3 Bedroom, Two 1/2 Bath, Dog-friendly House with Community Pool

Garden City Beach, South Carolina
$414 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 8

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Night 2 nights

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2026 Notice: The owners of Ruff Life have recently remodeled the bathrooms, including a walk-in all-tile shower in the master bath and a new tub with tiled walls in the second bathroom. Additional updates include removal of popcorn ceilings, new paint throughout, new windows and doors, and a newly added shiplap wall with an electric fireplace in the living room. Photos and the virtual tour have not been updated to reflect these changes.

Ruff Life is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathhouse located 0.8 miles north of the Garden City Pier in the second row beach house community, Portobello II. The community is a quick one-minute walk from public beach access across the street on North Waccamaw Drive. This ocean view home features a fully-equipped kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops, microwave, and dishwasher, as well as a washer, dryer, central heat and air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Four TVs, DVD player, and Wi-Fi are also provided. Sleeping accommodations include one king (upstairs), one queen (upstairs), and two twin-sized beds (upstairs) plus a queen-sized sofa bed. Outdoor amenities include a private covered porch and community swimming pool. Interior stairway. Dog-friendly. Limit two dogs - 70-pound maximum weight limit if bringing one dog, 50-pound maximum weight limit per dog if bringing two. Please see dog-friendly property agreement for details. No smoking. Maximum occupancy: 8

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.

Whatever your desire, whatever your need, the Grand Strand offers something on everyone's to-do list. We have a variety of restaurants, retail stores, miniature golf, entertainment venues, charter fishing, water sports... and, of course, nothing but relaxation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1346 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Ryan F.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    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 loved this house. Perfect location, very clean, easy access to the beach, pool was awesome. We loved the fact that we could bring our dog with us. We will definitely be staying here again. Would highly recommend!

  • Angela D.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: Disappointed in our stay this year. We have stayed here the past few years and haven’t had any issues. However, when we arrived to the house, we noticed the blinds were broken (more like destroyed) on the main door and a bedroom window upstairs. Maintenance arrived shortly after and took note. We received a phone call a couple of hours later asking when maintenance could come by and fix the blinds. I told them to come tomorrow (Sunday the 6th) to fix the blinds. No one ever came by or called us during our stay to see about repairing the blinds. I suppose I should’ve called Garden City Realty and reminded them about the blinds, but I didn’t feel like having my vacation revolve around house maintenance.In addition, the commode upstairs was plugged when we arrived and clearly had not been cleaned. The inspector was able to unplug the commode when he came by Saturday. We went out and bought commode cleaner and cleaned it ourselves afterwards. There was also sand in the floor of the spare bedrooms upstairs. My dad found a vacuum in the house and vacuumed the floors. The upstairs was obviously neglected during the cleaning process.Again, I suppose I should’ve called the day we arrived and reported these things, but we figured we could clean the house quicker than reporting it to the realty company and waiting for someone else to do this. I never expect the house to be “sterile” when we arrive, but at least make it look clean. ‘’Ruff Life” really lived up to its name this year. The ball definitely got dropped.

  • Christy L.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    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 love this place!

  • Yurina R.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    The property was better than what was described, just to say that I didn’t have to bring anything but just the food. Fully in its total word equipped. We all loved it and will save it for later booking. Thank you

  • Mike K.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: The house was nice but having to live without the master bedroom room sink for the entire stay was not favorable. Due to our quick thinking this house was not flooded out. We didn't receive any type of credit from the owner as a result of this inconvenience which was surprising.

  • Lori H.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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 loved this property! Everything was as described, the house was beautiful and we hope to stay there again in the future.

  • Betty G.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: This is our 2nd year at Ruff Life. Accommodation's are spot on. Easy to check in and out. Our only concern was the bannisters outside were loose in places and as a senior citizen these bannisters are normallly very helpful. All in all a great place! Love sitting on balcony and people watching!

  • Barb M.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: The property description was on point and contained everything that we needed for a wonderful week! The property was clean and we are already considering renting the same property in the future!

  • michael k.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: The location is wonderful! The house is great plus we could bring our puppy. The only thing it needs is better furniture for the both balconies.

  • Meri P.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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

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