Litchfield beach or North Myrtle Beach

Hi

We are trying to find a place to stay for 4 days beginning of April 2009. We are looking for a 2 bedroom condo / hotel suite with either oceanview or oceanfront. Our price range is max $175 a night.

I have looked at NMB - Seaside or Atlantic Breeze or Dunes and Litchfield Beach %26amp; Resort for something out of the Myrtle Beach hustle.

Any advice!

Thanks

Litchfield beach or North Myrtle Beach

Not sure I can help much with the comparison.

Litchfield B%26amp;R is a very nice property. It%26#39;s gated, so traffic is limited to guests and permanent residents. It%26#39;s got a good beach, and there are plenty of very good restaurants, particularly in Murrells Inlet and Georgetown. Brookgreen Gardens is also very close, and the gardens should be in good form by early April.

NMB is a fun, relaxed area, retaining as much of the old beachy feeling as you%26#39;ll find left around here.

Litchfield beach or North Myrtle Beach

We have vacationed in the Litchfield Beach/Pawleys Island area for over thirty years. Guess where my vote goes! I know that North Myrtle Beach is not Myrtle Beach, but we avoid going North whenever possible.

South of Myrtle Beach is just more laid back and less commercial. There are fabulous restaurants and carry out options as this area attracts a sophisticated traveler. Our story of families returning year after to year to both Litchfield and Pawleys is not unusual.

Let me know if you want more information.

Thanks - I kinda got that impression too but with a 8 and 12 year old I thought there wouldn%26#39;t be much to do in Litchfield or??

We are definately not looking for 24/7 entertainment - that%26#39;s why we don%26#39;t want to go to Myrtle Beach but some activities are good for days with colder weather.

Can you recommend any places to stay in Litchfield/Pawleys that have heated pools / good indoor pool and oceanview/ocean front?

THANKS

If the weather turns on you, Myrtle Beach is 20 minutes away. There may also be some activities in Murrels Inlet, along the marsh walk. I know there are waverunner tours that could be operating in April. Hunnington Beach State Park is adjacent to North Litchfield. Lot%26#39;s of wildlife and alligators there! Pawleysdude can probably give you more info. At this point in our lives, we%26#39;re diners and beach sitters!

I don%26#39;t know if the pool is heated, but we stayed at Litchfield Retreat for many years. The building is a ';V'; shape with the pool in the center, thereby protecting it from winds. These condos are usually rented by the week, but you may be able to get a nightly rental in April. LR condos are privately owned, and he units are rented by several RE company: Sandbarr, Litchfied, and Dunes Realties and The Dieter Company. We%26#39;ve used them all, and they%26#39;re all good. As with any condo rental, look at the pictures for renovations.

For an ocean view, look at the condos on the fifth and sixth floors on or towards the front of the building. The front units are three bedroom, but you could get a good price in April. The top floors have soaring, cathedral ceilings. Litchfield Retreat is in the residential part of the beach, so the balcony views are lovely from whatever location.

In the spring, I would probably choose a south wing condo as the afternoon sun will warm the balcony.

If you choose to look at a particular LR condo, let me know. We%26#39;ve stayed in several.

Try Litchfield Beach and Golf resort...there are 2 bedroom units Oceanfront/view in Bridgewater ( be sure to get floor 3 or above) ..it has an indoor heated pool in addition to outdoor pool...Brookgreen Gardens also has a small zoo that children will enjoy...there are other interests for children closer to Garden City, Surfside approx 10 minute drive from Litchfield...bike on the beach ...plenty of restaurants and NO crowds....

My friend and I are coming to MB for the first time and have booked the Avista Resort for 3 nights. I think I will book the Litchfield golf resort for a room for the first night so we can do the Brookgreen Gardens and then make our way up to North Myrtle Beach. The Avista Resort looks really nice and we got a great deal on their website under manager%26#39;s specials. We are attending the Mayfest on the 9th, so I hear it%26#39;s just north of there. Correct?