Pawleys Island Vacation Rentals

We have been coming to Pawleys Island for over 37 years. Some of our traditions are to always make our first stop at Kudzu Bakery for our bread, then the produce stand on Hwy 17. We used to get our seafood from Independent Seafood but now it's Stormy Seas. Then we would go to Thomas Cafe' for breakfast or lunch. Then we all meet together at Chive Blossom for cocktails while we wait for our keys.

Pawleys Island has always meant family and tradition to us. For me, my favorite memories include watching my 2 children grow up in PI and having the experience of a true beach vacation each year. I grew up on the Jersey Shore and I'm glad my children now have memories of the creek and the beach. It's very special for all of us. I would say the Preyer Cottage has a special place in our hearts because it was our first rental. I think we had it for at least 10 years and since the kids were young it was great to have the creek access. They loved the fishing and floating from the inlet to the dock.

Our favorite meal would be our shrimp boil. It starts our week and my daughter, Sarah, makes her small tomato pies. She got the recipe from John when they owned the Pelican inn. She guards that recipe very closely. We also go out one night to Frank's. Amazing how they have grown and maintained their quality.

We continue to rent with PIR because the selection of houses and the level of service. PIR has always been great to work with and get to know. We have had a few years where we had to make changes to our dates due to the kid's academic schedules and you all have always helped us work it out. Our annual vacation and working with you is our favorite tradition.

My husband and I have been coming to Pawleys since 1983 when we were dating and stayed with friends in the Barber House, continuing to do so until 1986. We then spent our honeymoon at Port Arthur in September of 1987 and continued to stay at Port Arthur until this year, bringing out daughter for the first time in 1999 when she was 4 months old.

Some of our favorite traditions while at Pawleys are/were eating all of our meals on the front porch of Port Arthur. We enjoyed walking to both ends of the island each day and sitting on the marsh dock and watching the birds. We also enjoyed riding our bikes to the Pawleys Island Seafood Market to pick up something for dinner. Our favorite meal to make while at Pawleys is steamed shrimp. We don't go out to eat while at Pawleys as we don't want to waste any precious beach time. We pick up shrimp and fish from the seafood market and make a delicious meal at home.

Our favorite memories while at Pawleys include our honeymoon, bringing our daughter to Pawleys, riding the waves and rocking on the porch of Port Arthur. Pawleys Island means "home" to myself and my family. It has been a place of peace, reflection and joy. From the first smell of the marsh when we drive over the north causeway to our sometimes-tear-filled departure, we have always felt at home at Pawleys. We came in Whitecaps this year which is a lovely house with a Pawleys feel and we hope to create new memories in this house going forward.

We decided to rent with Pawleys Island Realty due to family history that started with my husband's family back in the sixties. We continue to rent with PIR because we have been renters of the same house with Port Arthur and hope to continue this tradition with Whitecaps.

We are always looking forward when our guests take the time to complete the guest survey that they receive prior to their departure. The guest survey is a great way to recognize what we are doing well and what needs to be improved. A recent guest that stayed at High Tide-Good Vibes (Litchfield By The Sea), completed the survey and here is what she had to say: "I have been coming to Pawleys Island through Pawleys Island Realty for over 3 years. We were referred to Pawleys Island Realty through a friend of ours. The check-in process was seamless, and the customer service was excellent as usual. We enjoyed our stay and were excited to celebrate the January birthdays with our kids at Franks. Always great memories at Pawleys Island and I will continue to recommend Pawleys Island Realty."

There was an awful storm and we were out eating and got stuck there. I just want to say thank you for your quick response to issues with the house. We have dealt with just about all of the realty companies down here over the years and I can stay you guys are hands down the best. We don’t come anymore if we can’t rent from you guys. Thank you again.

We have been staying on and off for over 22 years. I grew up in Georgetown and met Joe when he was living on the Island. We come back yearly in the summer. All four of our kids make it a priority to join us that week. They have so many family memories built on this beach. We also come monthly each year for the pat 4 years. It is always like coming home to us.

We have known about Pawleys Island Realty from growing up around the area. We have stayed with other rental companies; however, we have not cared for how things went with them, so we always come back to PI Realty.

My first trip to Pawleys was at the age of 9, the summer after 3rd grade. I have spent time on the island nearly every year since and now I am 54years old. Pawleys Island is one of the most important places in my life. In a very real sense, it is my heart's truest home this side of heaven.

As a child, my family searched for sharks' teeth at the north end every year. As a teenager, I spent a bunch of time at the pier and kissed a few cute boys. As a young mom, building drip castles, crabbing in the creek, and taking turns at the beach while the littles napped. As a middle aged not yet grandmother, rocking on a porch and connecting with friends and always walking, especially in the off-season, when I might see only one or two other souls on the beach.

One of my favorite memories would have been in the summer of 1984, learning how to shag to the music of the Swinging Medallions at Club 17. Oh, and how could I forget the moonlight skinny dipping along with being with family, both biological and chosen. I remember the terrifying beauty of tropical storm, Dennis in 1983, the New Years nor'easter 1987 and watched the house literally crack in two just after Hugo in 1989.

Truly my favorite house to rent was Liberty Lodge. We spent many family vacays there and even as many with friends. My last time at Liberty Lodge was in November of 2022. I fell the first day and fractured my right foot in several places. Spent the entire two weeks on the most beloved porch. I am grateful for the injury as it forced me to be still. I will miss Liberty Lodge very much.

I have rented with Pawleys Island Realty for many years. When Liberty Lodge changed over to Pawleys Island Realty, I went with it and have rented from PIR ever since. I believe if nothings broken stay with what works and PIR works for me.

I have been coming to Pawleys Island 96 years this July. I have spent 70 birthdays at Pawleys and look forward to a few more. Being a coach's wife for almost 70 years, we would hop in the car the last day of school as soon as the school bell rang. We would drive to Susie Ward's yellow shack to get a house for a few days. After about 3 years, we settled into DSpot when it was about $200 per week. DSpot is our favorite house because of its location, creek in the back and ocean in the front.

We have enjoyed making new friends. I am the last one standing of the original group of 6 couples that use to gather together at Pawleys. However, there are some dear ones we have continued to see over the past 50 years. One memory that stands out is the full moonlight cruises we took on the creek in the little fishing boat. Many years ago, Cally, my late husband, would join the flounder gigging crew in the creek late at night. Needless to say, we ate good because there were plenty of fish back then. Of course, you can't go without saying we had several times in the old DSpot that we felt like the Gray Man was near. Doors slamming unexpectedly and lightening coming through the bathtub. We never go a summer without telling a ghost story or two to my great grands now.

There have been many traditions throughout the years. The most important one is the 4 generations of family gather each year in July for two weeks. We celebrate 3 different July birthdays during the two weeks. Throughout the years, we have enjoyed catching and eating fresh crabs and flounder. The creek was Cally's domain. The ladies and children enjoyed the beach. After dinner, we relaxed on the dock or played cards and games.

We started renting with Pawleys Island Realty as we had friends that had houses listed with them. We have always been satisfied with PIR. They come when you need them no questions asked.

My family has been coming to Pawleys Island since 1961 and since then I have not missed a single summer. To my best guess, we have been renting from Pawleys Island Realty due to the Altman family and how they always treated us.

 Our family traditions seem to change from year to year, but we always enjoy the beach, surfing, and bicycling every year. Bicycling has always been a refreshing and relaxing time. We love going from end-to-end on the island and seeing all the changes from year to year. One of our favorite foods when we are on the island is shrimp & grits. We always watch for the shrimp man at the main intersection on the North Causeway.

 We have so many found memories of Pawleys Island. From going to the arcade at Kings Funland near second street, attending the Pawleys Pavilion, and Pawleys Chapel, as well as crabbing, fishing and bocce ball. Now with our children, we bring our Jon boat to go water skiing, tubing and navigating the marsh. We just feel that Pawleys is our 'home away from home' and find an inner peace when we arrive each year.

We love staying at the "Forrester" which is now known as "Eavesdrop". Through the years we learned to know all the neighbor and made some very special memories at the home. More important though our children are grown, they still talk about the bunk room every returning year.

 For all of the reasons and memories we have shared above, we love being part of the Pawleys Island Realty family.