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Myrtle Beach is home to more than 60 miles of gorgeous sandy beaches, so it’s a top spot for a summer vacation if you’re looking to dip your feet in the ocean and spend some time soaking up the sunshine. This popular spot has plenty to offer with theme parks, museums, theater shows, and a thriving food and drink culture to explore while you’re here. A place with activities for the whole family to enjoy, it’s almost impossible to visit Myrtle Beach only once. Not sure where to stay during your time here? Read on for all of our favorite vacation rentals in the area.
Callahan's Castle with Heated Pool, Dock, and BBQ
Callahan’s Castle sits towards the northern end of Myrtle Beach and is one of the most amazing Airbnbs in Myrtle Beach for large groups. There’s space for up to 14 guests, although, after wandering around the space, you’d swear you could easily squeeze a few more in. The most impressive part of this spacious spot is its outdoor area, complete with a large oval-shaped pool and plenty of space to recline. You’ll love spending your afternoons here sitting in the sunshine while your friends go for a swim. Inside is filled with airy, white rooms and plenty of personal touches, including intriguing artwork and pops of color. With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, you’ll have all the space you need at night and during the day. Its mid-century modern design and rich amenity list will leave you in awe.
Stunning Family Retreat with a Private Pool
This expansive family retreat is more like a boutique hotel than a simple Airbnb. Beautifully decorated inside and out, this stunning home has space for up to 14 guests across its four bedrooms. While the rooms themselves are modern and spacious with huge beds and neutral tones, it’s the communal areas that deserve your attention. The open-plan living room comes with multiple comfy sofas and a huge TV, perfect for movie nights with your family after a long day of soaking up the sunshine on the beach. Then there’s the kitchen, with all the necessary equipment to cook up a feast. Outside, there’s a sparkling private pool surrounded by leafy palms, a ping-pong table for some friendly competition, and a spacious porch complete with a long outdoor dining table.
Beautiful 3- or 4-Bedroom Home with Pool, Hot Tub, and Elevator
This beautiful home is spread across multiple levels with stunning views of the surrounding area from every level. With three or four bedrooms depending on how many total guests you’re traveling with, this is a great spot in a central location, allowing you to have plenty of fun with the family in Myrtle Beach. Everything about this spot is designed with vacation in mind, from its sweet attention to detail to its prime location, only three blocks away from the beach. The private backyard boasts a pool with a slide, a hot tub, a grill, and an outdoor cabana. Inside, wood flooring covers the main floor and a glassed-in Carolina room overlooks the incredible pool. There’s a great room with a gas fireplace and a kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and everything you could need to prepare incredible family meals.
Oceanfront Retreat with Pool Access and Balcony
This Airbnb’s wonderful deep blue tones will never let you forget where you’re staying. As the sun flows through the windows each morning, you’ll watch the blue and green shades of the interiors light up while the gentle sounds of the ocean play in the background. This oceanfront spot has space for 12 guests in total, with three bedrooms and beautiful decor in every corner. The best thing about this spot? Its beachfront location. You’re never more than a couple of minutes away from feeling the sand under your toes. With its charming coastal decor and access to the surrounding community resort amenities, this vacation rental condo will ensure that you and your family never run out of things to do. Spend days soaking up the sun at the beach, checking out Myrtle Beach’s best waterparks nearby, or watching the sunset at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier.
Oceanfront Condo in Windy Hill Dunes Resort
Don’t be put off by the fact that this Airbnb is an apartment rather than a house as, if you’re traveling with a larger group, it’s one of the biggest in the area. There’s space for up to 16 guests at any one time, so you’ll have no trouble bringing along all of your closest friends. There are five bedrooms at Windy Hill Dunes, many of which come with stunning views directly overlooking the ocean. This beautiful condo is located on the 18th floor of the Windy Hill Dunes Resort. The Master bedroom features a massive king-size bed overlooking the Atlantic, while the second bedroom has a queen-size bed with a flat-screen TV and its own bathroom. Windy Hill Dunes Resort’s amenities include a swimming pool, hot tub, grilling area, fitness center, children’s pool, and is one of the few resorts in Myrtle Beach with a lazy river.
Coastal Gem with Heated Pool, Deck, Game Room, and Walkable to the Beach
This A-shaped house is the vacation spot of your dreams in a picturesque setting that the whole family will fall in love with. This coastal gem is enormous, with six bedrooms and space for up to 16 guests. But it’s just as suitable for a smaller family or group of friends looking for a little extra space. Known as Sasha’s Beach House, this top beach house rental in Myrtle Beach features one of the largest private, heated swimming pools in Myrtle Beach – something you’ll appreciate when you’ve got the whole family floating around. Relax on the private outdoor deck and front porch or lounge in the shade of the palms in the fully enclosed backyard. If you’re looking for a little bit of friendly competition, the game room features ample opportunity for family fun with an arcade, ping pong table, foosball, pool table, and a wet bar equipped with a mini-fridge.
Mermaid Cove Four-Bedroom Two Blocks from the Beach
Mermaid Cove sits right at the end of the street, which means plenty of gorgeous views and no fear of disruptions first thing in the morning. This centrally located spot has four bedrooms and space for up to 12 guests, with modern interiors and all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay in Myrtle Beach. Everything about this homely spot will make you want to stay a few extra nights here, from the cozy living room with a large TV to the individually designed bedrooms with contrasting neutral color schemes. There’s plenty of room for outdoor entertainment, with a large pool area surrounded by palms in the back garden and access to a salt marsh for fishing. Only minutes away from Barefoot Landing shopping, golf, and nightly entertainment spots, you’ll never run out of fun things to do in Myrtle Beach.
Anderson Ocean Club Oceanfront Two-Bedroom Condo
This stunning apartment sits inside one of the most prestigious buildings in the area, and you’ll definitely feel like a celebrity each time you step through its main doors. Experience a unique, upscale resort-like stay with refined Spanish colonial architectural designs, fully renovated interiors, and brilliant views. The master bedroom with its oceanfront balcony has a king-size bed with fancy, 600 thread-count Egyptian cotton and pure bamboo linens, while the beautifully appointed master bath features a fully tiled double raindrop shower, granite counters, a double vanity, built-in hairdryer, and extra thick, fluffy towels. Head to the living room to enjoy the surround sound bar and wireless subwoofer or wander through the patio doors to access the balcony with its breathtaking, uninterrupted ocean views. You’ve also got free access to the resort’s pools, hot tubs, tiki bar, coffee bar, gym, and spa.
Sun-Drenched Oceanfront Corner Condo with Panoramic Views
This two-bedroom oceanfront apartment is one of the best if you love waking up to sunshine-filled rooms. With two walls almost entirely covered in windows, it’s impossible not to feel happy and relaxed when you’ve checked into this spot. And it’s a larger one too, despite only having two bedrooms. Here, you can fit up to 10 guests between its two bedrooms. Each bedroom features two double beds and additional sleeping spaces throughout. Recently renovated in 2021, it’s home to all of the mod-cons, ensuring a stress-free vacation. There are two large balconies, one in the living room and one connecting both bedrooms, so everyone staying can appreciate those gorgeous views together. Other amenities include both indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, a hot tub, a sun lawn, and a fitness center. Its great downtown location means it’s walkable to restaurants, bars, and everything you could need during your stay!
Four-Bedroom Dream House
This four-bedroom house is a home away from home that you’ll immediately feel comfortable setting up camp in. An excellent spot for a budget family vacation in the sunshine, there’s space for up to eight guests across its comfortable rooms. This almost 3,000 square foot house has everything, from its stylish and furnished screened-in patio, the first thing you’ll see when you arrive, to its fully equipped kitchen, big open living area, huge master bedroom, and more. The open concept living space is perfect for everyone to gather together, whether to plan the day’s events or play a game of cards when everyone’s home for the evening. On the “fun” front, you’ve got access to a ping pong table for entertaining and a beach and pool, both only minutes away.
Oceanview Four-Bedroom Beach House, Steps to the Beach
Stand on the balcony on the top floor of this four-bedroom house and you’ll feel the wind in your hair and smell the ocean breeze: it really and truly is the definition of paradise. There’s space for up to 12 guests, with plenty of room for everyone to settle in and make themselves comfortable. Only steps away from the beach, there’s no need to rush around while staying here. After waking up in one of the neutrally decorated bedrooms, you can head downstairs to the large kitchen, make a cup of coffee, and have some breakfast before a dip in the ocean. Outside, there’s also a large pool shared with six other units if you want to swim, but don’t fancy the sea itself. Just blocks away from the pier, award-winning restaurants, and lots of entertainment, you’ll never get bored when staying here. It’s even within walking distance to Family Kingdom Amusement Park and Splashes Waterpark.
Ocean Escape: North Myrtle Beach Resort Condo
This charming condo overlooks the ocean and is just a short drive from one of America’s most fabulous boardwalks. It’s one of the best Airbnbs in the area for anyone looking to explore the surrounding highlights properly. If that’s you, you couldn’t be in a better location to take advantage of all of the acclaimed attractions, boardwalk, piers, and dining options that North Myrtle Beach offers. Here, at this three-bedroom spot, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room, bedrooms with stunning views, and a private balcony to relax on when you need to wind down. Downstairs there are also onsite dining options where kids eat free. Set inside Baywatch Resort, it’s a brilliant combination of resort stay and self-catered vacation, offering access to all of the resort’s onsite amenities without the added cost that resort stays usually entail.
