Whale of a Time

Renovated Beach Home w/ Two Master Suites and Backyard Oasis

5 BR
4.5 Baths
Sleeps 12

About

Stop your search!! Whale of a Time is the perfect beach house for you. This wonderful, renovated home within the gated Wild Dunes Resort boasts an impressive list of perks & amenities for its guests. Whale of a Time features two master suites, is a short 10 minute walk to the beach and, best of all, provides a quiet & peaceful retreat within the sun-drenched, bird-filled woods on its screened porch & backyard oasis. Decorated in a coastal casual vibe with soothing interior color schemes & furnishings, Whale of a Time makes you feel right at home as soon as you enter the front door or spend any amount of time on the home's screened porch, back deck and backyard area. This comfortable home is a great getaway for a group of family or friends, as there are multiple separate seating areas throughout the home for you and your guests to hang out together and also have the option to relax separately on your own. Kids absolutely love the home's bunk bedroom suite. Make your reservation now for some quality rest & relaxation with your friends & family!

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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR WHALE OF A TIME (maximum occupancy of 12):

First Master Suite

- King bed with night stands & reading lamps

- Mounted, large screen cable TV

- En-suite bathroom with large soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower, double sink vanity and a separate water closet

Second Master Suite

- King bed with night stands & reading lamps

- Mounted, large screen cable TV

- En-suite bathroom with double sink vanity and a shower/tub combo

Bunk Bedroom Suite

- Terrific kids room with bunk bed with full bed on the bottom and twin bed on top. One additional twin bed in the room for a total of 3 beds.

- Mounted, large screen cable TV

- En-suite bathroom with double sink vanity and a tiled shower/tub combo

Queen Guest Bedroom

- Queen bed with night stands & reading lamps

- Cable TV

- En suite half bathroom with toilet & vanity

Twin Trundle Guest Bedroom #2

- Two trundled twin beds (for a total of 4 twin beds)

- Cable TV

- Dresser

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AMENITIES:

- Two master suites with king beds & en suite bathrooms.

- Fabulous screened porch (located off of the living room and one of the master suites) with seating area, dining table, mounted, large screen TV and mini-fridge.

- Spacious & well appointed kitchen with everything you need to prepare your meals -- stainless steel appliances, coffee station, ice machine, plenty of counter space & a few vacant cabinets to store your food & snacks.

- Open floor layout between the living room, kitchen and dining room areas.

- Dining areas can seat up to 12 people -- four in the breakfast area, 2 at the kitchen stools and 6 on the screened porch.

- Full sized washer & dryer located in a closet near the kitchen.

- Free WIFI

- Free use of beach gear (towels, toys, chairs, etc.).

- Parking on the driveway for a maximum of 4 vehicles is included in the rental rate.

- Don't wait in an office to check-in or get a key! Drive straight to your beach home and enter the front door with a lock code. Prior to your visit, we will send you our mobile app with directions and full instructions.

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Guests enter Whale of a Time by walking up the exterior stairs in the front yard to the front door of this elevated home. Once you enter the front door, you will find a large living room with comfortable seating, laminate hardwood floors and cable TV; a kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry & stainless steel appliances and a dining area. One one side of the living room, you'll find one of the home's master suites, the queen guest bedroom, the twin trundle guest bedroom and a hallway bathroom with shower/tub combo. You can access the home's screened porch and backyard area from the living room and one of the home's master suites. On one side of the kitchen, you will find the home's second master suite and the bunk bedroom suite. There is a full sized washing machine & dryer in a closet in the kitchen.

Whale of a Time is located within a residential community in the Wild Dunes Resort. Please be mindful of this residential character of the home throughout your stay.

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NO PETS; NO SMOKING.

Tenant must be 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.

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Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:

* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.

* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.

# WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGS LIST #

Isle of Palms will be conducting beach replenishment in Winter of 2024/25. This is due to recent storm erosion. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 32,500 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!

Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.

30 Edgewater Alley Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Sleeping Arrangements

Master Suite 1 King
Master Suite 2 King
Bunk Bedroom Suite Bunk Full, Bunk Twin, Twin
Guest Bedroom Queen
Twin Trundle Bedroom Twin (4)

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Backyard
Bathtub
Beach
Big Screen TV
CO monitor
Cable
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Maker
Cycling
Daily Housekeeping Available Upon Request
Dishwasher
Disinfected
Dryer
Enhanced Cleaning
Families with Kids
Family Friendly
Fishing
Forest view
Full Kitchen
Garage
Golf
Golfing
Hair Dryer
Heating
Hiking
Ice Maker
Internet
Internet Access
Iron and Board
King Sized Bed
Kitchen
Laundry
Microwave
Museums and Galleries
Ocean
Open Patio
Out-Door Grill
Refrigerator
Screened Patio
Self Check-In
Shopping & Relaxation
Smoke detector
Stereo
TV
Tennis
WIFI
Walk to beach
Washing Machine
Water View
Watersports
Winery / Brewery Tours
board games
cycling
private entrance
Bed Sheets
Deadbolt
Essentials
Parking
Pillows
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet Paper
Wifi
Public Transportation

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning. 
Please be aware & mindful that there are alligators throughout the fresh water areas of Charleston, SC. You should assume that there is an alligator in every pond, lake & fresh water river.  Please do not allow small children or dogs near the edge of these fresh water areas.  DO NOT feed or taunt the alligators!
Please note that there is construction ongoing throughout the Charleston area and on all of the Islands. Many of our managed homes are in areas where there has been intense real estate activity and there are almost continous home improvements going on in addition to the normal off season routine maintenance.

We don't get notice of construction projects but please let us know if you encounter excessive noise.  Contractors are required to obey all noise limits and working hour restrictions.   
BANNERS, BALLOONS & PARTY SIGNS
Please do not afix balloons, banners or other 'party' signs to walls, cabinets or other structures. These will remove the paint. You will be charged for the cost to repair each item damaged. The cost to repaint a wall can easily be $250 alone. 
Beds will be freshly made, towels* laid out and a starter set of amenities like soap, lotion and shampoo are provided too. We also provide a starter set of kitchen paper and toilet paper to get you going as well as some laundry and dish detergent. If you need additional supplies you will need to provide those beyond the starter set. 

*We provide 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 wash cloth per person. Additional towels are available to rent at an addional charge. Requests must be made more than 24 hours prior to check in. 
We get asked about Palmetto Bugs all the time. They can be pretty big, can fly and will scurry around the floor but they are largely harmless. They do occasionally come inside, especially at night and during or after any storms. Rest assured all of our homes are professionally treated at least quarterly for pests. Any bugs that manage to get inside will die quickly.

According to Eric Benson, Ph.D. professor and extension entomologist at Clemson University “It has nothing to do with cleanliness or the economic conditions of the area,” said Benson. “They could be around the nicest home or the nicest hotel or resort.”

If you leave the doors or windows open, especially at night, you will likely see a few. This is perfectly normal. If you see 20 or 30 all in one place then please let us know. This might mean we have a nest somewhere in the home and we'll need to get pest control out to take care of it. This is extremely rare!  

Please don't worry about bugs, enjoy your vacation. You'll likely not see any while you are here, we just include this note so you understand it's not unusual to see some and it doesn't mean the home isn't well looked after! 


 
We may have more availability than shown on our A i r b n b calendar. Reach out and ask if you are interested in booking one of our properties. 
Most community pools remain open from March through October but this does vary by resort and is subject to maintenance schedules and emergency closures for health reasons. Please contact us to see if the pool will be closed during your fall or winter vacation.

We do not manage any of these community pools and are not responsible for management of them. We do not provide refunds for pool closure. 
DISCLAIMER/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The premises, all fixtures thereon and all property on or around the premises is provided to Tenant “as is” without any warranties of any kind.  None of iTrip Vacations, Sea Oats Vacation Property Management, Inc. or the owner of the premises shall be responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of or relating to this Rental Agreement.  The use of the premises is at Tenant’s own risk.

Many homes have gargabe disposals. Not all food is suitable for disposing of in a garbage disposal.  

Do not put any chemicals, hot oil, grease, coffee grinds, pasta, bones, shells of any kind, oatmeal, nuts, onion skins, eggshells, trash, pumpkins, fibrous vegetables, lettuces, stringy vegetables, potato peel, pits, corn husks down the disposal.  


We check the disposal is working prior to all guest arrivals. 
In the event the disposal or kitchen sink plumbing is blocked due to material put down the disposal this is the responsibility of the guest.  If a plumber has to be called then the guest will be charged for that visit. 

 
Please NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ARE ALLOWED AT ANY TIME! These are cause for eviction with no refund and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a quiet residential neighborhood -- please be respectful of the home's neighbors at all times.

Properties may include a noise alert monitoring system and other electronic devices in order to ensure that neighborhood noise and occupancy levels are respected. Do not tamper with amny device. 

Occupancy is limited at all times during your stay - day or night - to the maximum 'sleeps' number stated in the listing. Please do not invite additional people to the home. 

Early Check-in
We work hard to try and allow our guests to get in early. This depends on check out times, cleaning and inspection schedules as well as any maintenance issues. We will text on the day of arrival once we know we can allow an early check in. 

Phone Number
Please make sure your mobile number is up to date in your iTrip account. This will allow us to offer you an early check in!

Travel Agents
Depending on which travel website you book through you may see a separate charge for their booking fee. 

Late Check-Out
We will consider late check out requests on days when we do not have an incoming guests. We really appreciate it you can be checked out by 10am. Please let us know if you do check out earlier, we will start cleaning as soon as we can so the next guest can enjoy an early start to their vacation!

Parking
Please pay attention to parking restrictions. Many homes have limited parking available. We don't want you to get a ticket or towed!

Cancellations
Please contact the travel agent that you used to make your booking if you wish to cancel. They will notfiy us directly. 

Things to Do!
Check out our activities website: Charleston Activities 





 
Our vacation homes are located in quiet residential areas. We generally have great relations with our local neighbors and we want to keep it that way. Please pay particular attention to:

- No loud noises after 9pm. (Includes no Hot Tub use after 9pm)
- Only park in the designated areas (not on the landscaping) 
- Do not roll out trash to the street, trash service will do this
- Do not hang beach towels over railings or leave beach gear outside

- On Kiawah island - Bikes must be in the garage (if there is access) or in a designated bike rack or out of sight of the road after dark. 

- Beach Front Homes - TURTLE SEASON No lights visible from beach (May 1 to Oct 31)

The Cities will issue a ticket and a fine for these items. 

 
No barbeque grills of any kind are permitted on balconies or in the unit. No open flames (i.e., candle burning) are permitted on balconies or in the unit. Do not dismantle smoke detectors as they are there for your protection. Use the overhead stove fan when cooking to avoid accidental, activation of smoke detector alarm.

The guest will be charged a $200 repair and inspection fee for tampering with or deactivating a smoke alarm or noise monitor.
 

LOCAL ORDINANCES

All County & City ordinances during rental occupancy must be followed. Non compliance of any of these ordinances will result in eviction of the property and forfeiture of all monies paid.   Tenant agrees to pay any fines levied by the County, City and Town and further Tenant will be liable to Homeowner and Agent for any and all lost rental revenues from the suspension or removal of their business licenses as a result of Tenants actions.      

These ordinances include but are not limited to:
 
Folly Beach

cityoffollybeach. com/officials-and-ordinances/ordinances/


Isle of Palms

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Town of Kiawah Island

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Town of Mount Pleasant

tompsc . com/119/Code-of-Ordinances


City of Charleston

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Charleston County

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We do not recommend having mail sent to the address. If you must mail an item please make sure you specify that it must be delivered to the door and do so for a day that you will be at the home to recieve the mail.  We do not have access to locked mailboxes. 
We utilize third party professional service companies for the provision of Handyman Services, A/C & Heating Repair, Pest Control, Wildlife Removal, Plumbing Repair, Pool & Hot Tub Service, Electrical Repairs, Appliance Repairs and any other repair or maintenance of a technical or specialist nature.  We only used trusted, reputable professional service companies to assess, repair and replace equipment that needs attention. We will work with them to get the first available service appointment. Given the Post COVID economy it can be a challenge to get fast, timely service. Rest assured we will do our best to resolve issues quickly and our service providers understand our need for fast, reliable care.  Due to the global supply crunch, parts and even replacement units may not be available which can be frustrating. Please be patient as we work hard behind the scenes to make small miracles happen on a daily basis!

No one may perform any maintenance work on the home without our specific permission in writing.  
Our rates automatically adjust for the season as well as to reflect supply and demand. To access the best rate please begin the booking process on the iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches site (don't worry you won't be charged until you're ready to book). This will present you our current up-to-date rates!
The person who makes the reservation must be over 25 years old and must be present during the entire stay.   A mobile number must be provided where we can contact the primary renter at all times. If code enforcement call us with any issues we need to be able to contact someone onsite with 60 minutes to address any issus or you may be liable for any fines imposed by the local government. 

We recommend adding a second mobile number to your account to make sure we can contact someone at all times. This second number may also be used to receive door codes in the event the first phone dies or is left in the unit. (It happens a lot and we are unable to provide codes to spouses or family members for security reasons). 
We want everyone to have a great stay but we understand that things may break or some items may get overlooked. We'll do our best to get them fixed (please review the “Maintenance House Rule” on what this means). 
 
We do ask that all guests TAKE TIME TO BE KIND.  Common courtesy goes a long way.  Sadly since the pandemic we have all witnessed an increase in aggressive or unacceptable behavior.  Our team has taken a lot of abuse and experienced some very unkind guests.   

Misunderstandings are one of the leading causes of guest complaints. Please make sure you read everything we send to you.  This include the entire rental listing, all of our house rules, all photos, all emails & texts and all the help articles in your iTrip account. This helps avoid misunderstandings in the first place. 
 
For our own safety and security we have a zero tolerance rule with guests who are rude, abusive, discourteous or argumentative.  We do not engage with those guests any more beyond asking them to read our TAKE TIME TO BE KIND policy.  
 

 
Our vacation homes are on a septic tank or a city sewer system. It is important that guests do not put large amounts of toilet paper or any other other products down the toilet.  We flush all toilets prior to a guests arrival to verify that they are working correctly. Any blockages that occur during the guests stay at the home are the responsibility of the guest to unblock. If a plumber is required to unblock a toilet then the guest will be charged $250 for that visit. 
Charleston and suburbs are charming places to stay.  It should be noted that Charleston is also a working Port City and has a large manufacturing base (including Boeing, Mercedes and other major international manufacturers). Since we are both very flat and surrounded my water sound at night can travel very far.  

Train noise, airplane noise, road noise and manufacturing noise may be audible during your stay depending on weather conditions and wind direction.

We do not offer refunds, credits or discounts in the event that you find these to be problem. Light sleepers should bring ear plugs or a white noise machine. Many phones can download a white noise machine too. They work well. 

We're available by text from 8am to 8pm. For urgent issues after 8pm please call this number for our After Hours service. They will alert us for urgent issues or leave a note for us for non-urgent issues. In emergency dial 911.  

Urgent issues include: Being locked out, water leaks. 

Emergency Issues include: Gas leaks. Fire. Life Safety Issues. Call 911. 

Issues that will typically be dealt with the next day include Air Conditioning issues.

Power Outages: These can be frequent on the islands. Power company's are quick to resolve. If it doesn't not appear to be a neighborhood wide outage please contact us. 

Buyer beware! We do not put any of our homes on Craig s list. If you see one of our homes on there it is a scam. Please NEVER send money to anyone posing as a host on Craig s list. If they send you a contract and they don't disclose their name it's an easy way to know that they are scammers. 

Please call or text us if you are not sure that the listing is genuine. 

The following amenities are available for all guests in the Wild Dunes resort:

Golf:
  • Wild Dunes Links Golf Course
  • Harbor Golf Course 
  • Driving range
  • Golf lessons and clinics
Tennis & Other Activities: 
  • Tennis lessons and clinics
  • Sand and Sea Spa
  • Basketball court 
  • Bike and walking trails
  • Childrens Playground (Next to the Dunes Deli on Backcourt Drive)
  • Bicycle Rentals (Near Tennis Center)
  • Beach Chair Rentals
  • Crabbing Dock (Located behind Lagoon Villa)
Restaurants and Shops:
  • Village shops
  • Hudson’s Market
  • Sea Island Grill & Lounge
  • The Lettered Olive
  • The Grand Pavilion Bar & Café
  • Duney’s Ice Cream Shop
  • Sand Bar
  • Dunes Deli
  • Morgan’s Creek Grill
  • Saltworks Dockside Deli
Alternative Fitness Facilities:

The City of Isle of Palms Recreation Center is located on 28 Avenue. This offers both tennis and fitness facilities as well as a host of other amenities and is located on 28th Avenue.

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We don't accept change requests for reservations within 60 days of the check in date. You should cancel and rebook your new dates.  

ENTRY BY OWNER

Owner or owner's agents may enter the premises under the following circumstances: in case of an emergency; to make any necessary or agreed upon repairs, alterations, or improvements; supply necessary or agreed upon services or show the premises to prospective purchasers, renters or contractors. Agent will provide Tenant with at least 24 hours notice of owner's or owner's agent(s) intent to enter the premises (except in the case of an emergency).

HOLD HARMLESS

None of iTrip Vacations, Sea Oats Vacation Property Management, Inc. or the owner of the premises assume  risk, responsibility or any liability for, and the Tenant hereby releases, waives, relinquishes and discharges iTrip Vacations, Sea Oats Vacation Property Management, Inc., the owner of the premises and all directors, officers, employees, agents or other representatives of such parties from, any (i) loss, damage, illness, injury or exposure to COVID-19, other viruses or the flu to persons or their personal property that occurs during their stay on the premises; (ii) any inconveniences, damage, loss or injury arising from any temporary defects or stoppage in supply of water, gas, cable service, internet service, electricity or plumbing or (iii) any inconveniences, damage, loss or injury arising from or due to weather conditions, insects, natural disasters, acts of God, or other reasons beyond their control.

LOST & FOUND

Agent is not responsible and assumes no liability for lost, misplaced, stolen, or damaged valuables or belongings. If you discover that you have left behind something of value to you, please text us immediately and we will try to assist you in locating your lost item. 
 
Agent is not responsible for any item left behind by a guest.  However, any item, with the exception of perishable items, left behind by our guests and found after departure by Housekeeping will be collected, logged in, and kept in a secure location for collection by the owner for up to fourteen (14) days.  For security and privacy reasons we do not notify a guest that an item has found.  Perishable items, underwear, other hazards to health or safety and miscellaneous toiletries are discarded.   
 
We would be happy to return your lost item(s) to you by United States Postal Service or UPS delivery with tracking information.  Your credit card will be charged packaging and postage. (Minimum charge is $35).  iTrip is not responsible for any item lost or misdirected during shipment by the United States Postal Service or UPS.
 
Lost & Found items are held for fourteen (14) days, after this holding period, the unclaimed item(s) are thrown away, given to local organizations, or disposed of accordingly by Agent

MONITORING

Agent may utilize electronic monitoring equipment (including video, noise, motion, temperature, humidity and other means) at the property to ensure that all local ordinances, including noise & occupancy limits, are observed at all timed and that no events or parties are held on the property.

Our homes are subject to strict noise ordinances. In the event that you trigger our noise monitor you will be asked to turn down the volume immediately. Failure to comply will lead to eviction without a refund.  Cities impose large fines and you may be prosecuted.  You agree to reimburse the homeowner and Agent for all lost income resulting from any suspension of their business license arising from you exceeding the noise alert levels.  

PARKING

Parking at the premises is limited to the number of cars listed in your check-in email. No boats, jet skis, trailers or RVs are allowed without prior permission of Agent.

All vehicles are parked at the risk of the owner.  iTrip Vacations shall not assume liability or responsibility for any vehicle, occupants, or contents while operated or parked on the property.  If a vehicle is left on the property after the guest checks out without the written consent of the iTrip Vacations, we reserve the right to have the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.  No vehicle repairs are to be performed on the property.

Resort parking charges and any associated late fees or inconvenience fees will be charged to the credit card on file and are the responsibility of the tenant.  This includes fees for showing up at the security gate without the relvant QR code, gate pass or other required ID.  Passes not ordered more than 2 weeks prior to check in may be subject to late fees. 

If you book a pet friendly property then the following provisions (included in the rental agreement) apply:

  • ALL PETS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL, please let us know what you would like to bring with you. 
  • WE ONLY ALLOW DOGS (Canis familiaris). THAT'S IT. 
  • We ALLOW 1 small/medium sized dog FREE but additional dogs and large dogs (over 40lbs) are $75 per animal.
  • All dogs must be up to date on rabies and other vaccinations. (documentation from an accredited veterinarian must be provided by Guest upon request). 
  • All dogs must be treated with a flea and tick repellent at least three days prior to arrival. 
  • Guests are responsible for cleaning up all dog waste and disposing of it in a proper trash bin
  • Dogs must not be allowed on to furniture or in bedrooms at any time
  • Dogs must not make excessive noise
  • Dogs must be crated when left in the property and must not be left unattended for any undue length of time
  • Guest must observe all local rules, regulations and ordinances regarding pets at all time

If Dogs cause any damage, or the property requires additional cleaning the guest will be charged the cost of any repairs or clean up. If a security deposit has been paid it will be deducted. If there is no security deposit then the guest authorizes their credit card to be charged directly for the repair or clean up cost.  

We do NOT allow any animals other than DOGS, this means NO cats, NO birds (especially NO Parrots), NO livestock or other farm animals (Incuding domesticated pigs), NO insects, NO reptiles, NO Spiders, NO Ponies or other Horses and other 'exotic' pets.  In fact NOTHING OTHER THAN DOGS. (NO we don't allow dog-wolf hybrids either). This clause is dedicated to Airbnb and its guests who can't read or don't understand that parrots are not dogs. 

If you bring a non-approved Pet into the home there is a $500 clean up charge that will be applied to your account for each day the non-approved pet is present. 


Prohibited Breeds of Dogs. Please contact us to discuss your dog if it includes any mix of these breeds:
- Akita;
- Boxer;
- Bull Terrier;
- Bullmastiff;
- Chow Chow;
- Doberman Pinscher;
- German Shepherd;
- Giant Schnauzer
- Mastiff;
- Ovtcharka;
- Presa Canario;
- Pit Bull;
- Rhodesian Ridgeback;
- Rottweiler;
- Neapolitan Mastiff;
- Wolf; or 
- Wolf Hybrid

If you are not sure if your dog is a prohibited breed let us know the type, size and nature of your pet and we'll happily discuss it with you. 

If the vacation home has the option of a heated pool please note that heating of the pool is available for an additional fee and heating is limited to 85F. All of our heated pools use propane which has to be delivered. Sometimes, due to the weather, the gas may run out before the next scheduled delivery. We will contact the gas company to schedule a refill as soon as we can but gas delivery can be difficult to arrange in Charleston. 

We don't recommend heating the pool when the ambient temperature is below 50F. This will drain the gas quickly. We do not provide refunds if the gas is used. If the pool heater isn't used and the gas is not used we can provide a pro rata refund based on days used. 

POOL & PATIO

If the premises include a private or community pool (including hot tubs), then the Tenant hereby acknowledges that the premises they have reserved include a community pool and the undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the community pool and patio/deck can be dangerous areas, that the deck/patio can be slippery when wet, and that injury may occur to anyone who is not careful. With full knowledge of the above facts and warnings, the undersigned Tenant accepts and assumes all risks involved to Tenant and all of Tenant's guests in or related to the use of the private or community pool (including hot tubs) and patio areas.

POOL & HOT TUB SERVICE


 All private pools and hot tubs are serviced weekly and this is NOT always on the day of a guest arrival as check ins occur throughout the week.  

Our team will skim the surface of the pool before your arrival but we cannot vacuum out the pool or hot tub as only the pool service company can do that.  The pool service company will take care of this every week and they also balance the chemicals. We have a lot of storms which may change the appearance of the pool water in our pools - this is normal. The pool service company will be out to take care of it as soon as they can. 

If you are using the hot tub, please rinse off all sunscreen and sand before entering the water. If the hot tub is left in a dirty condition your credit card will be charged $250 charge to have it pumped out, cleaned and rebalanced.  

Must be over 25 years of age to rent any property. 

Person making the reservation must be present during the stay. DO NOT BOOK FOR OTHER PEOPLE.

Reviews

" Whale of a Time" provided a wonderful home base for our family vacation to Isle of Palms.
5/5 stars
" Whale of a Time" provided a wonderful home base for our family vacation to Isle of Palms. My wife and I visited from New York with our two kids (ages 6 and 9) as part of an extended family gathering(10 total ranging from grandparents to kindergartners). We stayed for one week in mid-August and had never stayed in Isle of Palms before. The house was a very relaxing and functional place to relax after a full day of activities. We spent nights enjoying the open layout of the kitchen and family room and made good use of the grill and screened in porch. It was a short walk to the beach off 51st Ave, or a quick golf cart ride to the 21st Ave access point by the boardwalk. The shallow and warm water allowed the whole family to enjoy hours in the ocean. The location within the gated Wild Dunes community also offered a private and convenient place for morning walks. We made great family memories during our stay here and would highly recommend this property!
- Mark

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Annual Girls Trip
5/5 stars
We have been going on an annual girls trip for 23 years and have come to Charleston several times. This by far was the best house we have stayed in. Everything was wonderful. It is is a great location close to the beach and downtown Charleston. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you would ever need or want. Thank you for another memorable trip!!
- Joan

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the home and took advantage of the great location! Steven, iTrip Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Great time!
5/5 stars
We loved your house! We had grandparents and two families each with 2 kids. The house had everything we needed and was in a fantastic location. We used the beach toys and chairs and appreciate that there were beach towels. Our 4 year old grandson says to tell you "woo hoo" he had fun!
- Timothy

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the home and took advantage of the great location! Steven, iTrip Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Perfect vacation!
5/5 stars
The house was so well appointed and the kitchen had everything we could think of. The location was great with easy access to the beach and the rental management company was quick to respond to every question. We would definitely stay again.
- Denise

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for choosing our home for your accommodation needs. It brings us joy to know that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! Steven, iTrip Charleston Beaches

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Whale of a Time
5/5 stars
The home we stayed in accommodated our family of 11, which includes eight adults and three grandchildren. It was cozy and spacious with plenty of kitchen essentials for cooking. It’s just a short walk to the beach, which was amazing! We had a wonderful vacation!
- Laudel

Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us Laudel. We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience and hope to see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Great Place for A Relaxing Weekend!
5/5 stars
Me and my friends absolutely loved our stay at Whale of a Time. It’s the perfect location for a relaxing weekend, the neighborhood is beautiful for walks and access to the beach. The screened in porch was our favorite spot of the house along with the common area/den! The house, although very spacious had a homey vibe to it. And the landlords were wonderful, sent helpful tips and were quick to respond to questions! Couldn’t recommend this place more!
- Kalli

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Kalli! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Great Vacation!!!
5/5 stars
Just returned from a wonderful vacation at Whale of a Time home. Very nicely decorated and fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable bedrooms. The screened-in porch was a lovely respite. Easy 10 minute walk to the beach. The property managers, Steven and Sarah, were attentive and responsive to any questions we had. Overall, a great time at was had by all.
- Scott

Thank you Jennifer, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Great Spot in isle of palms
5/5 stars
This is an excellent home! We really enjoyed our stay and close proximity to the beach. Highly recommend people stay here!
- Mitchell

Thank you Mitchell! So glad you enjoyed the home and took advantage of the great location! Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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This is a great home for a large group. Thanks for sharing your great home with others.
5/5 stars
This is a great home for a large group or two families. It was actually larger than we needed as our original reservation was cancelled at the last minute due to some legal action with the property. This was the only place available during the same time frame and location, so we jumped on the opportunity. Everyone was pleased with the accommodations and we were happy not to have to disappoint the family. Instead… it may be hard for them to accept staying in any other place when visiting Isle of Palms. Thanks for sharing your great home with others.
- Peggy

Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us. We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience and hope to see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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We did indeed have a WHALE OF A TIME
5/5 stars
We stayed at Whale of Time for a girls weekend in April! It was the PERFECT space for all 9 ladies! The King master upstairs was stunning and all the other rooms were updated and beautiful! The living and dining space was perfect for a large crowd to gather and enjoy our time together! The 5 minute walk to the beach was gorgeous and we lucked out with great weather!! We went downtown one evening for dinner and it took no more than 25 min- Uber picked us up without issues!! We also walked the 10 min to the Wild Dunes 'downtown' and had lunch and drinks by the pool. Steven and Sarah were amazing at communications and answered all our questions before we even had time to think of any! Great hosts with a beautiful home!
- Kaleigh

Thank you for staying with us, Kaleigh! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and that the rental met your needs. We hope to see you again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Perfect home for our beach trip, very clean and comfortable.
5/5 stars
It was a perfect home for a mother daughter beach trip. Very clean and comfortable! We will be back!
- Shannon

Thank you for your review, Shannon. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and found the rental to be comfortable and convenient. We hope to see you again soon! Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Super Thanksgiving
5/5 stars
Absolutely loved the house and our stay in Charleston SC. It is a beautiful and classy location. Everything we hoped it would be. Kids were a little disappointed with the living room tv set up (one channel and dvd not connected) but adults didn’t notice. Would highly recommend.
- Owen

Thank you Owen, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Perfection
5/5 stars
My friends and I had a wonderful time--despite Hurricane Ian's best efforts. This property was exactly as advertised--spotless, spacious, comfortable, and charming. The location was perfect for trips to the beach (next time) and into downtown Charleston. Highly recommended!
- Allyson

We really appreciate the review. It makes us extremely happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Everything as advertised. Great location, great amount of space. Highly recommend.
5/5 stars
Everything as advertised. Great location, great amount of space. Highly recommend.
- Cameron

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the home and took advantage of the great location! Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Great gathering spot for distant families
5/5 stars
The house, was clean, inviting and very spacious. Our families hadn't gathered for years, and the comfort offered was spot on. Plenty of room to cook our meals, and the grill was used too. Very comfortable beds, and clean bathrooms for all. I can't think of anything that needed improvement. Thanks for a great stay!!
- KEVIN

Thank you, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Hosts were the most
5/5 stars
Whale of a time. Was an enjoyable place, easily entered and used for 5 teens and 6 adults. Over 30 beach towels were available, lots of beach toys, and we were able to rent golf carts. Cooking inside was easy, grocery store on IOP. Grill worked great but no grill tools.
- Carol

Thank you, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Wonderful Stay!!!
5/5 stars
Our family, total of 11 including 4 small children, had a wonderful week at Whale of a Time. Plenty of space for everyone in the open living room. The screened in back porch was an early morning/evening favorite. A five minute walk to the Wild Dunes resort amenities and a 10 minute walk to the beach was perfect. A 10 minute drive to lots of restaurants and shopping, and a 20 minute drive to historic downtown Charleston. We did have a minor hiccup during our stay but the itrips staff were wonderful, they were there and had it resolved within 30 minutes. Definitely would recommend to anyone planning to visit the Charleston area.
- Michael

It is so lovely to hear that you had a great stay with us. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime you are ready. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Beautiful home. Had a wonderful time.
5/5 stars
Beautiful home. Had a wonderful time.
- Sam

Thank you, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

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Whale of a time
5/5 stars
We stayed at 30 Edgewater Alley, in Wild Dunes resort, Isle of Palms, S.C. There were 11 of us for most of the time , August 13-20, 2021. Although the tropical storm , Fred, and the Pandemic loomed forboding, they did not cause us any problem. The facilities of the house, the wonderful beach and resort amenities and the nearby fun things for our whole family made this a memorable, fantastic vacation for us cooped up Californians. My grandsons were able to surf because of the waves from the storm, which fortunately took another route. Everyone enjoyed the family reunion with my native Carolina brothers. The friendly natives, the wonderful beach , shells and gullies, the “low country food” and the whole experience makes us want to go back soon. Thanks to all who helped make this possible. Dr. Herb Goldberg and family email is best —[email protected]
- Herbert

We really appreciate the review. It makes us extremely happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and it makes all of our hard work worth while! Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Steven

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Great summer beach vacation
5/5 stars
This house is perfection!! Great location in Wild Dunes with a wonderful bedroom/ bed/ bathroom set up. Great family home for members of all ages. Driveway hold 4 cars comfortably, bike rental and cart rental easy and excellent in this neighborhood. Kitchen has everything you need for meals. TVs in every room, internet strong enough for quiet kids!! ( they complain when there are lulls) beach is easy get to via bike or golf cart. Sports card let’s you enjoy pools and restaurants on property. Would highly recommend this property for your next family trip.
- Christine Farkas

We really appreciate the review Christine. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Thanks for the recommendation! Steven

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Wonderfully Relaxing!
5/5 stars
What a wonderfully relaxing and fun few days we had! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! Everything was perfect - the beach so convenient and gorgeous, the food so delicious, the house perfectly appointed, the hospitality amazing but the time spent with work friends that have become like family was the best part of all! Thank you so much for everything!
- Brandon & Becky

Thank you! We’re delighted you had a great time. Steven

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Made our Trip!
5/5 stars
For the two short days we were here, this home made our trip. It is so bright and welcoming and gave us a great place to hangout and make lifelong memories. We will be definitely returning very soon! Whale of a Time holds a special place in our hearts!
- The Grigg's

Thank you! We appreciate it and we’re so happy you had a great stay. Steven

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Incredible family vacation house!!
5/5 stars
We just had a small reunion of family and this was absolutely the best house for all generations from a one year old to 86 years old! Everyone loved the house and the fantastic open layout and the bedrooms are great also. The large kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need, and the screened patio with large table, games and lots of comfy chairs was a great lounge area. The location is a short 5 minute walk to the beach through a beautiful neighborhood. And the house has absolutely everything you need to enjoy your time on the beach!! Check in is simple and the management company is great with communication. The only suggestion/improvement needed is better/newer mattresses - some were pretty bad - way too soft and had several complaints. But this in no way would stop me from staying here - it really is a fabulous vacation house!
- Ali

We really appreciate the review Ali. It makes us extremely happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and it makes all of our hard work worth while! Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Thanks for the recommendation! Steven

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Unbelievable house for a large group! It was a week our family will never forget and the house is a big reason why.
5/5 stars
Unbelievable house for a large group! The hosts had clearly thought a lot about what a large group needs while on a beach vacation and had gone out of their way to provide it. We had ages from 3-65 and the house met all of their needs. It was a week our family will never forget and the house is a big reason why.
- Jacob

Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback Jacob. Thank you for taking your time to leave a review, we really appreciate such a kind response. Come back soon. Steven

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Great place for families. Plenty of room and beautifully furnished
5/5 stars
Great place for families. Plenty of room and beautifully furnished
- Shawn

Thank you Shawn, this home is perfect for a family vacation. Come back soon. Steven

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Perfect!
5/5 stars
We had a wonderful girls' trip celebrating our friends 50th birthday! The place was perfect and everything we needed. We will return!
- Drew

Thank you! We’re happy everything was great. Come back soon! Steven

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Loved it!
5/5 stars
My visit was short but fantastic. The weather was great and the ride to the beach was fun! The rooms are decorated so pretty and so clean. I want to come back for a longer visit! Loved it!
- Mimi

Thank you! We’re happy everything was great. Come back soon! Steven

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Wonderful!
5/5 stars
The house was wonderful! We had a great time! Thanks for having all the amenities we needed.
- Kim

Thank you! We appreciate it and we’re so happy you had a great stay. Steven

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Special memories
5/5 stars
Such a blessed weekend making special memories together!
- Julie

Thank you Julie! We’re delighted you had a great time. Steven

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A special home!
5/5 stars
What a special treat to experience your home at the beautiful WIld Dunes resort! It is so comfortable and the perfect place for a girls retreat. So many fun memories this trip...shopping on King St, Crave at the house and vicious biscuit to top it off. Cant wait to plan our next trip there. Thanks for a great week.
- Suzanne

Thank you! We’re happy everything was great. Come back soon! Steven

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Perfect Spot!
5/5 stars
Such the perfect spot for a girls weekend. We feel so blessed for our time together and spoiled to enjoy it in your beautiful comfortable home.
- Chrissy

Thank you Chrissy! We appreciate it and we’re so happy you had a great stay. Steven

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Thank you!
5/5 stars
Thank you so much for having us to your beautiful home.
- Meredith

Thank you meredith! We’re delighted you had a great time. Steven

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