South Carolina Vacation Rentals

Visiting South Carolina

South Carolina’s history and world famous golf courses appeal to many.  South Carolina boasts the Grand Strand.  The Strand is 60 miles of pristine beach along the coast.  Many vacationers come to South Carolina to stay in Myrtle Beach rentals.  Other South Carolina vacation rentals beckon visitors too.  South Carolina has clear lakes and majestic mountains in the north. 

Regions in South Carolina

South Carolina vacation rentals are in the following regions:

• Charleston home rentals.  Vacation rentals in Charleston SC can extend to beach rental nearby.  Beach areas include Edisto beach rentals, Isle of Palms rentals, Kiawah Island rentals, and Seabrook Island vacation rentals.  Golfers favor Kiawah Island rentals.  Visitors who want a peaceful vacation would enjoy a Palms vacation rental. 
• Sea Island rentals include Hilton Head rentals. 
• The Grand Strand starts with North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals on the top.  Beyond Myrtle Beach rentals are other locations along the coast.  Rentals at Surfside Beach are about nine miles south of Myrtle Beach rentals.
• Santee Cooper county
• Thoroughbred county is about an hour’s drive south west of Columbia SC rentals
• Upcountry region has one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls of anywhere in the United States. This includes Whitewater Falls, the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. Whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River, a National Scenic River, is world class.  There are wineries, festivals, and fantastic scenic natural wonders for both family vacations and romantic getaways.

Sightseeing in South Carolina

For the sightseer at heart, a Charleston vacation rental would make the perfect stay.  Charleston’s history dates back to colonial times.  Sightseeing options include:

• South Carolina Aquarium
• Ghost Tours of Charleston
• Charleston Tea Plantations

Most visitors reserve Hilton Head vacation rentals with golf in mind.  Vacationers staying in Hilton Head rentals can also go dolphin watching.  Guests renting Hilton Head rentals sometimes venture southwest for an hour into captivating Savannah, Georgia. 

Outdoor Fun in South Carolina

South Carolina beach rentals deliver many amusing outdoor activities!  Families occupying Myrtle Beach rentals find the beach can provide their sole source of entertainment.  Besides playing in the surf and relaxing in the sand, coastal amusement includes:

• Kayaking
• Fishing Charters
• Eco Tours are a popular activity for visitors in Kiawah Island vacation rentals

At least seven golf courses in Golf Digest’s list of top 100 American courses are in South Carolina.  South Carolina vacation homes lure golfers from all over the world!  Hilton Head South Carolina rentals draw many golfers.  Kiawah Island rentals attract golfers as well.  Isle of Palms vacation rental guests also delight in the links at Wild Dunes. 

For vacationers in Hilton Head rentals, nearby parks offer a chance to get into the shade.  Two favorites are the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Reserve.  Pastimes include hiking, bird watching, and biking.

Enjoying Myrtle Beach

Of all the wonderful vacation homes South Carolina offers, many lie along the Grand Strand.  The Grand Strand starts in front of North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals and goes south for about sixty miles. 

Myrtle Beach vacation rentals are usually found in the form of a condominium.  Myrtle Beach rentals can fit different budgets.  Myrtle Beach condo rentals often provide beachfront access.  These condo rentals may feature pleasantries similar to a hotel stay.  Drive just a short distance from most Myrtle Beach rentals for fabulous dining and shopping.
  
The pleasant sand and frolicking waves just yards from Myrtle Beach rentals provide plenty of play and rest. Vacationers in Myrtle Beach vacation rentals often play miniature golf course.  The over-the-top courses are great for family fun.

Guests renting in Myrtle Beach rentals often go beyond Myrtle Beach.  The following stops are short drives from North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals:

• Huntington Beach State Park situated about twenty miles south of Myrtle Beach vacation rentals.
• Myrtle Beach State Park, just a quick four mile drive south of Myrtle Beach condo rentals
• Murrells Inlet, about seventeen miles south of Myrtle Beach rentals
• Pawleys Island is about 30 miles south of Myrtle Beach vacation rentals.

Visiting Hilton Head

A Hilton Head Island rental symbolizes the dream golf vacation.  Golf Digest ranks two of the eleven Hilton Head golf courses in a recent top 100 list.  On Gold Digest’s list is the “open to the public” Harbour Town Golf Links.

With all the vacation homes South Carolina provides in Hilton Head, rental choices abound.  Vacationers staying in Hilton Head rentals may discover it hard to leave the golf links.  Guests renting in Hilton Head vacation rentals find the beach, restaurants, and groceries just a brief walk or bike ride away. 

Shopping in South Carolina

Visitors occupying in Myrtle Beach vacation rentals can shop at the following locations:

• Fabulous outlet shops at the corner of routes 17 and 501
• Barefoot Landing provides an “Al Fresno” shopping locale

Food and Dining in South Carolina

Vacationers staying in Myrtle Beach condo rentals head just north of the city limits to Restaurant Row.  Restaurant Row is on North King’s Highway (Route 17).  Locals and tourists both love the local seafood dishes.  Calabash style refers to fresh shrimp, flounder, oysters, and catfish breaded and fried.  The more adventurous opt to eat their own catch!  Guests lodging in the Sea Islands often go crabbing recreationally.   

South Carolina Weather

Visitors lodging in Myrtle Beach vacation rentals delight in the warm weather of South Carolina.  Summer temperatures stay in the 80s degrees Fahrenheit.  Winter temperatures usually stay in the 60s degrees Fahrenheit.  The water temperatures for vacationers staying in Myrtle Beach rentals and Kiawah Island vacation home rentals remain in the 80s during the summer.   

When to Visit South Carolina

South Carolina rentals are sought-after year round.  Some visitors, however, schedule rentals for one of these events:

• Myrtle Beach hosts Canadian-American Days Festival in March.  Guests staying in Myrtle Beach rentals revel in sporting events, dance contests, and concerts.   Myrtle Beach vacation rentals are the best lodging for the festival.
• Visit Little River in May to enjoy the Blue Crab Arts and Crafts Festival.  Little River is 24 miles north of Myrtle Beach condo rentals.
• The Ghost tours and wooden boat contests Georgetown hosts in October.  Georgetown is about 40 miles south of Myrtle Beach rentals.