Channel Homes in North Myrtle Beach

An important decision when searching for North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals is location. Where do you want to stay when you vacation at the beach? The most popular locations are oceanfront and 2nd row. There are other great alternatives if you can’t commit the money that these premium properties cost.

The channel, or canal front, properties of Cherry Grove Beach are great alternatives to vacationing on the oceanfront. Not only are you saving hundreds of vacation dollars by re-locating your North Myrtle Beach lodging preferences, but you’ll have awesome waterfront views and more space than you would have by staying in a Channel House. These properties are located just a short walk from the beach! All Channel Homes at Ocean Drive Beach Rentals come with a free golf cart rental to make it easier to haul your beach equipment to the shore. A golf cart also comes in handy when visiting the grocery store to stock up on last minute ingredients and beverages.

Community Property of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Enjoy your own private pier and floating dock at Community Property

Stay in a Channel House and enjoy water sports just a few feet away from your back deck. Channels are perfect for jet skis, kayaks, inflatable boats and rafts, and fishing boats. Guests love fishing off the floating boat docks and private piers. You can waste away your afternoons by watching abundant wildlife from the channel-facing back deck.

As you plan your family’s next North Myrtle Beach vacation, do keep the Channel Homes in mind. You may find that you enjoy the privacy and advantages more appealing than an oceanfront condo. Don’t forget your boat!

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

Winter Blues at the Beach...Think Again!

Long gone are the days filled with sand, sun, and surf but that doesn't mean that all is lost at the beach. Winter allows the locals to come back out to play and has attracted many "snowbirds" looking to escape those long cold nights and shoveling snow on a daily basis.

North Myrtle Beach still has plenty to offer when the temperatures cool down. Even though it may not be bathing suit attire, you will still find people enjoying the sun at the beach while reading a book, fishing, or just enjoying the peaceful scenery. In addition to the beach, Brookgreen Gardens offers many events focusing on the holiday season, including the ever popular Night of a Thousand Candles. This annual event has been listed as one of the Top 20 events in December by the Southeastern Tourism Society.

If, as far as you go with nature is looking out of your oceanfront condo, no need to worry - the Myrtle Beach area has many varieties of live theater to choose from. For the holidays, choose from Christmas on Ice at the Palace Theatre, The Christmas Show at the Alabama Theater, or The Carolina Opry Christmas Show. These venues also offer a variety of other shows. If theatrical plays are more your style, be sure to check out the Theatre of the Republic in historic Conway, South Carolina. Their season starts in the fall and offers a wide variety of plays to choose from each year.

Off-season also brings the multitude of restaurants a much different crowd. Say goodbye to the crowds and lines; head on in to your favorite local establishment or try something new! You're sure to find something you will fall in love with in the more than 1,000 restaurants along the Grand Strand, within a short drive from your North Myrtle Beach vacation rental.

While these are some great ideas to start with, make sure you get out and explore. You will be amazed at how much more there is to see when you can slow it down and take your time! Get rid of those winter blues and call Ocean Drive Beach Rentals to plan your vacation.

Written By: Holly Wharry, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals