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Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras!

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A turquoise house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered porch.
A single-story house with a green roof, a white porch, and a small front yard with palm trees.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a house with a white railing.
A house with a pool, patio furniture, and a fenced yard.
A swimming pool with a ladder, a covered seating area with chairs and a table, and a house with a porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Perched along the water, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 10 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It includes a pool and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy ocean views while engaging in nearby activities like fishing and birdwatching, or visit attractions like W.O. "Bill" Martin Park and Surfside Beach.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Enjoy the heated pool

    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Garden City Beach
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, SC
  • Place, W.O. "Bill" Martin Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden City Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 King Front Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen - Front Patio

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Queen Middle Hallway

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4- Bunk Bed Hallway

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5- Queen off of kitchen area

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras!

Experience the ultimate waterfront living at “By the Pond,” a delightful single-level beach house located in the heart of Surfside Beach. This charming retreat comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests (with a maximum of 8 adults and 4 kids) and is perfectly situated just a short walk or drive from the beach, shopping, and various dining options.

Key Features:

Accommodations: 5 cozy bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it ideal for family vacations or gatherings with friends.
Bedroom 1: King bed with an ensuite bathroom for a touch of luxury.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed with direct access to the front patio.
Bedroom 3: Queen bed located near a full bathroom.
Bedroom 4: Bunk bedroom designed for children under 12.
Bedroom 5: Queen bed conveniently situated off the kitchen area.
Amenities: Enjoy a range of features designed for relaxation and fun:
Private, heated pool (additional charge) with lounge seating.
Two spacious living areas perfect for gathering or unwinding.
Fully equipped kitchen with dining seating for 8, complete with essentials for meal preparation.
Smart TVs and complimentary wireless internet to stay entertained.
Beach chairs and beach toys available for your convenience.
Outdoor Living:
Covered porch with outdoor seating for enjoying your morning coffee or evening sunsets.
A golf cart is included, providing street-legal access and free parking at designated golf cart areas, including beach access.
Additional Features:
In-house washer and dryer for added convenience.
A selection of card and board games for family fun.
Air conditioning and heating to keep you comfortable year-round.
Strict no smoking and no pets policy ensures a clean and safe environment.
Whether you’re looking to relax by the pool, explore the beach, or enjoy local attractions, “By the Pond” offers everything you need for a memorable getaway. Book your stay today and create lasting memories in this beautiful beach house!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are under 18

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You must provide your email to receive the Rental Agreement. Max occupancy is 10 people (Max adults is 8 and max people under 18 years old is 4)

The Rental Agreement must be read, completed, agreed to, and returned quickly as that is required so your booking can be processed for acceptance.

Primary renter 28+ w/ID. No: smoking,motorcycles (w/o permission), trailers/RV's, animals. Only those listed on RA are allowed on property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 412912vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Consider Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place for a night out or Ripley's Aquarium if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, water tubing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • W.O. "Bill" Martin Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surfside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • All Children's Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Garden City Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Golden Egg Pancake House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crabby Mike's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras!?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras! on 17 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,591, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Near Ocean, Beach & Water, Pvt. One Level Home,Pool, Porches,Golf Cart, Extras! located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of W.O. "Bill" Martin Park and All Children's Park. Garden City Beach and Fuller Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Accommodations were as described. Host communicated well and responsive to inquiries. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay, By the Pond!

I believe that staying By the Pond in Surfside was one of our best vacations ever. The house was well stocked and we all enjoyed the pool & golf cart. There was plenty of entertainment for the children and ample space for 10 visitors aged 9-62. We all absolutely loved it! The owners and people who worked for them were fantastic. We hope to return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so much more than I and my family anticipated….a true hidden gem!!! The location was convenient to beach access, restaurants and so much more!!! The house was extremely warm and inviting….we had a total of 7 adults…plenty of room to relax both inside and outside…we never felt like we were crawling over or interrupting somebody ….it was awesome!!! I will be coming back to this VRBO in the very near future….thank you to our hosts, Kathy and Steve, for making this a very memorable experience and a true vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was clean, in a peaceful neighborhood only 2 blocks from the ocean. Not far from restaurants and shopping. House was fully equipped with everything you’d need. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Only place we stay!

Awesome, cozy house. Perfect for my family, couldn't imagine staying anywhere else!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our group of 8. The golf cart was a terrific bonus. Had everything we needed and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

By The Pond

Our stay was great!!! Fantastic location and amenities were perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Property was as described. Only thing I would maybe mention is that the golf cart is extremely slow. Might need some new batteries soon
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to take your family

Was a beautiful home with everything you want and need, like being at your house only your at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words. Enjoyed having you and looking forward to your return. Kathy& Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing weekend with top notch accommodations

This was our second stay at the property and it once again lived up to expectations. Plenty of room for two families with children and an ideal location for beach access and entertainment/dining options. The golf cart and beach chairs came in handy during our trip. Highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and spacious for our family of 9. We all had a great time and enjoyed the pool as much as possible. The pond was great. We would get up in the morning and the grandkids loved to go outside and see the turtles and geese and go fishing. Very nice and quiet area. A short walk to the beach. Loved seeing the golf cart parade on memorial day. Overall it was such a good time for all of us. We Would Definitely go back. Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely home. Adriana and family
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This house is in a great location, close to the beach but also in a quiet neighborhood. The private pool was wonderful and the use of the golf cart made it easy to get to the beach and to the pier. The owners checked in to make sure everything was going well which was nice. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

The house was great and the weather was wonderful the entire week!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family vacation

We live By the Pond for so many reasons, but the top 3 are its location, cleanliness, and layout. There is enough room for grandparents and teens to spread out when needed but there are also lots of spaces they can hang out together.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The house was really nice & well organized.

I liked it because it was close to the beach. It was a beautiful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for the kind words.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family vacation spot

The property is clean and spacious. The short walk to the beach is a plus. Many extras make your stay more enjoyable, including bikes, beach chairs, a golf cart, and a ping pong table! The owner is very responsive and helpful if needs arise. We've stayed here multiple years and plan to return! Thanks for a great vacation!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great get away!

Very nice property - the private pool is really nice to have! And the golf cart was very helpful in getting around to the beach (but it's not that far to walk). Clean, comfortable, nice neighborhood. Would definitely return to this location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2021
Thank you so much for staying
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach

This is a great property close to the beach. We really liked the pool and the golf cart was very convenient. The property owners were responsive with any questions we had. Will likely stay with them again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
THanks so much! Hopefully see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great getaway

We found the property to be just like the description! The hosts were so fantastic to work with and promptly answered any questions we had. They were swift in making adjustments as needed. We will stay with them again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

By the Pond was a great house to stay in for vacation!

House was awesome! Very clean! Tons of things supplied! We would definitely book again! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Time

Very clean. Owners great to work with.Had everything we needed. Very nice linens.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Thank you so much. Enjoyed having you stay. Hope you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

This stay was 5 ⭐️ for us! Kathy and Steve are very welcoming and amazing hosts! The location is perfect and I loved feeding the turtles and ducks on the pond! I cannot wait to stay here again. Thank you both for opening up your home and sharing your little slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect house for our family!

Staying at "By the Pond" has become my family's summer tradition over the last six years. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else. This house checks all of the boxes! We look forward to continuing to stay at "By the Pond" for many years to come.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation rental

We thoroughly enjoyed this deceptively large beach house. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the home and the layout. We enjoyed the beach and the pool and it was nice to have the outdoor showers to wash the sand away. We really liked the golf cart very handy to take o the beach. We were quite pleased with this home and would rent it again.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the house and the 2 outdoor showers. See you again soon. Thanks, Kathy& Steve

About the host

Hosted by Kathy & Steve

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Kathy and I love our homes in Surfside Beach SC, “The Family Beach”. Throughout the years we vacationed at many different places along the coast of North and South Carolina. When we stayed at Surfside Beach, we knew this was the place we wanted to purchase a home at. It has so much more to offer than the other coastal areas we visited previously- it is a small family-oriented town only 2 miles long, that is clean, safe, and close to all the activities of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, and is golf cart and pedestrian friendly so you can leave the car parked and just enjoy family time.

When we were younger, we stayed at many places, but they always seemed to let us down- issues with cleanliness, location, amenities, etc. We decided if we were ever fortunate enough to own a beach home that we, or people who visited our home, would never experience these issues. We offer everything possible at our homes. We handle all rentals on our own, being most rental companies are concerned with profit above guest satisfaction. We do everything possible to ensure a 5 star stay for our guests who often become friends over the years, and even have a local contact, who is a friend of ours, to help handle any unforeseen issues that one may incur during their stay.

We try to make sure our homes have everything that you would have at your personal home like a well-stocked kitchen and laundry, plus nice amenities while on vacation like private pools, hammocks, linens and house towels, beach toys and chairs, ping pong, and some of the homes also have elevators, and included golf carts. On top of all of that our places are clean, and none of them are very far from the beach, or shopping, restaurants, and attractions.

We look forward to having the opportunity to be your hosts!

Kathy& Steve

Why they chose this property

Best location in Myrtle Beach area. Family friendly with little noise and traffic, but convenient to everything. Our home is on one of the nicest lots in Surfside Beach near the ocean, next to a pond, and near a park with children's playsets. We also have a golf cart available for our guests along with our nice private swimming pool.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful setting with water view of pond and close to the ocean.
Private pool with heating available. Enjoy watching wildlife and turtles in the pond. Park located across the water from the home offering slides, children play items, park benches,horseshoes, and boccie ball.
Home also has numerous decks to sit on and relax. Interior of home is all one level with a calming, nicely decorated atmosphere.
Well stocked kitchen, and has 2 living rooms so can get get some family seperation when needed :)
Golf cart available for your use during stay,
Built as a home for us to enjoy, not for being a rental property.
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