Thanksgiving and Christmas Rentals in North Myrtle Beach

The beach isn't just for summer anymore! Beautiful surroundings and mild weather make North Myrtle Beach the ideal location for your family’s holiday get-together. Instead of taking on all the work involved in preparing your house for guests and cooking several large meals, stay in one of our large properties and relax by the beach, waking up to the incredible South Carolina sunrise each day. We have properties that accommodate any number of people, so you can reconnect with your loved ones without spreading out all over town in multiple hotels. Our condos and houses all feature full kitchens and plenty of floor space, so you can cook your holiday feast and host the dinner all in one place! Best of all, we don’t raise our rates during the holiday season, so you can take advantage of low off-season prices for any length of stay. Plan your trip now and gather the family together for an experience you’ll always remember!

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Call Ocean Drive Beach Rentals now to reserve your property! 877-287-2977

By Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Merry Christmas! From North Myrtle Beach

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all their fans. Staff members all have great things planned with family over the course of this weekend. Our North Myrtle Beach office will be closed on Saturday and Sunday – opening back up on Monday December, 26th.

L to R: David, Marlene, Jake, and Brandon. Merry Christmas!

Guests in North Myrtle Beach for the Christmas holiday are enjoying warm weather and special theme shows and events. We won’t be getting any snow, and our temperatures will likely hover around 60 degrees. That’s warm enough for a Christmas Day walk on the beach, playing a great game of frisbee, or building sandcastles.

If you missed out on Christmas at the beach this year, don’t forget us next year. Ocean Drive Beach Rentals will always have great holiday promotions that add more value to your North Myrtle Beach holiday plans. Visit our website and check out detailed information about our vacation rental properties, both homes and condos.

Written By: Jake Foutz - Director of Marketing, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Fall and Winter Vacations

It’s November, and the cold weather is beginning to settle on the Grand Strand. While snow is normally nothing to worry about here, it can and does get chilly over the fall and winter months. Temperatures dipping down into the teens and twenties will convince people to keep off the beach and stay indoors to keep warm. But there’s still plenty to enjoy in the offseason!

Many snowbirds make their winter home in North Myrtle Beach to escape the weather in their hometowns and take advantage of the many activities outside of the tourist season. Even though you may not want to stay outdoors too long, the views are still spectacular. If you still want to be by the ocean and feel the brisk sea breeze, an afternoon walk on a pier or on the beach is invigorating. A beach game like Bocce ball or Frisbee is a fun way to pass the time. With the holidays just around the corner, shoppers will be hitting the malls and Broadway at the Beach. A day of Christmas shopping with a break for hot chocolate or coffee can be a great way to stay warm on a cool day. Outdoor enthusiasts might take advantage of a local fishing fleet’s late-season trip, and fish off the coast in the Gulf Stream. If you don’t mind the cold, this is a great time for fishing in South Carolina. You might also want to plan to attend one of the area’s fall and winter festivals. Market Common in Myrtle Beach has wine tastings and a tree-lighting ceremony. Little River has a Christmas Market on the Oceanfront. And North Myrtle Beach has the Endless Summer Festival and Shag dancing events. If you want to stay inside, maybe plan on seeing a Christmas production at one of our famous theaters, or a simple dinner-and-movie night with a loved one.

Though our region is known for summer fun, cold-weather activities can be just as exciting. Check out Ocean Drive Beach Rentals’ website for fall and winter promotions to save money, and come see why North Myrtle Beach is a great vacation choice, no matter what season!

Written by Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals, 2011

North Myrtle Beach Life

One great thing about living in a popular tourist destination is that it feels like you’re on vacation every day. North Myrtle Beach restaurants, golf courses, and beach spots are places you may pass on the way to work or while running errands. You might think that these attractions would become commonplace and boring if you live right next to them through the year. However, the opposite is true.

The beach is much better when it’s only 10 minutes away from your living room. Full time living in North Myrtle Beach allows you to explore the area and pick your favorite places to eat, drink, and play. Experiencing these activities helps recommend them to others.

Food:

North Myrtle Beach is clearly not lacking on great restaurants. Endless buffets with delicious seafood, fine dining establishments, and family-friendly restaurants crowd Highway 17 - each with lights brighter than their neighbor and marquees boasting “crab legs on the buffet” or “half price lunch specials.” I like to skip Restaurant Row and visit the smaller hidden gems.

One of my favorite restaurants is Thai Season, located a few blocks south of Main Street on Highway 17. It’s got that small town attitude and a tiny sign – you’d miss it if you weren’t looking for it. Inside, it’s small, clean, and quiet. Their food is outstanding, and the wait staff is very friendly and fast. Thai Season is priced reasonably, at around $11 per meal, and offers a great take-out service. This is definitely the place to go for authentic Asian cuisine.

Drinks:

There are great classy, metro-style pubs and restaurants in North Myrtle Beach. You can get away from the younger college crowd and escape on a date night with your significant other. Sea Blue offers an upscale atmosphere with an extensive list of fine wines. Seasoned bartenders create refreshing mixed drinks, made using only the top-shelf brands. Food is made-to-order with fresh, high quality ingredients. Try their Maryland crab cakes; wonderfully crispy and served with vegetables and homemade sauce.

North Myrtle Beach Fall Festivals:

Come to North Myrtle Beach in the off-season and enjoy our fall festivals. From motorcycles and Ford Mustangs, to the Shag, beer, and oysters, there is a reason to party for most anything. The Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest is set for October 8th, in downtown Myrtle Beach. Enjoy the live music, street shows, and concerts that are taking place at the popular annual event. There is also another Oktoberfest this weekend in the Market Common district. Ocean Drive Beach Rentals keeps a current list of events on the website. Click through on this link to learn more about our great fall festivals!

North Myrtle Beach is vibrant all through the year. Whether you live here or vacation here, you already know about all the fun you can have at the beach. Try new things, as you never know what might be the highlight of your stay!

Written By: Brandon Moss - Vacation Rental Specialist, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Holidays at the Beach - We've Got Everything but Snow

Office Christmas Tree

We hope your holidays are off to a great start, and that your plans include time well spent on the beach in North Myrtle Beach. Of course, we don’t have the 80-degree weather that you would find in the summer or fall, but it’s mild enough for a walk on the beach or a family game of frisbee. It’s not unusual to have Christmas Day temperatures in the 70’s.

As mentioned in previous blog posts, there is a lot to do along the Grand Strand this time of year. Christmas festivities kick off this weekend, with the popular and brightly decorated Regatta along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Nutcracker Fair at Myrtle Beach’s Market Common. The city of North Myrtle Beach hosts the annual Christmas tree lighting on Friday, December 3rd. You won’t want to miss the highly anticipated Christmas Parade the following Saturday. Click through on this link to view detailed information about upcoming events along the beach.

After you’re done with all these festive holiday events, spend a day shopping at one or more of our several shopping centers located within a fifteen-minute’s drive from Main Street and Ocean Drive. There are thousands of name brand stores that call North Myrtle Beach home. Grab some local seafood along restaurant row and hit the beach for an evening stroll. You’ll find the sky is clearer along Carolina’s southern coast than anywhere else.

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals provides the most reasonable off-season prices in the best selection of vacation rentals. Give us a call for more information on how you can escape for a weekend, week, or a whole month to enjoy this holiday season away from the ordinary. We have just added several rental properties to our inventory. Come visit North Myrtle Beach this holiday season, we’ve got everything but snow!

Written By: Jake Foutz - Director of Marketing, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Look at what you are missing

Gift a Vacation This Holiday Season

We know what Santa is thinking this year...

Need an idea for gift-giving this holiday season? Think out of the box for 2010 and give something that will really impress your family or loved-one. Gift a vacation this holiday season and gift memories that last a lifetime.

If you have a family, buy the gift of a family vacation. North Myrtle Beach is an excellent destination that will help create memories that last forever. The mild year-round weather, clean beach strand, warm ocean, and top Grand Strand attractions and restaurants are more appealing than the traditional gifts. This idea is also great for couples (birthdays, honeymoons, and engagements).

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals makes it really simple. You’ll receive a free linen package and set-up when you book a week’s stay and pay in full within 10 days of making your reservation. Book a two week stay in one of our vacation rentals, pay your deposit within 10 days, and get 10% off the second week stay! SAVE money on your 2011 vacation and take advantage of our “Gift a Vacation” promotion. This holiday deal ends on January 1, 2011. You can view details by clicking this link.

We have the best quality selection of vacation rentals in North Myrtle Beach that appeal to all budgets. Choose from locations along Crescent Beach, Windy Hill, Ocean Drive, and Cherry Grove. Most reservations are on a weekly basis, but we do support nightly and monthly reservations. Whatever the occasion, we can help you find that perfect present.

Written By: Jake Foutz - Director of Marketing, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals