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Blue Crab family vacation home

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A glass table with a white mug on a balcony overlooking a residential area with houses and a palm tree.
A beachfront hotel with a parking area, a gated entrance, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal residential area with multi-story buildings, a clear sky, and a road leading to the beach.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, and a painting of beach chairs.
A pool area with blue lounge chairs and a white fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surfside Dog Park
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, SC
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, W.O. "Bill" Martin Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfside Dog Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Blue Crab family vacation home

'Portobello I complex is a second row complex located on South Ocean Blvd. at 3rd Avenue South in Surfside Beach. This complex offers a Shared Swimming Pool w/outside shower and landscaped grounds. Easy access over to the ocean. Home 312 accommodates 12 people and the interior features include 5 smart TVs, 1 DVD player and stereo. Outside you will find a large shared pool, covered porches. Beach access is right across the street.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Only 7 day bookings accepted for the months of Jun
Linens are NOT included in this rental.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 864954vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Myrtle Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach Beaches, while Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach are popular area attractions. Ripley's Aquarium and Garden City Pavilion Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • W.O. "Bill" Martin Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fuller Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surfside Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Garden City Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Golden Egg Pancake House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Mike's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dagwood's Deli & Sport's Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Crab family vacation home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Blue Crab family vacation home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Crab family vacation home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Crab family vacation home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Crab family vacation home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Crab family vacation home located?

Located in the heart of Surfside Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surfside Beach and W.O. "Bill" Martin Park. Fuller Park and Surfside Dog Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious. Having our own bathrooms was a plus. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blow Away how clean and nice the place was the last 6 years the house we stay in his broken the AC don't keep the house cool this place was amazing all the way around we are going to try to book it again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
Thank you! Please consider renting with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! The house was clean, stocked with everything you might need. Jeff and Liz were amazing with communication. This was the beach vacation we were hoping for and hope it’s available the next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great location, great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the wonderful accommodations! Hands down one of the best VRBOs I’ve ever stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Location was perfect and the house was everything we were looking for. Had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely one beautiful home! Decor was very tastefully done. The hosts are wonderful!! Very quick to respond to any questions we had. Location is close to the beach, restaurants, bars and shopping. We all had a great time! We will most definitely book this house again for our next trip to SC.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an enjoyable stay.Positives-short walk to the beach-a lot of balcony space to relax-big house for 2 families. Plenty of room for privacy times.-easy parking.-close to restaurants and Surfside pier.-everything worked properly (washer,dryer, stove, fridge, etc)Negatives-no linens included. Extra 180.-master bath on 2nd floor…toilet seat needs replaced-several of the lower baloney spindles need replaced. Not safe for little ones.-more kitchen utensils would be niceWe give it a 9/10 for sure and hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time during our stay. The house was clean and offered plenty of room. Even the parking area under the house was tidy and free of sand, like it had been hosed off. The beach access is directly across the street if we wanted to run back to eat lunch or go to the bathroom. The trash was picked up a couple times during the week, so it wasn't overflowing by the end of our stay like other places we've rented. The stove needs to be addressed because the large burners did not fit properly causing the burner to be unlevel when trying to cook. I would like to have had a few more cooking utensils, and updated cookware. However, there was a whole cabinet available to store our groceries so they didn't have to sit out on the counter all week. Would consider renting here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super responsive host. Place was as described and well maintained. Definitely would recommend for a beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2026
Thank you James! We take pride in our home away from home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here at the Blue Crab!Have stayed several years now!!!Great location near local restaurants and the pier.Thanks Jeff and Liz for another fun family vacation Lori
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue Crab is in a great location with easy walking distance to the Surfside Pier and surrounding restaurants. The host was very responsive and easy to work with. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't really see the beach, but if you look in between the houses , you can see the a little ocean. The beach is just right out the front door and the pool is right out the back! You couldn't all for more! The place was clean and kitchen full of everything you need of your gonna cook! The ONLY problem was, when we checked in, the message I received said"code for door is on the door facing the street".. Didn't see it but the issue was resolved quickly. Will DEFINITELY consider this for next year! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was hardly any toilet paper in the bathrooms. We ran out on the second day and had to buy our own. The sink in the yellow painted bathroom was almost 100% clogged. The location was great. The property had plenty of space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Every bathroom is supplied one roll, with extra rolls in the first floor bathroom. We do not supply paper goods for the stay, that is the renters responsibility. The sink has been repaired with no clogs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have rented this house for many years and it’s always wonderful! Beautiful, perfect size for the family, and the perfect location. Thank you guys!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Perfect location for our family trip, spacious and clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay, please consider us for your next vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, nice house
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2020
Thank you for staying with us at BlueCrab!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This was the perfect house and location for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Glad you enjoyed your vacation, please consider us for your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation Home

Space was great, loved the proximity to the beach, pool area was very nice, kitchen was well stocked. Would use this property again for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you and please consider us for your next vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

The Blue Crab was perfect for our family vacation! Its across the street from the beach with very easy beach access and a very short walk to many restaurants and shops! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you Gwynn! Please consider us for your next vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A+++++

Great house, great owners, great area, great everything! Absolutely loved our stay! Plan on staying again if its available!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Please do! Thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was just perfect. Walking to restaurants and the pier.

We truly enjoyed our stay location was perfect for our family. Just a few things, some plug ins didn’t work and the showers had a screaming noise when you turned them on.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Shower valve was replaced in master bedroom and light switches control the wall outlets. We hope you consider us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great stay as usual. Location is great. Property is nice, clean, and perfect for our family. Owner is easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Thank you Denny!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful beach house very good location to everything!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Thank you! Looking forward to you staying with us again!

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Liz Treanor

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This is our home away from home, which is Massachusetts. We have owned the Blue Crab since 2016, and have been hosting rentals for 10 years. Many personal touches await you as we have personalized the interior with varying paint schemes, photos and furniture.

Why they chose this property

Known as the "Family beach" in South Carolina, this residence is walking distance from the beach, with restaurants, stores and the new Surfside Pier nearby. All the amenities of home await your arrival in a contemporary setting. Many updates include new smart t.v.'s in each room, new slider for the 1st floor deck, granite counter tops and updated wifi router with booster on the second floor.

What makes this property unique

Location, location and location is the short answer to what makes this home unique! Golf cart and bike rentals are a short walk away, along with a market and discount shopping. Benjamins bakery is around the corner for all your breads, bagels and cookies. Like karaoke? Neal and Pam's is the place, only a short walk on S. Ocean Blvd. Freshwater shared pool in back, walking distance to beach, fully equipped kitchen, two outside decks and parking for up to three vehicles. Murrells inlet is a short drive or UBER ride away, and the airport is an
easily accessible 10-15 min. ride.

Property does have security cameras in three common areas. 1. Under house facing street. 2. In Front stairway facing street. 3. Back porch facing rear door. These are for yours and our protection. No interior spaces are monitored.

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