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Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fitness facility
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi

Vacation in this adorable Beach Cottage, "On the Half Shell"! This home is mere steps to the beach located only one block from the ocean. It offers comfortable bedding, flat-screen televisions in each room, cable, Roku, wifi, and everything you need to vacation in a home away from home. If you need extra space please check out our other VRBO listing # 632149, "Sandy Feet Retreat", or rent both properties to accommodate several families.
The Half Shell has 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, and an outdoor shower. The Master bedroom has a queen bed and a flat-screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku options. The second bedroom has a Queen Bed, with a Full Size Trundle Bed, and a flat-screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku options. This home offers a spacious living area complete with a queen-size sofabed, love seat, and 40 40-inch flat screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku Smart options.
The home offers a fully equipped kitchen, complete with an Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Keurig Duo Coffee Maker, Crock-Pot, Air Fryer, and well-stocked kitchenware. Perfect for cooking in, any style...Steam-pot, toaster, blender, etc. Enjoy the wonderful Carolina Climate on our large back deck that offers the natural shade of a beautiful Live Oak.
"On the Half Shell" is conveniently located close to many of the area's best attractions. The home is only a few blocks from the neighborhood park/playground. The Surfside Pier is 3/4 mile from the home and offers pier fishing, ice cream, and an oceanfront restaurant. There are several other excellent restaurants in this area; River City Grill (Excellent Burgers), Pizza Hyena, Chimichanga Lama (Great Mexican), Gracious Pig (Yummy BBQ), and Neil and Pams (Fun Karaoke and Great Breakfast). Garden City Beach is directly South of Surfside Beach and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet. Other attractions include Marlin Quay Marina, Gulf Stream Café, Garden City Pier, Original Sam’s Corner, and Sara J’s Seafood Restaurant.
Just a few minutes South of Surfside Beach is Murrells Inlet, a seaside community that is considered to be the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina". Once primarily a fishing village, the town is best known for the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, a half-mile boardwalk overlooking a pristine salt marsh, and many award-winning seafood and barbecue restaurants along Highway 17 business. Brookgreen Gardens is also located in Murrells Inlet and features several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures, trails through several nature reserve ecosystems, and the Lowcountry Zoo. They display a beautiful Christmas event, “Night of a Thousand Candles”, that has spectacular lights and is simply a must-see.
If you’re looking for places to shop, Inlet Square Mall, the Market Commons, Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach Mall, Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, two Tanger Shopping Outlets, and many more shopping facilities are all within an easy drive from Surfside Beach. Looking for some entertainment, take in a show at Medieval Times, Pirates Voyage, The Carolina Opry, and Legends in Concert. The Ripley's Aquarium, Wonder Works, Alligator Adventure, Hard Rock Cafe, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, and The Pavilion Nostalgia Park are other fun options.
Whatever your heart desires, whatever your need, the South Strand offers a little something on everyone’s to-do list. We have a variety of wonderful restaurants, fantastic retail stores, creative miniature golf, exceptional charter fishing, exciting water sports…and of course, nothing but relaxation.




Property manager

Ashley Sabo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Security system
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: We allow small and large 4 legged family.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Portable Crib, Children Welcome!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

"half Shell" Adorable Beach Cottage Steps Ocean Pets Welcome
Steps to the Ocean Family Friendly Grill Chill Pet's Welcome
"half Shell" Adorable Beach Cottage Steps Ocean Pets Welcome

About the neighborhood

Map
Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Garden City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Surfside Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Tupelo Bay Golf Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Pier at Garden City - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Apple Bagels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Sushi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neal & Pam's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-out at Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Garden City Beach, Wild Water and Wheels, and Hudson's Surfside Flea Market. Grand Theatre and Surfside Beach Town Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Nice, cozy, perfect for family and the dogs! The porch with the huge shade tree outside is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
This was the 2nd time staying at The Half Shell and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time. We will probably book again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation!
We really enjoyed our stay! The house is exactly as described, fantastic location, and great communication with the host. Perfect for our family of four + two dogs. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
This house is perfect for our little family. It is so well stocked with everything you will need for a week at the beach! Owner is super easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach trip
Cute house and perfect for couple. Beds not very comfortable but otherwise meet our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite vacation spots
We have stayed here before. We love the location and it’s the perfect size for my husband, mother in law, and myself along with our two little dogs. The home is comfortable and clean. All amenities are close by and the beach is so close. We had such a wonderful stay and will come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach stay
This was a fantastic place to stay with my family and pup. Short walk to the beach and so close to everything in surfside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ronnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but nice!
We enjoyed our week stay here. It was nice and clean. Owner was very polite about any questions we had and solved them quickly! Very close to ocean and nice friendly neighborhood. Golf cart parking was close by. Enjoyed the deck in back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Bungalow
Lovely, clean, great location. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy!
Perfect for me and my husband plus our fur babies. Will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JORDAN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Wonderful!
This little house is so cute and well done. Clean, comfortable, and the location is fantastic. Ashley is a wonderful and kind host and very quick to respond when needed. This was my first experience using VRBO and it could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Clearwater, Fl / Morganton N.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beaches
Beautiful beaches, quiet neighborhood and if you really wanted to shop…lots of shopping. We just enjoyed the beach and having family to share the Holiday with.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat Norm S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary celebration
Our friends were married 27 years ago in the Surfside area and we have helped celebrate with them the past 4 years. This HALF SHELL was perfect for my wife and I to do just that.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short get away
Loved our stay! Very adorable home and great location! Ashley was amazing with communication and helping us with arranging our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Dedham, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday get away
Nice relaxing, comfy, and clean place. Owners are pretty responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach getaway!!
House was just as they stated. Clean and a short easy walk to the beach! Weather was beautiful too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring trip
Great place for the two of us and our Dog. Nice neighborhood close to a great beach. Visited with our granddaughter at Coastal, hiked the Waccamaw trail with her and the pup and saw a real Alligator. Had a great time at the beach at low tide later that afternoon too! Dogs can go on the beach until May. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H., Bridgewater

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation..Southern Charmed
An amazing week enjoy sun, sand and surf. Location is fantastic and we enjoyed all the local activities. Thank you for a great week look forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property
We really enjoyed our stay here. Great location and everything we needed was there. Ashley was great with communicating with me when I had questions. Nice quiet neighborhood- would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Home Close to the Beach
This home was very clean. The location was great. Close to the beach and restaurants. We loved our stay at the Half Shell.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip
This home is as listed. Very clean, good neighborhood, close to the each, easy check in and check out. Great owner to work with. Will return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage steps from the beach!
We truly enjoyed our stay and the many walks on the beach, great restaurants and seafood markets. Quiet location for a relaxing getaway with everything you need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location
Great little beach bungalow! Fit my family of 5 perfectly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation
1st time at this location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Half Shell
Just enough size for my 4 person family! Great location, close to other family, short walk to beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023