid in the common areas of the kitchen but the rooms were ok. Be prepared for A LOT of steps especially if you are on the 3rd and 4th floor. It’s a booty burner for sure. They maximize guest count so in some of the rooms you can’t even access the closet because the rooms are packed full of beds. The pool is nice and spacious which is a rarity in the area and they allowed it to be heated which we did utilize. I don’t know.. for $42k for 5 nights I expect a little bit more excellence especially with all of the 5 stars. It’s a nice house but need TLC”

“Home is very nice and we had a couple of hiccups but they quickly attempted to help. 3 of the 4 bikes worked and when requested assistance they acknowledged it but never provided a solution. This home is tucked in and a haul if you’re walking towards access to seacrest beach. We opted to drive to inlet beach, which was 5 mins away and didn’t have restrictions. I feel like for the price of this house everything should make sense but it didn’t. I imagine I’m being a bit particular but all the shower doors opened towards the shower head making it difficult to keep things dry outside of the shower. One of the bathrooms had a really tall vanity and extra long faucets that splashed everywhere when you washed your hands or brushed your teeth. The grill connected to the gas line was a nice touch. Another thing to keep in mind while booking, the pet fee is paid separately and you’re not given the door code until it’s paid. $250 for a 6lb dachshund”

“This home is well appointed and very comfortable. Beds are very comfortable. Lots of towels for the home and lots of beach towels. Pool is great too. There are some hidden fees such as for the golf cart. Also to access the public beach you need to wade through the lake that runs into it which isn’t described. The area is lovely and the house is very comfortable. Communications with the property management group is slow and seems to be AI generated. It’s a great location and great house overall.”

“This house is in an excellent location, had a wonderful pool (that we had heated for a fee), and was large. It is definitely past its prime and the details haven’t been maintained well. A lot of scuffs on cabinets, dirt, and overall wear. You can tell it’s not owned by an individual. A lot of dishes in the cabinet were dirty, it lacked kitchen trash bags and cleaning items. There are some wobbly door knobs and light fixtures. I would’ve thought it would be better maintained for the price. Also, the house instructions in the book were outdated, like security doesn’t bring wristbands and we were given the wrong bike code and had to reach out and wait for the correct one. We did love swimming in the pool and appreciated the proximity to the city center. We’d probably book a different house the next time though.”

“PROS- beautiful home, awesome location close to downtown and beach, amenities are fabulous, lots of rooms so good for large groups, nice interior was very clean, the complimentary shuttle golf cart rides were an awesome feature for beach access, farmers market etc CONS- Had some issues with check in and misc. things such as supplies in the house & instructions for amenity access. I was not informed until day of that in order to get the access code for the house I would need to sign a rental agreement outside of air bnb app. Got the door code at 4pm on the dot. In order to gain access to the amenities such as bikes and pool we had to sign a waiver to get an email with code the unlock bikes & needed to go pick up our wristbands at the clubhouse to access the pool & trolley which was not disclosed prior. The description listed trash bags, dish soap as included however we had no extra trash bags and had to go get those as well as dish soap since it was the size of a travel toothpaste lol.”

“Overall, our stay was great, and the location is very convenient. The house is nice and has a decent amount of space. The floors were kind of gross; they turned our feet almost black just from walking around, and we only had 1 trash bag provided, which made check out a little difficult when it came time to clean up. We did pay extra to check in early and had a hard time getting the code on time. I would stay here again because of the convenience of the location.”

“While the home itself is beautiful and offers many appealing features, I would strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance if you book with this host or considering booking with a different host. The week leading up to my trip, I was unexpectedly hospitalized and remained there through my scheduled stay. During an already difficult and stressful time, I reached out to request either a refund or the option to reschedule. Unfortunately, the host was not flexible and showed very little understanding of the situation. Ended up losing a lot of money due their lack care. Experiences like this emphasize the importance of compassion and reasonable accommodation when unforeseen circumstances arise. I hope the host reconsiders how situations like this are handled in the future. Overall, this was a very disappointing and stressful experience.”

“The home is beautiful, but basic supplies were not provided (garbage bags, dishwashing detergents) & the distance to the beach was further than expected and without access to the tram as we anticipated. We loved the area, the house is stunning and comfortable, but for the price, we would have appreciated more convenience to the beach.”