North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals

Find an upscale condo rental in North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach is an upscale area that provides stunning beachfront views and lots of high-end amenities. The entire family will enjoy the shops and attractions at Barefoot Landing and the T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station, just minutes away from your condo or apartment. Here you can enjoy boutique shopping and quirky dining, and even pet a tiger or have your picture taken with a chimp. Also minutes from your apartment in North Myrtle, you can go golfing, enjoy the white sands and blue waters of Long Bay, or take a trip to the vineyard at La Belle Amie Vineyard.

Places to visit near North Myrtle Beach vacation homes

The city's many miniature golf courses offer big fun for families, especially as the increasingly imaginative courses up the ante with exciting elements like a 50-foot "active volcano" or a pirate showdown complete with fiery explosions. Afterwards, hop on the Ferris wheel at the waterfront OD Pavilion Amusement Park for the best views in town—you can't really appreciate the Atlantic Ocean vista while you're zooming around on the roller coasters. Cap off your day by catching a show at The Alabama Theatre, a local favorite for live entertainment and musical concerts.

Activities near North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals

Pack your golf bags—the Grand Strand is home to over 100 golf courses, and North Myrtle Beach has a few fine courses that won't burn a hole-in-one in your pocket. As for the anglers, there's nothing fishy about fishing in North Myrtle Beach. Cherry Grove Park and Boat Ramp, set on the Cherry Grove marsh, is a popular spot, and it gives you boat access to the Atlantic Ocean via Hog Inlet. You can also go fishing and crabbing at the scenic Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve, though they're only allowed at ground level. Not into golf or fishing? The beaches offer many watersports, such as jet skiing and parasailing.

Climate for your trip to North Myrtle Beach vacation homes

Thanks to North Myrtle Beach's subtropical climate, expect the summer to be hot and humid, with rain showers regularly interrupting your afternoon beach bumming. Temperatures during this season, from June to August, average about 80 degrees. High temps in winter, from December to February, are at 50 degrees or thereabouts, and it can get as cold as 35 degrees in January. The throngs of travelers swell in the summer when North Myrtle Beach is at its liveliest, so if you don't want to shell out too much dough on your North Myrtle Beach vacation rental, wait until fall and winter to make the trip down.

A walk in the park at North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach is set along South Carolina's Grand Strand, a crescent-shaped stretch of coastline that stretches over 60 miles. The spotlight may be on the seaside, but there are pockets of nature scattered across the city, too. Heritage Shores Nature Preserve is one of those serene, unspoiled sanctuaries, with 7 acres of elevated boardwalks and walking trails. Signs throughout the park introduce you the birds, fishes, and animals you might encounter. The 10-acre McLean Park in the city center may be closer to your North Myrtle Beach vacation rental. Popular with both locals and visitors, it has a 2-acre lake, picnic facilities, and a meditation garden.

Transportation options to and around North Myrtle Beach

The nearest airport is in Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR), located 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand), which is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Family fun near North Myrtle Beach vacation homes

If you’re traveling with children, you’ll find a range of attractions for fun and excitement. Vacation rentals can be found near kid-friendly places like Alligator Adventure, an animal park with alligator swamps and live shows, and T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station, a wildlife habitat for big cats and other species with up-close access. Kids will also enjoy the Heritage Shores Nature Preserve, an island preserve with trails through the marshland with shore birds, animals, and fish.

Romantic vacation homes in North Myrtle Beach

If you’re looking for a romantic retreat, you’ll find plenty to do in North Myrtle Beach. Vacation rentals are available near Barefoot Landing, a large shopping complex with stores and attractions, and the Alabama Theatre, a grand venue for music, theater, and comedy shows. You’ll also enjoy the Vereen Memorial Gardens, a pet-friendly park with hiking trails and a boardwalk through natural wetlands.