Coming to the Litchfield/Pawleys Island area and want to simply relax? Need some ideas? Here are a few suggestions:

*The obvious – curl up with a book in a Pawleys Island hammock
* Gather the family together on the screened porch, peel some shrimp, and eat some fresh local produce found at the Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays.
* Get your lounge chair, your cooler, and hit the beach (another obvious….but don’t forget the sunscreen and umbrella; relaxing can turn to painful quickly!)
*Go over the Litchfield Inn, sit on the sundeck, listen to some good music, and enjoy a cold beverage
* Rent some bikes and in the morning (don’t wait too late!) go for a long bike ride along our uninterrupted strand.
*Go to Murrells Inlet to Capt. Dick’s Marina and rent a pontoon boat, pile all the family aboard, and “putt-putt” through the Inlet enjoying wildlife and refreshing breezes.
*Brookgreen Gardens – that says it all! But, go in the evening when it is a bit cooler and maybe enjoy a little dinner among the oaks and sculpture.
* Take a day to meander through the Hammock Shops. Canopied with live oaks, you can relax and enjoy local treasures in an historic setting.
* Fish – whether it’s surf-fishing, fishing in the creeks or Inlets, fishing on the river, or even in the small lake in Litchfield By the Sea. Bait your hook, throw your line in, and relax and wait for the fish to bite – or not!

These are just suggestions – we know you can find your own ways to relax in the Litchfield/Pawleys Island area!

Recently I had the dubious honor of having to come back to the Litchfield area on a Saturday – WOW! My route took me through Aynor and Conway down 501…Those of us who live here have no idea what you guys do to just get to us and start your vacations! So, we have come up with a few tips to make it here with less congestion…

* Those of you coming from the Charlotte area may want to consider coming down Interstate 77 to Columbia, getting on Interstate 26 to Charleston, and coming north on Hwy. 17.

* Those of you coming from the High Point/Greensboro area have it made! That route coming on Hwy. 73/74 is amazing! Just make sure that if you are using your GPS, once you get to around Bennettsville change the route setting for the closest – not freeways. It wants to take you to Interstate 95 and that is way out of your way!

* If you are coming in on Hwy. 501, take the Hwy. 544 exit just east of Conway. This gets you out of the bottleneck in Myrtle Beach. You also have an option of taking Hwy. 707 off of 544 that will avoid the congestion at the Hwy 544/Hwy 17 overpass.

* The best suggestion we have – use the Litchfield Real Estate early check-in! For just $60 you can have a guaranteed 1 p.m. check-in. I was coming through Conway at about 12 noon and believe me, the traffic was going to get much, much worse! Get an early start and get checked in before the traffic becomes awful! However, this does not mean to come to the Litchfield Real Estate office prior to 3 p.m. We only guarantee early check-in for just a few properties on a first-come, first-serviced basis and all other check-ins are between 3-5.

Hopefully these few suggestions will help make your trip to our beachfront paradise a little easier! Hope to see you soon!

Looking for the perfect gift for your family this holiday season? What about planning a family vacation to the Litchfield Beach/Pawleys Island beaches!

Litchfield Real Estate can help you pick out the perfect time and perfect beach property – we’ll even print a personalized brochure for you to give the family with your name, the house or condo you choose, the dates, and several photos of the area and the property.

Then, your family can have fun the next few months planning each day’s activities – whether it’s a beach day, pool day, day trip to Charleston or Myrtle Beach, or simply searching for the best shell to add to the collection!

Once you get here, relax and unwind! Enjoy our area’s fine restaurants, or go crabbing and catch your own dinner! Watch the sunrise while sipping your morning coffee…. see who can build the biggest sandcastle that will withstand the tide… sit on the porch in the evenings and reconnect!

Call Litchfield Real Estate at 800-437-4241 and let us help you plan the best gift ever – time for your family to spend together!

Litchfield Real Estate has added a new property to our growing list of North Litchfield rentals – Pop Pop’s Beach. This four bedroom, two bath beach house is a quick walk to the beach. It features a spacious front screened porch complete with two tables to enjoy dining outside. There is also a large sundeck on the back of the house.

Pop Pop’s Beach is pet-friendly and is an affordable option for families! Visit the webpage for Pop Pop’s Beach here or call a Litchfield Real Estate rental expert to find out details!

This 2010 vacation rental season has been a record-breaking one for Litchfield Real Estate! During the 11 weeks considered the “heart” of the summer season, Litchfield Real Estate averaged 97% occupancy! Rental figures for the year are trending toward a 25% increase over 2009 numbers! What this boils down to is – Litchfield Real Estate needs more vacation rentals! Guests are already booking in record number for 2011 – 40% over where bookings were this time last year! All signs point to 2011 being another great year and we want to accommodate all the guests we can!

If you have a beach house or condo and have been considering rental, this could be the time! Contact Sharon Abee at 800-437-4241 or at sharon@litchfieldrealestate.comfor information about the Litchfield Real Estate rental program.

There is also a shortage of long-term properties! If you have a home or condo you wish to place on a long-term rental program, please contact Maxine Carpenter at the above number or at maxine@litchfieldrealestate.com.

Your property in the Litchfield Beach/Pawleys Island area is a tremendous investment! Let us help you protect your investment while making the most of rental revenue!

New to the Litchfield Real Estate rental program, the completely renovated Quinn Cottage! With four bedrooms, three baths, a relaxing screened porch, and a sleeping porch, the highlight of the Quinn Cottage is the Private Pool! With just a three minute walk to the beach, families can enjoy the best of both worlds! Call Litchfield Real Estate today at 800-437-4241 today to reserve the Quinn Cottage!

Pathfinder, located second row in South Litchfield, is a roomy alternative for your family vacations! With six bedrooms and three baths, Pathfinder comfortably sleeps 16! With easy beach access (2 min. to the beach) and pet-friendly, Pathfinder is a crowd-pleaser, as evidenced by the reviews below:

“Great family vacation”

We have rented this house for a number of years and continue to want to stay here because its size and location fit our family and lifestyle perfectly. The screened porch and room arrangement are just right for our annual “movable feast”!

“Great Time”

A modest but very nice clean house with easy beach access. That section of the island is also very quiet with minimal traffic. Nice large porch will accomodate the entire crowd at the same time. The downstairs bedrooms do not have an inside stairway to the upstairs, but that is a minor issue. I would definitely return again – good value for the price.

Pathfinder is a Sunday to Sunday rental, different from most Litchfield Real Estate rentals, which are Saturday to Saturday. To find out more information regarding Pathfinder, please call Litchfield Real Estate at 800-437-4241.

Parker’s Hideaway, a four bedroom and two bath South Litchfield beach house, is a great low-cost alternative for your beach getaway! Just three minutes to the beach, Parker’s Hideaway sleeps twelve! Guests love Parker’s Hideaway, as evidenced by these reviews:

“Great family space”

We liked the layout of the house and the location. Since we rent two houses for our family, it was great to have it close to the other house. The kitchen was well supplied and organized so that made it easier to feed a large crowd.

UPSTATE BEACH BUMS”

THIS IA THE BEST VALUE WE HAVE FOUND AND SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH. ONLY A THREE MINUTE WALK. THERE ARE TWO PUBLIC BEACH BOARD WALKS TO THE BEACH. WE HAVE RENTED THIS HOUSE AND OTHERS AND THIS ONE FITS OUR NEEDS. IT IS WELL EQUIPED AND WE USE IT FOR AN OVERFLOW HOUSE FOR ANOTHER HOUSE A FAMILY MEMBER HAS IN THE SAME LOCATION.

“Laid back and happy”

This house is a great value. The beds are comfy, the kitchen is huge and well stocked and the living room has two recliners which are very comfortable. Nice screened porch and just steps from beach access. No frills, but very clean and well laid out. And the price is very reasonable for Litchfield! And BTW 2 outdoor showers!!!

Call Litchfield Real Estate today at 800-437-4241 to hideaway in Parker’s Hideaway!

Pawley’s Island is located in South Carolina about twenty minutes south of the famous Myrtle Beach.  It contains a lot of history as it’s one of the oldest, but nicest resorts on the coast.  If you’re looking to escape heavy traffic, neon lights, and loud noises of other vacation destinations, then Pawley’s Island vacations are perfect for you.  Litchfield Real Estate will help you find the best property for you.

Pawley’s Island vacations are perfect for weekend getaways, family vacations, honeymoons, golf vacations, and any other reason to have a great time.  Many of the guests that vacation here love that the beachfront has no commercialism but still provides endless activities for the family.  If you’re looking for a true family vacation filled with unlimited adventures, let Litchfield Real Estate take care of your vacation needs.

Litchfield Beach is one of the nicest coastal area’s on the east coast.  It sits on the beautiful Grand Strand of South Carolina, close to Pawley’s Island.  It’s a peaceful beach area that offers great dining, first class amenities, shopping, entertainment and more!  Litchfield Beach homes for sale are a great way to enjoy this tranquil setting, while having convenient access Myrtle Beach.

Litchfield Beach homes for sale are a great investment if you’re looking to live a luxurious life in a peaceful area.  Many owners love the quiet neighborhoods and friendly neighbors that Litchfield Beach offers.  You can save big on these homes, whether you’re looking for a new home, second home, or rental investment.  After a day of soaking up the sun, you maybe want to eat at one of their delicious restaurants around the area.