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

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A single-story house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a small garden area with mulch and plants.
A living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are paintings on the walls and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with light blue cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a refrigerator, and two white chairs.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, sink, and refrigerator.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Garden City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near 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. Brookgreen Gardens and Ripley's Aquarium are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • W.O. "Bill" Martin Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surfside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • All Children's Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Garden City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Surfside Dog Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Golden Egg Pancake House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crabby Mike's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 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).

How much does it cost to stay at Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi on 27 Nov 2026 start from AU$892, 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 Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout 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 holiday home is 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the half shell. Very clean and exactly as pictured. Great location being 1 block from the beach . We loved the fact that it was dog friendly. This was our first time in Surfside and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and really nice. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and pet friendly we had a great stay. It had basics we needed for the time we were there. The ninja air fryer was super helpful to make things easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a pleasure staying at The Half Shell. This is my 3rd stay. Great location. Easy walk to beach. No steps! Great place to stay for older people and pets that do not want to run up and down steps to enter and exit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming cottage one block from the beach. There was a nice deck in the backyard with an outdoor shower and lots of beach chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described and everything was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay at Half Shell. We love the house and the short 1 block walk to the beach. The side roads are safe and quiet to walk our pups anytime. There are fantastic restaurants within a 10 minute drive. A Dairy Queen is within walking distance. Also, an Urgent Care is within a 2 minute drive. We plan on returning again as it is an ideal spot for us and our pets.-Leanne
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property for our yearly beach trip. We will keep coming back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property. The location was good and the home itself was beautiful and relaxing. We hope to be back at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed with this host multiple times, and each experience has been excellent. The property’s proximity to the beach is perfect, making it easy to enjoy the area. It has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay, and everything is always clean and well-maintained. We always enjoy our time here and are already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house, great location and well equipped for everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation! Well equipped, clean and comfortable home in a great location. Pet friendly yard and neighborhood for walking. We will visit again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Perfect amount of space for two adults and two dogs. The walk to the beach was super easy, which we loved. Plenty of local restaurants and activities within walking distance or short drive! Overall a really nice, relaxing place to stay.
Surfside sunrise
Neal and Pam’s breakfast
Neal and Pam’s dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked this property for many reasons: location, price, cleanliness, decor, and dog friendliness. Unfortunately, we were not happy with the beds. Although the owners have bed toppers on the beds, we were not able to sleep well because the the beds were too soft for our preference.We have bad backs. Oh well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect, very pet friendly. We only used a few kitchen items, but was well prepared if needed. Very satisfied.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute clean beach cottage walking distance to the beautiful beach. The owners have done a wonderful job making our stay very comfortable and homey. Not to mention we were able to bring our dog. Definitely hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place! Loved its location. Such an easy walk to the beach. Very clean and the host was very communicative
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

The house was great, Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as described based on the listing. It’s a cozy beach bungalow ideally located in a friendly neighborhood, very close to the beach, and allows dogs! My husband, our two dogs, and I had ample room and very much enjoyed ourselves. We would definitely stay here again or another property owned by Ashley.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Ashley, is fantastic to work with. The cottage was everything that is advertised plus more. A very comfortable setting, house, neighborhood and very close to the beach. This is definitely worth re-visiting.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Half Shell stay

Great location and property. As advertised I would recommend this property and will plan on booking again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are so happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay and the large Live Oak that shades the back deck. Thank you for taking great care of the home and we hope you return one day soon!
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