Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool

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A covered outdoor deck with a table and chairs, a sofa, and rocking chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and a white fence.
A sunroom with a wicker sofa, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a small lawn, and a white fence.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Garden City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Garden City Beach, SC
  • Place, Garden City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Murrells Inlet Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Brookgreen Gardens
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Murrells Inlet

Located in Murrells Inlet, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Myrtle Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach Beaches, while Brookgreen Gardens and Family Kingdom Amusement Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Prestwick Tennis and Swim Center or Waccamaw Regional Tennis Center. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Garden City Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Garden City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Murrells Inlet Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Huntington Beach State Park - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Brookgreen Gardens - 21 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dead Dog Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Neals Creekhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drunken Jack's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Claw House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$3,951, 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.

How much is parking at Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gambler's Retreat - Five Bedroom, Four Bath Beach Home with Private Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Garden City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Murrells Inlet Beach and Pier at Garden City. Garden City Pavilion Arcade is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 wonderful time. Great house, fabulous pool!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We can't wait to see you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

July 4th Week Vacation 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Gambler's Retreat is ideal for our family with a spacious living area, connected to a covered screened-in deck on one end and a sunroom on the other. Pool area is fantastic for children under 5 years old. Across the street beach is wide and spacious due to the limited homes of this penisula south of Garden City pier,
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice place, great location, awesome pool!

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 at this house. The location to the beach was perfect and a quick 1 minute walk. We could listen to the waves from our screened in porch in the evenings. The kids loved the pool which was the biggest we have seen in the area. The roads were much quieter that what we experienced in Surfside.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Starnes Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: This was the third year in a row at Gambler's Retreat. The home fits the needs of my large family well, and we love the uncrowded beach area associated with this home.We did have two issues this year that were not completely resolved during our stay. The bathroom sink in the shared bathroom on the upper floor was very slow in draining. We reported it, and we received an immediate response from a maintenance person. He could not resolve the issue, and in fact, the drain became completely clogged and unusable for the remainder of our stay. A plumber also came out, but could not resolve the issue. The sink remained clogged upon our departure. We also reported to maintenance that our dishwasher became unusable the last few days, but no one came out to resolve that issue. We left notes for housekeeping making them aware of the two problems before we left the property on Saturday morning.I know these type of problems occur, but it would have been more professional for us to have received communication as to when and how these two issues would be resolved. Instead, we received no communication. That's a little disappointing.That being said, we love the home and location, and the pool area is perfect. It would be helpful if a pool skimmer was available to retrieve leaves, grass etc. out of the pool, but none was available for us to use.We will look to rent the home again, just not in the same week as this stay next year.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice Spacious Home Convenient Location- Disappointing Maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 12 stayed at the Gambler's Retreat from July 4-11,2026. This home was very spacious and served our family well. The living space gave us plenty of room for meals and games, while the screen porch and large pool were our favorites. The crushed ice machine was also a plus for our family as we packed coolers for the beach. The kitchen was well stocked with any and all pots, pans, appliances, and utensils. We were very well satisfied with the home itself.We were however disappointed to find the dishwasher was clogged, along with the bathroom sink in the adjoining bathroom when we arrived. This bathroom was being used by 5 people and was completely clogged upon our arrival. We called the Garden City Office multiple times before a maintenance worker came with Draino, which did not help. He stated a plumber would be out that evening (Sunday). Around lunchtime on Monday no one had shown up so we called yet again. On Monday evening, a plumbing company showed up, stayed less than 30 min and said the concrete would have to be jack hammered in order to unstop the clog. We never heard another word from anyone the remainder of the week about the sink. This was very inconvenient as the sink could not be used at all. Therefore, several of the guys in our family worked to unstop the sink in just a few minutes by blowing out the line on the outside of the house, NOT beneath the cement. The pool was also growing algae and was full of debris mid week. The pool was apparently cleaned prior to our arrival and we never saw anyone service the pool throughout our stay. The pool was very nice compared to those with other rentals, but was unfortunately not maintained during our stay. We did report our disappointment to the office staff at Garden City Realty on Friday before departing on Saturday, July 11. On July 15 we were given a small portion of our rent back, but would have much rather had items repaired prior to our arrival to allow us more time to enjoy our vacation.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gambler’s Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this is a great place to stay. We love the screened in porch, the swing, the pool, and the great ice maker! This year, however, the dishwasher was broken and didn’t get fixed, the pool turned green and no one came to check it, and we had to change out the air filter downstairs and clean the wall in the bathroom. The bedspread in the master bedroom was stained and the knobs on the bed’s footboard kept falling off. The ceiling fans have lint on the blades. This is a great house, but it needs some care.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Late Summer Stay

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: Such a beautiful home in a great location. One of the best things about this home was the pellet ice maker. It made beach days a breeze when filling up our coolers.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Our Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: Gamblers Retreat is a great beach home that has just about everything you need to enjoy your home away from home. Too bad it wasn’t clean though. Most of the beds need new mattresses, the grill outside needs to be replaced. It’s all rusted and went on fire. The sheets on the beds were dingy.We made due with what it was and did a lot of cleaning. The location is great.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great week in Garden City with some Issues to Start

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very 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: Gambler's Retreat is a wonderful property with lots of positives primarily location and amenities. The home is thoughtfully decorated for the comfort of families and guests. However, there were some negatives as well. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed that the pool was not clean with significant amounts of algae. We promptly contacted the rental company on Saturday and requested that the pool be cleaned. This happened on Tuesday. The house also had some issues with cleanliness. Overall, the kitchen and bathrooms were clean and although the floor had been swept it did not appear to have been scrubbed or mopped. Could not walk around barefoot without turning our feet dark. The rental company was very responsive to our concerns and sent housekeeping back to the house as well as contacted the pool company for a cleaning. Other suggestions to consider would be to replace the mattresses, they are not comfortable, add a handrail to the pool to assist with getting out particularly for elderly people, replace dining room chairs or recover and be careful going down the stairs inside.First time visit to Garden City Beach and we really enjoyed the area. Will not consider this property again even though our issues were addressed. If we had not brought it to the attention of the rental company, the pool probably would not have been cleaned until the end of the season. Yuck!I appreciate Garden City Realty for being pleasant to work with in addressing our concerns. Nice group of people!Hopefully this feedback will enhance the stay for other families.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great week at the beach!

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 stayed at Gamblers Retreat with our 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren and one son-in-law. We loved the location and the privacy of the beach. We loved the property and the pool. We had a couple of minor issues and we called the realtor and they immediately game and fixed them. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous week at the Gamblers Retreat!

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: Our family enjoyed our week at The Gamblers Retreat!! Plenty of room for 6 adults and 5 kids!! Loved the location and easy walk to beach access!! The pool was FANTASTIC- a BIG hit for adults and kids and was the perfect place to watch the beautiful Garden City sunsets! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals- and the ice machine was an added bonus! Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us! We will definitely be back!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring break 2023

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! We absolutely fell in love with this rental. Definitely on our list for the future. This rental had all the necessities plus some. The screened in porch was my favorite, we ate there constantly and with little ones with energy is was such a blessing!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Golf with Friends

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: We had a great four night stay at Gambler’s Retreat. The place was clean and well appointed. There is room for a large group. Loved the screened in porch!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

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 Would stay there again in a heartbeat Kids had ample space as did my wife and I.We’ve been coming to the Grand Strand since 2002.Our best rental ever!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Saved us after original cottage A/C broken

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: We moved to this cottage second day of our stay. First cottage A/A was broken. This cottage was great! The pool was beautiful. It was hard to be by pool in late afternoon due to no shade. Needs umbrellas. Loved how well the kitchen was equipped, the gas grill and the ice machine! Porches were wonderful. It was a great stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Moore and Smith 2022 Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Our rental experience started out badly. The A/C for the upstairs of the house was not working and had to be repaired. When checking in, there was a notice attached to our package that the stove was not working. This was a major inconvenience to us due to our grandkids having severe allergies which we combat by bringing foods to cook that they can eat. When we inquired about the repairs, we were told that it would be Thursday before the repairs could be performed, which I told them that was totally unacceptable. I was direct with them and told them what was expected if they could not repair the stove on Monday. The stove was repaired that day and it was surprising to find that the gas line to the stove was never hooked up and was laying on the floor under the stove. Otherwise, the remainder of the week was delightful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our vacation in Garden City

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: My family of 12, enjoyed our vacation in Garden City. For years now, we have rented house n Ocean Lakes, but decided to try something different. I can say we are probably done with staying at Ocean Lakes, we all really liked the laid back, relaxed feel of Garden City Beaches. Best trip we have had in years. I am the un-official "trip-organizer". I always have to book the accommodations, etc. I was very satisfied with my experience with Garden City Reality, they were professional, and easy to work with. I would recommend them and I would definitely use them again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice Property, Poorly Kept

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have rented from Garden City Realty for 8 years now, multiple times per year. Property was not in great condition compared to other rentals we've used.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super house for Family Vacation

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: Best in the business for renting vacation homes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Grand Time with THE GRANDCHILDREN!

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: Thank you Garden City Realty and thank you owners of the property we rented! We had a wonderful stay at our property! We were VERY satisfied with our stay. The condition of the property was was first class...you could see how well the owners maintained their property along with GCR. The kitchen was well-appointed, the furniture, beds, and all around surroundings were so nice. The appliances were top notch! The pool was fantastic...all the kids wanted to do was go from beach to pool and REPEAT! All our little 5 year old wanted was the pool and pancakes!!! We had 6 grandchildren there plus their parents and ourselves....we can't say enough about how impressed we were with the cleanness, the property's condition and our overall experience of l living there for a week! If we did need anything GCR was on it in a professional, courteous manner. Thank you for a memorable vacation! We so appreciate such a great rental property being available to us and letting us experience such a wonderful vacation!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family with children vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: The pool was the best part of our experience but it was cloudy and even after the pool man came he didn't get it clean until the day we left. The rug on the upper floor was dirty And the sofa was well worn.. Also there were very tiny ants in the kitchen.the ice machine in the island made a lot of noise and never really made enough ice
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great pool.....Great house....Great time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our family of eleven had ample room and the house is very well maintained. We will consider using this property again if it is available.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer 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: This is my 3rd year renting the same house. Love the location,the house and pool is great. It seemed to me that house is not as well kept as 1st year we stayed. Had issue with toilet leaking from top floor to bottom floor. This was quickly resolved by realty company. Clothes dryer would not cut off and this was not fixed during our stay. Something should be done about tree/bush in edge of yard on north side. Very dangerous when trying to back car out. Cannot see if car was coming or if someone was on sidewalk on bike or walking. I usually put deposit down for this house for same dates next year but did not this year. Think rental amount on house has gotten too high. Will have to think about it and explore other rental properties and compare prices for comparable house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Never Disappointed!!

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: Garden City Realty always goes above and beyond our expectations when it comes to our vacation at the beach. We’ve been dealing with them for over 25 years and they have always been great!! Always helpful, friendly, and easy to deal with. Wouldn’t use anyone else! We loved our house. It was emaculate. It was close to everything, but quiet and relaxing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome House! Awesome Vacation!

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: This house was nicely decorated, clean, functional and had a great pool. We loved it and would definitely rent it again without hesitation.
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