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Blue Crab family vacation home

Holiday home in Surfside Beach with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Blue Crab!
Rear of house with deck
Morning walk
Pool area
312 South Ocean Blvd. morning

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10187.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Surfside Beach
  • Place, Ocean Lakes Beach
  • Place, Hudson's Surfside Flea Market
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Blue Crab family vacation home

'Portobello I complex is a second row complex located on South Ocean Blvd. at 3rd Avenue South in Surfside Beach. This complex offers a Shared Swimming Pool w/outside shower and landscaped grounds. Easy access over to the ocean. Home 312 accommodates 12 people and the interior features include 5 smart TVs, 1 DVD player and stereo. Outside you will find a large shared pool, covered porches. Beach access is right across the street.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Only 7 day bookings accepted for the months of Jun
Linens are NOT included in this rental.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Myrtle Beach State Park and Litchfield Beach, while Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach are popular area attractions. Ripley's Aquarium and Wild Water and Wheels are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Garden City Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tupelo Bay Golf Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Cabos - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Honey Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Neal & Pam's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Crab family vacation home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Blue Crab family vacation home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Crab family vacation home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Crab family vacation home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Crab family vacation home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Crab family vacation home located?

Located in the heart of Surfside Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surfside Beach, Fuller Park and Surfside Dog Park. Celebration Music Theatre and Grand Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Great Family Vacation Home

Space was great, loved the proximity to the beach, pool area was very nice, kitchen was well stocked. Would use this property again for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Great location! Owner was very responsive. The only negative I would say is the home is listed as ocean view and pictures show a view of the ocean. There is now a huge home in the way of the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Blue Crab Getaway

This is a prime location where you just walk across the street to the beach! We loved sitting on the front balcony in the evenings. The rooms on the back are bright at night from the lights around the pool. Bring eye masks if you prefer to sleep in the dark. We had a great family vacation with plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karron s.

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

Great Vacation home

This house is perfect location short walk to beach, great pool, plenty of room, short walk to great restaurants. grocery stores nearby. kitchen stocked well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E., Charleston, SC

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

Girls Book Club Weekend

Comfortable and spacious. I would book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Awesome Place

Very nice and clean house. Will return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Peaceful Stay

My family enjoyed our stay at The Blue Crab beach house! It is in a cute little beach town with colorful beach homes and walking distance to many restaurants. The beach was a short walk that we didn’t mind at all! Their storage “shack” had lots of useful beach items like toys, chairs, etc which was so convenient. Unfortunately, due to a new build, the view of the ocean is very minimal when sitting out on the deck but enjoyable and peaceful nonetheless. I really loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom, however the plumbing of the house doesn’t allow for multiple people to shower at the same time-which was a bummer. We were able to work around this issue and overall had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would rent again! Great location for beach, restaurants and shops in walking distance.

Easy check-in, managers easy to reach. House sits on a road but not a problem at all. We watched the July 4th parade from the porch and road side. The pier has great ice cream, several restaurants within walking distance. Benjamin’s bagels was amazing! Shared pool was no problem at all, would be worse at a Resort. The 1 queen room very comfortable, 2 queen room had to much lighting from the pool lights if you like a dark room but beds comfortable. King room was very warm even with door open. 2 twin bedroom nice and comfortable for kids , lighting didn’t bother them. Could use a deep cleaning but sure it’s hard this time of year. Overall clean! Would rent again! Thank you from our family Blue Crab!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have rented this house for many years and it’s always wonderful! Beautiful, perfect size for the family, and the perfect location. Thank you guys!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here at the Blue Crab!Have stayed several years now!!!Great location near local restaurants and the pier.Thanks Jeff and Liz for another fun family vacation Lori
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Great time, good weather!!

Overall loved it!!! Great property! I will say tho, the one picture of location shows you can see the ocean/ beach from the front porch unfortunately a GIANT house has been built there since the pictures. Loved the house! But 1st floor bedroom was really warm compared to the rest of the house, so would recommend having a fan in that room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki A.

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

Relaxing Beach Getaway with a Thoughtful Host

We had a truly relaxing week at this wonderful property. The location is unbeatable—just steps from easy beach access and a short walk to the pier and nearby restaurants. The home itself is comfortable, well-equipped, and ideal for unwinding. But what truly made our stay special was the host. They were incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway with the perfect mix of convenience, coastal charm, and outstanding hospitality, this is the place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivey S.

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

Great Place !

Blue Crab was the perfect getaway. I was looking for a place close to Myrtle Beach and close to the ocean. The house was one street from the beach and at an access. Surfside is a nice beach, Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet were a close drive. The house was clean and well stocked. Each bedroom had its own bathroom. The owner was very communicative and polite . I am going to be staying there again and would highly recommended this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry D.

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

Location was just perfect. Walking to restaurants and the pier.

We truly enjoyed our stay location was perfect for our family. Just a few things, some plug ins didn’t work and the showers had a screaming noise when you turned them on.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Amazing

Beautiful beach house very good location to everything!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Harry R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Stay at Surfside Beach

The size was perfect for our 2 families. Although we weren't oceanfront, the house is very convenient with a quick walk across the street to the beach. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed two decks and the shared pool was right down the back steps. There were a few items that needed to be fixed or improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denny D.

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

Great

Great stay as usual. Location is great. Property is nice, clean, and perfect for our family. Owner is easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Bob D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Don't believe everything you read!

The reviews made it seem much better than what it is. It was disappointing. For the price, including the extra charges, I expected more. Windows leak when it rained, kitchen has no extras. Whole place needs some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

2024 SC Ripley Experience Vacation

Loved the location, loved the property, had a few minor issues but hopefully that is all resolved. Property had an extremely nice layout for 10 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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

Spacious, clean, excellent location

We loved our stay at the Blue Crab! It was clean and had a great layout for our three-generation family group. There was enough space for everyone, and the beach was so close. We could walk to restaurants, the pier, and ice cream shops. The pool was clean and was never crowded. There was plenty of parking. The hosts responded quickly when we had questions. The beach amenities (chairs, toys) were helpful as well. We will definitely keep this house on our list for future stays!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth A.

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

A+++++

Great house, great owners, great area, great everything! Absolutely loved our stay! Plan on staying again if its available!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing week!

Such a great house! Easy access to the beach, cute shared pool! Great restaurants within a 5 min walk and the pier! Super close to Murells inlet! The hosts respond within minutes!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., Rochester

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

Family Vacation

Perfect location for our family trip, spacious and clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Blake S.

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

Lovely place

Convenient
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denny D.

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

Great Property in a Great Location

This house is great for my family. This is our second year staying here. The location is very close to the beach and within walking distance of the pier. The owners and responsive and helpful. We always enjoy our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Liz Treanor

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This is our home away from home, which is Massachusetts. We have owned the Blue Crab since 2016, and have been hosting rentals for 10 years. Many personal touches await you as we have personalized the interior with varying paint schemes, photos and furniture.

Why they chose this property

Known as the "Family beach" in South Carolina, this residence is walking distance from the beach, with restaurants, stores and the new Surfside Pier nearby. All the amenities of home await your arrival in a contemporary setting. Many updates include new smart t.v.'s in each room, new slider for the 1st floor deck, granite counter tops and updated wifi router with booster on the second floor.

What makes this property unique

Location, location and location is the short answer to what makes this home unique! Golf cart and bike rentals are a short walk away, along with a market and discount shopping. Benjamins bakery is around the corner for all your breads, bagels and cookies. Like karaoke? Neal and Pam's is the place, only a short walk on S. Ocean Blvd. Freshwater shared pool in back, walking distance to beach, fully equipped kitchen, two outside decks and parking for up to three vehicles. Murrells inlet is a short drive or UBER ride away, and the airport is an
easily accessible 10-15 min. ride.

Property does have security cameras in three common areas. 1. Under house facing street. 2. In Front stairway facing street. 3. Back porch facing rear door. These are for yours and our protection. No interior spaces are monitored.

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