Our stay at Sandy Side Up was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we stepped foot into this beautiful retreat, we were won over by its charm and relaxed seaside charm. Sandy Side Up offered a perfect blend of luxury and comfort.The interior was tastefully decorated,- very cozy and inviting. The spacious living areas provided ample room for relaxation. The separate game table was great, and we put the puzzles and games from the game closet to good use! The well-equipped kitchen made cooking a breeze. It literally had everything except coozies. In my opinion, the mark of a well-stocked vacation house is the quality of their knife set! Haha - no flimsy knives here! The many balconies meant everyone always had a quiet place to go -- to read a book, hang out with a drink and your spouse -- even while the other half of the house was hanging out in the pool. The pool heater was awesome. It was 70 out, which seems nice, but with the pool heater the pool could be used by all of us, not only the thick-skinned kids! Outside, the private deck and covered patio had a cushy sectional. We even played cards there so we could keep an eye on the kids. My favorite part was taking a coffee down to the beach each morning - this is a quiet part of Surfside Beach -- not too many people. There were times we felt we had the beach almost to ourselves off season. Savoring morning coffee as the sun rose over the water - heaven. The location was ideal, with easy access to nearby restaurants - we walked to Pizza Hyena, Gracious Pig and the Mexican restaurant- our favorite - Chimichanga Mama Llama - or something like that! Our stay was nothing short of perfect.