Boykins Rest

Boykins Retreat is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath house located 1 mile west of Garden City Pier and a short golf cart ride to the beach. This property features a fully-equipped kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances including a microwave and dishwasher, as well as a washer, dryer, central heat and air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Five TVs (Roku in bedrooms), DVD player, and Wi-Fi are also included. Sleeping accommodations include one king and one queen-sized bed, plus one twin-over-double bunk bed and a queen-sized sofa bed. Outdoor amenities include a large, fenced-in backyard with a private 14-by-32-feet swimming pool, pool deck and furniture, covered porch, hammock, sitting area with flat screen TV, and kitchenette with gas grill, mini fridge, and sink (hot and cold water). Owner will reimburse guests up to $150 for golf cart rental on weekly reservations. Dog-friendly. Limit one dog - 50-pound maximum weight limit. Please see the office for pet policy. Permits trailers. Permits motorcycles. No smoking. Maximum occupancy: 9

Beginning March 1, 2024, Garden City Realty guests with reservations of 2-to-27 nights at a participating vacation rental home will receive a credit towards beach gear rentals during their stay. This property includes a $40/night rental credit towards select VayK Gear beach equipment rentals. For more information, please go to

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Conveniently located close to some of the best area attractions, Garden City Beach is directly south of Surfside Beach and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet. One of the most renowned attractions in Garden City Beach is the Pier at Garden City. Other points of interest include Marlin Quay Marina and restaurants Sara J's Seafood Restaurant, Gulfstream Cafe, and Original Sam's Corner.

Just south of Garden City Beach is Murrells Inlet, a seaside community considered the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina" and home to some of the nation's best golf courses. Once primarily a fishing village, the town is best known for the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, a half-mile-long boardwalk overlooking a pristine salt marsh, and the many award-winning restaurants along Highway 17 Business in the central business district.

Brookgreen Gardens, a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve built on four former rice plantations, is located slightly south of the MarshWalk. It features several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures, trails through several nature reserve ecosystems, and the Lowcountry Zoo.

If you're looking for places to shop, The Market Common, Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, two Tanger shopping outlets, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, and many more shopping facilities are all within an easy drive from Garden City Beach.

Looking for entertainment and attractions? Take in a show at Pirates Voyage, Medieval Times, Alabama Theater, The Carolina Opry, or Legends in Concert. Then visit SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, Ripley's Aquarium, WonderWorks, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Odditorium, Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center, and The Pavilion Nostalgia Park.

Other points of interest close by include the waterfront community of Georgetown, the third oldest city in South Carolina and the second largest seaport in South Carolina, and historic Conway, with its downtown Riverwalk area nestled on the banks of the Waccamaw River. Both towns include fine dining, shopping, and historic sites.