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Steps to Beach and Pier! Private Single Home! Private Pool. Fantastic Location!

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Rear of the home, from N Ocean Drive. You can watch the golf cart parades!
Swimming pool view from deck
Front of the Home. Freshly repainted.
Outdoor enclosed shower.
View from the Master

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, SC
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pier at Garden City
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ocean Lakes Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First floor living room

1 Double Futon

First floor rear

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Second floor front room

1 Queen Bed

Second floor kids room

2 Single Beds

Second Floor parrot art

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor front bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor living

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Parrot room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Steps to Beach and Pier! Private Single Home! Private Pool. Fantastic Location!

Hello, welcome to Mandalay by the Sea! This raised beach home is perfect vacation rental for you and your friends and family.

The home’s rear gate gives is a quick walk to the towns’s beach access. This beach house is just steps to the family friendly, pristine beaches of Surfside on the Atlantic Ocean. It has covered porches on both the first, and second floors. On the ground floor, an outdoor table is covered from the sun.

Ground Floor
The ground floor has a professionally maintained private, in-ground pool. The pool can be optionally heated, around mid March through mid November, for an additional fee of $50.00 a night. It also features lounge chairs, and two dining tables. A Weber propane grill is provided for your use. There is a private outdoor shower to remove all that beach sand. At the home, there is private off street parking for five cars.

Main Level
The first floor consists of a well- equipped kitchen, and living room with comfortable seating. One of the sofas converts to a bed. There is a wide screen TV, and a wet bar with a wine cooler. There is a half bath next to the built in entertainment center. Further on the first floor, there is a washer and dryer behind privacy doors. There is one bedroom, with a private full bath, and queen bed. The first floor also consists of the covered deck, with partial ocean views.

Second Floor
The master bedroom is on the second floor. You will find a king bed, with a private covered balcony, with partial ocean views. A master bath awaits you, with a stand alone shower, and a separate jetted tub. As you walk to the other bedrooms, you will pass a desk, just in case one needs to sit and make dinner reservations. There is another bedroom with a queen bed, and private full bath. As you walk to the front of the home, you will pass a bedroom with one twin bed, and a set of bunk beds. This bedroom shares a jack and jill bathroom with another bedroom, that features a full bed.

Mandalay by the Sea is conveniently located near the attractions of Myrtle Beach, but offers the family friendly location of Surfside Beach. Walk to the beach, pier, farmer's market, and Sunday serenades at the park.

Freshly laundered linens and bath towels will be provided-at no extra charge- and the home will be cleaned by a professional couple. I have a long term relationship with them. You will be dealing with the owner directly, and we will ensure that your stay is enjoyable. You will not be treated as just a number, but as a guests.

The home does have two exterior ring cameras, that do not record when guests are present A blue tape will also cover the cameras, to ensure your privacy. The motion detection only light in the driveway is on, and it can be shut down if you request. I can put the motion light on in the pool, but it seems annoying. There are no other types of recording devices in, or out of the home.
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Property manager

Cheryl Auletta
Premier Host

Languages

French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please tell us your specific needs😊.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We must give prior approval for all events..
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$100/stay/pet. Control barkers please. No violent.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please, enjoy smoking outdoors.
Pool heat for an additional $50. 00 per night, Sorry, pool heat will be on length of stay if needed. I can not turn heat on and off daily.
The home will come with starting toiletries in bathrooms, only.
Please do not move the grill. I can exchange tanks if you are not comfortable using a propane grill. If using any outdoor cooker, on the gravel please

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: We must give prior approval for all events..
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. The Market Common and Broadway at the Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach Beaches. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tupelo Bay Golf Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Pier at Garden City - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Garden City Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 10 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Apple Bagels - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kings Sushi - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Beach and Pier! Private Single Home! Private Pool. Fantastic Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps to Beach and Pier! Private Single Home! Private Pool. Fantastic Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach and Pier! Private Single Home! Private Pool. Fantastic Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach and Pier! Private Single Home! Private Pool. Fantastic Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach and Pier! Private Single Home! Private Pool. Fantastic Location! located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Surfside Beach Town Hall. Celebration Music Theatre and Grand Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great location

Great home, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Great place to stay!

Very nice home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darann M.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had an excellent stay at the Mandalay. It was comfy and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay at this beach house. Perfect layout for multiple adults. Communication with manager was great. Had 1 issue with pool chairs but I’m sure owner is on it. She was very kind. Such a quick walk to the beach, it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILL G.

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

My Daughter’s Wedding

Great place with lots of space for gathering and sleeping accommodations! Would not hesitate to rent this same property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location for a family.

We have stayed in this house before and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Quick beach stay

This place was excellent location with all amenities you could want! We needed a short trip to Surfside to visit with friends and I needed a pet friendly place! Enjoy our morning and afternoon walks on beach with our little fur baby and being able to walk to dinner at River city was awesome! Communication with owner was above average and made me feel extremely welcome! Hope to be able to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha O.

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

The Best

When I tell you this house was EVERYTHING! Clean and well maintained. Area is quiet and beach is within walking distance. Host is very friendly and answers all questions promptly. The house is stocked with just about everything you need from towels to pot and pans, coffee maker(s) and ice maker; games and toys for kids.I will return
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and convenient

Comfortable house and fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Family vacay

We had a wonderful stay. The pool was wonderful and the location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Perfect location

Had a wonderful stay. Location is perfect, short walk to beach and restaurants. House was well stocked and clean. Going to book again next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

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

Great property in a convenient location.

Great property in a convenient location. Easy access to the beach and pier. We enjoyed our stay and especially the heated pool. Cheryl and Tom were very nice and responded to all our requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Good time

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

evan g.

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

Family vaca

Great place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Beautiful property

We booked this location at the last minute after the property we originally booked was unfit. Property owners were easy to work with and saved our vacation. The location was nice and walkable to a few restaurants and attractions. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. y recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo K.

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

Great place and location

The house is in a great location and is a very comfortable place for a big family to stay at. If traveling to the area again, this will definitely be my first choice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Home away from home !!

Great location with all the amenities we needed for the week!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Beach House

We stayed at this beach house and it was very clean, kitchen was well supplied and it is very close to the beach. Pool was awesome. Owner is highly attentive to anything you need. Definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachell M.

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

Close to beach

The house was very nice and accommodating for our group of 10. Short walk to beach was great for different level of beach going people in our group. Would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nola C.

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

Mandalay

Very clean and well srocked home. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pad S.

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

Wonderful stay

This home was perfect for our bike week vacation. The kitchen was fully stocked and pool was always took care of and allowed our big furbaby to enjoy his vacation also. Cheryl was very accommodating with any questions we had. Love this place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

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

Very Nice

Enjoyed unit. Great check in time. Weather was great. Location really nice. Host did get job of information
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lemont M.

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

Great stay

The property and location were amazing. The host exceeded our expectations in every capacity. We highly recommend this for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

Great spot for family gathering

The property was very nice for our large family to gather for Christmas. It was well appointed in the kitchen with everything we needed and Cheryl was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine H.

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

Great getaway!

Property was great, kids really enjoyed the heated pool. Everything was as described/pictured, and the host was great at communicating. Thanks for a successful beach trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Auletta

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Hi I am Cheryl. I retired here to Surfside Beach, from NY. Prior to retiring, I purchased our primary residence here in Surfside, and rented it out, through one of the large realty companies down here. I was not happy with the service, and neither were some of home’s guests. They are good companies, but when you turn over 400 properties in a week, you can’t make everyone happy. So, once I moved down, I decided to invest in a home, manage it, and help travelers. I use VRBO for my own travels . So, it gives me a good feeling to help others make memories, and be nearby if needed.

Why they chose this property

Well, when I first saw the house, I said the house was in a great spot, and it was designed with a “Home” feel, not like a typical rental. Reminded me of all the wonderful VRBO homes I had when raising my kids. Surfside is a great beach town.

What makes this property unique

The Beach, pier, and restaurants are all a very short walk from this private home. Surfside is just a cool town. FYI we have nice friendly permanent neighbors on the block.. They too have rentals in town, so understand people are here to vacation.

Languages:

French

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