Surfside Beach SC Vacation Rental Blog

Name Your Passion -- We Have That

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400

If you’re ready to feel the warm sunshine and soft sea breezes come to South Carolina where we’ve saved you a spot on the beach. Park your gear in one of our comfortable Surfside Beach SC rentals and just R-E-L-A-X. You’re here. Just where you really need to be.

Whatever your passion, you’ll find we have it in South Carolina. Whether you want to go surfing on the waves or sea kayaking, you can do that. Take a deep sea fishing charter and spend the day trying to catch “the big one” you’ve always dreamed of. Impress the kids at a water park when you go down the steepest water slide while they’re still mustering up the courage to try it.

Our Surfside Beach SC rentals are the accommodations you’ve always hoped for but never quite found. Everything you need for a great vacation will be here. We have rentals with inground swimming pools, hot tubs, whirlpool tubs and Jacuzzis. Rentals with DVD players and large flat screen TVs. And all of our rentals come with fully equipped kitchens with dining areas and living rooms.

You’ll appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere you’ll encounter here in South Carolina. The warm hospitality shown here makes the area an excellent family vacation spot you’ll want to return to again and again. The area showcases 60 miles of soft, wide beach providing endless opportunities for fun that anyone can afford.

Come Spend Your Summer With Us

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:30:00 -0400

Just imagine enjoying sun soaked days caressed with soft ocean breezes while enjoying the views up and down the South Carolina coast. Or picture yourself sitting on the deck of one of these Garden City Beach SC house rentals and having breakfast while watching the sunrise each morning. Fill your days with activities enjoyed with the family like beach volleyball, building sand castles, or going to water parks and amusement parks. Or take off by yourself to enjoy the over 110 golf courses the area has to offer.

Staying in our Garden City Beach SC house rentals is a great decision when you’re on a family vacation destination. Add to the mix a visit to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to see the new SkyWheel and Hot Summer Nights music.

The oceanfront boardwalk is open for enjoyment. It’s a 1.2 mile long promenade that meanders from 14th Avenue, across the sand to the 2nd Avenue Piers. From here you’ll have awesome oceanfront views of the Atlantic while enjoying shops and restaurants along the way.

The boardwalk is home to festivals and events all summer long including Ocean Boulevard's “Hot Summer Nights” at Plyler Park. Highlights of Hot Summer Nights include live concerts on Tuesdays and Saturdays; a Kids Carnival on Monday nights featuring inflatables, bounce houses, face painters, jugglers, balloon artists, and stilt walkers; Wednesday night features an amazing fireworks display off the 2nd Avenue Pier; Thursday features a strolling bagpiper on the Boardwalk and on Friday, a strolling Dixieland band; Sunday nights feature juggling, acrobatics, a fire show, stilt walkers, and human statues.

Christian Music Festival

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0400

The Beach Blast Christian Music Festival is coming to downtown Myrtle Beach on May 19, 2012. You’ll need to hurry and get your tickets if you haven’t done so as of yet then book your stay in one of our spacious Grand Strand house rentals where you’ll be close to the festival and all the other action the area offers.

Artists at the music festival include Toby Mac, Third Day, Red, Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, Emcee KJ-52 and Outcast BMX. Special guest speaker Nick Hall will also be at the event. The Beach Blast Christian Music Festival will be held Saturday, May 19 in downtown Myrtle Beach between 8th and 9th Avenues North on Ocean Boulevard.

Spring is here and summer is not far off. If you’re looking for your best vacation ever this year come to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Down here we know how to have a good time and it has everything to do with the water and the beach. If you’re online looking for a place for to stay -- something roomy and close to the beach – check out these Grand Strand house rentals. When it comes to accommodations there are a multitude of places where you could stay but you won’t find anywhere else that will give you the degree of privacy and spaciousness as when you stay in our very roomy Grand Strand house rentals.

Experience Springtime at the Beach

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Springtime on the coast of South Carolina is beautiful indeed. Come to play and enjoy the beach and fairways. Stay in one of our beautifully decorated Surfside Beach cottages and enjoy the “just like home only better” experience of an ideal vacation. There’s plenty going on here this time of year and from our Surfside Beach cottages you’ll be conveniently close to much of it.

On April 21, 2012, bring your family out to the Earth Day Music Fest at Grand Park in The Market Common. The outdoor festival will offer live music from Bullfrog, Soulful-i, Treehouse, Finnegan Bell and Sideways Derby. Grab a brew at the Gordon Biersch Beer Garden. There will also be a Kid Zone, Health and Wellness Expo and Art Show. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Grand Park in The Market Common.

Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach is hosting a Barefoot Block Bash on April 21, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sample food and drink from the complex's top restaurants. The Mullets will perform live and kids can go on pony and camel rides. The event will benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. Events are held at Barefoot Landing between Wild Wing Cafe and River City Cafe.

The Serendipity Singers Spring Concert takes place on Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Admission is free. Doors open at 2:00 pm.

If you'd like to speak with us about our Surfside Beach cottages you can reach us at 1-866-252-9930.

Vacation Rentals in Murrells Inlet

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is located just south of Surfside Beach and is part of the Grand Strand. With miles of pristine South Carolina beaches up and down the coast, a temperate climate, close to 1,800 restaurants and many attractions nearby and the Murrells Inlet vacation rentals we have available for you to stay in, the area is a popular place to enjoy a quiet and serene vacation.

This part of South Carolina has more than 200 sunny days and a temperate year-round climate. Murrells Inlet is a confirmed paradise for those who love fishing, offering endless hours of inlet and deep sea fishing. Sports enthusiasts will fall in love with the 110+ championship golf courses surrounding our Murrells Inlet vacation rentals. Some of the best golf courses the area has to offer can be found right here in Murrells Inlet.

After a long hard day on the water, delight in an almost unlimited amount of dining choices. The Grand Strand conveniently boasts more than 1,800 restaurants serving up all sorts of delectable cuisine, including some of the world's finest seafood. And Murrells Inlet is known as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Or if you prefer, you can dine in at your Murrells Inlet vacation rentals as they come with fully equipped kitchens.

4th Annual Myrtle Beach Beer Fest!

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0400

The Grand Strand area of coastal South Carolina is a wonderful vacation destination that has something fun for everyone. Whether you're here to play endless hours of golf on our more than 110 championship golf courses or you’ve come just to just kick back and warm up after a cold winter up north be sure to check out our Surfside Beach house rentals when you're looking for your accommodations. Renting a house gives you so much more room and privacy than a condo or hotel and being oceanfront is as good as it gets.

We know it's hard to decide among all the Surfside Beach house rentals the area has to offer. They all share a beautiful sunrise over the ocean, the sound of the surf, the scent of saltwater, the ocean breeze on your face. It's in the finer details that you'll find the ideal place for you. Details like gourmet kitchens, oceanfront pools, sundecks, hot tubs, pool tables, exterior showers, washers and dryers, and more. Many of our Surfside Beach house rentals have spacious rooms and can accommodate 10 to 14 people comfortably.

The 4th Annual Myrtle Beach Beer Fest! takes place Friday, March 30, 2012, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. in Valor Park at The Market Common. Come out and enjoy free admission, guest sampling (must buy $5 tasting glass), sample over 120 beers (4oz. samples), samples range from $1 to $6, live entertainment, variety of vendors, and much more! For more information, the beer list, and event details please visit their website.

High Quality Coastal SC Cottages

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0400

If you're looking for quality and savings on South Carolina cottages, we are the ideal rental provider for you! We offer premiere vacation homes up and down the South Carolina coast.

Our South Carolina cottages are located in Garden City Beach, Surfside Beach and Myrtle Beach. The location is ideal for fisherman and water sports of any type as the 60 miles of beach provides easy access to the ocean and inlet. In addition to excellent fishing when you stay in any of our South Carolina cottages you will find you are in close proximity to championship golf courses, a large assortment of restaurants and plenty of amusement parks for the kids. Coastal South Carolina is the perfect place to spend a vacation! Following is a local event taking place in the nearby area.

On March 24, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. come and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, games and more at the 5th Annual Taste of the Coast at Barefoot Landing. Risen Christ Lutheran School and the entertainment complex team up each year to bring together a fun family event. Local restaurants offer samples of their fabulous dishes and kids can hang out in the "Kid Zone" with inflatables, pony rides, games, face painters and more. Admission is $1 for adults and food and ride tickets are $1. Kids get in free and adults can get in free by bringing in one canned good.

Surfside St. Patrick's Day Dance

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:01:00 -0400

If you have a group trip coming to the area and you're looking at Surfside Beach SC rentals then don't miss what we have to show you at Seaside Rentals. We have specials all summer long that are just one good deal after another.

The area is a wonderful destination for weddings, family reunions, retreats, girlfriend getaways, and church groups, just to name some popular groups. The area is home to dozens of sites that are on the National Register of Historical Places so if you’re a history buff it's an awesome place to visit. There are also an abundance of entertainment venues, such as dinner shows, concert arenas, amusement parks, vineyards, spas and museums that your group is going to love. Don't miss Brookgreen Gardens while you’re here too.

Surfside Beach SC rentals will have you close to all the activities and events the area has going on. And with over 1,800 dining establishments, you're sure to enjoy great meals at affordable prices no matter what you fancy.

One of the local events close to your Surfside Beach SC rentals is the St. Patrick's Day Dance on Friday, March 16 from 7-10 p.m. Town of Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach's Civic Center, 115 Highway 17 North Surfside Beach, SC. Call for more information: 843-650-9548.

On Saturday, March 17, 2012 the 3rd Annual Irish Fest will be in Valor Park at The Market Common. Festivities include Irish food, beer, entertainment and kids' activities. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Don’t miss it!

15% Off March Vacation Booking

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

As the temperature slowly warms up and spring is right around the corner it’s never too early to make your summer vacation plans and take advantage of the awesome deals on Garden City Beach rentals we currently have available. If you’ve been here before you know how beautiful it is but if you haven’t, you’re in for a fabulous time. With our special 15% off deal on select Garden City Beach rentals booked before April 1, you’ll save a bundle of money and be able to spend the excess on all there is to do here.

Bring your whole family, bring your best friends, or just bring you – our Garden City Beach rentals make it an affordable trip no matter who comes with you. There’s some awesome golf here to be had on over 110 championship golf courses and an oceanfront that will take your breath away. You’re going to wonder why you waited so long to get here but we’re very glad you came.

Book a new reservation at Reunion Villas 1 by April 1, 2012 to receive 15% off anytime in 2012 arrival! This special applies to new full week reservations only. This brand new villa is a second row community with shared pool and a view of the ocean from the covered porches. Amenities include free Internet access, washer/dryer, 5 televisions, 5 DVD players, fully equipped kitchen and enough beds to accommodate 12 people.

Family Friendly Garden City Rentals

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

One of the most family friendly beaches in South Carolina is Garden City Beach, just south of Myrtle Beach and part of the Grand Strand area. This is a quieter, more peaceful atmosphere than the crowded party atmosphere of Myrtle and North Myrtle Beaches. If you love being close to the water then you’ll be happy with have the beach being mere steps from your Garden City Beach house rental.

At Seaside Rentals we have a large selection of rentals from which to choose. We have rentals as small as 2 bedrooms and others with 10 bedrooms large enough to sleep 28 people. So whether your family is small or large we have a Garden City Beach house rental that will meet the needs of everyone in your family.

Don’t miss the 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Downtown Myrtle Beach. On March 17, 2012 beginning at 11 a.m. Plyler Park, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Boulevard will be filled with fun and excitement during the St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Rusted Root will be featured along with other top bands like Trevor Hall, The Delta Saints, Mother's Finest and many more are scheduled to perform throughout the day. Get your fill of traditional Irish fare and a few drinks like Guiness, Harp, Killians, Smithwicks and more. Kids can play in the "alcohol free zone" in Plyler Park with inflatables. Admission is free.

Specials on Surfside Beach Houses

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Don’t miss these specials on beach house rentals in Surfside Beach going on for a limited time. We frequently post special deals on our website throughout the season so check back frequently to see what we’ve added.

Wildhurst by the Sea (right) is one of our popular beach house rentals in Surfside Beach. Located on South Ocean Boulevard, Surfside Beach, it’s a second row/second home from the ocean. This small-dog friendly home is professional decorated and has an ocean side living room with porch access. Amenities for this lovely home include a private pool, hot tub, exterior shower, 3 garden tubs, 7 televisions, bassinet, high chair, internet access, washer/dryer and fully equipped kitchen. Here’s the special deal: When you book 6 nights you get the 7th night free for April and May 2012 arrivals. Specials apply to new Saturday to Saturday reservations only.

Another of our beach house rentals in Surfside Beach with a special going on is Pier View II (left) in Surfside Beach. This property holds 12 people and is located on Seaside Drive. It had a new 8’x16’ pool installed in 2011 with a private cabana. Amenities also include exterior shower, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, and Internet access. Oceanfront covered porch and sundeck 1st level, street side covered porch 1st and 2nd level, private walkway to beach. Here’s the special deal: Book now and receive 25% off Feb. 2012 arrivals, 20% off March 2012 arrivals, 15% off April 2012 arrivals, 10% off May arrivals, 5% off June-December 2012 arrivals. Specials apply to new full week reservations only.

Our Rentals Hold Groups of Any Size

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:58:00 -0400

If you’re scheduling a group trip to the South Carolina area this spring or summer you’ll want to talk to us at Seaside Rentals about beach house rentals in Garden City Beach. Don't miss out on what we have to show you. We have specials running all summer long and great deals on select properties.

The Myrtle Beach and nearby Garden City Beach areas are wonderful destinations for family reunions, weekend getaways, weddings, church groups and business retreats, just to name a few. We have plenty of beach house rentals in Garden City Beach where the accommodations will be perfect for your group of any size.

The area is home to dozens of sites on the National Register of Historical Places so it's an awesome place to tour if you’re into history. There are numerous entertainment venues, such as dinner shows, concert arenas, amusement parks, vineyards, spas and museums that your group is sure to love. Don't miss Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet when you're here! Beach house rentals in Garden City Beach will have you close to all of these activities and more.

Be sure to reserve your tickets ahead of time for Rock Around the Clock at the Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach. The new show brings you back in time to the 1950's with poodle skirts and blue suede shoes. The show features classic songs like Shake, Rattle & Roll, Rock Around the Clock, Blueberry Hill and Jail House Rock. See the show the London Times calls "A Rocking, Rolling, Roller coaster of a Show!" Rock Around the Clock will be performed on Tuesday-Saturday each week beginning February 21. Show times are at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Dine Local This Valentine's Day

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

It’s here – Valentine’s Day – the day that used to be a holiday just for sweethearts and lovers is now a day to let anyone at all know that they are special to us. Whether you’re 5 or 95, a card reading “Be My Valentine” will still bring a smile to your lips. If you’re spending the holiday here any one of our many Surfside Beach vacation home rentals will provide the setting for romance.

From the private deck overlooking the ocean to the Jacuzzi in your master suite, it doesn’t get any better than this. Our Surfside Beach vacation home rentals come with fully equipped kitchens where you can enjoy a special holiday dinner of your own making if you don’t want to go out on the town. But if you do, here are some restaurants in the area advertising Valentine’s Day specials.

Charleston Café, 815 Surfside Dr., Surfside Beach, is having a 3-course special Valentine's Day menu Feb. 11-2 and Feb. 14. For $35 per person or $65 per couple, the meal includes a choice of appetizer (Bacon-wrapped Quail, Oysters Rockefeller, salad); choice of entree (Snapper Beurre Blanc, Filet Wellington, Stuffed Chicken); and choice of dessert (Key Lime Pie, Strawberry Tart with Cheesecake Ice Cream, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Hot Fudge Cake with Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream). (843) 238-2200

Gulfstream Cafe, 1536 S. Waccamaw Dr., Garden City, is accepting reservations between 4 and 10 p.m., and your Valentine receives a rose. Complimentary treats at the bar include seasonal berries with cream and a glass of Champagne. (843) 651-8808

Brookgreen Gardens, Pavilion Restaurant, 1931 Brookgreen Gardens Dr., Murrells Inlet. From Feb. 12-14, for $15 per person or $25 per couple, you can enjoy an entree of Lowcountry Crabcakes with roasted red pepper sauce or Herbed Chicken with white wine sauce served with wild rice pilaf and steamed vegetables. The deal also includes a dessert, a flower and tea or coffee. (843) 235-6000

Low, Low Off-Season Rates

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Are you looking for low rates on vacation rentals in Garden City Beach SC for an upcoming vacation? Now is the best time to get the lowest rates of the season on vacation rentals in Garden City Beach SC and surrounding areas when you book through us.

You’ll discover our vacation rentals in Garden City Beach SC to be roomy, beautifully decorated and set just a bit apart from the busy traffic and activity of Myrtle Beach. If you get hungry, there are over 1,800 restaurants close by to choose from. Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville, House of Blues and all of the local fresh seafood restaurants, just to name a few of the popular ones. If you want to catch a show we have that too. Be sure to check out Alabama Theatre, Medieval Times, Legends in Concert, or the Carolina Opry. There's also the Dolly Parton's Pirates Voyage Adventure Show and Wonderworks, a 50,000 square foot upside down home/amusement park to visit.

Be sure to catch the Broadway at the Beach Fireworks Show taking place on Saturday, February 18 at 8 p.m. Catch a spectacular fireworks show throughout the year at Broadway at the Beach. Broadway at the Beach is a shopping, dining, amusement and nightlife complex in Myrtle Beach. They offer dozens of bars and restaurants that include everything from Mexican and Italian to fresh seafood.

15th Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Marathons can be traced back to the battles of ancient Greece. It is from here that we get one of the oldest athletic events, with a rich heritage that marathoners take pride in. According to legend, once the Greek had won the battle with the Persians, known as the Battle of Marathon, a runner named Pheidippides was sent to spread the news in Athens. Pheidippides is said to have arrived in Athens, reported the news and then died from exhaustion soon after. The distance from the battleground to Athens was about 40 kilometers, which eventually evolved into the official distance of 42.195 kilometers for marathons of today.

The 15th Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon takes place on February 16, 2012. You can register online for the event. As in the past there will be the BI-LO Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon, RBC Bank 5K Run/Walk and Ripley's Family Fun Run going on all weekend with an post race party at the House of Blues on that Saturday for adults 21 and up. Register early for big savings and remember to check in at the Spirit Airlines Runners Expo. The marathon and half marathon will begin at the intersection of 21st Avenue North and Grissom Parkway. The 5K and Family Fun Run will start at Broadway at the Beach near Ripley's Aquarium.

The Spirit Airlines Runners Expo will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 16 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 17. The BI-LO Myrtle Beach Marathon and Dasani half marathon will be held at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, February 18. The RBC Bank 5K will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, February 17. The Ripley's Family Fun Run will start at 5:30 p.m. Friday, February 17.

Whether you’re coming to watch the marathon or participate in it, you’ll be comfortable and have everything you need when you stay at our Garden City Beach SC vacation rentals. Call us at Seaside Rentals to make your reservations for Garden City Beach SC vacation rentals today.