We have vacationed in Myrtle Beach many times over the years. Our first visit was in the summer of 1977 as a young newlywed couple and loved it so much we didn't want to leave. Over the years we returned for vacation numerous times as our children grew up. The predictably good weather for a beach vacation in July and August coupled with great shopping, recreational opportunities, restaurant selection and generally lower cost of most everything including gas, makes Myrtle Beach a great value! We came this year to introduce two of our grandchildren to the joys of a warm water ocean experience which was 85 degrees! They had moved back east from living in Burbank California since they were born. The Pacific ocean there never gets warmer than 65, so not much fun for swimming in. We traveled 13.5 hrs to arrive from Upstate NY. After arriving, one of the first things we did was to walk down to the ocean to say, "hello", and to feel the waves wash over our feet! I then asked our two Grandchildren who are 7 & 10, " if Myrtle Beach was worth the trip", with big smiles and giggling they responded with a loud yes!
Now, about the condo at Shipwatch Point II. Connie, the owner and contact person for our stay, was one of the best I have ever worked with. She made every effort to make sure we had everything we needed for a carefree vacation!
From pre-vacation updates, checking in with us during our 2 week stay to final checkout, Connie was the perfect host! The condo was very well stocked as it is their second home and very well maintained. As for the Shipwatch Point II amenities, my only complaint would be, the outside pool water was not being maintained properly. It was cloudy with a lot of sand and debris on the bottom and floating in the water. We did not end up swimming in it while we were there. It would be helpful if renters who use the pools would be responsible enough to use the two outdoor showers to rinse the sand and salt off instead of just jumping into the pool, leaving a mess for someone else to clean up. The indoor pool was fine as was the hot tube, although the jets didn't turn on when pressing the timer button. In general, the property is well groomed and cared for outside of the outdoor pool. The short walk to the beach is perfect and there is a inlet where you can find some nice shells at low tide. A very short walk south on the beach is a bar called Ocean Annie's, with all day live music!