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8.6

Excellent

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12120 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Cherry Grove Pier7 min walk
Cherry Grove Oceanfront Park8 min walk
Cherry Grove Beach8 min walk
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We came to get away from normal life for christmas. Location was amazing, the space was so accommodating and we had a gr...

Jennifer B.

Jan 4, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Beautiful, bright oceanfront home w/the ocean at your back door--huge deck for playing & resting

THOMAS Beach Vacations is very happy to offer the PLAYPEN as a vacation rental home selection for your family's next visit to North Myrtle Beach. This beachside "playpen" has four bedrooms and a backyard full of beach and ocean. This classic vacation home has a combination of hardwood and tile floors. You'll love the excellent view of the Atlantic Ocean. Its convenient location puts you just a short walk from the popular Cherry Grove fishing pier, too.
TOP OF THE LINE audio/video tech includes a 50" flatscreen TV in the living area, four bedroom flatscreen TVs, and two DVD players. The home has a fully equipped kitchen which gives you the option of casual in-house dining or going out and sampling the fare at a number of local restaurants. There's an outside shower for rinsing away the sand after a fun day on the beach. Free Wi-Fi is provided for convenient connections while you're on holiday.

PET FRIENDLY... This non-smoking accommodation is a dog-friendly vacation rental. Prior arrangements and a $285.00 pet fee are required. Please call to arrange.

THE PLAYPEN COMFORTABLY sleeps up to a dozen and has: BR1-1 King; BR2-1 King; BR3-2 Doubles; BR4-2 Doubles. This is a non-smoking vacation accommodation and motorcycles are welcome.

Central AC/Heat
MW, DW, and W&D
Ceiling Fans
50" Flatscreen TV (LR)
4 Flatscreen TVs (BRs)
2 DVD Players
FREE Wi-Fi
Sundeck
Beach Shower

Property manager

Thomas Beach Vacations

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Chase the gloom away by heading to the beach.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

About the area

North Myrtle Beach

This holiday home is located in Cherry Grove Beach, a neighbourhood in North Myrtle Beach, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Travellers looking for local activities can try Cherry Grove Pier and Apache Pier, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by House of Blues Myrtle Beach. OD Pavilion Amusement Park and Molten Mountain are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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North Myrtle Beach, SC

What's nearby

Cherry Grove Pier - 7 min walk
Cherry Grove Oceanfront Park - 8 min walk
Cherry Grove Beach - 8 min walk
Ocean Drive Beach - 15 min walk
OD Pavilion Amusement Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hickory Tavern - ‬5 min drive
‪Duck Dive Bar and Grill - ‬10 min walk
‪Snooky's Oceanfront - ‬6 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬5 min drive
‪McAlister's Deli - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, bright oceanfront home w/the ocean at your back door--huge deck for playing & resting pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, bright oceanfront home w/the ocean at your back door--huge deck for playing & resting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, bright oceanfront home w/the ocean at your back door--huge deck for playing & resting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, bright oceanfront home w/the ocean at your back door--huge deck for playing & resting located?

Located in Cherry Grove Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Cherry Grove Pier. Cherry Grove Oceanfront Park and Cherry Grove Beach are also within 10 minutes.

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

4 Jan 2024

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

Christmas stay

We came to get away from normal life for christmas. Location was amazing, the space was so accommodating and we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

7 Jan 2023

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

Location Location Location

You cannot beat the location. Literally steps from the beach. Amazing sunrises and sunsets. There was only 3 of us so we had plenty of space. The reason for the 4 stars is because the house is a little dated and could use some TLC. It was chilly at night and you could hear/feel the cold coming in thru the windows. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay here. Everyone we met was super friendly. It was our first time in North Mrytle/South Carolina and we will certainly be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

19 Sept 2021

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

Our stay was very pleasant. The location and beach access was perfect.

The rental process was very simple

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Angela W.

14 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Close proximity to the beach, but needs maintenance

The Playpen House had a great proximity to the beach and a great floorplan. The bed linens were clean, but the property itself needed maintenance. The deck had supports missing, the lock on the sliding door was broken (the sliding door was held by a wooden board and not an actual lock), there was rust on the bathroom fixtures, and the living room furniture needed replacing. Our family enjoyed our stay, but we wouldn’t return unless updates were made to the property. The check-in and check-out process was extremely easy.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

22 May 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Where not to stay in North Myrtle Beach

The property is run down and needs a complete overhaul. Has great potential but everything needs either updated or fixed. Cannot open the windows. The sliding glass door does not even have a lock, the screen is broken. The faucet leaks and the shower leaks. Couches are beyond their useful life. The location is what we came for so that was good. Just would pick another home next time.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

21 Apr 2021

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

Amazing views

This property may be a little run down however the proximity of the beach and over all location made this property amazing. The whole place could use a paint job and has a need for better beds however those minor problems can be utterly ignored with the amazing beach. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

William "Louis" R.

23 Jan 2021

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

Great winter stay!!

The view was wonderful for a winter trip! House was good, but could have used a little more cleaning. Suggest removing the rusty bathroom shelves. But overall, a wonderful time and house could not be in a more perfect location!! Thanks!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

28 Nov 2020

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

Awesome location

We absolutely loved this place! The location was awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Smitha P.

19 Oct 2020

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

Awesome beach front house

It is an awesome house , can’t get any closer to the beach . All four rooms felt like master bedrooms . There are many surf boards and sand toys in the house . We had a great time . Would certainly return !!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Z.

26 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful home

Home was beautiful and very well maintained. Wish we could have stayed longer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Shannon M., Columbia, SC

25 Sept 2020

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

Best Location Ever!

This property is a bit run down, however it is so charming! Being right on the beach is such a treat! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Iliana C.

22 Sept 2020

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

excellent location

we all loved it, very comfortable and very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2020

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

Beach location was great. Close to supermarket.

Easy rental process

8/10 Good

Peggy C., Syracuse IN

25 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

This beach house is On The Beach. It isn’t across the road or a short walk. Perfect size and layout for two families. Two bedrooms connected by a small bathroom on each side of the house. Kitchen and living area in the middle. We couldn’t have been happier with the location and facilities. The kitchen is not what I would call fully stocked considering the only measuring utensils are glass Pyrex cups in two sizes. Not only did we not have measuring cups or spoons but when I requested them from housekeeping, they came right out and left another Pyrex glass. When I called again, they told me to go to the store and by a set if I wanted to make the pancakes that I packed ingredients for. The 1 Star for cleanliness isn’t because they didn’t sweep or clean the bathrooms. This rating is because the walls in the kitchen are covered with filth that looks like it is running down the wall. The base boards and wall under the countertop where the stool are are straight up gross. I used the sweeper to pick up the bit of sand that came in on our feet and noticed these two areas and nearly started scrubbing things down. COVID-19 concerns are not put at ease when there are blatant deficiencies in basic cleaning, let alone sanitization. The dryer worked great as long as you wipe out the puddle of water that accumulates overnight. That was a mystery we didn’t solve. There’s a large picnic table with detached benches that seated 7 of us easily. Maintenance was quick to come out and fix a broken step. We were grateful for that. There were multiple other maintenance items that need to be addressed such as a broken floor brace, exposed nails on the storage door hinge, non functioning lighting in the garage area and one bedroom, and a broken bench leg at the table. The fridge is a little moody-read the directions posted on it. There is a charcoal grill in the garage and an awesome set of Polywood chairs and rockers on the ocean side deck. Couldn’t love the view of the water more. Seriously, if your goal is to walk to the water, play in the waves, walk to the house and eat over and over till bedtime, this is the house for you. Despite the cleanliness and lack of basic provisions like TP, paper towels soap and trash bags, we would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Don D.

22 May 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Rough from the start

Arrived on a Sunday. Office was closed and I did not receive an email with the check-in package info prior to arrival. Luckily, another renter was there at the office at the same time and gave me my package with the key. We got to the house and there were no linens and towels. We called the management company and they dropped off a box of sheets and towels and we made our own beds. The management company said this was a communication issue with HomeAway. There were mixed messages on that so don’t know where the ball was dropped. There was no WiFi so we called Monday to report it and it was fixed on Tuesday. We called about trash in the yard, a dirty air filter, burned out light bulbs, and cigarette butts on the back porch area and it was all taken care of. The house was ok with a fantastic beach front location. Loved having coffee on the deck every morning and the convenience of being right on the beach. Like I said it started out rough for us but my long list of issues was taken care of and we had a good vacation. Three stars.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

21 May 2020

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

Great setup

The house is the perfect layout. Great access to the beach, great area downstairs to hang out, grill, or just enjoy being out. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020