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 bath house 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
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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.
