Banyan Three Bedroom House with Pool

The house spans 1800 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests. Bedding is 1 large twin sofa bed, 2 king beds and 2 queen beds, so several couples, or families with children and teens, can each have their own sleeping space. The sofa bed is double size. Blackout drapes and air conditioning help everyone rest comfortably.

Yes. It is arranged for family-friendly living, with a high chair and children's books provided. The 10-guest capacity suits multi-family trips, reunions or golf and getaway groups. North Beach Resort & Villas welcomes children of all ages, and the resort has two outdoor kiddie pools and a Caribbean-themed pool-scape.

The house has a full kitchen. It includes a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, oven, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware, dishware, utensils, paper towels and a dining table. A dryer is also provided, so a week-long stay is easy to manage. Housekeeping is available on request, and free local calls and free WiFi are included.

There are two private bathrooms, each with a bathtub or shower. Towels, shampoo, soap, toilet paper and a hair dryer are provided. With ten guests in the house, the two bathrooms are worth planning around when you decide who takes which bedroom.

The house is individually decorated, with hardwood flooring and an area rug that give it a lived-in, home-like feel. A 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and free WiFi keep everyone entertained.

North Beach Resort & Villas is a 7.5-acre property between Kings Highway and the Atlantic Ocean, with public and private beach access. The resort runs an on-site shuttle linking the towers, villas, Plantation House, dining and pool areas. From May through October it extends an hourly shuttle to Barefoot Landing between 12pm and 10pm. A complimentary beach shuttle is also offered to guests. Free on-site parking is available.

There are four on-site dining options. 21 Main is a steakhouse and raw bar in the Plantation House; reservations are recommended at (843) 315-3000. Seaside Cafe on the 3rd floor of the towers overlooks the ocean and serves breakfast daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 am, with seasonal hours varying. North Beach Pizza Co. serves New York style brick oven pizza. The poolside grill and swim-up bar are on the pool deck. Between the full kitchen and these venues, you can mix cooking in with dining out.

The resort has 6 outdoor pools, 2 outdoor kiddie pools, 4 outdoor hot tubs, an indoor pool, an indoor hot tub and an indoor lazy river. One outdoor pool is adults-only because it houses the swim-up pool bar. The others are open to families. Pool hours differ slightly between the resort's pages (9 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m.), so check the current hours when you arrive. Pool towels are covered by the resort fee.

Check-in begins after 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM; the front desk is staffed 24 hours. Guests must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The cardholder must present a valid photo ID and the card used for booking. The resort no longer accepts cash. A credit card authorized for a $250 security deposit is required, or you can buy the non-refundable Worry Free Vacation fee of $49.99 plus tax instead. A $10/night city and resort fee applies, followed by 12% tax. The resort fee covers pool towels, the fitness center and shuffleboard. The resort is smoke-free.

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is the nearest major airport, roughly 13 to 17 miles away, or about 20 to 35 minutes by car. North Beach Resort & Villas is listed among the Myrtle Beach hotels offering a free airport shuttle to and from MYR. Uber and Lyft are also available year-round, and rental cars are easy to arrange if you plan to explore golf courses and nearby towns.