New Rental Property in North Myrtle Beach

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals is pleased to introduce our newest property: a beautiful four-bedroom house called The Beach Jewel. As frequent North Myrtle Beach vacationers know, location is an important factor in choosing a rental property. This house is situated on 5th Avenue North and Ocean Blvd, right in the central Ocean Drive area of town. Popular restaurants, charming beach shops, and attractions are all within walking distance. Best of all, The Beach Jewel is right across the street from the beach, with an access point a short walk from the front door.

Besides being conveniently located, this property has room for a large family with its 4 bedrooms, two living rooms, and 3 bathrooms. There’s even a dining room that can be closed off for a more private dining experience. The restaurant-style kitchen table is great for the kids, and a TV built right into the kitchen cabinets is perfect for morning cartoons or watching the news while you cook. A wrap-around porch and large balcony provide all the outdoor room you could want for unwinding and catching the gentle ocean breezes.

The Beach Jewel also comes equipped with a laundry/utility room for keeping up with the chores, and a security system will give you peace of mind while you’re away enjoying the Grand Strand. The bright sitting area at the top of the stairs is a nice spot to relax with a book and cup of tea. There is also a small balcony on the rear of the house, complete with bistro table for an afternoon snack or private phone call. The big landscaped yard will surely prompt a game of catch or Frisbee, or use the open space to lay out and soak up the sun.

This property is perfect for family vacations, reunions, and SOS groups. Book a late summer vacation, or get a head start on 2013 by reserving your week of choice now. Call Ocean Drive Beach Rentals today to plan your next vacation!

By Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Time to Plan for a North Myrtle Beach Vacation in 2012

Come splash around in our warm ocean in 2012!

Although the holidays are not quite over, some people have started planning their 2012 North Myrtle Beach summer vacation. Colder weather has come, and it’s easy to recall summer memories of lazy beach days, laying by the pool, or visiting popular area golf courses. Ocean Drive Beach Rentals is seeing an increase in reservations for 2012 by early birds who want to make sure they have the best choice in rental properties for their vacation.

Our rental properties are filling up fast already for 2012, although we do have lots of options still available. It’s the best time of the year to make your vacation plans, especially if you know right now when you can take off from work. If you have your sights on a specific property right now, make sure you lay first claim to it. Keep your eyes and ears out for special seasonal promotions. One great idea would be to gift a North Myrtle Beach family vacation for Christmas! Your family would love a summer beach vacation as a gift.

New properties have been added to our rental program during the winter months. Whether you’re planning a week long family reunion or a simple weekend escape with your significant other, we have various types of properties in all North Myrtle Beach locations. All our vacation rentals are close to the beach. Call us today, at 877-287-2977, or visit our website to plan a memorable vacation next year!

Written By: Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals, 2011

The Endless Summer Festival in North Myrtle Beach

Make plans to attend the North Myrtle Beach Endless Summer Festival, held on October 29th. The Saturday – only festival lasts most of the day (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) and is packed with fun for the whole family. It will be located on Main Street at Ocean Boulevard, with most of the free live entertainment taking place on the stage at the famous Horseshoe of Ocean Drive.

Visitors have swarmed to the Endless Summer Festival in the past, and we’re expecting nothing less this year. Typically, over 10,000 people attend this one-day event to celebrate summer’s end. North Myrtle Beach hosts several arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a classic car show, carnival rides, street performers, and live bands at this annual event. There is no admission charge. Best of all, the gorgeous beach is just steps away from the festivities!

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals confirms that they will have a display once again at this year’s Endless Summer Festival. We’ll be giving away free gifts and will have a drawing for a free vacation at our Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort, of which is located on the oceanfront in North Myrtle Beach. Enjoy freshly-popped popcorn and take a picture with Odie, our dolphin mascot. See why Ocean Drive Beach Rentals is the place to host your next family vacation on the Grand Strand.

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals' 2010 Display

H.G. Worley, of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals, popping corn in 2010

Let Ocean Drive Beach Rentals find you that perfect vacation rental property to stay in while you’re in North Myrtle Beach during the weekend of the Endless Summer Festival. Our properties are spacious, well-kept, and offer full kitchens and living areas. Take advantage of our Extend Your Vacation promotion and add on a free night or two to your stay.

Clich HERE for available vacation rentals in North Myrtle Beach during the Endless Summer Festival.

What's happening in North Myrtle Beach this fall? Click HERE for information on all other popular festivals and events.

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

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk; A Popular Attraction

Just a short drive down the highway from Ocean Drive Beach Rentals and Main Street lies the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade. A new addition to Myrtle Beach’s downtown area, the boardwalk stretches just over a mile in length and features beach-side shops, restaurants and bars, and popular family attractions. Be sure to plan a visit this summer to catch great live entertainment and sample local seafood.

Beautiful day for a stroll along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk!

Summer nights, through September 3rd, enjoy the free nightly events as part of Ocean Boulevard’s Hot Summer Nights at Plyler Park on the Boardwalk. Your family will enjoy a carnival-style beachfront atmosphere full of concerts, fireworks, and street performers. Each night of the week features a different theme! Stop by the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel to take in breathtaking views of the oceanfront and the Boulevard from 200 feet above the beach.

Come see why Myrtle Beach’s Boardwalk was ranked as #3 on National Geographic’s list of the Top Ten Boardwalks in the Nation. Ocean Boulevard has been completely revived because of this downtown addition. There is plenty to see and do for the whole family!

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

Be Our Fan and Participate

With the help of a few solid promotions and word-of-mouth, your favorite North Myrtle Beach vacation rental and property management company, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals, is growing rapidly on Facebook. We’re proud to announce a strong and loyal fan base of over 1600 fans to date. This huge population is sure to grow throughout the spring and summer, as we introduce more promotions with bigger prizes and fun seasonal contests.

L to R: Kristen, H.G., and Jake give away a $500 Pre-Paid Credit Card as a prize in Ocean Drive Beach Rentals' latest Facebook promotion.

Facebook serves as an excellent social tool for us to personally reach out to our vast customer base. It’s a way for Ocean Drive Beach Rentals to announce special deals on vacations in North Myrtle Beach and surrounding communities. With this popular social tool, we can take our creative ideas to another level with an even greater audience. It also serves as a portal site for our popular company blog. Every time we post to our blog, we make sure that there is a mention on our fan page.

Several fun interactive ideas are going to be launched on our Facebook page in 2011. One of those break-through ideas, being another Free Vacation for Life contest, will happen this spring. Simply put, we’re going to give away a Free Vacation for Life to one of our fans. We do love to give away free vacations and North Myrtle Beach merchandise on or page. There will be frequent photo contests during the late spring and summer season - more opportunities for our fans to win cool stuff. A vacation planner tool will be integrated into our Facebook page in the coming months.

If you’re not a fan of our Ocean Drive Beach Rentals Facebook page, log on or sign-up with Facebook and take advantage of this. Help us grow, and tell your family and friends about us. We’re sure to keep you interested with our weekly updates and awesome promotions.

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

Ocean Drive's Inventory Keeps Growing!

Abode Of Peace, Canal - Cherry Grove

The fall season has been very good to Ocean Drive Beach Rentals. After rounding out our first successful summer season, we have added several high quality and beautiful vacation properties. We have a much wider selection of vacation rentals to please the ever-increasing demand in the vacation rental industry.

Over 70 vacation rental properties will soon call Ocean Drive Beach Rentals home. With these properties, we cover all areas along North Myrtle Beach, from Windy Hill up to Cherry Grove Beach. Search our inventory for oceanfront, canal front, second row, and other locations. Our properties feature amenities such as flat screened HDTVs, high-speed WIFI internet access, hot tubs, private pools, billiards' rooms with state-of-the-art gaming tables (Atlantis Villas), Jacuzzi tubs, and walk-in showers. We are able to offer homes and condos priced in every budget range. No vacation is expensive with Ocean Drive Beach Rentals.

You can view a listing of all our latest additions on our specials page. Our property profiles are very detailed, with interior pictures of every room, a detailed property description, and pricing chart. Many homes feature a virtual tour. Feel free to call us TODAY for help in planning a future family vacation to the Grand Strand of North Myrtle Beach.

Don't forget about our Gift a Vacation promotion, which expires January 1, 2011.

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

Endless Summer Festival a Hit!

If you did not attend North Myrtle Beach's Endless Summer Festival this past Saturday, you missed a great time. With sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid-70's, thousands of visitors crowded Main Street and Ocean Drive to enjoy the six hours of live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and awesome food. Ocean Drive Beach Rentals had a booth at the festival and enjoyed meeting people from all over the country.

Our booth was beautifully designed, which featured brightly colored balloons and flower arrangements by the North Myrtle Beach Florist. The balloons were popular with children as well as the popcorn popper. Odie the dolphin, our official mascot, made an appearance before noon and stayed with us the remainder of the festival. Other free giveaways plus two chances to win big complimented Ocean Drive Beach Rentals' offerings.

We held a drawing for a free two-night stay at our Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort. The runner-up would receive a $100 gift certificate to apply to a vacation with Ocean Drive Beach Rentals in the future. Tim Tobey, from Statesville, North Carolina won the free weekend stay. Linda Stuart, from Fayetteville, North Carolina was the runner-up, to receive the $100 gift certificate. Congratulations to both of our Endless Summer winners!

If you did not celebrate with us at the Endless Summer Festival, make sure you mark your calendar to come down next year. This is a great way to close-out the North Myrtle Beach summer season and gear up for the coming winter. Ocean Drive Beach Rentals would be happy to help you with your lodging needs.

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

Oktoberfest Comes To Myrtle Beach

Reason # 10,001 why you should visit North Myrtle Beach in the fall...OKTOBERFEST! The second annual German celebration returns to downtown Ocean Boulevard; with over 10,000 people expected to attend the one day fall festival. As of today, the Weather Channel is predicting sunny skies and highs in the upper 70's. It doesn't get any better than that for an October afternoon.

Oktoberfest 2010 will feature authentic German food, unique international beers not normally found in area bars, and wine. Popular area bands are scheduled to perform the entire day. There will be a Bratwurst Eating Contest, children's play area, street performers, and fireworks. The Channelheimer Oompah Band will compliment the German atmosphere with an entertaining show. This is the place to be if you're visiting the Grand Strand next weekend. Sample the culture of Germany and have a great time.

Some of the Ocean Drive Beach Rentals staff will be at Oktoberfest. We'll be posting pictures on our Facebook page to show how much fun it was. Make a weekend reservation in one of our properties and stay a couple days. Experience North Myrtle Beach in the off-season while the water is still warm!

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