10/10 Excellent
Arbor T.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Arbor T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Entire home
Close to the Ocean! Great rates! Senior/Family/Pet Friendly!
Close to the Ocean! Great rates! Senior/Family/Pet Friendly!
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 874 sq m
Popular amenities
Check out the area
Surfside Beach, SC
- Garden City Beach11 min walk
- Tupelo Bay Golf Center13 min walk
- Surfside Beach14 min walk
- Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area
About this property
Close to the Ocean! Great rates! Senior/Family/Pet Friendly!
Property manager
Michael & Mary Jo Merriam
Premier Host
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24 hour gated community Beach House , Surfside Beach SC
24 hour gated community Beach House , Surfside Beach SC
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
9.4 out of 10, (51 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only on outside porches front and rear
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the area
Murrells Inlet
Located in Murrells Inlet, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Broadway at the Beach and The Market Common are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park. Family Kingdom Amusement Park and Ripley's Aquarium are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkeling and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.
Surfside Beach, SC
What's nearby
- Garden City Beach - 11 min walk
- Tupelo Bay Golf Center - 13 min walk
- Surfside Beach - 14 min walk
- Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 16 min walk
- Pier at Garden City - 4 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Joe C's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- Sara J's Seafood Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Conch Cafe - 10 min walk
- Hamburger Joes - 14 min walk
- Painters Homemade Ice Cream - 16 min walk
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carol Anne R., Clover, SC
30 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
Carol Anne R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie F.
25 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Julie F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allen S.
16 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location,well stocked,nice owner,good house
Allen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Renea M.
15 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house
Renea M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Michael & Mary Jo Merriam
We are transplanted New Yorkers here at the beach since 2007. As a married couple since 1987, we are on the brink of enjoying our retirement years. We found Oceanside Village the best place to vacation when we wanted to come to the beach from up in the mountains of NY, and have felt blessed that we were able to offer a place for others to enjoy now that we live here. We realize most families may only get one beach trip per year, or maybe only one vacation, and some save all year to come to the ocean. It has been our mission to make sure we do all we can to make each stay the best we can for our guests. We wanted to express our many thanks to the scores of guests that have stayed with us since we opened the beach house to families back in 2006. Our number of repeat guests has increased steadily as the experience of hosting families over this time has made us better hosts. Since we had vacationed here at the beach for many years, we understand each guest's desire to have an enjoyable, incident free, visit when they stay with us. Since we live here too, have put our guest's accommodations our highest priority to earn the repeat visitors that have made this rental so successful. We have made mistakes, had to offer refunds, and nights out on us that have popped up when we had to step for our guests. We've had an occasion guest not able to follow through with their reservations and have been able to offer discounts on other visits when a full refund was not able to be returned. Our policy is and has always been, 'Is this the way I would want to be treated if I was a guest here?' Someday we hope to call our cozy beach house our permanent residence and enjoy the village and the ocean full time.
Why they chose this property
We bought this vacation home after renting it for 4 straight years. It is only 5 minutes to the ocean on foot, a neat place, and in a great neighboorhood spot. Oceanside village is right across the street from the market, a great golf center and, and a one stop convenience store. The community with the pools, fields, and activities plus the gated security made it the perfect community for us to vacation in. We like the one level living, the open floor plan, and the great site the house sits on. As guests we had stayed at many different homes in the village, and did have issues with some. After the many repeat visits to the house on Jacana, we never bothered to look for any place else to stay. There are some places bigger and more expensive to rent in the village, and we've had to look out for large groups, (8-10 or more) to advise them that we may not have the ideal accommodation. We apologize to those guests expecting a 'white glove'/5 star hotel room type of accommodation, and have always put value and comfort over luxury and the red carpet impressions only the most demanding guests are expecting. Luckily, our guests have confirmed that we have been successful as some are already in contact with us about future visits before leaving the one they are currently enjoying. Every spring we attempt to tackle the next project that we feel makes the house a better place to stay, and take great pride as hosts for those new to us, or returning for another visit.
What makes this property unique
Early morning sun warms the front porch where we begin our day with newspapers or magazines and coffee. A huge live oak tree provides enough shade so as we plan our day, the yard stays protected from the typical summer sun. After a day at the beach the outdoor shower could not be more inviting and convenient for us to plan our night after the sand. For nights at home, the outdoor grilling patio, along with the breeze on the front porch make relaxing around the house as inviting as a small community neighborhood can get. It doesn't get much better. Pets can be corralled in the semi fenced in yard, and if you've had the experience of staying in a home where you felt like you were in a parking space at a local Walmart, this home site will be an experience you'll appreciate unlike any other.
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