Sandy Bay, an oceanfront oasis of comfort and convenience on Garden City Beach, offers large full-width balconies with unobstructed views of the beach and ocean. Relax in the living room or each of the four beautifully decorated bedrooms with flat-screen TVs and direct balcony access. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances, charcoal barbecue grill for guest use, WiFi internet access throughout your stay.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
*20% Off New Stays Through May*
If your beach vacation or family gathering requires abundant space and comfortable furnishings right on the beach, Sandy Bay is the vacation home for you. Large full width balconies on the first and second floors are perfect to enjoy a fully unobstructed view of the beach and ocean. Just south of the Garden City pier, there are no high rise buildings to look past to enjoy the view, fewer crowds competing for beach space.
Sandy Bay is an oceanfront oasis of comfort and convenience. Every room is beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished. Relax after every vacation day with flat screen TVs in the living room and all four bedrooms. WiFi internet access is provided. There is parking space for four cars. Motorcycles, small trailers and golf carts are ok.
The first floor living area has two loveseats and a sofa sleeper, and an armchair. There are full size appliances in the kitchen including a ceramic top stove and a refrigerator with ice dispenser. The kitchen is well equipped with a full complement of cookware and tableware for gracious dining. There is a charcoal barbecue grill for guest use.
There are four large bedrooms, each has a flat screen TV and direct balcony access. The first floor bedroom has a queen size bed and bathroom, with balcony access. The master bedroom upstairs has a king size bed and full bath. One upstairs bedroom has three twin beds. The fourth bedroom has a queen size bed and a twin daybed, it shares access to a full bath with the third bedroom. Beds will be made with sheets and pillowcases when you arrive, kitchen and bath towels are included.
There is parking space for four vehicles, and you can bring or rent a golf cart.
Small dogs (30 lbs and under) may be considered with individual approval and $200+ pet fee. Please contact/email for approval before reserving with pets. Pets are prohibited unless specifically approved in advance. Horry County ordinance prohibits dogs on the beach between May 1st and Labor Day between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.
The person renting this property must be at least 25 years old, have a valid credit card, and be present for the entire rental.
Garden City Beach is perfect for a family vacation, away from the traffic and crowds, but still a short drive to the wide variety of attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment the Grand Strand has to offer. The Garden City Beach pier, restaurants and shops are are 3 blocks north of Sandy Bay. Luxury shopping and dining are a few minutes north in the Market Commons area. Just a short drive north are all the attractions and shopping of Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach, Coastal Grand shopping center, the Myrtle Beach boardwalk, and one of the world's largest Ferris wheels. For a unique cultural experience, Brookgreen Gardens displays one of the world's largest collections of sculpture by American artists in a lush outdoor setting, along with a zoo and butterfly garden, it's just a few minutes south on Business 17. Not far further south is Pawley's Island, home of famous rope hammocks. Historic Charleston is just 1 1/2 hours south, plan a day trip to take an informative carriage tour of this beautiful old city.
It's easy to see that memorable and relaxing vacation days will begin and end at Sandy Bay, is it not
*Discounts and promotions are not valid on extended stays (longer than 21 days)*
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Day bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Shampoo
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
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
About the area
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 Waccamaw Regional Tennis Center or Myrtle Beach Sports Center. Visit our Murrells Inlet travel guide
How much is parking at *20% Off New Stays Through May*?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at *20% Off New Stays Through May*?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at *20% Off New Stays Through May*?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is *20% Off New Stays Through May* located?
Nestled on the beach, this Murrells Inlet holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Garden City Beach, Pier at Garden City and Garden City Pavilion Arcade. Surfside Beach and St. Michael’s Catholic Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Being right on the beach and listening to the ocean is what we were after, and this house did not disappoint. Great location to everything we wanted to do in the area. That being said, the house itself is older, and smelled very musty. We had a couple of small issues and ITrip was very prompt with correspondence. Overall not a bad stay, but I would suggest a few updates to the home.
Lori K.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Julia C.
4 Oct 2023
Sandy Bay
The house overall was nice. Loved the closeness to the beach and the back porch. The house could use a better cleaning and updating of bathrooms and cleanier furniture. The kitchen needs better stocked with pots and frying pans.
The property was in a great location. Great access to the beach. The property is just very outdated and not the cleanest. The porch furniture was rusted and broken, a few bugs were inside, and it smelled when we arrived. Overall it was not terrible, but we do not think we will stay at this property again.
Sharon C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert E.
10 Jul 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer VACA
only a few complaints... we had to hammer in 3 nails on the lower deck. Tossed out a rusty, broken umbrella. Adirondak chairs were broken and dangerous for kids to sit on. All our towels and wet clothing got rust stained from old chairs that were on the deck. There were no hooks to hang wet towels on inside or outside. No wine opener. Had to do some landscaping on lower level to get to the stairs from the carport. Needs some TLC but our stay was fun and nice. Great location and great beach access!
Robert E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David & Nancy K.
14 Jan 2026
Great stay !!
Another great experience at Sandy Bay. This was our 5th visit. We especially wanted to give a shout out to Mandy. I
Left a bag behind when I checked out (senior moment). Mandy was extremely helpful in arranging for the bag to be shipped home. Thanks again. We will return !
We have stayed at this house several times and always have a great time. The reason I gave 1 Star for the property owner is I have never had to speak directly to them. Everything is always nice.
The Sandy Bay was a perfect fit for our family! The location is just right for walking the dogs and getting to attractions quickly. We loved being just steps away from the beach and never feeling crowded. We definitely will consider this property again!
We had a great time! The house was as advertised, perfect location, loved the large porch and beach access, will definitely be back!
Erin E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda C.
6 Jun 2022
Very nice
Our stay has been very nice. We are loving the quiet area and the double porches. Thank you for the pleasant stay.
Rhonda C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
21 May 2019
Love It!
Best vacation we have had in a long time. Love the house and plenty of room for our family and our fur baby. We will definitely be back next year.
Lisa H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Sharlette M.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very disappointed with the property the homeowner needs to updated everything furniture appliances, cabinets. It was the dirtiest place i have ever stayed in. Killings bugs several times a day. Don't rent this you will be sorry
Location was perfect, we loved that they had beach toys and umbrellas that we could use for the week. Housekeeping could have been a little better, it was a little dusty, and there was animal hair all over the furniture. A little bit of a pest control issue with roaches inside the house as well. Overall Sandy Bay, was a beautiful place and we would love to stay there again in the future!
great location. very clean and neat. only change we would make is have the high beach chairs on the upper deck, so you can see the beautiful view. Also, have gates at both ends of the walkway, so if you have a dog you do not have to worry about loosing your pet if someone fails to lock the gate on the porch and also you could have your pet on the walkway. Also a few plastic glasses for small children. we had a great time and enjoyed the cottage
DONNA y.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashleigh W.
10 Jul 2023
Wonderful Spring Break House
Wonderful House ! Can't beach the ocean view from each room ! Was very clean upon arrival - easy checkin - I trip has been amazing checking in with me - we are still here for another 2 days but I can't see any thing that would stop me from giving them 5 stars !
awesome place to rent thru and an amazing house !!!
Plenty of dishes in the kitchen (except cheese grater lol - I'm weird I like to shred my own cheese)
Beds are in wonderful shape - a little hard for me but everything is wonderful !!! Absolutely wonderful ! We will be back ! Thank you I Trip
We had an incredible time at Sandy Bay. It has everything you will need on the interior plus the ocean as your view! My only bit of constructive criticism would be to replace the carpet or install tile in lieu. Also, the master bathtub/shower is in dire need of replacing the shower curtain liner. The countertop surfaces in the kitchen needed a further once-over when we arrived. The beds / linens were comfy! All in all great value for the money and walkable to convenience shopping as well as the pier. We had family pro photos taken on the beach (Pasha Belman Photography) and it was an added treat to be able to walk to the pier for photos for photos taken below!
The location cant be beat. It had amazing views of the ocean all over the place. The house was clean and stoked decently with essentials. The down side was the outside trash was full when we checked in. And wasnt emptied until 5 days later. But the communication on this was good. And she informed me that steps will be taking to make sure it wont happen again. The place could use about 8 eating bowls. They have the plastic ones at wal mart for 50 cents each.
You can not complain about the beautiful view of the beach from the back porch! The house had new carpet. Kitchen and baths outdated but functional. I was disappointed that trash was never picked up. I called the management team at Itrip Vacations and was told someone would come empty one of the cans. No one ever came. We had 3 full outside trash cans that we kept packing down to allow more room. I would like to return but it is a shame that the price is unreasonable for this house in the future.
We’ve stayed at this property before and I really wanted to love it again, but didn’t. Beds are old and need replaced, very noisy and just not comfortable. Appliances were decent at best: microwave didn’t get food hot, dryer took several cycles to dry clothes, refrigerator leaked. Porch is just beautiful with a great ocean view but more furniture needs added. There’s a pile of “junk” in the corner of the porch that consists of broken beach chairs, broken umbrellas and other miscellaneous items that appears to be left behind. Overall our vacation was nice but just really wanted to love this place again. Perhaps after some updates…