South Carolina is  known for its shoreline of subtropical beaches, marshlike sea islands making for Coastal communities. This state ranks in the top 10 for best weather matched with affordable real estate and low crime drawing in a large retirement relocating population.

The Hammock Coast has a focus of history, architectural and environmental preservation sitting in-between Charleston and Myrtle Beach neighboring Georgetown the third oldest port city in South and the towns of Garden City, Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island.

Our stay was at The Inlet Sports Lodge a 4.5 star boutique 30 unit property in a sleepy neighborhood within a 20 minute ride from the Myrtle Beach International Airport where Spirit, Delta and American offer frequent arrivals and departures from the Northeast. The property includes breakfast and spacious country decorated rooms that hold a dining table, couch, and mini kitchen perfect for home cooking or heating up restaurant leftovers. The setting of the property is calm and serene where I enjoyed lounging in the pool and reading in the courtyard. The Inlet Sports Lodge is right next door to a popular restaurant and an easy drive to the Myrtle Beach Golf courses &  Murrells Inlet marsh and food/entertainment nightlife.

Things to do in Murrells Inlet –

Huntington Beach State Park  beautiful quiet beach where you can use the campground, walk the short trails along with birdlife; watch gators in the fresh water lakes and take a trip back in time at Atalaya castle.

 Brookgreen Gardens   History and Wildlife Preserve sprawled out over 9 thousand acres with sculptured landscaped gardens, horticulture, regional species zoo & aquarium along with Dinosaur exhibit, Lectures, Education, Discover classes and Special Events. Daily and weekly tickets available.