What to Pack for an Ocean Lakes Vacation (And What’s Already in the House)

What to Pack for an Ocean Lakes Vacation (And What’s Already in the House) The single most important thing to know before you pack for an Ocean Lakes vacation: most rental homes (including all of ours) come stocked with the basics, but sheets, towels, and full paper-product supplies for the week are usually NOT included. […]

Meet Shawn: How One Beach House Became 34 Rentals at Ocean Lakes

I’m Shawn Huffines, and I own Dune Life Rentals, an independent vacation rental company managing 34 family homes inside Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, SC. If you’ve found this page, you’re probably trying to figure out whether the company behind your potential booking is a real person or a faceless management company. The […]

What is the best time of year to visit Ocean Lakes?

What’s the best time of year to visit Ocean Lakes? Ocean Lakes Family Campground operates year-round, but the experience changes dramatically depending on when you visit. Peak season runs roughly from May 15 through Labor Day Weekend, with July as the busiest month and the water park open. Off-season runs October through April with significantly […]

Driving to Ocean Lakes from Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Columbia & Atlanta

Most Ocean Lakes Family Campground guests drive in from the Carolinas, Virginia, or Georgia. The five most common drive markets are Charlotte (about 3.5 hours), Raleigh (about 3 hours), Greensboro (about 3.5 hours), Columbia (about 2.5 hours), and Atlanta (about 5.5 hours). Ocean Lakes is located at 6001 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, […]

Ocean Lakes Site Numbers Explained: How to Choose the Right Section

Ocean Lakes Family Campground spans 310 acres in Myrtle Beach, SC, with nearly a mile of oceanfront. With that much ground to cover, where your house sits inside the campground matters almost as much as which house you book! Oceanfront sections (2000, I, H, HH, K) put you closest to the water but have a […]

Pet-Friendly Ocean Lakes Rentals: The Complete Guide for Travelers with Dogs

Ocean Lakes Family Campground welcomes most dogs, has its own dedicated 1-acre off-leash dog park, and includes DIY dog wash stations for cleaning the sand off at the end of the day. Not every individual rental at Ocean Lakes is pet-friendly though, and Dune Life Rentals has a subset of pet-friendly properties within our 34-house […]

Multi-Generational Ocean Lakes Rentals: Best Beach Houses for 10–14 Guests

Three generations enjoying a family vacation at a large Ocean Lakes beach house rental with a golf cart parked underneath at sunset.

If you’re planning a vacation for 10 to 14 people across three generations, Ocean Lakes Family Campground is one of the strongest options on the East Coast for a single rental house big enough to hold everyone. The largest Dune Life Rentals properties sleep up to 12 guests across 4 to 5 bedrooms, and the […]