Entire home

Rucker Cottage - Crabbing & fishing off floating dock, private pool

Photo gallery for Rucker Cottage - Crabbing & fishing off floating dock, private pool

Rucker Cottage
Rucker Cottage
Rucker Cottage
Rucker Cottage
Rucker Cottage

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Garden City Beach, South Carolina
  • Pier at Garden City
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Garden City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Rucker Cottage - Crabbing & fishing off floating dock, private pool

Rucker Cottage is a six-bedroom, three-bath beach house located 2.7 miles south of the Garden City Pier and one block from the beach. This home features a fully-equipped kitchen complete with microwave and dishwasher, as well as a washer, dryer, central heat and air conditioning, ceiling fans, and ceramic tile flooring. Seven flat screen TVs (three with cable, one Smart TV, three with Roku), two DVD Players, telephone, and Wi-Fi are also provided. Sleeping accommodations include two king, one queen and five double-sized beds. A 12-by-26-foot private swimming pool, furnished pool deck, screened porch, sundeck, and floating dock complete the outdoor living space. Ample parking (some covered). No smoking. No pets. Maximum occupancy: 16

The images and tours are provided to show the property's layout. Items, including furniture, décor, accessories, and bedding, may not be an exact representation. Additionally, Garden City Realty does not ensure these items are available as shown. This property may have video, audio or similar exterior surveillance equipment.

Conveniently located close to some of the best area attractions, Garden City Beach is directly south of Surfside Beach and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet. One of the most renowned attractions in Garden City Beach is the Pier at Garden City. Other points of interest include Marlin Quay Marina and restaurants Sara J's Seafood Restaurant, Gulfstream Café, and Original Sam's Corner.

Just south of Garden City Beach is Murrells Inlet, a seaside community considered the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina" and home to some of the nation's best golf courses. Once primarily a fishing village, the town is best known for the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, a half-mile-long boardwalk overlooking a pristine salt marsh, and the many award-winning restaurants along Highway 17 Business in the central business district.

Brookgreen Gardens, a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve built on four former rice plantations, is located slightly south of the MarshWalk. It features several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures, trails through several nature reserve ecosystems, and the Lowcountry Zoo.

If you're looking for places to shop, The Market Common, Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, two Tanger shopping outlets, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, and many more shopping facilities are all within an easy drive from Garden City Beach.

Looking for entertainment and attractions? Take in a show at Pirates Voyage, Medieval Times, Alabama Theater, The Carolina Opry, or Legends in Concert. Then visit SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, Ripley's Aquarium, WonderWorks, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Odditorium, Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center, and The Pavilion Nostalgia Park.

Other points of interest close by include the waterfront community of Georgetown, the third oldest city in South Carolina and the second largest seaport in South Carolina, and historic Conway, with its downtown Riverwalk area nestled on the banks of the Waccamaw River. Both towns include fine dining, shopping, and historic sites.

Take a day trip to Charleston to experience shopping, a harbor cruise, a city carriage tour, or a plantation tour. Charleston is only 87 miles from Garden City Beach - approximately two hours. It's a picturesque and exquisitely preserved southern city with antebellum architecture, cobblestone streets, and historical landmarks.

Whatever your desire, whatever your need, the Grand Strand offers something on everyone's to-do list. We have a variety of restaurants, retail stores, miniature golf, entertainment venues, charter fishing, water sports... and, of course, nothing but relaxation.

Property manager

Garden City Realty
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Murrells Inlet

Located in Murrells Inlet, this holiday home is on the beach. 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 popular attractions can visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Myrtle Beach Sports Center or TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.
Map
Garden City Beach, South Carolina

What's nearby

  • Pier at Garden City - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Garden City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surfside Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Joe C's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drippy’s - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rucker Cottage - Crabbing & fishing off floating dock, private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Rucker Cottage - Crabbing & fishing off floating dock, private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Rucker Cottage - Crabbing & fishing off floating dock, private pool located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Pier at Garden City and Garden City Beach. Garden City Pavilion Arcade and Surfside Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Y.

Family Vacation Aug 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the house. Great location, house layout and pool were great!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Family Beach Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 14 people stay in Ruckers Cottage, and there was plenty of room. The pool was great for the kids, and it was an easy walk to the beach.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Bill S.

Rucker

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was not in top condition. Boards on the dock were loose and warped which several people tripped over. There was a plumbing leak in a shower. The dishwasher fell out from under the counter when the door was opened. The porch was an absolute dirty mess when we arrived.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Rucker Cottage review

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house itself was fine. Little outdated The inlet was smelly and you couldn't fish Big disappoint !! The deck needs repair its rotted. We rented this house so we could fish . Not enough room for parking and golf carts . Will not rent again . Also GCR refused us the 20% off even though we reserved two days before sale was posted for dates we were there . Lightning knocked out air but it was repaired very quickly.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CONSTANCE B., Johnsonville, SC

Loved our stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the house! It was super clean and so spacious! We loved having the pool and the beach basically across the street. The only negatives for us was not being able to dock our boat there at the house because at low tide it was super shallow and dry and the washer and dryer being in a room downstairs with the air conditioning. Other than that we loved it! Oh yes, it was also super quiet which was awesome!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A guest from Taylors, SC

Rucker Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time! Plenty of room and nice location.Would like to see the outside kept up a little better.Pool. Garbage was dropped from previous renters and not picked up. Just little things-but overall- nice.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Marylou S.

Rucker review 7/9-7/16

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We liked the house; great location to the beach;loved the back porch; the floors w/out carpet were very dirty from the day we walked in, Cindy’s y sweeping but still wet dirty. The owner really needs to update the kitchen. Not only small but very outdated, drawers stick, only a hodge podge of utensils, plates, very few glasses, etc. pots and pans old and very worn. Refrigerator leaked; pool person did not come to clean till Wednesday am I think? Beds in the downstairs were horrible. I don’t mean to say this house was horrible cause it wasn’t and we enjoyed our week but needs major updates.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Rucker

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house. Check in was bad, the house hadn't been cleaned until after 4 pm on Saturday. In my opinion,Bad service by realty co management. Completely un-responsive to my inquiries about check in.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Family Vacation 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful family vacation with perfect weather! The only complaint we had was the kitchen was not stocked with enough dishes, glasses, and cookware/utensils.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paula S.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rucker Cottage was very nice. The layout worked very well for our group. Only complaints the kitchen needs reinforced with some cookware and small appliances. The old coffee maker broke for us. An ironing board would be helpful..overall our stay was very nice.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Rucker Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house! My grandkids love the pool and the beach is an easy walk. Excellent layout as far as bedrooms and baths.Wish they would dredge the canal because it's high and dry at low tide.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Diane P.

Disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The front door would not stay closed unless locked by the dead bolt. The floors were disgustingly dirty. Dire need of updating.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cj M.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property for large family vacation.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Rucker House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent vacation rental. Good location, just a few steps from the beach and the pool is great for the grandchildren. I took my boat and kept it at the private dock. Great all around.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Martha B.

Great house, but dock not usable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was great, however the dock only had tidal water. When we arrived with our boat we didn't know what to do, luckily we had a friend who has a house up there and let us keep it there for a few days then we had to let it sit in the mud over during low tides and could only use our boat during the right tides. I wish the listing had mentioned it was not a deep water dock and that it was only tidal. The house and the pool were great! Everyone enjoyed their stay. The kitchen could use some updating as there was not even a pair of scissors in there. Location to the beach was excellent just a short walk!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Sandy but good!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had a wonderful weeks stay at this vacation home, beautiful home, walkingo distance to the beach. If I had one complaint it would be that the floor of the home was dirty when we arrived, very sandy, had to sweep and mop, when we got settled in, other than that it was a great place to stay at garden city!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GREAT VACATION!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Rucker Cottage! Quiet little corner of the street. Clean upon arrival and had no real issues during our stay. Pool night light was out but fixed within a couple of hours after we called the next day. It was perfect for our group of 12. Comfortable beds and plenty of space when everyone was moving about the house at one time. Took about 30 seconds to walk to the beach access. The inlet view from the big screen porch was beautiful every morning/evening and a favorite hang out for everyone. Pool was a big plus with the teenagers this year. Separate outside entrance to the downstairs bedrooms was really nice. I would recommend adding a baby gate for the staircase in case renters have little ones. The dishwasher and refrigerator could use an update and the pots and pans are quite worn, BUT clean and usable for what we needed. We will definitely consider this property in the future! After years of rentals with GC, this has been our favorite!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Celebration Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time, this could be the last vacation where the whole family can get together due to kids getting older and pursuing careers. We have been coming to Garden City Beach for 16 years now. Can't wait to move here one day.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

a good week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: enjoyed our stay -- the family greatly enjoyed the pool -- wish there was a way the mud could be removed from the canal since it looks bad
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie V.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: overall our stay was awesome. we were early on the day of arrival, which was fine, but cleaning crew showed up at 1:45 p.m. and was done at 3:45. not happy about the job they did. once all the family got in we were excited just to be together. rooms were nice and the outside deck was so nice to sit on, in the morning with coffee and the evening with drinks. very family friendly. the neighbor hood was also family friendly with children playing in the pools nightly, pool looks small but wasnt a big factor after all. the only thing that was a little rough was the smell from the back dock when the tide would go out.. thank you for a wonderful memory ...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

not good

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the beach house was dirty thing were broken chair list a screw dirty kitchen closet door was of which we fixed dishwasher didnt work spray head was not screwed on which we fixed dryer did not heat well clothes took forever to dry the inside and back porch were filthy which we cleaned nice location basement bedrooms were filthy had **** roaches in basement refrigerator door shelves broke couldn't put any thing on them had rats and mice inthe yard fans and air vents are filthy we had a good time at the beach and in the pool but kitchen is to small for cooking a big meal not enough bowls with lids just needs more of the right kind of dishes wvery time any maintenance came they never took care of the hose just not good maintenance or cleaning crew
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

amy w.

Rucker Cottage July 2017

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our time in Garden City is always great - we did find Rucker Cottage a little "buggy" this time - extensive and very active spider webs under all the pool furniture was a little disconcerting - but overall another great stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Bad start, great finish.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived, the house was in a state of disarray. The inside was not clean, there were Linens and towels piled up outside, and the yard was a mess. However, Brandon with Garden City Realty, immediately sent out maids to clean the house, and the next morning the yard service was there to clean up the yard and the pool. Overall, it was a very nice experience and a very nice stay, but I will give most if not all of that credit to Brandon who fixed the situation immediately. Brandon absolutely turned a bad situation into a good one. For that reason, I'm not sure I would use anyone other than Garden City Realty in the future. He is truly an asset to the company.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Great Murrells Inlet Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Rucker Cottage. My 8 yr old grandson (who is a fishing fanatic) loved having the dock & so did I. We crabbed, fished & threw the cast net from the dock. Loved the saltwater pool. Needed to have one more bathroom for all of our family. The laundry room is on the outside of the house which is unusual. We bought a laundry basket to make transporting the clothes easier. We all had a blast & beautiful weather!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Ellen M.

I was very disappointed in the property.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House wasn't very clean, and we had to clean the carpet sweeper and mop before we could use them. Filthy under the beds. Toilet paper was on the floor, no holders. Broken chairs on porch, and around the fire pit. Kitchen was very disorganized and too small for the house. Water at high tide only about 1 and 1/2 feet in front of the house.

About the host

Hosted by Garden City Realty

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests