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Chillax: Lowkey South Strand Vacations with Garden City Realty
by Kent Kimes for Garden City Realty
What is the goal of your vacation?
By its very definition, a vacation means to vacate your usual residence for an extended period of leisure, relaxation and recreation, a time to recharge your batteries away from the day-to-day grind.
Let us focus on the leisure and relaxation parts of that equation...
Read MoreGarden City Realty’s Guide to Games You Can Play at the Beach
So, you’re staying at one of Garden City Realty’s vacation homes, and you’re planning a beach day. You’ll definitely need some classic beach snacks, like sandwiches, chips, and fruit, but make sure to leave some room for beach games. ...
Read MoreSimply the Best: Ms. Janet
Janet Antol, or Ms. Janet, as she is fondly known as within our Owner Services department, has worked with Garden City Realty for more than 10 years as our leading interior design consultant and preferred referral.
With more than 25 years’ experience, she is the proprietor of JLA Designs and specializes in custom interior designs, kitchen and bath remodels, and renovation management. Her services include: design consultation, site measurement and assessment, space planning, design concepts, purchasing and procurement, and p...
Read MoreDining In: Your Vacation Rental One Week Meal Plan
by Kent Kimes for Garden City Realty
Why choose a vacation rental with a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal if you are not going to take advantage of it?
Yes, the South Strand is teeming with mouth-watering restaurants.
You may not be Emeril Lagasse, but you can get maximum usage out of that vacation rental kitchen and still get a...
Read MoreCoffee and Donut Shops Near Garden City Beach, SC
Eating out is always a treat when you’re on vacation. Garden City Realty’s vacation rentals are located next to some of the tastiest donut and coffee shops in Garden City. There’s nothing like a hot, fresh, homemade donut paired with a cup of steaming java to get that perfect beach day started. Check out some of these shops if you’...
Read MoreTop Five Vacation Rental Trends in 2020 and the Outlook for 2021
by Kent Kimes for Garden City Realty Although full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is not expected in 2021, positive trends that developed in 2020 give Garden City Realty’s (GCR) Owner Services team supreme confidence that vacation homeowners will experience a resilient market this year that allows them continued success in providi...
Read MoreStay Safe and Save Money By Eating in at Garden City Realty’s Vacation Rentals
Garden City Realty is proud to offer safe and affordable vacation options with enhanced cleaning measures in response to Covid-19. If you’ve been stuck inside like the rest of us, and just need a change of scenery, why not book a worry-free vacation rental with Garden City Realty? Our rentals feature kitchens tha...
Read MoreCelebrating Vacation Rental Week, March 8-12, 2021
Garden City Realty is thrilled to participate in the second annual Vacation Rental Week! We’d like to use this opportunity to highlight the value and key benefits of professionally-managed vacation rentals for both guests and property owners alike and to encourage you to book a stay or entrust your vacation property to a profession...
Read MoreTop Reasons to Visit Garden City Beach in 2021
If Garden City Beach, SC isn’t already your go-to vacation destination, you will want to take the time to visit the family-friendly town full of activities, restaurants, and most importantly, miles of beaches. Located within driving distance to the well-known Myrtle Beach, SC, Garden City Beach offers a more intimate beach setting ...
Read More3 Questions to Ask Yourself when Updating Your Vacation Rental
1. What are the reviews saying? It is important to keep an eye on what others are saying about your rental property, even if they note minor inconveniences you feel won’t make or break bookings. It is likely that if a guest mentions something in a review, other guests have taken notice to it as well. By staying in-tune with guest a...
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