Oceanfront Traditional Family Beach House
House in North Myrtle Beach, SC
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
The Fran-Ma-Ray, a wonderful ocean front family beach house on the beautiful beach of Ocean Drive in North Myrtle Beach, is available for year-round rental. The Fran-Ma-Ray has the delightful and comfortable atmosphere of an old-style beach house, but with many modern conveniences.
The Fran-Ma-Ray, located at 821 South Ocean Boulevard of North Myrtle Beach, has been owned by the same family since it was built in 1939. After extensive damage during Hurricane Hazel in 1954, the Fran-Ma-Ray was rebuilt in 1955. It has been enjoyed by many family and friends since that time. In 2009-2010, The Fran-Ma-Ray underwent still another extensive remodeling. The updates include a new open front deck and five sets of new French doors in the living area which open up a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. While the house now features many modern updates and additions (including central heat and air-conditioning, washer and dryer, cable TV, internet access and ceiling fans throughout), the original knotty-pine paneled and hardwood floors heart of the house has been retained and provides the nostalgic feel of an old-style beach house.
The Fran-Ma-Ray features all the comfort and convenience a vacationer could want with the Atlantic Ocean right outside your front door. Everything from the excitement of Myrtle Beach entertainment to the quiet of sitting and rocking on the front porch and watching the waves. The Fran-Ma-Ray offers it all!
For a little extra room, we also have Ginger's Place located on the same property just behind the Fran-Ma-Ray which has just been completely renovated and is a beautifully appointed 600 sq.ft. studio apartment. Please see VRBO listing #1316925 for more information.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope you will enjoy our beach house as much as four generations of the Smith family and friends have over the last 70 years.
Keywords: Ocean Drive Section, North Myrtle Beach, Fran-Ma-Ray, Beach House, Oceanfront,
The Fran-Ma-Ray, located at 821 South Ocean Boulevard of North Myrtle Beach, has been owned by the same family since it was built in 1939. After extensive damage during Hurricane Hazel in 1954, the Fran-Ma-Ray was rebuilt in 1955. It has been enjoyed by many family and friends since that time. In 2009-2010, The Fran-Ma-Ray underwent still another extensive remodeling. The updates include a new open front deck and five sets of new French doors in the living area which open up a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. While the house now features many modern updates and additions (including central heat and air-conditioning, washer and dryer, cable TV, internet access and ceiling fans throughout), the original knotty-pine paneled and hardwood floors heart of the house has been retained and provides the nostalgic feel of an old-style beach house.
The Fran-Ma-Ray features all the comfort and convenience a vacationer could want with the Atlantic Ocean right outside your front door. Everything from the excitement of Myrtle Beach entertainment to the quiet of sitting and rocking on the front porch and watching the waves. The Fran-Ma-Ray offers it all!
For a little extra room, we also have Ginger's Place located on the same property just behind the Fran-Ma-Ray which has just been completely renovated and is a beautifully appointed 600 sq.ft. studio apartment. Please see VRBO listing #1316925 for more information.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope you will enjoy our beach house as much as four generations of the Smith family and friends have over the last 70 years.
Keywords: Ocean Drive Section, North Myrtle Beach, Fran-Ma-Ray, Beach House, Oceanfront,
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the location, beach views, rocking chairs on the porch, cleanliness, and the spacious property.
5.0
Very happy to have a second visit at this property. Everyone loved sitting in the porch rocking and listening to the ocean. The kitchen and bathroom updates were a nice surprise. We look forward to future beach trips as a family at this house! So clean and well stocked.
4.0
We loved the location and the porch.
5.0
Wonderful beach house in the classic form of wood paneled walls, wooden floors and great ocean views from large open porch with rocking chairs.
5.0
The house was clean and the location couldn’t have been better! Our favorite part was the rocking chairs on the porch overlooking the beach. The owners were easy to work with and very communicative! I would absolutely rent this home again!
4.0
Wonderful property on the beach. Great porch for family time or enjoying the view of the ocean. Great historical house but upgrades would definitely enhance your stay..
5.0
Right on the beach with an amazing view of the ocean from the back porch. Nice and quiet location.
5.0
Great property located Ocean front. Best possible location to stay with family and be perfectly located for a week on the beach.
This house has plenty of room for an extended family.
5.0
The porch with the rocking chairs did not disappoint. The space inside and out was perfect for our girls trip. There were 7 of us. The location was great.
5.0
Had a great vacation. Location was perfect. The porch was the best thing.
5.0
This was a great home for our family of 12. Plenty of room for everyone and quick access to the beach. Loved sitting on the porch watching the waves roll in. Did a grocery order from Publix and it was delivered in about 2 hours. Kitchen was great and had plenty of pots, pans, etc. Owner was great to work with. Responded to any questions quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation with our adult children and our grandchildren.
2.5
There were nine of us celebrating my niece’s graduation from the University of South Carolina. We had plenty of space to spread out and there just happened to be nine rocking chairs to enjoy our coffee in the morning and our cocktails in the evening. We loved our view of the dune grass, sand and ocean as we sipped our beverages and enjoyed delicious food prepared in the very well-equipped kitchen. Eating breakfast and dinner on the two large picnic tables on the deck was so much fun! The house was close to everything, including an awesome used bookstore next to Kroeger. Blue tooth speakers in the living room were an added bonus. We did a huge Instant Cart order from Publix that was delivered within two hours of arriving. Best decision ever. Fun, fun week with family in the perfect house for us to relax in....
2.5
Our experience taught us that sometimes it isn't all about technology but that, what is most important is the quality time spent with your family. We compared staying at Fran Ma's to that of a cozy blanket wrapped in the warmth and love of home. The ocean view and wrap around porch with rockers was so relaxing and provided a plethora of stress relief, which in these covid times is a true blessing!
2.5
This is a fantastic beach house in North Myrtle beach. Large house, that can accommodate 2-3 families. The house was very clean. The check in was easy. The best part of the house is the large deck with tables, benches and rocking chairs. The beach is right in the backyard. We never even had to wear our flip flops to the beach. The beach is just beautiful and not as crowded as other parts of Myrtle beach. The main st in North Myrtle beach is just a short walk away.The house is fully equipped with everything. The kitchen has all pots, pans, utensils, blender, crockpot dinnerware etc. Suzanne is a quick to respond to my emails, usually within the hour. Our family enjoyed the trip and our 4 girls had the most fun of all. We are certainly going to return to this house again.
2.5
Great place, will go again, we had great time.
2.5
This was my first full week beach stay with my family and it was wonderful! During our stay there was a Cat1 hurricane that hit us almost directly and at no time did I feel anxious or worried about anything. The owner was great at communication and made sure we were doing well throughout our stay. The only thing I would change for next time is sleeping upstairs so I wouldn't wake up with every creek but I'm a light sleeper. Lol. Amazing!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in North Myrtle Beach?
The average price for a rental in North Myrtle Beach is $369 per night. This rental is $329 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanfront Traditional Family Beach House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Oceanfront Traditional Family Beach House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oceanfront Traditional Family Beach House?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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