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Property grounds
A heated pool
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 162700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Surfside, SC
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Lakes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surfside Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Surfside Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Myrtle Beach State Park and The Market Common. .This vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Broadway at the Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magnolia Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lakewood Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Myrtle Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Meet N' Eat - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New China - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Quarterdeck Oceanfront Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dagwood's Deli & Sport's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandy's Snack Shack - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Relaxing Retreat, Private Pool, Steps from Ocean, Family Friendly

Come and relax by the pool and enjoy the easy lifestyle Fiddler on the Reef has to offer.

'Fiddler on the Reef' is a Luxurious 2,700 SF beach home located at the north end of Surfside Beach. A beautiful large balcony overlooks a serene custom in-ground pool w/ heat option. With only 75 steps to beach access - this home has it all right at your doorstep!!

This is a professionally maintained home complete with fully furnished kitchen. Large open living area features sliding glass doors to the pool and a Smart TV and plenty of seating. Dining area seats 8 at the main table plus 6 at the bar. Common living area and kitchen features custom tile flooring. 5 BEDROOMS, EACH OF WHICH HAS ITS OWN FULL BATHROOM AND TV!! Downstairs bedroom has a queen bed with balcony access. Upstairs master bedroom with King bed features a JACUZZI TUB in addition to a full bathroom. Two other bedrooms have two queen beds in each and the last bedroom has one queen bed (seven total beds). A separate full bathroom in the living area can also be entered from the back deck (perfect for pool time bathroom breaks!).

Amenities:
*FREE Wireless High-Speed Internet
*Private pool that can be heated for an additional $300 per week
**A deluxe linen and bath towel package is included in your rental fee (A $250 VALUE)
**Maid service upon checkout is included in your rental fee (A $200 VALUE)


PARKING: Up to 5 cars

LOCATION: Please see our pictures for a view from the beach access to our home. We are the first house closest to the beach located on 17th Avenue N.

AREA: The home is located just 5 minutes from major attractions including Broadway at the Beach, over 100 golf courses, shopping outlets, and all popular Myrtle Beach attractions; 15 minutes to restaurant row in Murrells Inlet and Pawley’s Island. Be sure to visit Broadway at the Beach, Planet Hollywood, Medieval Knights, Dixie Stampede, Ripley's Aquarium, NASCAR Racing Theater, Hard Rock Cafe, and don't miss Brookgreen Gardens!

Come make your vacation one that you will never forget! Whether it’s fun in the Sun by the beach or the pool, shopping, or entertainment you want, Fiddler on the Reef will welcome you with open arms!

We look forward to having you as our guest!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please no smoking on property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair included

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking on property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April House Surfside
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April House
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April Surfside
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April House Surfside
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April House
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April Surfside
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April House Surfside
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April House
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April Surfside
Relaxing Retreat Steps Ocean Reduced Rates April

Reviews

A Relaxing Retreat, Private Pool, Steps from Ocean, Family Friendly Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tiffany A., Monona, Iowa

Was not very happy with the pool, yard, cleaning supplies, toiletries and linens
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia L., Myrtle Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is so close to the ocean and has a lovely private pool. My four boys and their families had a great time. House is spacious, never felt like we were on top of each other. Kitchen was fully equipped, though old appliances. Plenty of refrigerator and freezer space. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness

2025 family vac .

The property was great , plenty of room for all , the 3 friges were plus . The pool was great also like the grill in the back yard. Only 130 steps to the beach acsess point Would stay there again .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DaveLydia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surfside beach

Thoroughly enjoyed our sta!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surfside vacation

It was great. When we called because something was wrong it was taken care of immediately. The home owners were very friendly to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Group Get- Away

Our run club loved the location, ample space and heated pool! The beach was close. The pier was the perfect distance for biking and running to. We enjoyed local venues such as the sculpture gardens, and great restaurants and loved the heated pool option for the end of March! We would visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Trip

This place was great! So convenient to get to beach. Heated pool was a big hit!! My daughter and her friends didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron M., Charlotte NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay ever

This was by far the best vacation home I've stayed in for years. It was very clean and close to so many restaurants and other shopping needs. We will definitely be returning in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful house! Large and open! Has a great time even during hurricane Debbie!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property needed repairs.

Pool filter lid kept coming off. Granddaughter hurt her foot in it. Cracks around pool and inside tile floors. Dryer had to be ran 3 times on every small load. New bedding is needed. Trash found under bed and nightstands. 1 kitchen towel. Couch needs replaced. Was not worth the money I paid.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip 2024

The Property had more to offer than was advertised. There were actually 3 refrigerator. So plenty of space. To much to mentioned. If you are looking for a large place, close to the beach, The Relaxing Retreat should be on your short list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit

Excellent location to the beach and the pool was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoy the house very much and location was great.

Very very nice, will do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa U., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacay

We had a wonderful time, the house was clean, tvs were nice, location was great, owner was wonderful. Thank you for sharing your home. I highly recommend this home, you will not be disappointed. 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family weekend!

Plenty of room! Well stocked kitchen and bedrooms. Plenty of towels, blankets, pillows etc. Comfy cots too! Pool is fun and heated feature awesome. Short walk to beach. Overall wonderful experience. The only negative is proximity of the pool in terms of all the adjacent neighboring pools. We had some annoying, super discourteous neighbors across the way who played annoying music for 12 to 14 hours of the day with absolutely no regard for others. But what can you do? Some people just suck at life.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KC K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette weekend

House was perfect for a group of 8 girls coming to celebrate a soon to be bride. Very spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and kitchen provided almost everything you could need. Mostly clean with some minor issues. Texted Allen with some questions and got a quick response and solution. Couple suggestions would be more toilet paper should be provided if you are having a group of 8+ or should be listed that limited toilet paper is provided. Comforters and blankets should be washed after EVERY visit (not just the sheets) A couple of light switches need some attention. The sliding glass door is tricky to lock. And lately the wifi instruction listed on the Vrbo check in instructions is not what is posted in the home. Overall a great and comfortable stay! Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

fay d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Great place lots of room for everyone location was great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

michael s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Keep Family Gathering

The house was nice but had issues. A lot of the bathroom lights didn’t work. Toilets were loose and leaned when using them. Stayed at a lot of rentals and they usually are stocked with minor stuff like toilet paper and paper towels. Nope had to go buy it.There was ants all over kitchen and roachs had to go buy bug spray. Don’t get wrong these are minor cause location was great and house was layed out great. But also one bed had a large lump in middle of bed so you couldn’t sleep on it upstairs. Overall good but definetly needs to clean up and fix some things for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fun & relaxing place to stay

Our family ranges in age from 3 to 62 and we all had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. We made wonderful memories and left part of our hearts back there for sure. The home is clean, huge and we had lots of space to do inside and outdoor activities. We paid for the heated pool and it was awesome! We would definitely stay here again. The owner is responsive and helpful. We wish we were back there!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ernie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great area. House needed a good deep cleaning!

Great area, nice set up. The renters before us left the place dirty and trash everywhere. The cleaning company did a very poor job of cleaning. Toilets dirty, microwave disgusting, sand and crumbs on the floors. Litter around the pool area, grill had trash and remnants of food on it. Emailed the owner, 3 days later he responded. I asked about the heated pool, the owner wanted 300.00 bucks to turn the heater on for 5 days. Wow! The place needs a real good deep cleaning and paint. A/C fingers had so much mold it’s a wonder renters aren’t sick. Two of the beds including the master mattress are god awful. Not sure I’d ever go back to this place but would go back to the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The property was well cared for and met our expectations as described. The location made it easy to go back and forth to the beach and we loved having our own private pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach town house

Owner was very quick to respond and took care of anything needed immediately. Had a great time overall. Pool was a great hit for our family. Would be helpful to have recommendations of local restaurants readily available but that’s just a small detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation 2023

The house was perfect for 7 adults and 6 children! The bathrooms attached to each bedroom made it so easy to have a large number of people getting ready to go out together! The bathroom off the deck was perfect for use from the pool. So happy that we didnt have to track pool water and sand through the house. Thank you for the use of the wake boards at the beach. They were a big hit for the 8 and 10 year old grandkids (a few of the adults got some use out of them too!) The weather was hot and humid, but coming from Ohio where the summer weather is unpredictable, we really enjoyed the pool and the beach. We will keep this house in our contacts for a possible future vacation! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023