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March 30, 2022March 31, 2022

Garden City Realty’s Guide to Touring the South Strand

In 1941, the founders of the International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism defined tourism as “the sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, insofar as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected with any earning activity.” In 2022, we say, “huh?” We think it’s pretty safe to assume… Read More

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

Garden City Realty’s Guide to Bringing Fido to the South Strand

For many of us, pets are part of our daily lives, so it’s only natural to bring along our four-legged family members on family vacations. According to a survey by the American Pet Products Association, the number of pet owners who bring their animals with them when they travel is up nearly 20 percent in the last decade. As we… Read More

August 12, 2021September 15, 2022

Hurricane Preparedness for South Strand Primary and Secondary Homeowners

Homeowners and visitors alike love the laid back lifestyle of the South Strand – that’s what keeps folks coming back year after year, and why savvy investors purchase residential and vacation rental property here. But the biggest downside to owning property at the beach is the looming threat of Mother Nature’s volatility. Protecting your investment during Atlantic hurricane season, which… Read More

May 13, 2021May 12, 2021

Chillax: Lowkey South Strand Vacations with Garden City Realty

by Kent Kimes for Garden City Realty What is the goal of your vacation? By its very definition, a vacation means to vacate your usual residence for an extended period of leisure, relaxation and recreation, a time to recharge your batteries away from the day-to-day grind. Let us focus on the leisure and relaxation parts of that equation. Every vacation… Read More

April 30, 2021April 28, 2021

Simply the Best: Ms. Janet

Janet Antol, or Ms. Janet, as she is fondly known as within our Owner Services department, has worked with Garden City Realty for more than 10 years as our leading interior design consultant and preferred referral. With more than 25 years’ experience, she is the proprietor of JLA Designs and specializes in custom interior designs, kitchen and bath remodels, and… Read More

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Dining In: Your Vacation Rental One Week Meal Plan

by Kent Kimes for Garden City Realty Why choose a vacation rental with a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal if you are not going to take advantage of it? Yes, the South Strand is teeming with mouth-watering restaurants. You may not be Emeril Lagasse, but you can get maximum usage out of that vacation rental kitchen and still get… Read More

April 8, 2021April 1, 2021

Top Five Vacation Rental Trends in 2020 and the Outlook for 2021

by Kent Kimes for Garden City Realty Although full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is not expected in 2021, positive trends that developed in 2020 give Garden City Realty’s (GCR) Owner Services team supreme confidence that vacation homeowners will experience a resilient market this year that allows them continued success in providing compelling guest journeys at their South Strand properties. While… Read More

April 2, 2021April 27, 2021

Stay Safe and Save Money By Eating in at Garden City Realty’s Vacation Rentals

Garden City Realty is proud to offer safe and affordable vacation options with enhanced cleaning measures in response to Covid-19. If you’ve been stuck inside like the rest of us, and just need a change of scenery, why not book a worry-free vacation rental with Garden City Realty? Our rentals feature kitchens that are well stocked with essential cooking equipment,… Read More

February 8, 2021February 16, 2021

Top Reasons to Visit Garden City Beach in 2021

If Garden City Beach, SC isn’t already your go-to vacation destination, you will want to take the time to visit the family-friendly town full of activities, restaurants, and most importantly, miles of beaches. Located within driving distance to the well-known Myrtle Beach, SC, Garden City Beach offers a more intimate beach setting to enjoy with the family while allowing for… Read More

September 23, 2015

Garden City Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Stacks to Guest Services Manager

PRESS RELEASE: Garden City Beach, SC – September 21, 2015 – Dennis McElveen, Broker-in-Charge of Garden City Realty, Inc., is pleased to announce that Brandon Stacks has been promoted to Guest Services Manager. Originally from Myrtle Beach, Stacks is a 2011 graduate of Coastal Carolina University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management. He joined Garden… Read More