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SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo

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Ocean Front - views up and down the beach
Summer House Pool - new deck & furniture 2017!
Pool
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10146.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Isle of Palms, SC
  • Place, Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living area

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo

Beachfront - Location, Location, Location!
401 Summer House condo is on Isle of Palms, right on the beach! Back on VRBO in 2024 for the full after three years of exterior upgrades!

Our building is ocean front and with the consent exposure to the wind and salt, it was time for our building to have a structure and foundation evaluation. Now I t has been newly renovated over the past three years. Not only has the metal structure been reinforced with multiple coating, the foundation has newly poured concrete footings, and the walkways and balconies, elevators, stairways, lighting, and exterior ceilings have been upgraded! It's like brand new!

The ocean views will greet and astound you the second you walk off of the elevator! This vacation beach house is in the Award Winning, private, gated golf and ocean club community, Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms, SC. This very private, spacious, end unit condo directly faces the beach and is situated so that it is closest to the beach. Stunning ocean views up and down the shoreline.

The unit 401 is located on fourth floor of a five-story building, high enough for spectacular views. This oceanfront condo directly faces the beach and is situated closest to the beach with other units fading away behind it from the ocean for maximum privacy and stunning ocean views. The oceanfront balcony runs the width of the unit and has access from the large open living area as well as two of the three bedrooms. Recently remodeled, this beautiful condo is decorated with coastal-style furnishings and we stay there often ourselves.

Before buying this condo, we rented one of the Summerhouse condos every summer. So I have our condo how I’d like to have it as if I were renting it for my family, including a keyless entry door, a storm glass front door, a Keurig, coffee pots, kitchen spices, large pots and slow cooker, beach chairs, master closet open for use, movies/books/games, double ice-maker refrigerator, and x-large washer/dryer. There is a Harris Teeter grocery and package store on the island as you first come off the Connector, which is very close and convenient! The space includes a dining room, pantry and dinette in the kitchen, laundry room with washer and dryer. There is wireless high-speed internet; four (4) flat screen TVs with Blu-ray players; HBO/Showtime channels; comfortable couches & cozy chairs with light blankets to cuddle-up for a good movie after beach hours! There are plenty of books, games, and puzzles for your enjoyment! The main area has a smart TV, so don’t forget your movie APP account login, like Netflix.

Private, residents only swimming pool with spacious sundeck and beach walkway with showers for beach access.

Convenient elevator access from parking area below.

We have beach chairs available in the condo for your use, and IOP beach chair company offers their own umbrellas and beach chairs to rent as well. Plus, they conveniently set them up and take them down for you each day so you don't have to! You can also rent bikes, boards, beach carts, and more through them for your stay! Go to iopbeachchair.com

BEDROOMS - The three bedrooms each have their own bathroom and TV/video players. Two bedrooms have King beds, sliding glass doors to the balcony, windows with ocean views and bright early morning sun, but also blackout curtains! The third room has two (2) Full beds, add’l VHS player with children’s video library. Extra sleeping: couch is a pull-out Queen bed with a Tempur-pedic mattress. All bedroom closets are available for your use. Pillowtop mattresses with quality protector pads; plenty of pillows; two portable fans; all linens and towels are provided.

BALCONY – If not on the beach, our favorite place is the balcony. It overlooks the ocean and you can see up and down the beach. It can be accessed through the living room and two bedrooms. Watch the dolphins, boats, and children playing on the beach. Bring your binoculars to watch the dolphins trail behind the shrimp boats or the cargo ships far out in the channel. Relax with a good book and when you see high tide, you know it’s time to get out for body surfing.

KITCHEN - The clean, white kitchen is fully equipped and ready to entertain. It's open to the dining room table and living room.

WASHER/DRYER – x-large Samsungs

The condo will be professionally cleaned prior to your arrival. Check-in time is 4 PM and check-out is 10 AM. No pets or smoking allowed. In fact, Wild Dunes does not allow renters to bring their dogs, only property owner dogs.

When our condo is not rented, it begs my family to come stay, but with hunting season approaching in Tennessee – that’s a tough call for the guys. I, myself, go down frequently and make improvements with each visit.

VRBO does charge their own fees on top of the rental price and taxes, so feel free to stop by our website to look for slightly better rates! https://www.iopsummerhouse401.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks!
Julie

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Saturday to Saturday rentals only

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number P-01803

About the area

Isle of Palms

Located in Isle of Palms, this condo is on the beach. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Port of Charleston. Check out an event or a game at Credit One Stadium, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Isle of Palms Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Front Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Patriots Point - 24 min drive - 23.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 28 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 41 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bon Banh Mi - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo on 31 Dec 2026 start from AU$866, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SummerHouse 401—Wild Dunes Resort—Oceanfront Condo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Isle of Palms condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Isle of Palms Beach and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. Front Beach and Isle of Palms Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Amazing property and fabulous owner. We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful property and beach. Owner was a delight to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Kitchen had everything we could've possibly needed! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT place to stay!

We had two families stay--4 parents and 6 children. All had a great time! The little cousins had so much fun playing in the pool and on the beach together--couldn't have been better!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

subash a.

Vacation on the beach with Grandkids

Had a great time! The walk to the beach was so convenient. Beautiful views, great weather, and the little ones loved it. The place is very comfortable and well equipped for cooking and lazing around.. Sunsets and sunrise were gorgeous.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Completely satisfied

As always, beautiful, comfortable, Peaceful, great view. Balcony view AAAA++
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place we’ve stayed

This condo, the Wild Dunes resort, and Isle of Palms all exceeded our expectations this summer. Having stayed in rentals all over the East and Gulf Coast for many years, we’ve had our share of disappointments arising from misleading descriptions, but this was everything it promised to be. 10/10 highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

IOP Vacation

Our first time at IOP (Wild Dunes) Everything was fine, facility, location, and proximity to activities…beach, pool, golf. Owner was quite helpful with communication, entry codes, and security passes
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summerhouse IOP

We had an amazing week in this condo. It was perfect for our family of six. The proximity to the beach and pool is perfect. And the surrounding area is beautiful. Beach not too crowded and was very clean. We have scheduled again for next year. ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation

Wonderful property as depicted in pics. Quick walk to the ocean and pool for full or partial water days with our kids and teenaged grands. They were 7 of us and we had plenty of space, showers and comfy beds. The indoor panoramic ocean views from two bedrooms, living room and long covered deck were picture perfect while we enjoyed game nights. We were close to so many wonderful locally owned restaurants that we thoroughly enjoyed. We also had all we needed to cook many of our meals in the well stocked kitchen. Julie is readily available and so helpful. One of easiest owners we have worked with. Thanks Julie for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Spring Break Trip

We all loved this condo from the minute we stepped inside! It felt very clean and inviting, and we instantly felt at home. I was so pleasantly surprised to find many extra amenities we didn’t expect such as fans in the bedrooms (great for white noise lovers!), lots of extra pillows on the beds, and plenty of nice clean white bath towels in all the bathrooms. The beach itself is gorgeous and so easy to walk. I understand now why they call it “Wild Dunes”, it’s breathtakingly pristine on this end of the island. The owner texted me a few days into our stay to be sure that everything was meeting our expectations, which I thought was so nice, and again before we left to let us know we could add a day to our stay if we wished. She was also quite flexible with our check in and check out times which we very much appreciated. Thank you, Julie, for a wonderful stay. I would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Denice G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not recommend

Door handle on screen door fell off upon entrance to condo. Several kitchen cabinets broken and difficult to open and close. Kitchen drawer broken and unable to close completely. Kitchen dirty. Needs updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Our Family

This was our second time vacationing here and we absolutely love it! The condo is beautiful and in an amazing location. The balcony overlooks the beach. You are very close to the pool. And the beach has just the right amount of people. Not too crowded at all. We used a local chair/umbrella rental company, so had a reserved spot of our own on the beach every day. Love the area. The condo is perfect for our family of six and we can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isle of Palms rental

This was by far one of the best rentals we have had over the past several years. The location, cleanliness and just pure beauty of the property was above and beyond what we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and helpful owner!

Property was exactly as described. It was equipped with everything we needed to have a great week in Wild Dunes. The panoramic view from the balcony was a favorite retreat after a long day at the beach and pool. The biking paths in the resort were much nicer than I had expected and we enjoyed exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location / Best Condo

We have been coming to Wild Dunes for 20 years. This was my favorite place to stay. The location right off the beach and the very clean and beautifully decorated condo made our family vacation a memorable trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven at the beach

Our stay at 401 Summerhouse was perfect. The communication was excellent, the location was exactly what we wanted, the condo was lovely with a well appointed kitchen. We spent most of our time at the condo sitting on the balcony looking at and listening to the ocean, the beach, the birds. We hope to go back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

Everything was just great! Loved the view. Easy access to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Excellently! Exactly like it states on the web site. Owner was very helpful with any questions - with a quick response.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation 2021

Everything about this Summerhouse condo is wonderful. The location and views are awesome. Property is well maintained and equipped with many items that are unexpected but certainly appreciated. Furnishings are lovely and comfortable; I never worried that small children had a place to enjoy themselves. Thanks for a great week! MEA
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extras are Amazing!

A+ We are frequent VRBO renters and 401 Summerhouse is one of the best appointed places we have stayed in! It makes a vacation extra nice when the property provides so many of the little things you will need or may need during your stay…like: trash bags, laundry detergent/stain spray/dryer sheets, liquid hand soap and room spray for each bathroom, beach chairs, awesome chairs for the porch. I could go on and on with this! All appliances are new. Decor is current. There is an actual pantry! Julie and her family have a lovely place, in a great location, with thoughtful extras. So appreciated!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Condo, Great owner!

We just completed a week stay and didn’t want to leave! The condo is beautiful and the views are unbeatable. It’s located inside Wild Dunes, its prime season the beach isn’t crowded and they area feels safe and homey. Julie was awesome to work with. We had two families, teens ans adults. Super short walk to beach, the teens loved the pool at night, we walked the mile up to Sweetgrass Inn for ice cream and drinks at Hudsons Market a few times. There are restaurants in wild dunes and isle of palms, we mostly ate in Charleston and Mt Pleasant for dinner but you could stay on the island the whole time if you wanted we had too many in Charleston we wanted to try. Our stay was great, we will definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY ANN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoying our grandbabies!!

The owner Julie was Excellent. She always answered any questions that we had and got back to us within minutes. This condo is furnished with everything! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life sat...

This beautiful condo with windows to view the beach for all directions was spot on amazing. We came seeking family time, rest, relaxation and life sat! The owners thought of all details and offered so many extras like a coffee bar, bath shampoo and soap, and even had a basket of cooking spices. The decor and amenities were spot on. We will be back!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific trip!

Clean, amazing space, awesome view of the ocean from 3 rooms. Best pillows, Great layout!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stock and beautiful views

One of the best stocked places I’ve stayed. Very clean. Beautiful views. Just as advertised. Would highly recommend. Would revisit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Julie Wallen

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We have been vacationing at Summer House since our honeymoon in May 1988. We feel lucky to have purchased the end unit being closest to the beach and we enjoy this location even more than ever!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location!

When you walk into our condo, the first thing that you notice is the ocean straight ahead. Besides the beautiful beach-decors in the condo, the brightness of the full ocean views speak for itself "you picked the right place".

Summer House is a favorite along the beach front. With rubberized coating on the building being rust free, routine maintenance, and every year a major facility improvement is completed. It is beautiful!

The elevator is just outside our front door. Carts to move suitcases and groceries are available.

What makes this property unique

We have a full beach in front of Summer House villas. Wild Dunes with the City of Isle of Palms continue beach restoration! We have been lucky and have had a full beach in front of Summerhouse since the 2008 beach restoration project via hydraulic dredging of 885,000 cubic yards of beach quality sand. Beach restoration has continued since, ensuring plenty of beach. Again in 2017, both directions south and north of Summer House had sand dredging completed, adding even more in front of our condo. The dunes have continued to grow and protect our beach.

There is a full beach all the way around to the bay opening. It's a nice walk on the beach, or bike ride. Bike riding at low-tide is common and fun.

Since I get questions about taking elderly parents on the beach, it is a walk on sand to the ocean but for the most part it is flat, packed sand and easy to walk on. If you’re bringing an elderly loved one or someone with walking difficulties, consider renting a beach-accessible wheelchair. There are a couple local places, but you may want to rent in advance of your stay for availability. Go to iopbeachchair.com

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