If you haven’t yet treated yourself to one, you probably don’t know that Pawleys Island vacations are some of the most enjoyable, most relaxing vacations you will ever experience. Whether you want to stay active the entire time or just kick back and do nothing, this is the place that can cater to your every wish.

At Litchfield Real Estate we have many properties offering super deals at any given time. Properties like the following can provide you with just the type of Pawleys Island vacations you’ve always dreamed about having and they can do it right now.

Billy Jacks is offering a special rate of $1,785 on full week stays now through May 3, 2013. That’s a savings of $200 off the currently advertised rate of $1,985. This oceanfront home is a 3-story beach house that fills a special niche for large families with its accommodating sleeping arrangements. With 6 bedrooms and 5 baths the home can accommodate a maximum of 15 people. Families also appreciate the internal stairwell to all levels, laundry closet on first floor, private grilling area, bicycles, and peaceful cul-de-sac location with close proximity to the beach and pool. Amenities here include cable TV-7, DVD-4, wireless internet, microwave, dishwasher, ceiling fans, carport, outside shower stall, private beach access, and private guest community pool.

At 116 Fenwick Road on North Litchfield Beach in Pawleys Island, is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, unfurnished single family home that is available for long term rental. You’ll be just a short walk to the beach in this home offering a special rate at this time of $1800/month plus utilities. Included is air conditioning, carpeting, fireplace, washer/dryer, dishwasher and more.

Save 20% on a weeklong stay at Warwick 301 located oceanfront on South Dunes Drive from August 4-11, Sept. 15-22, Nov. 10-17 and Dec. 15-22, 2013. This Pawleys Island special offers a furnished 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a huge 20% discount on your rate. Enjoy Lowcountry charm, wide, white sandy beaches and resort amenities. Spectacular Atlantic Ocean sunrises infuse this third-floor, northeast facing condo with tropical warmth while bright, cheerful resort décor and natural light fill this end unit with good vibrations. Full-length oceanfront balcony overlooks swimming pool, low seaside dunes, and a white sandy beach.

We’re ready and able to assist you in finding the greatest rental for your vacation. Give us a call toll-free at 800-437-4241. We’d love to talk with you!

Litchfield Real Estate recently added The Point to our inventory of wonderful Litchfield vacation homes! The Point boasts absolutely the most beautiful view in our area – the blue Atlantic, Midway Inlet between Litchfield and Pawleys Island, and the Litchfield creek, teeming with wildlife! Include a community pool and boat ramp – what more do you need for a fabulous vacation!

The Point has five bedrooms, six baths, and is at the very tip of  The Peninsula at Inlet Point South – an area known for luxurious homes! Your family of up to 14 can comfortable enjoy a vacation with plenty of room to spread out! Two living area, a wrap-around porch, a gourmet kitchen, even an elevator for easy access! To complete the family vacation – even your dog came come (up to two dogs; extra charges will apply)!

We encourage you to click here to view a virtual tour of The Point or you can click here and be directed to the webpage!

This lovely home is sure to be reserved quickly! Be sure and call Litchfield Real Estate today at 800-437-4241 to confirm your family’s week!

If you’re planning to spend your Easter along the beautiful coastline of South Carolina this year consider staying in a Pawleys Island rental. Just one look at these lovely properties that are beautifully decorated and you’ll know you’ve found the perfect home away from home where you can enjoy the holiday without a care in the world.

Springtime is a beautiful time of the year to visit the area and staying in a Pawleys Island rental will have you close to many Easter activities yet set apart enough to be completely blissful.

If you’re visiting with children in tow, you should know we’re close to Surfside Beach where they’re hosting a Surfside Beach Easter Egg Hunt at Martin Field at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30. The address is 499 Spanish Oak Drive, Surfside Beach. Call (843) 650-9548 for more information or with questions.

The 8th Annual Race for the Inlet is also being held on Saturday morning, March 30 starting at 8 a.m. Lace up your sneakers for some early Saturday morning exercise as you run or walk through the marsh-front, oak-shaded streets of Murrells Inlet.  The event features the 5K Walk and Run with optional chip timing, an 8K chip-timed Run and a 5K chip-timed Stroller Run. All events start and end at Morse Park Landing on Highway 17 Business (next to the Hot Fish Club) in Murrells Inlet. All events begin at 8 a.m. Participants can run or walk through Murrells Inlet on the USATF certified courses. Race timing provided by Race Management Systems. It is a fun event suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and delightful Easter holiday from all of us at Litchfield Real Estate.

Nestled along the coastline of South Carolina is the picturesque town of Murrells Inlet. This spot has earned the title of being the “Seafood Capital of the State” because of the many fine seafood restaurants. As much as Murrells Inlet is an awesome place to visit for a vacation, it’s an even better place to live. For those looking for a place to retire to, South Carolina’s tax-friendly laws for retirees include no tax on Social Security benefits, deductions on retirement income and no inheritance or estate taxes.

If you’ve ever considered relocating to this area there is a large assortment of Murrells Inlet real estate for sale that we’d be happy to show you. The available Murrells Inlet real estate encompasses a collection of beach homes, villas, condos and townhomes in a broad range of sizes and prices. You could live in comfort here in small villas suitable for two to large estates big enough to hold a family and plenty of visiting friends. Whether you want to live oceanfront or on the fairway of one of the area golf courses set upon the historic rice plantations, there are plenty of properties that you’re sure to love.

The area provides miles of pristine, white sandy beaches on nearby Pawleys Island and north through Myrtle Beach. Living here you could enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful areas to explore at your leisure.

With January nearly over it’s time to make your summer reservations if you’re planning a trip to Pawleys Island in South Carolina. Located just 15 minutes south of downtown Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island is a beautiful area that isn’t overrun with tourists.

When you’re looking for a place to stay, you’ll surely find the perfect Pawleys Island vacation rental from among the properties we have on our website. Many tourists coming to the area rent properties from us because they can count on them being spacious, nicely appointed and comfortably accommodating.

Our area has some of the best restaurants in the region and you won’t be fighting big crowds in the summer just to get a great meal. The beaches around Pawleys Island are also more spacious and secluded.

Pawleys Island beaches have been so secluded sea turtles have chosen the white sandy beaches to lay their eggs. The local residents are very protective over these sites where sea turtle nests have been commonly found in the past and ask that you respect them as well.

While there are many reasons you might choose to vacation in the Myrtle Beach area, if what you want is a high quality peaceful vacation, away from all of traffic but close enough to enjoy endless options of fun, come to Pawleys Island, SC and stay in a Pawleys Island vacation rental that you’ll only find through Litchfield Real Estate.

With the Christmas holiday just around the corner you’re running out of time if you haven’t figured out where or how you want to spend your Christmas and New Years Eve holiday this year. Will you be traveling to visit family? Is family coming here to visit you? Or is it all still up in the air? Many people wait until this time of the year to enjoy our Pawleys Island vacations because the beaches aren’t crowded and there are so many special events taking place now. Staying in one of our many vacation rentals on the island is a beautiful way to enjoy your Christmas and to bring in the New Year.

With a wealth of holiday events taking place all over the coastal region you’ll have plenty things to do if you want to stay busy and festive. But if you want to just kick back and relax, you can do that too on our Pawleys Island vacations. We have a nice assortment of oceanfront rentals with any number of bedrooms. If you have a large family you’re going to love our 6 bedroom rentals that are big enough to hold a crowd. But we have cozy places too where a couple would be quite comfortable.

A short drive to the north is Myrtle Beach where there’s plenty of excitement going on at any given time. Here is a small sampling.

There will be complimentary Holiday Carriage Rides taking place between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on every Saturday through December 22 at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach. Horse drawn carriages will stop in front of Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar and take you on a spin through the complex.

Brookgreen Gardens will open the sculpture garden for a special New Year’s Eve event. The Stroll by Candlelight at Brookgreen Gardens event will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday, December 31. Take a stroll around the gardens beautifully lit up by candles and holiday lights while listening to music. Champagne and refreshments will be available for purchase. Advanced tickets are available for $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The event has limited availability.

Come experience the good life in this vintage creek front home found among our Murrells Inlet vacation rentals. Kings Krest is a spacious four bedroom home offering guests large porches, beautiful floors and an experience that will make you feel as though you stepped back in time.

Amenities in this gem include screened eating porch just off the well-equipped kitchen, two other screened porches that extend the common living areas with a classic Low country view to the saltwater inlet, and fixed and floating deep-water dock with running water, sink and electricity, screened eating porch just off the well-equipped kitchen, two additional screened porches that extend the common living areas with a classic Low country view to the saltwater inlet, and fixed and floating deep-water docks with running water, sink and electricity.

Murrells Inlet is a quaint, lively fishing village where you can enjoy deep water recreation and fine seafood restaurants on the expansive, scenic saltwater inlet. You’ll be in close proximity to Huntington Beach State Park, Garden City and Surfside Beaches.

Among the many kind things our guests say about our Murrells Inlet vacation rentals, this was recently shared by a just-married couple: “We stayed at Kings Krest for 5 nights October 10-15 and had our wedding reception there. It was perfect. I love old houses, and this one makes you feel like an old friend visiting for a few days rather than a renter…”

When you’re planning on spending your winter in South Carolina take a look at the sweet deals on our Litchfield Beach winter rentals. There is plenty of beachfront along the coastline here – 60 miles worth, in fact. Because this area is a popular vacation spot, we have many various sized rentals just waiting for you. It’s a great place to spend the winter months.

The easiest way to find and secure Litchfield Beach winter rentals is on our website where you can browse what is available, read descriptions and see photographs. In some cases, you’ll be able to take a virtual tour, too. You couldn’t be more comfortable when choosing your winter rental than right from the comfort of your own home.

Brookgreen Garden’s Harvest Home Festival Weekend begins October 13, 2012. The festival is family oriented with a great deal of outdoor activities like face painting, pumpkin painting, hayrides, scarecrow building, square dancing, live entertainment and plenty more events. The annual Harvest Home Weekend Festival takes place at 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct 13 and Oct 14 at Brookgreen Gardens of Myrtle Beach.

The popular Little River Shrimp Fest 2012 will take place from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 and 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Little River Waterfront on Mineola Ave. The Shrimp Fest is an annual event that takes place every October. There will be an array of activities to enjoy and plenty of fresh shrimp and seafood dishes to indulge in. Admission is $4 per person in advance at the Chamber Office or online and $5 per person at the gate each day of the event. All children under the age of 12 get in free with a paying adult. The Shrimp & Grits Cook-Off will sell a limited number of $5.00 tasting tickets during the day event on Sunday.

Today is the first day of Autumn and it’s a beautiful time to be at the beach. Litchfield Beach vacations provide you with the opportunity to attend festivals and special events that are taking place this time of year in the area. The extreme heat of summer is behind us and the crowds are sparser. But it’s still sunny and warm and the beaches are always worth walking on or relaxing in a lounge chair with a good book. We have many available rentals at this time that are offering reduced off-season rates as well as some with special deals going on.

Litchfield Beach vacations are some of the most special times you can have in South Carolina. Once you get away from the traffic and congestion of Myrtle Beach to the north, it’s a whole other world. One you’re just going to love vacationing in. Mark your calendars for the following events coming up soon.

Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art will be held Sept. 27- Oct. 14, 2012. The festival will showcase visual and performing arts. Observe and take in visual arts by visiting the Gallery Crawl which will feature art from Murrells Inlet to Georgetown or have a taste of wine, fine hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment at the Pawley’s Island Wine Gala.

The Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival takes place on Friday – Sunday, September 28 – 30, 2012 at Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park (16148 Ocean Hwy) in Murrells Inlet. The festival features more than 100 fine artisans and provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts, Lowcountry food, and the area’s finest musicians, all in one place.

With Labor Day right around the corner we have quite a few Labor Day Specials taking place on our Pawleys Island vacation rentals but you’d better hurry! We have rentals offering a whooping 20% off the price of a weekly stay at Pawleys Island vacation rentals such as the following.

Sandpiper Run A2K sits oceanfront and offers solitude and Lowcountry charm. This appealing 3 BR, 3.5 BA condo with winsome decorative touches indulges its guests with a tranquil, panoramic vista of coastal dunes, white sands, and ocean waves. Amenities include cable TV-3, DVD-1, microwave, dishwasher, wet bar, washer/dryer, elevator, private beach access, and private guest community pool.

Billy Jack’s is a 6 BR, 5 BA, three-story beach house that fills a special niche for large families with its accommodating sleeping arrangements. Families also appreciate the internal stairwell to all levels, laundry closet on first floor, private grilling area, bicycles, and peaceful cul-de-sac location with close proximity to the beach and pool.

On an ocean-fed canal within view of the salt marsh inlet, you’ll find Wessel, a single-story raised 4 BR, 2 BA, beach house that enjoys the active serenity of a Carolina seascape. A handsomely crafted footbridge over the canal is located nearby in this family-friendly beachside community bringing the beach within easy reach. Additional features include comfortable furnishings, large kitchen, private dock on the canal, canal side screened porch, covered front porch, and ample parking.