Your Guide for Attractions Within 15 Minutes of Ocean Lakes
Attractions Within 15 Minutes of Ocean Lakes Most Ocean Lakes guests spend the whole week inside the gates because there’s enough to do without leaving. But every family has one day where they want a change of pace, or a rainy afternoon that needs an indoor activity, or an evening plan that isn’t grilling on […]
Ocean Lakes for Grandparents: What to Know Before the Multi-Gen Trip
Ocean Lakes for Grandparents: What to Know Before the Multi-Gen Trip The multi-generational Ocean Lakes trip is the highest-satisfaction vacation type I host. Three generations under one roof, a mile of private beach, a golf cart to move everyone around, and a week of shared meals and shared memories. It’s the trip people remember for […]
Family Reunion at Ocean Lakes: How to Book Multiple Houses Together
Family Reunion at Ocean Lakes: How to Book Multiple Houses Together Ocean Lakes is a great destination for family reunions. With so much to do for all ages, it’s been a no brainer for families who want to make memories together. I’m Shawn, I rent 34 houses at Ocean Lakes and I’ve hosted plenty of […]
Rainy Day at Ocean Lakes: What to Do When the Weather Turns
Rainy Days at Ocean Lakes: What to Do When the Weather Turns Myrtle Beach in summer averages 5 to 7 rain days per month. If you’re staying a full week at Ocean Lakes, the odds are decent you’ll hit at least one afternoon or day where the weather turns. Here’s what to actually do with […]
Halloweekends at Ocean Lakes: Your 2026 Haunted Guide
Halloweekends at Ocean Lakes: Your 2026 Haunted Guide If you’ve never done Halloween at Ocean Lakes, it’s hard to describe until you see it. Hundreds of families decorate their sites and beach houses. Kids trick-or-treat through the campground on Saturday afternoons. Golf carts get pumpkin lights, skeletons, cobwebs, the whole thing. This runs every weekend […]
Why Booking Direct Enhance Your Vacation Rental Experience
Why Should You Book Direct? When you book direct, you’ll have a better experience. The most obvious argument for booking a vacation rental direct instead of through Airbnb or Vrbo is the price. You save 12 to 18 percent by skipping the OTA service fee. But price isn’t actually the biggest thing that changes when […]
What Amenities Are Included in a Dune Life Rental at Ocean Lakes?
What Amenities are included in Dune Life Ocean Lakes Rentals? Every “what’s included” list on a vacation rental site gives you a general idea of what you will get to enjoy during your trip. This on the otherhand, is the actual list of what you get when you book a Dune Life house at Ocean […]
Restaurants Near Ocean Lakes Family Campground (2026 Guide)
Ocean Lakes isn’t a food destination, and you don’t need to leave the gates for basics. Sandy Mart handles groceries, Meet ‘n Eat covers breakfast and burgers, Coffee & Creamery does coffee and ice cream, and Sandy Harbor Café works for pool-side lunch. But most families will want to eat out at least a few […]
The Complete 2026 Guide to Sandy Harbor Water Park at Ocean Lakes
The Complete 2026 Guide to Sandy Harbor Water Park at Ocean Lakes Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center is the single amenity guests mention most when they explain why they book Ocean Lakes over other Myrtle Beach options. It’s included with your rental (no tickets, no upcharges), it’s built for kids ages 4 through 14, and […]
Inside the Gates: Your Walking Tour Guide to Ocean Lakes Family Campground
A Complete Walking Tour of Ocean Lakes Family Campground Ocean Lakes covers 310 acres with nearly a mile of oceanfront (per Ocean Lakes’ homepage, https://www.oceanlakes.com/). A first-time visitor walks or carts through and sees a lot without understanding the layout. This walkthrough goes section by section from the front gate to the beach, with what […]