The Flip Flop Zone - Retreat by The Beach - Garden City

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Dryer
Hot tub
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Surfside Beach, SC

Garden City Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Surfside Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Pier at Garden City
‪3 min drive‬
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Primary bedroom in front of house

1 Queen Bed

Secondary bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Located in Primary bedroom

Shower only

Main bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Flip Flop Zone - Retreat by The Beach

Private screened porch and fenced yard! Inside has lots of natural light and is very spacious! Close to beach with a complementary golf cart. Renovated, brand new appliances and flooring. 2 bedroom and 2 bath coastal cottage.

Property manager

Tammy Alves

Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

We love pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please clean up the yard after your pet does its duties!

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Murrells Inlet

Located in Murrells Inlet, this cottage is near theme parks and near 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. Ripley's Aquarium and Wild Water and Wheels are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

Garden City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Surfside Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Tupelo Bay Golf Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Pier at Garden City - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Joe C's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Drippy’s - ‬20 min walk
‪Conch Cafe - ‬9 min walk
‪Causeway Grill & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Garden City Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Flip Flop Zone - Retreat by The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is The Flip Flop Zone - Retreat by The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Flip Flop Zone - Retreat by The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Flip Flop Zone - Retreat by The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Flip Flop Zone - Retreat by The Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach. Tupelo Bay Golf Center and Wild Water and Wheels are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

2 May, 2025

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

A Great Find

We love this property and the beachside community it is in. It is peaceful and lovely. The home is very clean and the owner is attentive.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIMMIE S.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Quiet retreat

We love the flip flop zone. It’s very convenient and homey. It’s always very clean and manager is always quick to settle any issue!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

18 Oct, 2024

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

VERY nice location

This beach home is very nice and the Oceanside Village setting is a wonderful place to vacation!!! The host communicated well with us. Weccan’t wait to com

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn S.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Very pet-friendly property with good location

Property was located in Oceanside Village, a gated community that has great amenities. Property is pretty close to the beach—a short golf cart ride. And the golf cart is included with the rental, a nice plus. The house is pretty spacious, though the living room is on the small side. Nice screened-in porch and fenced backyard, which my dogs loved! Fenced-in back and side yards are a major plus of the property for pet owners. Kitchen was nicely appointed, and the house had lots of nice amenities overall—beach towels, beach chairs, a beach cooler, etc. The host was very easy to communicate with and was very solicitous. Two of the three beds weren’t very comfortable. Overall, a nice property and a good experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Great experience

We had a wonderful stay at Flip Flop Zone. We had a hiccup in the beginning but was taken care of rather quickly. The place was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed the front porch very much. Our two dogs loved the dog park and getting lots of walks and rides on the golf cart (which was a great add on). We enjoyed that very much. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

22 Sept, 2024

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

Great place

Great place- easy communication- clean- everything you need for a fun and relaxing trip

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved the flip flop zone! The owner has really thought about every little thing you may need while staying here. The home is comfortable and spacious love the private, fenced in outdoor area. Oceanside village is great for families and couples the amenities are fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

11 Aug, 2024

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

Cozy and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay here, cozy little spot for family of 4 and our 2 golden retrievers ..great location in a gated community..everything you need is there including toilet paper, paper towels , extra bath/ beach towels and beach chairs etc .. also having the golf cart was definitely an added bonus to get to the private beach parking and the pools ! Although it rained most of the time, we enjoyed our stay at the flip flop zone !

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye B.

8 Aug, 2024

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

Beach

I enjoyed my stay,for a second time. It's close to beach and also has pools in community. The house has everything that you need. Love the porch. Thank you for having us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter S.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Flip Flop Zone

This was such a great place to stay for our vacation! Also the owner was super nice and helped out if we needed anything! Definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW R.

26 Jul, 2024

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

Great Stay!

The Flip Flop Zone was the perfect location to enjoy the beach and everything around Surfside Beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

14 Jul, 2024

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

Super cute place with access to oceanfront parking and fenced yard for dogs!!!

We had a great time staying at Flip Flop Zone. It’s was super cute and a great place for our family and fur babies! The fenced yard and access to oceanfront parking for the neighborhood were icing on the cake! The host is great and was very quick to respond to my questions and updates. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Outstanding Communication!

I have to start by giving Tammy Alves a huge shout out! We had to contact her a few times for unexpected matters and she always answered our texts immediately or called me. The property is lovely, my Granddaughter really loved the Golf Cart. I loved the private beach parking for the community and the short walk to the beach. Only problem was I have a small poodle and she could get out of the fence. We will definitely book this property again. Tammy - Spartanburg, SC

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

21 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect Vacation

This was a perfect vacation for our family. The house is so cute with everything we needed and then some. Being able to bring our dog was definitely a plus. Location is so amazing, and made our stay even better. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Andra M.

17 Jun, 2024

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

Loved It!

We would definitely stay here again. It was perfect for my family and our dog. The owner was so nice and easy to work with. Wouldn't change anything!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

17 Jun, 2024

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

Best vacation ever.

The property was perfect. Very clean and all of our needs were anticipated and taken care of. Having the golf cart was a great perk and allowing us to bring our 2 dogs made the trip our best vacation ever. Can’t wait to come back and stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

1 Jun, 2024

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

Great place

It was exactly as listed. Perfect place for me and my parents. Getting to bring our little pups was such a treat. Loved the community, the golf cart and private beach. We had a hiccup when we arrived but it was quickly taken care of by the owners. Good communication. was clean. The yard could use some TLC but it was nice to have a fenced in area for the pups. I would definitely come back.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

30 May, 2024

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

Paradise at Flip Flop Zone

This was our second stay at the Flip Flop Zone and as before we had a fabulous time. Great location and cozy home with owners very attentive when contacted for any reason. Love this place!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

30 May, 2024

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

Convenient and Relaxing

The place was exactly as pictured. The golf cart to get to and from the beach was fantastic. The location is great as it is close to great dining options but far enough away from the crowds to relax.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

19 May, 2024

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

Flip Flop Zone

Excellent location for Bike Week events down south. The check in process is fairly easy. Trucks and trailers get parked in a lot with security. This is a neighborhood of mostly trailers with built on decks and additions etc. The master shower is small (I'm a retired Submariner so I got flashbacks).

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIMMIE S.

13 May, 2024

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

Great get awsy

Amazing location and very clean and cozy

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

15 Oct, 2023

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

Relaxation

This was our 2nd time staying at this house and we truly enjoyed ourselves. Having our dogs with us is an added bonus. Pretty sure we will be back in 2024

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

20 Sept, 2023

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

Great cozy place

Great place- we will be back 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Great Family Beach House

Our stay was wonderful. It was the perfect house for myself, husband, two kids, and two dogs. The yard was a perfect size. We absolutely loved the screen in porch. The shower in the master bath was extremely small, which I believe is noted, but obviously still usable. The house is 2 bed & 2 bath, but feels like it offers so much more space with the open concept. We absolutely love the neighborhood, being gated, pools, and private beach access. Definitely would want to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

29 Aug, 2023

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

Great place!

Love this home and the location! Golf cart is a plus. Owners are very nice and good communication. Hope to be back sooner than later!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Alves

Thank you for looking at our property. I manage and own this home and am local to Myrtle Beach. I moved to SC in the summer of 2020 from Massachusetts and love the south!

Why they chose this property

This property was purchased in 2021. Both my sister, Tammy, and I own the property with our husbands. We use it for family vacations and holidays and also have a second property located 2 doors away (VRBO Prop ID: 2495208). With a large family of 10, we needed 2 houses to accommodate our time together.

What makes this property unique

The home is very cozy/ bright and comfortable and we are excited to share it with you. The screened porch is perfect for morning coffee and late afternoon cocktails. If you have a large group, you can inquiry about both properties. The VRBO # for the Falcon house is #2495208. Please feel free to message with any questions.