Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of the most popular vacation spots in the Southeastern United States. Whether you're visiting for a quick weekend getaway or a long summer vacation, you want to try and stay as close to the beach as you can. Fortunately, Myrtle Beach has many oceanside villas to choose from, and you will be able to find lodging that fits your needs and budget.
Marriott's OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes is a great place to stay during your vacation. The Marriott villas offer instant access to the beach and a huge outdoor swimming pool as well as fantastic accommodations. Each guest suite offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms with enough space to sleep eight people comfortably. The rooms also provide free wireless Internet, a TV and DVD player, a washer and dryer and separate living rooms and bedrooms. Full-sized kitchens include all appliances as well as cookware and tableware. Each room also has its own private balcony with a spectacular ocean view. Rates start at $179 per night.
Marriott's OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes
8500 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 692-5500
marriot.com
The Ocean Forest Villas is terrific place to stay for guaranteed oceanside accommodations with an ocean view. Located on the beach, the Ocean Forest Villas sprawl across 10 acres of landscaped scenery and nearly a quarter mile of sandy beach. There are two heated outdoor swimming pools, two whirlpools as well as a separate pool for the kids. Guests have access to nearby tennis clubs as well as a fully equipped fitness center. Each room provides two bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, and one with two twin beds. Each unit also boasts a full-sized kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker and dishwasher. Every Ocean Forest Villa room also has its own private balcony with ocean views. Rates start at $158 per night. Call ahead for specials and summertime rates.
Ocean Forest Villas
5601 N Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 726-3783
oceanforest.com
The Caravelle Resort is a terrific place to stay that is right on the ocean. The Caravelle offers efficiency villas, suites and executive suites. The Caravelle has an on-site restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a coffee and martini bar, a pool-side bar and an ice cream shop. Rooms available sleep from two adults up to eight people, depending on the size and type of unit. Each room and suite offers comfortable beds, a full-sized refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, flat screen cable TV and a private balcony with ocean view. Jacuzzis also are available in some units but call ahead. Winter rates start at just $65 per night, but call ahead for summertime rates and vacation discounts.
Caravelle Resort
6900 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(800) 507-9145
thecaravelle.com
