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Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House

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Jim Mel Lou
Jim Mel Lou
Jim Mel Lou
Jim Mel Lou
Jim Mel Lou

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Garden City Beach, SC
  • Place, Garden City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier at Garden City
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden City Pavilion Arcade
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House

Jim Mel Lou is a four-bedroom, two-bath oceanfront beach house located 1.2 miles south of Garden City Pier. This home features an open floor plan (living, dining, kitchen combination) with a fully-equipped kitchen complete with granite counters, microwave and dishwasher, washer, dryer, central heat and air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Three flat screen TVs (cable), DVD Player, and Wi-Fi are also provided. Sleeping accommodations include two queen and four double-sized beds. The outdoor living space features two covered porches (oceanfront porch furnished with rocking chairs), sundeck, two outdoor showers, and ample parking (some covered). No pets. No smoking. Maximum occupancy: 12

The images and tours are provided to show the property's layout. Items, including furniture, décor, accessories, and bedding, may not be an exact representation. Additionally, Garden City Realty does not ensure these items are available as shown. This property may have video, audio or similar exterior surveillance equipment.

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 Café, 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.

Take a day trip to Charleston to experience shopping, a harbor cruise, a city carriage tour, or a plantation tour. Charleston is only 87 miles from Garden City Beach - approximately two hours. It's a picturesque and exquisitely preserved southern city with antebellum architecture, cobblestone streets, and historical landmarks.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Murrells Inlet

Located in Murrells Inlet, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach State Park, while Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Prestwick Tennis and Swim Center or Waccamaw Regional Tennis Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Garden City Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Garden City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pier at Garden City - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Garden City Pavilion Arcade - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Murrells Inlet Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Dog Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wicked Tuna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drunken Jack's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Neals Creekhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House?

As of Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House on May 2, 2026 start from $443, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jim Mel Lou - Four Bedroom, Two Bath Oceanfront Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Murrells Inlet vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pier at Garden City, Garden City Beach, and Garden City Pavilion Arcade. Murrells Inlet Beach and Surfside Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great location but in need of an update

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay however no one was comfortable in any of the beds. They really need to trade in the $99 special mattress for a little better quality. Everyone from the six-year-old to the 76-year-old complained they could not get a good nights sleep. I woke up with a neck/back cramp so bad by the third day I was rubbing myself down with pain cream instead of suntan lotion.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Our stay at Jim Mel lou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay here was great, no complaints... house is well furnished and equipped... just bring food and clothes....house is older but NOT dated ... very clean, nice ...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love staying at the “Jim Mel Lou house!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The ease of the rental Process is great!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louellen B.

Great ocean front porch & great room

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great 4 bedroom 2 bath ocean front with covered porch & rockers, 2 outdoor showers underneath, and a hose for spraying off sand on the private deck through the dunes to the beach. Large open kitchen/ living room area. Only negative issue, which may seem petty, is that every knife in the kitchen was dull. We had to buy some sharp knives the 2nd day just to be able to cut tomatoes & limes without cutting ourselves. Not a big deal but often overlooked by owners. Great week and our second year there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Woodbridge, VA

Great little house

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is clean and in a great location. It shows its age but it’s perfect for a smaller group. Only issue was we didn’t get “house is ready” text until 7pm
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shirley J.

Family together time.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We only had one issue with the kitchen light falling and it was fixed immediately. And the service man was really nice and had it fixed in no time. Everything else was just a nice as we remembered it was . Thank you for an enjoyable vacation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kathleen B.

Nice house even in the face of Debby

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First off, garden city realty staff are great! Lots of pertinent Debby information and very helpful getting us. House is old but clean and tidy. Had everything we needed. Can be a challenge getting it cool enough upstairs without freezing out the downstairs but we figured it out. Specious kitchen and living area. Very nice and deep porch.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

30+yrs of memories in Jim-Mel-Lou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Although some furniture could be replaced, we always enjoy our week at Jim-Mel-Lou. Can't beat the location
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall property was in fair condition. Walkway to the beach is rotting and falling.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Wonderful Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has stayed at the JIMMELLOU for several years and always have a wonderful experience. A few suggestions would be to fix upstairs shower door, downstairs shower head and tub drain and we have noticed floor in upstairs bathroom is spongy in front of sink. This year we noticed some of the wood under walkway has fallen. May want to check on this. Our week was relaxing and are looking forward to returning next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at Jim Mel Lou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at the Jim Mel Lou rental house. It is very quiet in the area it is in. There is very few people on the beach when we were there. This made the 3rd year we have stayed there and we plan on staying again next year.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Benjamin F.

2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, as expected. Note that while the small kids rocker is greatly appreciated, it has an arm that is loose and somewhat unsafe. Also note that the kitchen chairs are weighted such that they fell over when someone got up on several occasions. And adding some rockers up stairs would be nice, its a great spot for beach views.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Love this house! Great location and so much room!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family loved our stay at Jim Mel Lou! Such a great house with so much space! Fit our family perfectly We enjoyed every aspect of this home and hope to rent it again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Spring break 2023 JimMelLou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans, etc.Bedrooms were large with large closets. Right on the beach with great views. Lower deck was large and great for morning coffee. Our only problem was not being able to connect to the internet when we arrived, this was fixed but it took several hours, and the cable connection to the TV didn't always work, we had to mess with it every time we wanted to watch tv.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Second Stay at Jim Mel Lou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this place. It's older, and some would say dated, but comfortable, clean, and roomy. It's very peaceful in that area in October. We mentioned the poor condition of the window blinds last year and sure enough they were all new this year. If anything we would appreciate firmer mattresses on the main floor. The owners obviously care about the home. We are grateful it survived the storm. We hope to stay there again.MANY THANKS to PAM MCCAULEY at Garden City Realty! She stayed in touch after Hurricane Ian and called us as soon as the house was cleared for rental. This is our third experience with her and we have come to regard her as a friend. It's nice to have a familiar voice and face when it comes time to plan our beach vacation. I am in customer service as well, and people like Pam are the reason you are BEST of The Beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Very nice rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very satisfied with this rental property in every way. Clean inside and out. Wonderful beach access.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim Mel Lou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A vey nice, clean, quiet house on ocean front. It has a nice covered porch with rockers and picnic table where you can see and hear the ocean. We have stayed there twice and plan on staying again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time to Myrtle Beach and the Garden City Realty, Inc was so helpful. The house was gorgeous, especially the view. Thank you to everyone who helped make our trip so enjoyable.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Scott S.

Was okay aside from the cockroaches inside the home

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On my third day at the home, 2 cockroaches were found inside the home alive. A call was made to Garden City Realty multiple times and no one returned my calls. I had to go to the Office and express my concerns with employees there were condescending and told me it was just a Palmetto bug. This is very insulting to me due to me knowing that a Palmetto bug is just another name for the American Cockroach. Also these cockroaches can infest homes unlike what I was told. My concern was them being brought back to my home then me having to pay a fee to rid them from my residence. Very rude and condescending, hope all paying customers aren’t told the same thing. The Palmetto bug is also a known carrier of diseases.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Trudy W.

Nice Floor Plan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely views of ocean from some bedrooms and living area. Good size bedrooms, small bathrooms. Only real complaint - beds pretty uncomfortable -hard outer rim on mattresses w/very oft middle. Very basic but adequate house
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Granite Falls, NC

Private House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the house was clean a little worn but overall enjoyed our stay close to places to eat and shopwell stocked with kitchen supplies might find a better place for the money
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Family Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean upon arrival. Linens being part of the package was a huge plus! Not having to pack linens saves lots of room. Bathroom updates would be a plus with a walk in shower instead of having to step over into tubs with shower doors. Overall a great time with family. A stick vacuum would also be a plus - broom was available but it’s hard to keep sand swept up - much easier to vacuum. I also had to ask for a mop as we had little people with us, however Garden City Realty was quick to respond the two times I called them. Great realty company!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Jim, Mel, Lou House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great! The agent said the only complaint she had heard was that it was a bit "dated", but that's OK. It was quiet, roomy, private, well cared for, and affordable. Besides, we go for the beach, not the decor. Only 3 of us and always stay in condos. Really loved being in a house this time. Missing 2 window blinds, had to cover with blankets. 2 others only covered half the windows.(A cheap fix folks!) About 50 feet from the back porch to the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Larry C.

Jim Mel Lou

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful week!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

Great overall home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Garden city realty was great to work with from start to finish. The home was a bit dated but overall a wonderful property.

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