Ocean Front House in Garden City Beach/South of Myrtle Beach

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living room previous LR set ,but it is a bright picture

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Amenities
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Location
Host

8.6

Excellent

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14232 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Garden City, SC

Surfside Beach2 min walk
Garden City Beach2 min walk
Pier at Garden City3 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

If you are booking for 2025 do not depends on the default rates . peak summer time is about$ 4500 to $ 5500 a week summer of 2025 rates will be posted in september

Beautiful well decorated ocean front house (portofino IV) unite 2022 .You can enjoy the ocean-view from the master bedroom or living room, watch dolphin playing in the morning. Walk 5 steps to the ocean, or lounge on the deck. Family oriented area. Full kitchen equipped with stove, pots and pans, oven and dishwasher.Big screen TV in the living room, and 3 TV/ in bedrooms . Hi speed internet is wireless. Washer and dryer in the main floor. Under the house car parking for 3-4 cars. It is great for large family or great getaway even in the winter months. Seafood restaurant are excellent, miniature golf are outstanding. Surf fishing is at your finger tips or rent a boat in the inlet or the ocean. Bed arrangement King in MBR (Ocean Front), 2 rooms each has a queen bed and share a bath ,one has a queen bed and a bunk bed, one downstairs has 2 twins and LR sofa queen bed.

Please spare me and you the hassle if you want to rent the house dirt cheep.

Walk on the clear quite beach, enjoy surf fishing, swimming either in the pool or in the warm ocean. Many state of the art golf course. Seafood restaurants are the best in the nation. Shopping in factory outlet, super Wal-Mart or gift stores are few yards to miles away. Miniature golf are magnificent. Fresh seafood and fresh fruits are in shakes next door, or you can catch your own.

The pool is shared with 12 houses . The pool is in the middle of the 12 houses ,and this house is the fifth house north of the pool.About 200 feet away .The pool is not heated .

I do not ask any one to wire money ,either paypal or check to my home. If you are asked to wire money it is a scam.
If you make your reservation directly on the website , you are responsible on the credit card fee which is about 3%.
you can text me if you have any questions any time between 9A,12 MN . Or e mail me

PORTOFINO2022 AT AOL

Property manager

Mourad Abdelmessih

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Small pets may be allowed with extra deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

depending if the house is booked or not , a cancellation fee may apply , even if the cancellation is done within the 30 days

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Murrells Inlet

Located in Murrells Inlet, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden City Beach and Huntington Beach State Park, while Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach are popular area attractions. Ripley's Aquarium and Myrtle Waves are not to be missed. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Garden City, SC

What's nearby

Surfside Beach - 2 min walk
Garden City Beach - 2 min walk
Pier at Garden City - 3 min drive
Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 3 min drive
Tupelo Bay Golf Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪River City Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Conch Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Hamburger Joes - ‬19 min walk
‪Painters Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
‪Neal & Pam's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front House in Garden City Beach/South of Myrtle Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front House in Garden City Beach/South of Myrtle Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front House in Garden City Beach/South of Myrtle Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front House in Garden City Beach/South of Myrtle Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach. Hudson's Surfside Flea Market and Wild Water and Wheels are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.6

Excellent

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

George H.

29 July 2023

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

Great

Great location and property on the beach. Some amenities updated since shown pictures as well: floors, certain furniture etc all positives. Owner very communicative through process! This home is part of a group of 12 on the beach; this was our fourth year staying in the group and this was our best experience and house to date. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrick V.

5 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Won’t stay there again

Just a shame that this beach house could be so nice . Started our stay with water coming through the lights of master bedroom into the sofa couch in the living room . The owner sent someone from the management company and he used a shop vac and left . We opened the couch and all the cushions were wet the mattress was soaked and caked with food . Couldn’t use the couch to sit on for 2 days The back deck was so dirty old nasty table and chairs all rusted . There were 2 nice lounge chairs though. The downstairs bathroom overflowed 4 times . When I complained to the owner and asked for compensation he said your at the ocean .The renters before us left their garbage on the driveway and we had to clean it up . Found out from neighbors these issues are frequent . Only thing it’s got going is the location. None of furniture matched . If you don’t care about cleanliness and having nice furniture then rent it .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

27 June 2023

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

Great vacation house

I was very excited when I found this Ocean front house on VRBO that was in my budget and I was not disappointed.5 bedrooms and 4 full baths gave my family plenty of room. Even with 3 teen girls we never ran out of hot water. We cooked in most nights and the kitchen had everything we needed. The kids loved sitting at the bar for breakfast and dinner. Our kids also enjoyed the pool , even though shared by 12 houses ,it was never crowded.The best part of the house is the huge deck right on the dunes and an easy walk to the beach.... We enjoyed sitting on the deck with an adult beverage a cool sea breeze and listening to the crashing surf . Doesn't get any better.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2023

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

Spring break

Very nice house right on the beach. Plenty of room for our three generations. No towels or sheets til the next day, otherwise fine.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

29 Mar 2023

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

Great Family retreat!

We absolutely Loved the house. Being right on the beach and watching gorgeous sun rises was perfect. Unfortunately the weather was cooler than we had hoped and the Pool was closed but we made awesome memories!! The location of the house made easy access to all the day trips we made

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis Z.

20 Apr 2022

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

Great to be on the ocean.

Owner was very responsive to the small couple of issues we had. Plenty of room for parking. House was as the pictures showed. Couple of items could use some maintenance but nothing that caused any issues. One thing to note property did not have any available beach chairs. Luckily we brought our own.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geni O.

3 Dec 2021

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

We didn’t want to leave!

We didn’t want to leave! The home was clean, comfortable and the beach access was amazing! We spent Thanksgiving here with our family of 6 adults and were pleasantly surprised when we arrived because the pictures don’t do this house justice – the carpet has all been replaced with beautiful vinyl wood plank flooring, the amount of seating was great for a large group, and the deck was huge which was also nice for a big family. The deck is also half-covered which was great for allowing some of us to sit in the shade and those that wanted to be in the sun could be in the sun. We drank our coffee and watched the sun rise every morning – it was stunning! We loved the fact there were lots of coffee cups since we’re big coffee drinkers! The location was close to everything which was nice too. We had three large cars which fit under the house nicely – it may be challenging to park more unless some of them are smaller. The owner was pleasant to work with and we hope to return there next year. It was the relaxing care-free break we all needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

15 June 2020

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

On the beach

Very clean and loved being beach front

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

2 Nov 2019

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

Great location

Great place, great location on a quiet beach yet close to everything

6/10 Okay

Charles W.

29 Oct 2019

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

Waves of blessings

Overall great location. House needs updating. Missing light bulbs,no battery’s in remotes. Tv’s upstairs didn’t work. Broken furniture on the porch. No garbage bags, Extra toilet paper or common essentials provided. Broken vacuum cleaner.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M., NJ usa

7 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

ocean front rental - amazing trip

Very good things to say about this rental. It is located in Garden city, SC, but it is literally two house down from Surfside Beach for those wondering. I gave the house 3 stars on accuracy of the online listing because the place we stayed was much more updated then the pictures online! (High grades for everything else). The main upgrades from the pictures online was the flooring- it was a good move to replace that carpet w laminate or wood with all the sand coming in. Most utensils, blenders, pans, pots were available- outdated but doable for a stay. The old wall paper in the pictures were replaced and the kitchen looks alot better. Can't beat the views on the water and it is located close to whatever you need.(restaurants, piers, golf, fishing, food store, Walmart, beach shops, ) The deck was a nice handout at night and during unexpected weather. Any small issues that occurred before and during the rental were quickly handled by the owner. For some reason the keycode to the house reset and the owner quickly gave us a new one. The owner got back to me pretty quickly via text/message from VRBO. We stayed with 8 people total, (four adults, four kids) which had room for many more. Three bathrooms were a very nice luxury. The pool was very nice and was not crowded at all-It is not heated, but not needed in the summer. The pool is a very brief walk from the house. The only real negative I have with this rental was the grill situation. A small charcoal grill made grilling for 8 people an adventure. (had to get charcoal and it was very small surface area) If he upgraded to a propane and larger grill -it would of made cooking so much easier and stress free. small suggestion- Maybe a channel list under the glass table would be useful I would definitely recommend this place and we plan on staying there in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R., Charleroi

1 Sept 2019

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

Amazing family vacation house

We loved the house! It was the perfect size for 4 families. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, bowls, silverware, dishes, and everything you need for cooking. The location was great and very close to stores, gas stations, restaurants, and, activities. Definitely will return next time we head to Myrtle Beach!

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

8 July 2019

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

A slice of heaven

My whole family of 10 dtayed at. The beach house. We absolutely loved it. Very spacious great front deck that leads to the beach. Bedrooms were large and comfortable. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be tenting here again. Mourad the owner was quick to respond and very easy to communicate with. Well stocked kitchen and beautiful views.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark K., Waterville Ohio USA

28 Apr 2019

Great Location and Plenty of Space

The house is perfect for guys golfing, adult couples and 3 generations. We had all three groups there and the accommodations worked well. The were 6 golfers and could easily handle 7 or 8 for a week. We had four adult couples and could have handled one more. One week was 3 generations (8 adults, 4 young kids and 2 babies) and it did not feel crowded. Linen service would be a must. The house was a little dated but washer, dryer and dishwasher were new and other appliances worked fine. Bottom line, it exceeded my expectations and each of the groups that were there to share it with us had a great time. We hope to come again.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M., Rowland, NC

26 Oct 2018

perfect for our family reunion

Great location! - this house is right on the beach, with a large covered porch and plenty of porch furniture. We appreciated the shower and hose on the walkway up to the house from the beach. The owner was quickly responsive when the upstairs AC unit needed repairs, and all was well within 2 hours of my call to him. The kitchen is very well-equipped, and bedrooms perfectly adequate for both small children and elderly grannies. There are good restaurants and shopping nearby. We would certainly stay here again on another Surfside/Garden City vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G., Alpharetta, GA

17 June 2018

Everything we needed in a beach house

We've returned to this beach house quite a few times over the years for our family vacation. It's perfect for us. Right on the beach with a great porch and plenty of space. The water hose is right on the boardwalk that goes from the porch to the beach so we can rinse our chairs and ourselves. I walked to the pier and back every day. Good restaurants close by plus the arcade and Painters ice cream. Thanks for another wonderful trip!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

15 Mar 2018

Amazing location, clean and comfortable

Could this house use a little updating? Yes. But despite that, it was very clean (and fresh smelling) upon arrival, very comfortable and had everything we could need for the weekend including beach toys linens and a fully stocked kitchen. The location is perfect! Waking up to the sun rising over the ocean out the bedroom window and then eating breakfast on the deck was just wonderful. If you come in the winter beware that one of the rooms (the one over the deck) gets very cold at night likely due to the fact that it overhangs the deck. We just wound up using a different room but more blankets could have helped this too. Overall I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a little getaway! Don’t get hung up on the small aesthetic details. The important things are location comfort and cleanliness and this place has them all.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

28 Sept 2017

Family Vaca

We really enjoyed our stay, except the beach construction that was going on. It was noise and machinery on the beach 24-7. The house was very nice. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you need which was great. The owner was very accomodating and easy to work with. It was a great place for our family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Regina G.

1 Aug 2017

Great location but poorly maintained house

You can't beat the beachfront location. But it's like the owners want to skimp in every way possible to maintain the house. It's not just the decor, the house need desperately needs a new paint job, there is rust everywhere on the deck (tables, chairs,). The blinds are thin plastic that lets in all the light and barely does the job of blinds. They easily bend and break. The couch was made of fake plastic leather that was peeling. Carpets and bed covers were tired and old with some stains on them. Nothing looked like it was updated in decades. All the pots and pans (with the exception of one) were burnt or scratched. All the utensils were a mix bag - some spoons of the cheap kind with sharp edges. I realize maintaining a house in the beach with the weather is difficult. Renters are hard on property, I understand all that. But this owner does the base minimum and in some incidence less. I own a property that I rent and I would never let my house deteriorate to this level. One positive note, on our last day, the house srpung a leak to the outside of the house. I'm not sure what caused it or what it was from. Thankfully there was no leakage inside the home. I called the owner and he responded right away and had his handyman come immediately.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Lynn S.

7 July 2017

Needs some work

Basics were okay: Lots of space for large families, AC worked, beds were good, water pressure was good, nice charcoal grill. However, fridge had broken shelf support, microwave handle was falling off, many electrical outlets in kitchen and living room did not work. When using the stove top, two burners were sparking and not safe to use. TV remote should be replaced....batteries would not stay in place. Needs some more attention to cleaning between visits. Overall, needs some additional updating and tender loving care.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G., Alpharetta, GA

18 June 2017

We love it!

This was our 4th year in this great house right on the beach. It couldn't be in a better location or have a better view. We were able to get all 9 of us around the table which is important to us. The microwave had a broken handle and the owner had it replaced while we were there. Love having the shower and hose to get all the sand off as you come up from the beach. VERY responsive owner!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

12 Apr 2017

Can't beat the view and the location!!

Furniture a bit dated, but otherwise this is heaven. Walk out the back deck to the beach and beautiful views even from the upstairs bathroom! We also loved the location, a little south of the craziness of Myrtle Beach, just down the road from BI-LO and from some great restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bob Z.

3 Jan 2017

Nice Ocean Front New Years Eve

We had a great visit to Garden City Beach for our annual NYE trek. Mourad was courteous, responsive and accommodating. The home was clean and all appliances/utilities functioned as expected. I don't typically give 5 stars, and the main reason I don't here is that all of the bedrooms did not have big screen tvs, the pillows are a bit flat, and the wood cabinets and furniture need a good scrubbing (painted wood just naturally picks up oil and grime from peoples hands) . But hey, it's the end of the season, and I'm sure those issues will be addressed for 2017. A good deal for us, as we weren't looking for state of the art everything, and were not interested in paying for such things anyway.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

5 Dec 2016

Excellent !

Everything was excellent with our stay. The house was great for my family during our Thanksgiving break. Everything was in order with the house - it was clean, beds made, linens there, etc. We enjoyed the deck and the beach. We will rent the property again in the future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Tammy A.

25 Aug 2016

Roach infested

We rented directly from the owner as he called and offered such to save money. Big mistake. Kitchen had a roach infestation. Took two days of complaining to get him to take action. Terminex said it would take weeks to rid property of these cockroaches. Kitchen was not usable !! Disgusting broaches all in cabinets and silverware drawer. Owner did not care that we could not use the kitchen he finally agreed to $500 refund !!! That did not wven come close to covering the cost of our added expenses. DO NOT RENT !!

About the host

Hosted by Mourad Abdelmessih

Our family started to come to the grand strand from 1993,and we fell in love with the area. The beach is great , the fishing is exciting and we kept coming every year since ,even we live over 600 miles away. Some years we came 3 times . In 2000 we decided to buy a house and we find Portofino 4 an excellent place. We love the view even in the winter .

Why they chose this property

This house is right on the ocean ,nothing to stop your view of the water, you can watch Dolphins and people fishing and swimming from most of the house windows

What makes this property unique

We love the convenience of this house, it has all the amenity needed like our year round home. we do not eat out often , so we catch dinner in the morning and cook it fresh in the evening . You do not have to pack a ton of cloth, the washer and dryer are right there in the main floor. With 4 bathrooms in the house ,no one wait his turn for a shower after a long day of fun.