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10/10 Excellent
Melody F.
16 Sept, 2025
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Happy Heron Ocean Views w Beach Access, Elevator , Heated Pool, Great Reviews!
Family-friendly holiday home in Surfside Beach with a water park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 203500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Surfside Beach, SC
- Place, Surfside Beach2 min walk
- Place, Ocean Lakes Beach2 min drive
- Place, Hudson's Surfside Flea Market4 min drive
- Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1 En-suite Master King Lower
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 En-suite Master Queen Lower
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 En-suite Master King Lower
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4 En-suite Master King Lower Ocean View
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5 En-suite Master King Main
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6 King 2 Bunk Beds Upper
1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 7 Loft Queen Upper
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom1 Lower
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2 Lower
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3 Lower
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4 1/2 Bath Main Level
Toilet
Bathroom 5 Main
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6 Upper
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Happy Heron Ocean Views w Beach Access, Elevator , Heated Pool, Great Reviews!
The Happy Heron is a clean, luxurious home located in the most desirable area of Surfside Beach. Near pier, restaurants, and attractions. Ocean and beach views from 3 covered porches Private pool and tons of square footage! 7BR, 5,5 BA and 2 seperate living areas! Can sleep up to 20 total people max (up to 14 adults max and 6 kids max) , House rental includes elevator, linens, house towels, and linens,. Home is loaded with many upgrades- granite, tile, vinyl plank flooring, stainless appliances, upper end furnishings to name a few and renovated in 2022! Added EV charging receptacle Nema 145-50R for electric car use during your stay 2024 !
This is the southern side of our newly renovated duplex and is called The Happy Heron. The northern side is named The Lazy Loon. Both sides have the same amenites including individual pools, elevators, table tennis, etc.
We are happy to offer our latest home for your vacation! Please look at our other listings to see all our past reviews on our other homes, and we know you will experience just as wonderful of a time at this freshly re-done home with a nice clean, relaxing feel. Our other homes on VRBO are number 335239, 412912, and 866526. We also have reviews shown on our website as well.3250 square feet, sleeps 20 with 7 bedrooms and 5 baths and 1 half baths. Has private pool (18' x 14' & 3' to 5' Deep) , elevator, and many more additional amenities. :)
This homes calendar runs a weekly 7 day rental of Saturday to Saturday during peak summer season. (ie June- August)
Arrival time is 4:00 PM and checkout time is 10:00 AM.
When make booking request to us, we will email for some addiitional guest information of which we require repies to us at time of request, Reservations are created when payment is made on owner approved booking requests. We sometimes get multiple inquiries for same date ranges that we quote multiple people on the same day. A quote does not equal a reservation or dates held until paid and approved.
In order to book our home you must read over the required Rental Agreement we will provide after acceptance, complete all required information, and return with drivers license verifying your agreement to the stated terms that they are acceptable and will be followed. Please notify us if have any questions on this.
We generally only allow family rentals with responsible adult over 30 years of age. We do not rent to individuals under 30 years of age. Any non family groups, and/ or people bringing motorcycles or trailers please contact us prior to requesting to book to get approval to reserve.
This is the southern side of our newly renovated duplex and is called The Happy Heron. The northern side is named The Lazy Loon. Both sides have the same amenites including individual pools, elevators, table tennis, etc.
We are happy to offer our latest home for your vacation! Please look at our other listings to see all our past reviews on our other homes, and we know you will experience just as wonderful of a time at this freshly re-done home with a nice clean, relaxing feel. Our other homes on VRBO are number 335239, 412912, and 866526. We also have reviews shown on our website as well.3250 square feet, sleeps 20 with 7 bedrooms and 5 baths and 1 half baths. Has private pool (18' x 14' & 3' to 5' Deep) , elevator, and many more additional amenities. :)
This homes calendar runs a weekly 7 day rental of Saturday to Saturday during peak summer season. (ie June- August)
Arrival time is 4:00 PM and checkout time is 10:00 AM.
When make booking request to us, we will email for some addiitional guest information of which we require repies to us at time of request, Reservations are created when payment is made on owner approved booking requests. We sometimes get multiple inquiries for same date ranges that we quote multiple people on the same day. A quote does not equal a reservation or dates held until paid and approved.
In order to book our home you must read over the required Rental Agreement we will provide after acceptance, complete all required information, and return with drivers license verifying your agreement to the stated terms that they are acceptable and will be followed. Please notify us if have any questions on this.
We generally only allow family rentals with responsible adult over 30 years of age. We do not rent to individuals under 30 years of age. Any non family groups, and/ or people bringing motorcycles or trailers please contact us prior to requesting to book to get approval to reserve.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
On-site 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 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
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Surfside Beach
Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The Market Common and Broadway at the Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ripley's Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Myrtle Beach Sports Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
Surfside Beach, SC
What's nearby
- Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Ocean Lakes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Garden City Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Myrtle Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- River City Cafe - 4 min walk
- Crabby Mike's - 17 min walk
- Golden Egg Pancake House - 16 min walk
- Neal & Pam's Bar & Grill - 6 min walk
- Milk & Honey Coffee Cafe - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bev P.
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bev P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Heron
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen M.
13 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Jen M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
David H.
13 Jul, 2025
Great Family Vacation
David H.
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10/10 Excellent
Steven W.
27 Jul, 2025
Awesome stay.
Steven W.
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
16 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Liz H.
6 Sept, 2025
Family Tradition Continues
Liz H.
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10/10 Excellent
Alan R.
25 Apr, 2025
Family Easter Weekend
Alan R.
10/10 Excellent
thomas d.
9 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Heron
thomas d.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family vacation
Michael C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
RussnVA
29 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space
RussnVA
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Happy Heron
Michael D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jill N.
2 Jul, 2025
Another outstanding vacation
Jill N.
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10/10 Excellent
Kathy G.
22 Jun, 2025
Wonderful house with a great location for our family of 12!
Kathy G.
10/10 Excellent
ian r.
15 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golfing
ian r.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
thomas d.
6 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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thomas d.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy F.
3 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanne H.
6 Jul, 2024
Perfection
Jeanne H.
10/10 Excellent
Terry J.
29 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!!
Terry J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara S.
29 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large beach house
Tara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindi C.
19 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Cindi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne C.
18 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
Jeanne C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia T.
18 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Patricia T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason M., Charlotte
17 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spring Break 2023
Jason M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kathy & Steve
We are a family of 5 who love our homes in Surfside Beach SC, “The Family Beach”. Throughout the years we vacationed at many different places along the coast of North and South Carolina. When we stayed at Surfside Beach, we knew this was the place we wanted to purchase a home at. It has so much more to offer than the other coastal areas we visited previously- it is a small family-oriented town only 2 miles long, that is clean, safe, and close to all the activities of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, and is golf cart and pedestrian friendly so you can leave the car parked and just enjoy family time.
When we were younger, we stayed at many places, but they always seemed to let us down- issues with cleanliness, location, amenities, etc. We decided if we were ever fortunate enough to own a beach home that we, or people who visited our home, would never experience these issues. We offer everything possible at our homes. We handle all rentals on our own, being most rental companies are concerned with profit above guest satisfaction. We do everything possible to ensure a 5 star stay for our guests who often become friends over the years, and even have a local contact, who is a friend of ours, to help handle any unforeseen issues that one may incur during their stay.
We try to make sure our homes have everything that you would have at your personal home like a well-stocked kitchen and laundry, plus nice amenities while on vacation like private pools, hammocks, linens and house towels, beach toys and chairs, ping pong, and some of the homes also have elevators, and included golf carts. On top of all of that our places are clean, and none of them are very far from the beach, or shopping, restaurants, and attractions.
We look forward to having the opportunity to be your hosts!
Kathy & Steve
When we were younger, we stayed at many places, but they always seemed to let us down- issues with cleanliness, location, amenities, etc. We decided if we were ever fortunate enough to own a beach home that we, or people who visited our home, would never experience these issues. We offer everything possible at our homes. We handle all rentals on our own, being most rental companies are concerned with profit above guest satisfaction. We do everything possible to ensure a 5 star stay for our guests who often become friends over the years, and even have a local contact, who is a friend of ours, to help handle any unforeseen issues that one may incur during their stay.
We try to make sure our homes have everything that you would have at your personal home like a well-stocked kitchen and laundry, plus nice amenities while on vacation like private pools, hammocks, linens and house towels, beach toys and chairs, ping pong, and some of the homes also have elevators, and included golf carts. On top of all of that our places are clean, and none of them are very far from the beach, or shopping, restaurants, and attractions.
We look forward to having the opportunity to be your hosts!
Kathy & Steve
Why they chose this property
We love Surfside Beach and have several home here.
This is one of our nicest homes and is close to pier and located next to the beach access, A beautiful place to stay, and hopefully we will be able to retire to this area and home soon :)
This is one of our nicest homes and is close to pier and located next to the beach access, A beautiful place to stay, and hopefully we will be able to retire to this area and home soon :)
What makes this property unique
Close to everything.
Has elevator.
Has 2 full size fridges for larger groups.
Has 2 sets of full size washer and dryers on different floors for guest convenience.
Multiple covered decks with beautiful views.
Close to pier and located next to beach access.
Most bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and most have king sized beds.
Top floor is almost like it's own apartment.
Luxury accommodations with many amenities,
Well stocked kitchen with everything you should need.
Home is large,neat and clean.
Includes linens, house towels, and departure cleaning.
Private pool with heating available.
Includes hammock, table tennis, and propane grill.
Fantastic reviews,
Has elevator.
Has 2 full size fridges for larger groups.
Has 2 sets of full size washer and dryers on different floors for guest convenience.
Multiple covered decks with beautiful views.
Close to pier and located next to beach access.
Most bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and most have king sized beds.
Top floor is almost like it's own apartment.
Luxury accommodations with many amenities,
Well stocked kitchen with everything you should need.
Home is large,neat and clean.
Includes linens, house towels, and departure cleaning.
Private pool with heating available.
Includes hammock, table tennis, and propane grill.
Fantastic reviews,
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