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Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m
Popular amenities
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
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Half Shell Beach Cottage-One Block Easy Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Grill&Wifi
Vacation in this adorable Beach Cottage, "On the Half Shell"! This home is mere steps to the beach located only one block from the ocean. It offers comfortable bedding, flat-screen televisions in each room, cable, Roku, wifi, and everything you need to vacation in a home away from home. If you need extra space please check out our other VRBO listing # 632149, "Sandy Feet Retreat", or rent both properties to accommodate several families.
The Half Shell has 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, and an outdoor shower. The Master bedroom has a queen bed and a flat-screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku options. The second bedroom has a Queen Bed, with a Full Size Trundle Bed, and a flat-screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku options. This home offers a spacious living area complete with a queen-size sofabed, love seat, and 40 40-inch flat screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku Smart options.
The home offers a fully equipped kitchen, complete with an Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Keurig Duo Coffee Maker, Crock-Pot, Air Fryer, and well-stocked kitchenware. Perfect for cooking in, any style...Steam-pot, toaster, blender, etc. Enjoy the wonderful Carolina Climate on our large back deck that offers the natural shade of a beautiful Live Oak.
"On the Half Shell" is conveniently located close to many of the area's best attractions. The home is only a few blocks from the neighborhood park/playground. The Surfside Pier is 3/4 mile from the home and offers pier fishing, ice cream, and an oceanfront restaurant. There are several other excellent restaurants in this area; River City Grill (Excellent Burgers), Pizza Hyena, Chimichanga Lama (Great Mexican), Gracious Pig (Yummy BBQ), and Neil and Pams (Fun Karaoke and Great Breakfast). Garden City Beach is directly South of Surfside Beach and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet. Other attractions include Marlin Quay Marina, Gulf Stream Café, Garden City Pier, Original Sam’s Corner, and Sara J’s Seafood Restaurant.
Just a few minutes South of Surfside Beach is Murrells Inlet, a seaside community that is considered to be the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina". Once primarily a fishing village, the town is best known for the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, a half-mile boardwalk overlooking a pristine salt marsh, and many award-winning seafood and barbecue restaurants along Highway 17 business. Brookgreen Gardens is also located in Murrells Inlet and features several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures, trails through several nature reserve ecosystems, and the Lowcountry Zoo. They display a beautiful Christmas event, “Night of a Thousand Candles”, that has spectacular lights and is simply a must-see.
If you’re looking for places to shop, Inlet Square Mall, the Market Commons, Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach Mall, Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, two Tanger Shopping Outlets, and many more shopping facilities are all within an easy drive from Surfside Beach. Looking for some entertainment, take in a show at Medieval Times, Pirates Voyage, The Carolina Opry, and Legends in Concert. The Ripley's Aquarium, Wonder Works, Alligator Adventure, Hard Rock Cafe, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, and The Pavilion Nostalgia Park are other fun options.
Whatever your heart desires, whatever your need, the South Strand offers a little something on everyone’s to-do list. We have a variety of wonderful restaurants, fantastic retail stores, creative miniature golf, exceptional charter fishing, exciting water sports…and of course, nothing but relaxation.
The Half Shell has 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, and an outdoor shower. The Master bedroom has a queen bed and a flat-screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku options. The second bedroom has a Queen Bed, with a Full Size Trundle Bed, and a flat-screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku options. This home offers a spacious living area complete with a queen-size sofabed, love seat, and 40 40-inch flat screen TV with Spectrum Cable and Roku Smart options.
The home offers a fully equipped kitchen, complete with an Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Keurig Duo Coffee Maker, Crock-Pot, Air Fryer, and well-stocked kitchenware. Perfect for cooking in, any style...Steam-pot, toaster, blender, etc. Enjoy the wonderful Carolina Climate on our large back deck that offers the natural shade of a beautiful Live Oak.
"On the Half Shell" is conveniently located close to many of the area's best attractions. The home is only a few blocks from the neighborhood park/playground. The Surfside Pier is 3/4 mile from the home and offers pier fishing, ice cream, and an oceanfront restaurant. There are several other excellent restaurants in this area; River City Grill (Excellent Burgers), Pizza Hyena, Chimichanga Lama (Great Mexican), Gracious Pig (Yummy BBQ), and Neil and Pams (Fun Karaoke and Great Breakfast). Garden City Beach is directly South of Surfside Beach and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet. Other attractions include Marlin Quay Marina, Gulf Stream Café, Garden City Pier, Original Sam’s Corner, and Sara J’s Seafood Restaurant.
Just a few minutes South of Surfside Beach is Murrells Inlet, a seaside community that is considered to be the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina". Once primarily a fishing village, the town is best known for the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, a half-mile boardwalk overlooking a pristine salt marsh, and many award-winning seafood and barbecue restaurants along Highway 17 business. Brookgreen Gardens is also located in Murrells Inlet and features several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures, trails through several nature reserve ecosystems, and the Lowcountry Zoo. They display a beautiful Christmas event, “Night of a Thousand Candles”, that has spectacular lights and is simply a must-see.
If you’re looking for places to shop, Inlet Square Mall, the Market Commons, Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach Mall, Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, two Tanger Shopping Outlets, and many more shopping facilities are all within an easy drive from Surfside Beach. Looking for some entertainment, take in a show at Medieval Times, Pirates Voyage, The Carolina Opry, and Legends in Concert. The Ripley's Aquarium, Wonder Works, Alligator Adventure, Hard Rock Cafe, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, and The Pavilion Nostalgia Park are other fun options.
Whatever your heart desires, whatever your need, the South Strand offers a little something on everyone’s to-do list. We have a variety of wonderful restaurants, fantastic retail stores, creative miniature golf, exceptional charter fishing, exciting water sports…and of course, nothing but relaxation.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portable Crib, Children Welcome!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
We allow small and large 4 legged family.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only
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 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 security system and a deadlock
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. Ripley's Aquarium and Garden City Pavilion Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surfside Beach, SC
What's nearby
- Surfside Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- W.O. "Bill" Martin Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Garden City Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Surfside Dog Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 19 min walk
- Golden Egg Pancake House - 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 15 min walk
- Milk & Honey Coffee Cafe - 3 min drive
- River City Cafe - 15 min walk
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5 March 2026
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Kimberly B.
12 March 2026
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Kimberly B.
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Tom M.
2 March 2026
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Tom M.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
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Julie B.
1 December 2025
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Julie B.
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Carol N.
27 January 2026
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Carol N.
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Bridget P.
7 August 2025
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Bridget P.
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david m.
22 December 2025
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Jenifer H.
30 August 2025
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Jenifer H.
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Sophie M.
20 October 2025
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Sophie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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Richard S.
17 May 2025
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Our stay
Richard S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Susan F.
9 August 2025
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Susan F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chasity C.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vaca home!
Chasity C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Craig S.
26 July 2025
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Craig S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
David B.
15 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half Shell stay
David B.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Amber H.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Amber H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Cheryl P.
4 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest little cottage
Cheryl P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tara N.
17 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy
Tara N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
7 June 2025
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Melissa L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage
Angela B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
9 November 2025
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Sharon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
28 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach cottage
Karen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Lisa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sara K.
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach stay
Sara K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Christine C.
11 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Beach Home
Christine C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kenneth F.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay again
Kenneth F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ashley Sabo
We began hosting on VRBO 12 years ago with the desire of owning a vacation home and having guests enjoy it as well. Our first home was purchased in VA, and since that time we have purchased 3 others in South Carolina. Hosting on VRBO and hearing about the wonderful memories our guests make in these homes has since become my passion.
My husband and I are originally from VA and Florida. We currently reside in Tega Cay, SC on Lake Wylie...yes we love the water (salt and fresh). My husband served in the US Marine Corp., then attended Montreat College, and I attended Clemson University and obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. We have 2 children, our son is a third-generation student at Clemson University, and our daughter is a Senior in High School. We also have two loving Labrador Retrievers, and understand the importance of traveling with your "Whole Family" (2- and 4-legged children)
Why they chose this property
We chose this area of Surfside Beach due to the very close proximity to the ocean and golf cart beach access (1 block). It is located in a nice quiet neighborhood, and we have wonderful friendly neighbors that have become like family.
What makes this property unique
This house is not elevated which is wonderful for those that prefer not to climb stairs. We prefer the close proximity to the beach,the private feel, and the open floor plan.
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