Anchor In's Living/Dining Room, looking out on a spacious screened porch
Location: Pawleys Island, Grand Strand - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA (On the Island Itself)
Accommodations: Traditional Beach House, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Anchor In, a wonderful, just-renovated, family beach house on non-commercial beautiful Pawleys Island, is available for rental in all seasons. Anchor In has the delightful atmosphere of the old-style island house, but with all modern conveniences.
Pawleys Island is a rare, unspoiled, and completely non-commercial, historic resort island on the South Carolina coast. Our traditional and lovely beach house, on the island (not the mainland), has an ocean view from the top floor.
The beautiful salt marsh tidal creek, a haven for migratory birds, is less than one minute from our back door, and we have a two-decker wooden dock where you can relax and let your cares drift away in this idyllic setting.
The wide sandy beaches and the ocean are a two-minute walk from our front door, just across the street and over the sand dunes.
A two-minute drive takes you onto the mainland, with many stores, restaurants, and shops. There are quaint and historic lowcountry towns nearby to visit, and stunning local nature preserves and state parks less than an hour away. Also nearby are tennis camps, many renowned golf courses, fabulous outlet shopping malls, and entertainment arcades.
Anchor In has been owned by the same family since its original construction in 1939. (See our black-and-white photo from the 1940�s on our website!)
In addition to all the ordinary types of goods and services, local shopping on the mainland adjacent to Pawleys includes the world-famous Hammock Shop, where you can see these hand-woven, cotton rope hammocks.
There are many historic and scenic lowcountry towns nearby, starting with charming and historic Georgetown, 12 miles south of Pawleys. Walk along the boardwalk on the Sampit River, visit the rice museum, and be sure to pick up some treats from our favorite place, Kudzu Bakery and Market.
Places to experience and learn about nature abound near Pawleys. Hobcaw Barony, a 17,500-acre wildlife refuge and education center, is eleven miles south of Pawleys. Also, Brookgreen Gardens, an enthralling collection of outdoor statuary, together with a wildlife preserve, is just eight miles north.
A paradise for bird-watching can be found at Huntington Beach State Park, also eight miles from Pawleys. This park is considered by many birders to be the best birding spot on the East Coast!
Eating out and enjoying seafood in waterside restaurants is an art form in nearby Murrell�s Inlet. Fresh local fish, shellfish of all kinds, a relaxed atmosphere, and lovely views make this small town a treasure.
If your taste runs to outlet shopping, head towards Myrtle Beach - 22 miles away. Myrtle Beach also is home to world-renowned golf courses, and an exciting Pavilion.
We look forward to hearing from you, and we hope you will enjoy our island house as much as we have.
Tous renseignements egalement en francais.
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- On the Island - Wonderful Wide Sandy Beaches with Fine Swimming; Walks, "Creekin'": Crabbing, Fishing, Boating, Bird-Watching; Boat Landing 1 minute away, Biking; Shell Collecting; Swinging in the Hammock and Doing Nothing. Nearby: Seafood Restaurants, Quaint and Historic Lowcountry Towns; Stunning Local Nature & Wildlife Preserves and State Parks, Tennis, Renowned Golf Courses, Outlet Malls, Entertainment Arcades; Miniature Golf, Movies Theaters, Shopping, Gardens, Wildlife Refuge and Education Centers, Best Birding Spot on the East Coast; Award-Winning "Bike the Neck" - Waccamaw Neck Bikeway.
- Amenities
- Central Heat and Air-Conditioning; New Kitchen, Side By Side Fridge/Freezer, Ice Dispenser in Door; Fully Equipped (Pots, Dishes, Bakeware, Linens) Electric Range, Blender, Toaster, Toaster Oven, Coffee Pot; Disposal, Linens Provided, Spacious Laundry Room with New Washer and Dryer, 2nd Refrigerator, Phone - Free National Long-Distance; Phones in Kitchen, LR and Upstairs; Intercom Between Floors; 2 Televisions, one with Separate DVD, one portable with built-in DVD; Cable Outlets in Every Room; clock radios, Broadband Internet Connection; 3 Bathrooms - Completely Renovated; hair dryers, Ceiling fans, Private Double-Decker Traditional Wooden Dock on the Tidal Creek with shared use by two family houses, Screened Porch and Open, Covered Porch, Gas Grill on Open Deck, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Spacious Covered Parking, locked downstairs storage for tenant use (strollers, etc), Smoking Allowed Outside, Large Fenced Dog Run, Municipal Garbage Service, End of Stay Clean-up Service.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2008 Shoulder Season .... (approx April-May) ........... $2400/week
2008 Peak Season ...... (approx Jun-Aug) ...... $2800/week
2008 Shoulder Season .... (approx Sep-Oct) .. $2400/week
2008-9 Off Season ....... (approx Nov07-Mar08) .... $2000/week
Please inquire about rates for holidays during shoulder and off seasons.
The minimum rental period during peak season is for a week.
Our rental period is Saturday to Saturday. Discount for 2nd consecutive wk.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Anchor In's Living/Dining Room, looking out on a spacious screened porch - Pawleys Island, South Carolina House Rental
- Anchor In's modern and fully equipped kitchen - Pawleys Island, South Carolina House Rental
- Anchor In - come enjoy Pawleys Island in our traditional family beach house - Pawleys Island, South Carolina House Rental
- Large screened porch, with hammock - enjoy the island breezes!
- Bedroom - main floor - fall asleep to the soft sound of the ocean
- Bedroom - main floor - with original knotty-pine paneling
- Anchor In - upstairs ocean-facing bedroom - linens provided
- Upstairs bedroom - a great night's sleep after a day on the sandy beaches
- Reading corner in the living room - main floor
- Anchor In has 3 lovely full bathrooms
- Across the street and over the sand dunes lie the wonderful wide beaches!
- Bird-watching, fishing, or just relaxing on our family dock on the creek - fine!
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Tamara and Ben ,
Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much! It's such a good feeling when guests love what we love. Pawleys really is about relaxing and being comfortable, and the creek, the birds, the shells, and the hammock! :)
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The Sabbatino family , Sterling, VA
Homeowner Response:
Thank you for sending us your positive feedback! It's so nice that you made such wonderful use of your time at Anchor In. The beach air seems to give everyone a healthy appetite, and crabs make a fine Pawleys dinner! Here's hoping you will have a return visit. best, the Moses family
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, Seneca, SC
Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for your kind and charming feedback! We feel so warmed when others share our own feelings about the beach house. :) Please come again! Best, the Moses family
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Joye Byrum , Charlotte, NC
Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for your feedback. Isn't September lovely! We're so happy that you had a good Pawleys experience.
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Terese Raines , Charlotte, NC
Homeowner Response:
It makes us so happy when people are able to see for themselves just how special Pawleys Island really is. And we've tried hard to make Anchor In a convenient and comfortable place that is also warm and inviting. Repeat visits to a familiar place are great! Many thanks for your feedback. :)
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becky rothenberger , Sinking Spring,Pa
Homeowner Response:
Thank you for your friendly comments! We think Anchor In is a relaxing and wonderful retreat. I hope you'll have a chance to pass by.
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Steven Busch , Atlanta, Georgia
Homeowner Response:
We are so delighted that you visited Anchor In for the holidays. It's a lovely time of year, and such a neat setting for family get-togethers! Thanks for your kind words. - the Moses family
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W Mills , Charlotte, NC
Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much! We enjoy Anchor In and Pawleys so much, also, so we are truly excited when others discover what a special place it is. :)
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Judge Ben Abney , Canton, Georgia
Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for the feedback. We're happy you found us, and we look forward to having you again.
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“Some of the best moments of my life were spent at Anchor In! In that hammock!”