10/10 Excellent
Gail H.
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity by the Sea
Gail H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Close to the Ocean. Senior and Pet Friendly Great Rates!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 874.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Surfside Beach, SC
- Garden City Beach11 min walk
- Surfside Beach14 min walk
- Pier at Garden City4 min drive
- Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Close to the Ocean. Senior and Pet Friendly Great Rates!
Relax and enjoy your vacation time in well equipped, close to the beach, three bedroom, one and a half bath cottage in a private cul de sac on Jacana. Recently remodeled with, updates like new flooring, kitchen cabinets and countertops, along with a new full bath, will allow you to enjoy morning coffee or afternoon cocktails on the screened in front porch as you enjoy the breezy setting for this cozy home. Supplied with all the conveniences including staple items like paper towels, trash bags and TP for a family, the home can handle everything from a barbecued steak, a blender of Pina Coladas, a bag of microwave popcorn or a batch of homemade cookies. With one level living, and the open floor plan, the home is great for seniors and families with youngsters.
In addition, guests get linen and towel use, or simply bring your own and use the full-size washer and dryer when needed. Amuse the young ones with the new 42' flat screen or the other cable TV. HDMI connections allow streaming of Netflix or other computer video files right on the TV. Select a DVD/blue ray for quiet times or family viewing. With just a 5-minute walk to the beach, enjoy the use of either of the 2 bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, fishing poles, skim boards, snorkeling flippers, sand toys and other beach equipment there for use. The open-air outdoor shower is a treat for sandy beach goers, and the golf cart offers convenient parking at the beach with a lot less clean up when sand makes its way to the family vehicle. Others may simply enjoy either of the two village pools, and not to mention the Tupelo Bay golf center just across the street. If you're sharing your vacation time with others, the home has accommodations for two vehicles for off street parking, so more than one couple can enjoy this great vacation site.
Keywords: Beach House
Property manager
Michael & Mary Jo Merriam
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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
On-site 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 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
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 Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach State Park. Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
Surfside Beach, SC
What's nearby
- Garden City Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Tupelo Bay Golf Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Surfside Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Pier at Garden City - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Joe C's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- Neal & Pam's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- Benjamin's Bakery - 3 min drive
- Drippy’s - 16 min walk
- Conch Cafe - 10 min walk
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Missy D.
5 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving get away
Missy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa S.
15 November 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allen S.
16 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice vacation house
Allen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allen S.
12 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
Allen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joan T.
9 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach and cozy.
Joan T.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Becky L.
7 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Place
Becky L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Karon H.
31 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Karon H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamara F.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Accommodating!!!
Tamara F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susie F.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Host
Susie F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny P.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
Jenny P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allen S.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house with good prop. Manager
Allen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arbor T.
7 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Arbor T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol Anne R., Clover, SC
30 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house
Renea M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becky R., Southside, TN
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach House
Becky R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Rachel C.
23 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we wanted.
Rachel C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jamie K.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohio
Jamie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robbie P.
3 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very nice and helpful.
Robbie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy D.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jacana
Kathy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan M.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at the beach!
Megan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Crystal C.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacation
Crystal C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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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