Murrells Inlet, SC, United States

Beachfront House | Dogs OK | Pool, Near Golf

At Mermaid's Delight you wake up to the sun rising over the Atlantic and sip your coffee on the deck while the waves roll in. This single-family beachfront house in Murrells Inlet sits behind natural dunes, a rare find in a market of condos. Watch the kids splash in the pool, shared by only 10 homes, then walk down to the sand. Dogs welcome. Made for family beach weeks, golf getaways, and quiet off-season escapes.

16 guests
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Good to know

Ocean views from every level. Both king rooms look out over the water and share a balcony, perfect for the first coffee of the day. The main level opens to a deck with stairs down to the pool and the beach, so you can watch the kids in the water while you cook or relax. There’s room for the whole family: two king rooms, plus two bunk rooms for kids and cousins. The kitchen is fully equipped, laundry is in the house, and 500 Mbps fiber WiFi covers the whole home. The master suite has a work space and each bedroom has a Roku TV. Arrive to made beds, fresh towels, and starter supplies for the kitchen and bath. Beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, and boogie boards are provided, and yoga mats and a Pilates kit are ready for morning workouts.

House Rules

This rental agreement is for a property located at 1426 N Waccamaw Dr, Garden City Beach, SC 29576, known as The Property. The agreement is between Independence Properties 2016, LLC ("Host") and Guests who have made a fully paid reservation. The agreement is in effect from the time of reservation until the reserved dates are completed. The Property is a furnished 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home. It includes amenities such as beds, pillows, comforters, utilities (power/sewer/water/trash/internet), kitchen dinnerware, basic cookware, and linens (bed sheets, bath towels, etc.) are provided. Guests also have access to the amenities of the Portofino I community, including a seasonally heated pool and beach access, but the Host is not responsible if these amenities are unavailable. Guests will be provided with a key code for access to the property. The maximum occupancy is 16 persons, including children of all ages. Parties and subleasing are not allowed. Check-in time is 4 pm on the first day of the reservation, and check-out time is 10 am on the last day. Parking: The house includes private parking under the house and on the driveway for up to 4 cars, one behind the other. No parking pass needed. Boats, trailers, and campers must be parked UNDER the house, or face a 48 hour limit on the driveway. Commercial vehicles cannot be parked overnight. Pets: Up to 2 dogs are welcome at $75 per dog per night. Please add them to your reservation when you book. Dogs are welcome on a leash of 7 feet or less around the deck, lawn, driveway, and beach. Furniture, beds, and the pool area are for human guests. From May 1 to Labor Day, dogs can enjoy the beach before 10am and after 5pm. The rest of the year, any time. Please pick up after your dog. Damage or extra cleaning may be charged after your stay. Local Ordinances: Guests must comply with all local laws, regulations, and rules set by the Portofino I Homeowner's Association (HOA). Smoking is strictly prohibited. Guests are responsible for maintaining the property's condition and cleanliness. They must remove trash and report any damage or defects to the Host. Guests are liable for any damage caused and may incur additional cleaning charges if necessary. Access: The Host or their representatives may enter the property for repairs, inspections, or pest treatments with 24-hour notice or in emergencies. Cancellation of reservations is generally non-refundable unless booked through a third-party system with a different cancellation policy. Guests must vacate the property on the completion date and time of their reservation, or eviction notice due to violation of the agreement. Failure to comply may result in fees of $1,000 per incident.

Other Details to Note

Dogs are welcome: up to 2 at $75 per dog per night, with no deposit. Morning walks start right at the dunes.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Bathtub
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower gel

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Bathtub
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower gel

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Beach view
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Ocean view
  • Pool view
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Sea view
  • Waterfront

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Exercise equipment

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Portofino I is a small neighborhood of only 10 homes in the Garden City Beach area of Murrells Inlet, with direct beach access.

Guest Access

The whole house is yours. The pool, beach access, outdoor showers, and grass area are shared with only the 10 homes in Portofino I. The pool is heated April through October and Thanksgiving week. Parking: Room for up to 4 cars, under the house and on the driveway, one behind the other. No parking pass needed. A free public lot about 250 feet south is available for daytime overflow.

Reviews

Justin
September 2025
Wonderful experience! Guests and I were all delighted with the location, the access to the beach/pool, and the quality of the home. We had a great time being able to set up on the beach and still access house for lunch/ etc. Visited Sara Js down the road and played beach volleyball about a mile away. Loved the area and the home.
Jason
June 2025
My family of seven, two adults and five teenagers, really enjoyed our stay at this house. It was a great location! Seconds from the beach and walking distance to food, activities, and a minimart right down the street. The house had all the amenities that we needed, and it was nice that the air conditioning could be controlled by us, and wasn’t locked. The only updates I would recommend would be a new faucet in the master bathroom shower, it is difficult to get the correct temperature and to turn the water off. Also, maybe replacing the dressers in the bedrooms. They were not high-quality and the drawers were hard to pull out, hard to push in, and would often fall out. Other than those few things I would highly recommend this house, and we hope to return sometime soon! The host was always very easy to work with as well!

Find us

Garden City Pier: 4 minute drive Surfside Pier: 6 minute drive Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk (waterfront dining): 10 minute drive TPC Myrtle Beach: 15 minute drive Brookgreen Gardens (sculpture gardens and wildlife): 15 minute drive Huntington Beach State Park (wide beach and birding): 20 minute drive Caledonia, True Blue, and Pawleys Plantation golf: 30 minute drive

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