At this time of the year there are special holiday festivities taking place all over the area. If you’re spending the holidays with us at DeBordieu Rentals you’ll want to experience as many of them as you can because like Santa, they only come around once a year. Following are some events taking place in nearby Murrells Inlet.

The first annual Marshwalk Santa Crawl event is taking place Friday, December 12 beginning at 5 p.m. in Murrells Inlet. Dress up in your best Christmas-themed attire and celebrate the holidays one fun restaurant and bar at a time.

There will be seven Marshwalk restaurants and bars participating in this year’s Santa Crawl. They each will be featuring holiday drink and dinner specials along with live holiday music for your enjoyment. The first 25 people to arrive at each restaurant will receive a free beaded shot glass necklace and a Santa hat. There will also be a $1000 cash prize for the holiday outfit that best represents the spirit of the season, thanks to the MarshWalk Group.

Donations of a new, unwrapped toy will be taken to collected for Toys for Tots. Toys can be dropped off at any of the seven restaurants participating – Bovine’s, Wahoo’s Fish House, Drunken Jack’s, Captain Dave’s Dockside, Creek Ratz, Dead Dog Saloon and Wicked Tuna.

If you haven’t made your New Year’s Eve plans yet come take advantage of the holiday drink and dinner specials going on throughout the MarshWalk. There will be live music played on all stages. The evening will culminate with a fabulous midnight fireworks extravaganza. For more information call (843) 497-3450.

All of us at DeBordieu Rentals wishes everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

There are lots of families that look forward to a home cooked meal on Thanksgiving Day that everyone contributes something to. It’s wonderful to sit around the table with family and friends and share in a meal that was prepared with love. But it’s not the only way to enjoy a holiday meal. This year why not take the work out of dinner by letting someone else do all the cooking. That’s exactly what you’ll find at any one of the following local restaurants.

There are many restaurants in the area that are preparing and serving a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and/or buffet. If you’re looking for somewhere to go you can choose one of these.

California Dreaming
10429 N Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach (843) 215-5255

Captain George’s
1401 29th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach 843-916-2278

Carolina Roadhouse
4617 N Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach (843) 497-9911

Fiesta del Burro Loco
960 Jason Boulevard, Myrtle Beach (843) 626-1756

Gulfstream Café
1536 South Waccamaw Drive, Garden City (843) 651-8808

Hard Rock Café
1322 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
2920 Hollywood Drive, Myrtle Beach (843) 839-0777

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
8211 Marina Way, Myrtle Beach (843) 839-9500‎

Salt Water Creek Café
4660 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet (843) 357-2433

Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern
1004 Glenforest Rd., Myrtle Beach (843) 903-3150

Simply Southern Smokehouse
1913 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach (843) 839-1913

Wahoo’s Fish House
3993 U.S. 17 Business, Murrell’s Inlet (843) 651-5800

 

All of us at DeBordieu Rentals would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Come out and join us for the 27th Annual DeBordieu Beach Sweep on Saturday, September 19, 2015. This is South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer cleanup event of its kind in this area. The Sweep takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy.

Protect the Wildlife
Aquatic debris is dangerous. Seeing the effects of it first-hand, by participating in the cleanup, can demonstrate that. Litter is a danger to our wildlife, our safety, and our economy.

South Carolina is lucky to have such a vast amount of wonderful aquatic resources. We are home to a diverse wildlife population. But, if we don’t care for our natural resources, they won’t continue on.

Do It For The Kids
Can you imagine a future in which your children or grandchildren won’t be able to enjoy our beaches? Won’t be able to fish or go boating? If we don’t address the consequences of our throwaway, disposable lifestyle now, these grim possibilities could become our reality, experts tell us. Don’t let it happen!

Beyond Georgetown
Every 3rd Saturday in September, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., thousands of South Carolinians clear beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes, and swamps of aquatic debris. The cleanup, organized by the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and S.C. Department of Natural Resources, has taken place annually since 1988 when it was first started by Sea Grant.

Going Forward
Once the Beach Sweep is over, the Ocean Conservancy tallies up all of the information on the debris collected. This data helps them learn the sources of litter so the pollution can be stopped before it starts.

 

Most of us have an ongoing “To Do List” that never seems to get completed – we are continually adding more to it. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of life and not take the time for a breather. But that puts us on edge and not displaying our best selves to the friends and family we’re around every day. When what you need is to find your inner peace, we recommend you come to the beach. Many people find it right here when they get in touch with the sights, sounds and the feel of the ocean. You’re sure to agree that there’s just something about it that soothes our souls.
 
Leave Your Lists Behind

If you have a “To Do List” that is constantly riding you at home, don’t make one for your vacation. Play it by heart when you get here and do what feels right. Above all else, relax, and don’t rush around.
 
Unplug Yourself

Many people don’t realize how tied to their electronic devices they are until their battery runs dead or they lose their phone. To truly find your inner peace leave all of your mobile devices at home or at the very least, leave them in your room.
 
Mediate

Take the time to go to the oceanfront, spread a blanket, and just sit and meditate on the sound of the waves. Listen as an occasional seagull flies overhead calling to you. Feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. Fully take in the scent of the salt water air. This is aromatherapy at its best.
 
Be Gentle with Yourself

Once you’ve begun to let your inner peace come out, be gentle with yourself. Make no demands. Enjoy where you are when you’re there, wherever it may be at the moment. Enjoy a peaceful breakfast on the deck or balcony. Soak in the garden tub with a scented candle burning nearby. Start reading that romance novel you’ve been putting off.
 
Slowing Down

When you take the time to move through your days at a slower pace you’ll be amazed at how much more there is to appreciate. What you see, what you hear, will all surprise you, especially if they’ve been there all the time. Get in touch with your environment, your surroundings, and you’ll find you’re more in tune with yourself.

 

When you want to treat yourself to the best accommodations on the coast that will nurture as well as delight you, visit DeBordieu Rentals to book your stay with us. You’ll be glad you did.

 

With so much rain coming down this summer it can be down right discouraging to arrive on your vacation without a backup plan. When you stay with us at DeBordieu Rentals you’ll be staying somewhere that comes with a Plan B already in place in case you experience a rainy vacation. We don’t believe in canceling events to stay indoors when it rains so the #1 solution gets you out and about and working with it. Whether you want to hang around Pawleys Island, travel to Georgetown or take a short road trip up to Myrtle Beach, there’s plenty of indoor activities to keep you and the family occupied all day, every day.

Play In It
Head to the local mall or drugstore and buy each member of the family their own colorful umbrella, raincoat and rain boots. (Boots are optional because we believe in going barefoot at the beach.)

Go For a Walk On The beach
Providing it’s not lightning and thundering, head on down to the oceanfront and go for a walk in the rain. Watch how alive the surf becomes when there’s a storm offshore.

Take In a Movie
Grab the family and take in a good movie you’ve been waiting to see. There are plenty of indoor movie theatres up and down the coast. But don’t forget the popcorn!

Sightseeing Tours
Let someone else do the driving while you stay dry on one of the many sightseeing tours in the area. Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Plantation Tours, Rover Boat Tours, Carolina Rover, and Swamp Fox Tours, all await to occupy your rainy days.

Visit the Local Museums and Plantations
Go on your own explorative tours of museums and plantations in the Georgetown area. Check out the Rice Museum, Georgetown County Museum, Kaminski House Museum, Hopsewee Plantation, Hampton Plantation, Gullah Museum, South Carolina Maritime Museum, and more.

Sip & Painting Class
Take a painting class at The Carefree Canvas at 129 King St., in Georgetown, SC. This is a popular “sip and paint” art studio that’s all the rage right now. Includes Kiddies Kreate, a family friendly class designed with children in mind.

 

With Father’s Day approaching fast (Sunday, June 21st) it’s not too early to get started on planning your weekend activities. From festivals to golf tournaments and concerts to lounging on the beach, there’s sure to be plenty of activities for you to enjoy with your Dad on his special day.

Pawleys Island Festival

Why not kick off his special day early on Thursday evening. The 4th annual Pawleys Island Fest is taking place from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, June 18. This popular annual event is filled with fun for everyone in the family. Presented by the Rotary Club of Pawleys Island, it benefits Alzheimer’s research.

This big old-fashioned island party is free for the whole family. It’s being held at the Hammock Shops Village, 10880 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island. There will be food and drink available for purchase by local vendors so why not plan on having dinner with us.

Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes because there will also be a musical performance by Latitude. Lots of kid’s activities will be on hand as well. Sorry, no coolers or pets allowed. For questions, please email Mediaspeaksouth@gmail.com.

Myrtle Beach Speedway

To take Father’s Day over the top this year why not take Dad to the Myrtle Beach Speedway where he can ride in a Monster Truck, experience driving a NASCAR for himself or ride along in a pace car. These are great opportunities that will leave a memorable impression on your Dad. You can buy your tickets online ahead of time on their website.

No matter how you decide to spend Father’s Day we’re sure your Dad will be happy just being able to spend time with you.

With a name like Ocean Rest you can just imagine what a stay in this month’s featured beach rental would be like. If what you want is total relaxation and what you need is to rejuvenate in luxury, then this is the beach home for you!

This gorgeous home is new to the DeBordieu Rental Program this year. Completely renovated and beautifully decorated, this spacious 7 bedroom home is eagerly awaiting rentals starting in June 2015. With its open floor plan you’ll have plenty of room to spread out no matter how many people (or families) are traveling with you.

You’ll appreciate the ease and convenience that having elevator access to each floor in the home provides. Additional amenities include a whirlpool tub, hardwood floors, wireless internet, two refrigerators, two ice makers, a second den, and a wet bar/wine cooler in the kitchen.

Outdoor lifestyle amenities with this home include your own private swimming pool, fishing dock, an outdoor kitchen, three open porches complete with rocking chairs, and being just a short walk to the beach.

Staying at Ocean Rest provides you with all the advantages that come with a social membership at the beautiful DeBordieu Club offering beach, golf and tennis. The social membership entitles you to unlimited use of all the club’s pool, beach and social facilities that include two swimming pools, an 18 hole golf course designed by Pete and P.B. Dye, and 8 Har-tru clay tennis courts (4 lit for night play) and 2 Hard courts (both lit). Social members are entitled to use the golf and tennis facilities of the club six times during any membership year. Social members have a 10 day sign-up privilege and are responsible for paying their own greens fees, court fees and cart fees.

Enjoy casual dining at the Blue Heron Grill and Gazebo Bar. For dinner be sure to check out the Beach Club where reservations are highly recommended. The Clubhouse provides meal service in the Grill Room, on the Porch overlooking the golf course and marsh, and in the Turn Room. The Turn Room is located on the backside of the Clubhouse and prepares more casual fare. (Please check the website in advance for dress code regulations for each of the dining venues.)

If you have any questions at all about this home or our other beach vacation rental properties please don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’d be happy to talk with you about your vacation plans and help in any way we can.

Golfers won’t want to miss the 6^th Annual Marsh Walk Masters being held in Murrells Inlet on Saturday, April 11 from 3-7 p.m. This popular event brings hundreds of people to the area to play at just $20 per player with $5 mulligans!

Put on your knickers and putt your way along the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet, stopping for some fun at each of the many restaurants along the way. Play the hole at each of the nine stops on the tour and the lowest score wins. Play in any order you choose while enjoying the gorgeous marsh views, along with taking advantage of the drink and appetizer specials at each restaurant. Watch the Augusta Masters Golf Tournament on TV while you play.

Check in and day of registration is open from 2-5 p.m. at the MarshWalk Masters tent, located on the MarshWalk between Drunken Jack’s and Wahoo’s Fish House. Or register online up until Thursday, April 9.

Rules & Regulations:

~ Each score is for one registered participant. No team play.

~ Holes open at 3pm and close at 7pm.  Score Cards must be turned in by 7:30pm to MarshWalk representative at the Wicked Tuna for prize consideration.

~ Winners must be present to claim prizes.

~ In order to be eligible for prizes, each participant must putt at each of the 9 holes with Hole Monitor Verification

~ Monitors at each hole will keep track of your score

~ Bring your own putter or use one available at each hole

~ Unlimited Mulligans will be available for purchase at $5 each. One Mulligan entitles the player to restart the hole play

~ Please arrange for a designated driver if you plan to enjoy adult beverages during the event

~ Players under 21 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

~ Play continues rain or shine so be sure to bring your umbrella!

~ There will be cash prizes for Lowest Score, Lowest Gross Score and Best Dressed Golfer! $400 Cash Prize to Lowest Gross Score & Lowest Net Score, Monday After the Masters Tickets (2) for 2nd Place & Gift Cards to the Best Dressed Golfer!

 

With the arrival of spring comes the return of many to the area’s golf courses. If you’ve always just stayed in a hotel somewhere why not do things differently this year. We have many Pawleys Island golf course rentals that you’ll just love! These are fully furnished and beautifully decorated homes that provide everything you need for a comfortable stay with awesome fairway views too!

The attractive villa shown above overlooks a pond and the golf course. It’s located at 510 Grier in DeBordieu Colony, a private, gated community. Providing 3 bedrooms and 3 baths in addition to a living room, dining room and nicely equipped kitchen, you’re going to feel right at home here. Amenities include TV’s, DVD’s, internet, screened porch, gas grill, and outside shower. Lifestyle amenities include golf, tennis and multiple on-site dining options. Enjoy the miles of beach and tidal creeks, a nature preserve with walking trails and bike paths,  and the golf membership which gives you access to two pools at the Beach Club, dining, tennis and golf.

With views overlooking the #1 green, 515 Graypups LLC Fairway Oaks Villas, is a charming villa. This home comes furnished and has a living room, dining room and 2 car garage; wet bar, wireless internet, 2 open porches; TVs, VCR, outside shower, gas grill, and book/video library.  You’ll enjoy this private, oceanfront, gated community located near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Amenities include miles of beach and tidal creeks, an on-site nature preserve with walking trails and bike paths, and a delightful year round climate. This property has a Social Membership at the DeBordieu Club that gives you access to the 2 pools at the Beach Club and dining.

If you’re coming with a group of friends you’ll be needing a larger house, ideally with all the bells and whistles. We have that for you at 124 Tugwell (shown above). This gorgeous 6 bedroom, 6 bath home with its private pool and lush landscaping is just a short drive to the beach. The home features a reverse floor plan and 2 master suites, one on the main living area and the other on the top floor. The gourmet kitchen, which has a wet bar with granite countertops, wine cooler and icemaker, is open to the living room and convenient to the formal dining room. There are 2 fireplaces with gas logs, an elevator (wheelchair accessible), 2 whirlpool tubs, 2 half baths (one on the 3rd floor Master BR and one on the main living level near the laundry room), wireless Internet, TVs, DVDs, VCRs and stereo. Outdoor amenities include a sundeck, screened porch, 2.5 car garage, gas grill, and outside shower. Natural amenities include miles of beach and tidal creeks, an on-site nature preserve with walking trails and bike paths, and a delightful year round climate. This home has a 3-night minimum.

When you’re ready to secure your accommodations, it’s easy to do on our website. If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us at DeBordieu Rentals by calling 843-527-9894.

There are two popular events coming up over the next couple weeks that you’re not going to want to miss. Mark your calendar now for the Georgetown County YMCA Oyster Roast taking place this weekend and the start of the Winyah Bay Heritage Festival taking place next weekend!

Georgetown County YMCA Oyster Roast
On February 28 from noon until 3 p.m. the Georgetown County YMCA Oyster Roast takes place at the Georgetown County Family YMCA at 529 Browns Ferry Road. Come join us for fellowship, food, music and fun! Ticket includes oysters, pileau, fried chicken, coleslaw, non-alcoholic and adult beverages. Oyster knives will be available for purchase at the event or you can bring your own. Desserts are available and sold at additional cost. Admission charge is $25 Y member, $30 non-member; $10 Y teen (10-18), $15 non-member, teen; and free for 9 and under.

Winyah Bay Heritage Festival will be presenting “Cattails & Cocktails” at the Hobcaw Barony Kimbel Lodge, on Saturday, March 7 from 1-4 p.m. The event features music, Silent Auction, a raffle and the following local celebrity chef’s: Raejean Beatty, Macajiah Williams, Chip Lachicotte/Jimmy Hortman, Bill Mace/Jim Clark, Bobby Barrineau, Jim Hills & Brian Clark, Stuart Ballard, Craig Evans/Martin Harper, Kenny McConnell/Mike Young, and Lou Hutto. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Admission fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at Georgetown County Museum, 120 Broad St., Georgetown. or by phone 843-545-7020. Kimbel Lodge at Hobcaw Barony is off Hwy 17. Just 1 mile after leaving the bridge from Georgetown.

On Sunday, March 8 is the Winyah Bay Heritage Festival “Best Of Fest” being held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The SC Duck Calling Championships will be held at Francis Marion Park on Front St. Registration is at 11 a.m. and the competition from 12-3 p.m. Free event. Call 843-545-7020 for more details.

In addition, during the event, Black River Outdoors will offer a 90 minute kayak tour of Historic Georgetown Harbor on Sunday, March 8. Tickets are $20 per person. Call GCM at 843-545-7020 for tickets or purchase them at “Cattails & Cocktails” on Sat, March 7. Tickets limited for this event. Tours begin at Francis Marion Park, 800 Front St, Georgetown.