Garden City Realty Blog – Page 4 – Garden City Beach & Surfside Beach Vacation Info

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

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

Garden City Realty’s Guide to Games You Can Play at the Beach

So, you’re staying at one of Garden City Realty’s vacation homes, and you’re planning a beach day. You’ll definitely need some classic beach snacks, like sandwiches, chips, and fruit, but make sure to leave some room for beach games. Beach games are a fun way to stay active in the sun and sand. Garden City Realty recommends the following games… 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 15, 2021June 11, 2021

Coffee and Donut Shops Near Garden City Beach, SC

Eating out is always a treat when you’re on vacation. Garden City Realty’s vacation rentals are located next to some of the tastiest donut and coffee shops in Garden City. There’s nothing like a hot, fresh, homemade donut paired with a cup of steaming java to get that perfect beach day started. Check out some of these shops if you’re… 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

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Celebrating Vacation Rental Week, March 8-12, 2021

Garden City Realty is thrilled to participate in the second annual Vacation Rental Week! We’d like to use this opportunity to highlight the value and key benefits of professionally-managed vacation rentals for both guests and property owners alike and to encourage you to book a stay or entrust your vacation property to a professional manager. Guest Satisfaction As a guest,… 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

January 13, 2021January 26, 2021

3 Questions to Ask Yourself when Updating Your Vacation Rental

1. What are the reviews saying? It is important to keep an eye on what others are saying about your rental property, even if they note minor inconveniences you feel won’t make or break bookings. It is likely that if a guest mentions something in a review, other guests have taken notice to it as well. By staying in-tune with… Read More