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Simply the Best! 160 Five STAR Reviews! Lovely Penthouse-Updated Recent Photos!

Beachfront condo with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Large balcony with 2 rockers, 2  loungers and dining table
Beautiful view of beach, ocean and North Myrtle Beach
Two cushioned chaise lounge chairs facing beach and ocean
Cozy protected outside dining.with afternoon shade
Living room with leather recliner and sofa with two reclining ends

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, OD Pavilion Amusement Park
  • Place, Cherry Grove Beach
  • Place, Cherry Grove Pier
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Guest Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Simply the Best! 160 Five STAR Reviews! Lovely Penthouse-Updated Recent Photos!

Simply the best 1650 sq. ft. PENTHOUSE condo in Mar Vista Grande! Please read our many 5 Star guest comments and send inquiries with any questions through VRBO. The host fees are for fresh bed linens, towels, starter toiletries and departure cleaning. No additional administrative fees charged. You can reserve Unit 1403 by following the website directions.

Located on the 14th floor of the FOUR DIAMOND resort it will far exceed your rental expectations. Even better, renters go directly to the condo upon arrival - no line and waiting to check-in! Only the 14th and 15th floors are Penthouse floors with quality upgrades throughout. One of only 20 condos with a single door private entrance in a building of 160 units. Owners winter in condo so the unit looks exactly like the pictures - clean, sanitized, constantly updated, well-maintained and fully stocked. You won't be disappointed upon arrival!

Professionally decorated, the unit is completely upgraded not like the typical unit. It has maple cabinetry throughout, granite countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, ceramic tile floors, plush carpet, crown molding and nine foot ceilings, wet bar and wine cooler. There is an oversized walk-in glass shower with jetted tub in the master bathroom. All 3 tubs have grab bars to ensure safe usage. Unit is cleaned and sanitized for the next guest to promote health safety.

The balcony, largest in the Mar Vista Grande, offers outside dining, rocking chairs and relaxing on two full size cushioned lounge chairs overlooking the ocean and North Myrtle Beach. The balcony has both sun and shade.

View a 60” Samsung Smart television with a superb high definition/digital picture and sound bar. Record your favorite shows on the available DVR. Leather sofa has recliners on both ends plus matching recliner. An overstuffed chair adds to the ambiance of the living room. Master bedroom has a 55” Vizio Smart TV. Two other bedrooms have 40” Samsung Smart televisions. Along with central air conditioning, all rooms have ceiling fans. Furniture, bedding, mattresses, carpets, small kitchen appliances, regular and Keurig coffee maker etc. are updated. Nothing in the condo is used or second hand. Wireless internet available throughout. Starter toiletries provided. Please bring amount needed for a longer stay.

Removed from the over crowding in Myrtle Beach, Mar Vista Grande in North Myrtle Beach is your ideal location. It’s within walking distance to downtown, shops, restaurants and entertainment. The complex has a well-equipped 24 hour fitness center, seasonal Tiki Hut, on-site Spa, indoor and outdoor pools/hot tubs, lazy river and easy beach access. Wonderful shallow pool areas and kiddie pool for young children. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please follow the check-out instructions on the left side of the refrigerator.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please close balcony door when running air conditioning or heat. .
Please note Mar Vista Grande rules and policies are posted in the elevators. The property is non-smoking, both building and grounds.
Please avoid loud music and parties to respect nearby unit guests.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

North Myrtle Beach

Located in Ocean Drive, a neighbourhood in North Myrtle Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Cherry Grove Pier and Apache Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Myrtle Beach Beaches. OD Pavilion Amusement Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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North Myrtle Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • OD Pavilion Amusement Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Drive Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cherry Grove Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cherry Grove Pier - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sam's Place - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fat Harold's Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪OD Pavilion - Sunset Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪O.D. Arcade and Lounge - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Simply the Best! 160 Five STAR Reviews! Lovely Penthouse-Updated Recent Photos! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Simply the Best! 160 Five STAR Reviews! Lovely Penthouse-Updated Recent Photos! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simply the Best! 160 Five STAR Reviews! Lovely Penthouse-Updated Recent Photos!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply the Best! 160 Five STAR Reviews! Lovely Penthouse-Updated Recent Photos!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simply the Best! 160 Five STAR Reviews! Lovely Penthouse-Updated Recent Photos! located?

Located in Ocean Drive, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of North Myrtle Beach Beaches and OD Pavilion Amusement Park. McLean Park and Ingram Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Trudy M.

Absolutely loved this place and location, it was everything they said it would be, we hated to leave when we did, definitely wished we could have stayed two weeks, Thanks to the owners and VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Memory Maker

Our family had an enjoyable and relaxing vacation and we really felt right at home in this condo. It was very meticulous, clean, and had the necessary essentials to start our stay, stress free. The pictures really don’t show off its unique features and charm as you will experience in person. This condo accommodated our family of 9 well with plenty of room to spread out and it very much felt like home away from home. I would definitely recommend this without hesitation. The host was passionate, responsive and available as needed. Great get away place in North Myrtle!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

This place was immaculate. Great layout and beautifully decorated.

Easy and flexible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Beautiful Condo

Beautiful condo with a great pool and easy beach access. We had a wonderful week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

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

Perfect

May was the most kind host, and the property and location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

This was exactly how it was listed. Absolutely a great place to vacation.

I highly recommend this condo. Great owners, location and an absolutely beautiful place to vacation. We will come back again! Thank you May!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

THE BEST!!

Perfect for me settle down for design work at my project. Clean Very Spacious Layout Easy Access to Beach, Restaurants Kroger Best Costs Anywhere I’ll Return Love Your Condo!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Beautiful Condo

Our family of 8 had a wonderful time in this beautiful Condo. Plenty of room for all. The large balcony was a Great place for afternoon cocktails. The owners were so easy to work with and check-in was so easy. Will definately use this condo again.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Y.

A wonderful getaway!

If you are looking for a fully stocked, elegantly decorated with great pool and beach access this is the place for you. We traveled with our 19 and 5 year old and this condo fit them both. If you are looking for lunch and drinks poolside, the tiki bar is excellent. If you need the quiet lunch and nap it is the best of both worlds. Thank you for the wonderful stay we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

A North Myrtle Beach Gem

Well kept, nicely furnished and spacious layout on the 14th floor. Easy in and out access. Right on the beach. Indoor and ourdoor pools plus a lazy river poot and hot tub. Indoor pool was a big hit and life saver with grandkids when weather turned bad. Very close to US Hwy 17 and lots of restaurants. Grocery stores close by. All the amenities without all the loud noise noise of Myrtle Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M. D.

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

Perfect rental

My family and I loved everything about this rental. May was super easy to work with and was very accommodating. The rental was quick and easy to get into when you were checking in. The unit was very clean and updated. All of the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space for your clothes, food etc. The elevators were quick and there was plenty of parking in the garage. We liked the pools and closeness to the beach. Overall, we had no complaints and would absolutely return and recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

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

Best we’ve ever stayed while in Myrtle Beach

Best we’ve ever stayed while in Myrtle Beach. This condo was extremely clean. All the furniture was very comfortable and the perfect size kitchen. Four elevators were sufficient that we rarely had to wait any length of time to get them. I loved that the parking was covered and that the trash chute was on the same floor as the unit we rented. Much better than having to go to a curb and throw it in the dumpster.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina L.

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

Immaculate

This place was a perfect setting for a family vacation. Easy access to the beach. The check in and check out directions were very detailed and clear! We weren't left trying to figure anything out on our own. The place was very clean and decorated beautifully. We felt very much at home during our family vacation. The only thing to be aware of is that while the master bathroom has a walk in shower, the other two bathrooms have a tub/shower that has a very high step in height. This was a challenge for my parents, but we made everything work without any major issues. If I were to return for another family vacation, I would rent again without hesitation. Thank you, May for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

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

An Outstanding Property

Our Unit 1403 at the Mar Vista Grande was exceptional, and exceeded our expectations. It was a beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath with plenty of space. The unit was tastefully appointed, and in excellent condition. Everything we needed was included, up to and including the best find of all the appointments - a built in ice machine for all of our trips to the white sandy beach fronting our condo. The view from the balcony was a side building view looking both at the adjoining condo building, but also a view out to the ocean. It was large enough for our whole family to hang out and snack and decorated with two awesome rocking chairs, 2 lounge chairs and an outdoor dining table with 4 chairs. The elevators (5) were the fastest servie I have experienced, and the staff were very friendly. The pool was fantastic and just right. If I had one suggestion, it would be that there be more signage regarding parking restriction on the ground level (it was reserved for high top vans and trucks, but many cars would park there and take up valuable space that we in large high trucks needed - we couldn't go to the higher level parking floors due to height restrictions) . However, kudos to the management as they put notes on those cars and requested they move their vehicles out of the restricted area and up to another level. My owner answered promptly any questions I had and was extremely helpful in the process. I would definitely recommend Mar Vista Grande to all!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

J L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with beautiful furnishings. We loved the location but were somewhat disappointed that we were not directly facing the ocean, but had a side view. Very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Toshia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice property just wished it was oceanfront and not a lot of side street view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family felt this was the best location we have stayed in all our visits to NMB! Perfect space from top to bottom. We cooked in the kitchen, relaxed on the balcony and slept like babies! It was exactly what you hope for when booking...Clean, clean, clean...including the lobby and hallways...elevators and pools. Definitely 10/10 recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Excellent !!

Great condo ! Very clean and nicely furnished !! No complaints :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend Simply the best. Stayed here july 12-19th . Condo very clean and comfortable. Just as pictured even nicer in person. The amenities are very clean pools are great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our week at this fabulous condo in a great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfreda P.

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

Great Host

Our stay at May’s place was fantastic! The kit condo was equipped with everything we needed. May was quick to respond to our questions and ensured all was well. It was a great Thanksgiving!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

Amazing Condo!

Even though the weather was not ideal, this condo exceeded our expectations! Do not hesitate to book this one. We would definitely stay here again. Everything from checkin to checkout was perfect. Extremely clean and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

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

Beautiful place with everything

The place was clean and in excellent condition. The layout was great, very comfortable for 7 people. We would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ondria T.

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

Best Place

I am very impressed with this condo. It was very clean and have everything we needed. Yes it was exactly as advertised. Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by May LaValley

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We are a retired couple from the north who have vacationed in this area for 35 years. Now we spend our winters and part of the fall in North Myrtle Beach at our beautiful condo. We are the original and only owners of Unit 1403 and are committed to keeping the condo and Mar Vista Grande a premier location for us and our guests.

Why they chose this property

Mar Vista Grande is a five star resort directly on the ocean with a wide white sandy beach. It has both indoor and outdoor heated pools, 2 large hot tubs, lazy river, Tiki Bar and exercise room. There is an attached 4 level covered parking garage and 4 high speed elevators. It is the newest property in North Myrtle Beach and perfect for a vacation!

What makes this property unique

Everything at the Mar Vista Grande is top notch! There is security to enter the garage and building so it is extra safe for children and families. Staff is available 24 hours within the building.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests