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Steps to Surfside's Beach, and Pier! Private Home! Private Pool. Optional heat!

Beachfront holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Rear of the home, from N Ocean Drive. You can watch the golf cart parades!
Swimming pool view from deck
Front of the Home. Freshly repainted.
Outdoor enclosed shower.
View from the Master

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 13250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, SC
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Lakes Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hudson's Surfside Flea Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

First floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First floor living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second floor front room

1 Queen Bed

Second floor kids room

3 Single Beds

Second Floor surfboard art bedrom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

First floor living

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Steps to Surfside's Beach, and Pier! Private Home! Private Pool. Optional heat!

Hello, welcome to Mandalay by the Sea! This raised beach home is perfect vacation rental for you and your friends and family.

The home’s rear gate gives is a quick walk to the towns’s beach access. This beach house is just steps to the family friendly, pristine beaches of Surfside on the Atlantic Ocean. It has covered porches on both the first, and second floors. On the ground floor, an outdoor table is covered from the sun.

Ground Floor
The ground floor has a professionally maintained private, in-ground pool. The pool can be optionally heated, around mid March through mid November, for an additional fee of $50.00 (2025) a night. It also features lounge chairs, and two dining tables. A Weber propane grill is provided for your use. There is a private outdoor shower to remove all that beach sand. At the home, there is private off street parking for five cars.

Main Level
The first floor consists of a well- equipped kitchen, and living room with comfortable seating. One of the sofas converts to a bed. There is a wide screen TV, and a wet bar with a wine cooler. There is a half bath next to the built in entertainment center. Further on the first floor, there is a washer and dryer behind privacy doors. There is one bedroom, with a private full bath, and queen bed. The first floor also consists of the covered deck, with partial ocean views.

Second Floor
The master bedroom is on the second floor. You will find a king bed, with a private covered balcony, with partial ocean views. A master bath awaits you, with a stand alone shower, and a separate jetted tub. As you walk to the other bedrooms, you will pass a desk, just in case one needs to sit and make dinner reservations. There is another bedroom with a queen bed, and private full bath. As you walk to the front of the home, you will pass a bedroom with one twin bed, and a set of bunk beds. This bedroom shares a jack and jill bathroom with another bedroom, that features a full bed.

Mandalay by the Sea is conveniently located near the attractions of Myrtle Beach, but offers the family friendly location of Surfside Beach. Walk to the beach, pier, farmer's market, and Sunday serenades at the park.

Freshly laundered linens and bath towels will be provided-at no extra charge- and the home will be cleaned by a professional couple. I have a long term relationship with them. You will be dealing with the owner directly, and we will ensure that your stay is enjoyable. You will not be treated as just a number, but as a guests.

The home does have two exterior ring cameras, that do not record when guests are present A blue tape will also cover the cameras, to ensure your privacy. The motion detection only light in the driveway is on, and it can be shut down if you request. There are no other types of recording devices in, or out of the home.
Just read our reviews, and see if you like our place.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
Please tell us your specific needs😊.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
The towns has a nightly noise ordinance.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100/stay/pet. Control barkers please. No violent.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please, enjoy smoking outdoors.

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
Lock the doors
It would great if you could kindly walk the striped linen into the first floor bedroom.
If you have any opened foods that you are not taking home, if you leave them on the kitchen counter, Tom will drop it off at the food shelter inbox.
I will message you if you forgot something. Its no problem for us to get it into the mail for you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pool heat for an additional $50. 00 per night 2025 season. Sorry, pool heat will be on length of stay if needed. I can not turn heat on and off daily
The home will come with starting toiletries in bathrooms, only.
Please do not move the grill. I can exchange tanks if you are not comfortable using a propane grill. If using any outdoor cooker, on the gravel please

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: The towns has a nightly noise ordinance.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The Market Common and Coastal Grand Mall 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Ripley's Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Myrtle Beach Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Garden City Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Myrtle Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Honey Coffee Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Golden Egg Pancake House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Mike's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dagwood's Deli & Sport's Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Surfside's Beach, and Pier! Private Home! Private Pool. Optional heat! have a pool?

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

Is Steps to Surfside's Beach, and Pier! Private Home! Private Pool. Optional heat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Steps to Surfside's Beach, and Pier! Private Home! Private Pool. Optional heat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Surfside's Beach, and Pier! Private Home! Private Pool. Optional heat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Surfside's Beach, and Pier! Private Home! Private Pool. Optional heat! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surfside Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Surfside Dog Park. Surfside Beach Town Hall and Celebration Music Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 165 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed and more. Perfect location to beach, restaurants and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donnie H.

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

Great location

The location is a must , it’s within walking distance to great food and entertainment
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great location

Great home, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the close access to beach, as well as the dog friendly home. Plenty of room to spread out or enjoy a group dinner. Pool was regularly maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Family vacay

We had a wonderful stay. The pool was wonderful and the location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

evan g.

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

Family vaca

Great place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo K.

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

Great place and location

The house is in a great location and is a very comfortable place for a big family to stay at. If traveling to the area again, this will definitely be my first choice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Perfect for family!

Amazing location, perfect accommodations, and extremely user-friendly! Could not have asked for a better trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Byron W.

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

Surfside Retreat

This is our 2nd year in a row staying here and always enjoy the residence. Always clean and amenities are very nice. Close to the pier and restaurants and beach is right across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great Stay

Had a great time. Great location. No issues. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Outstanding Place to stay

Overall perfect! steps from the beach with a private pool. Short walk to local tasty restaurants. 100% would stay here again. Enough space for our entire family and easy access to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Well kept secret

My family and I had a blast in Surfside Beach! This property and the surrouding area was beautiful. We could not have asked for better weather or a better place to spend the week with 2 adults, 5 kids, and a dog. I hope we're able to make the trip again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Wonderful trip

We just came back from our trip and had a fantastic time! The house was perfectly clean and Cheryl was extremely hospitable. The location of the house is amazing and close to so much stuff but in a nice quiet area. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great Getaway!

We had such a wonderful week in Surfside beach. The house was well-equipped with everything that we needed, spacious, and just a short walk from the beach and local restaurants. I would highly recommend the property for anyone looking for a great beach house in a quieter location than Myrtle Beach. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

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

Beautiful vacation!

We were lucky to have perfect weather so every day was so much fun! We started every day with the beach then finished at the private pool. Also walking down the beach to get ice cream was a real hit with our grands! We were took a short walk to dinner at the Chimichanga Llama one night and we found the outdoor seating and live music to make for a really enjoyable night!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Wonderful property

My family and I came down for my daughters fall break. The house was amazing and location on point. Cheryl, the owner, is amazing to communicate with and very helpful. We most definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R., Washington

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

Wonderful

We loved our stay at Mandalay. The kids had a great time at the pool, which we had heated. The beach was not crowded at all and we explored around Surfside, went mini golfing, and to Murrel's Inlet. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Little taste of Heaven

The relaxed feeling of this property was outstanding. Pool to die for. We truly loved it here and will definately be back. Owner was AWESOME. THANKS FOR A GREAT WEEK.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Surfside and absolutley loved the area the house was in. Close to the beach so it didn't seem like a hassle to take all the beach stuff there. Plenty of beach chairs, plenty of beach towels, a beach cart, corn hole, and mini ping ping table. Pool was very clean and new looking - wish it was a bit bigger, but it the same size as other pools all over Surfside. Grill and outdoor area were great. Kitchen was pretty well stocked. House was very clean and host was extremely responsive and provided and extensive list of details about the area. Though VERY clean, the house needs some updating in decor and comfort - mattresses and pillows need to be replaced as does the cookware. Would stay here again if we decided to come back to Surfside, but would bring more cookware and our own pillows. Overall, we were pleased with our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen L.

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

Spring Break

It was a great location for families. Everything was close and could walk to cute area by beach. House had everything you would need and more. Owner was very accommodating and responsive. We had a wonderful vacation. Best part doggie went with and loved the beach everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., New Market, USA

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

Location, Location, Location!

We had a great time at this property. We enjoyed the private pool and being steps from the beach! The owners were very responsive and left us nice treats upon check-in, even for the dogs! Plus there are two awesome restaurants nearby, River City and Bubba’s Fish Shack. We have the hardest time finding nice rentals that accept dogs and this one was perfect! We will definitely book this rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Stayed june18-25

Everything was great. There was 13 of us ages 3-55 everyone was very happy with location and size of house. We all were very comfortable. The house has everything you need from sand chairs towels. I highly recommend this place. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing, beautiful home. Perfect!

We absolutely loved our stay at this stunning beach house. Tons of space, comfortable beds, large kitchen and very short walk to beach. The private pool topped it off. We didn't want to leave!!! We drove from Wisconsin and plan on coming back again soon. Thank you, Rebecca
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Something for everyone!

We had a great time with our adult kids. It can be difficult to find something everyone wants to do and this house has a pool / outdoor area where we spent the majority of our time. Great memories were made. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

J. Bledsoe

Great home for a large family vacation. First time renting a home with a pool. Fair to say we will always have a pool in the future. Kitchen is well furnished. Owner responded promptly when we had a door lock issue. Great week! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Auletta

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Hi I am Cheryl. I retired here to Surfside Beach, from NY. Prior to retiring, I purchased our primary residence here in Surfside, and rented it out, through one of the large realty companies down here. I was not happy with the service, and neither were some of home’s guests. They are good companies, but when you turn over 400 properties in a week, you can’t make everyone happy. So, once I moved down, I decided to invest in a home, manage it, and help travelers. I use VRBO for my own travels . So, it gives me a good feeling to help others make memories, and be nearby if needed.

Why they chose this property

Well, when I first saw the house, I said the house was in a great spot, and it was designed with a “Home” feel, not like a typical rental. Reminded me of all the wonderful VRBO homes I had when raising my kids. Surfside is a great beach town.

What makes this property unique

The Beach, pier, and restaurants are all a very short walk from this private home. Surfside is just a cool town. FYI we have nice friendly permanent neighbors on the block.. They too have rentals in town, so understand people are here to vacation.

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French

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