This was our ninth winter at Seabrook Island and our eighth stay at 550 Tarpon Pond. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in this comfortable and attractively decorated cottage. The 2 of us and our dog were excited to spend 9 weeks in our “home away from home”. The cottage is located on the corner of a small cul-de-sac with another cottage behind it and a cottage on one side of it. The screened porch is a good size with a few adirondack chairs and a table and chairs for 6. The refrigerator, washer and dryer are just 1 year old. We used the new large gas grill on the front porch a lot. Most everything we needed was provided. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. There were bikes to ride. There are 3 television sets. Only 2 have cable. The other one is only for playing games or watching movies. There is a new air conditioning/heating unit which runs very quietly. The beach is about a 10 minute bike ride from the cottage. On many days at the cottage, you can hear the waves crashing at the beach. The island is a great place to bring your dog to as it's a “dog friendly” island. We enjoyed seeing the deer and other wildlife wandering past the cottage and dolphins at the beach. The ladies at Coastal Getaways are quick to answer questions and to provide help when needed. The owners are ready and willing to make their home inviting. We had a wonderful time and are looking forward to returning next winter.