...thanks to finding the perfect house!
Our family vacation planning started with 10 people but jumped up to 15 as we got closer to our travel date. Therefore, we had to cancel a previous reservation for a smaller home and were lucky to find that the Sunrise/Sunset home was still available. When we walked into the home we were all pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the homes' interiors had been done. There was PLENTY of space for everyone...the 20-30 year olds stayed on the lower level (Sunset unit) while the kids and grandparents stayed in the upper level (Sunrise unit). This arrangement worked out perfectly because the Sunrise unit was a little more open, which allowed more space for the kids to run around. (I will note here that the noise did travel down but since we had both units it wasn't a big problem for us.) We all slept VERY comfortably because EVERYONE had a bed, which was a HUGE plus. For a week's long vacation, rotating sleeping on the couch would have been awkward.
My goal for this vacation was just relaxation and reading. Lucky for me the home was one short block from the beach where I did plenty of both every day. AND...for those of us that were more adventurous, Myrtle Beach had PLENTY to offer as well, including put-put, race cars, music, shopping, and more!
I will have to say that I think the best value came in having two full kitchens to cook meals. For this factor alone, I don't think we will ever do hotels again. We bought groceries when we arrived and did not have to eat out once. This saved us TONS of money...and with the shared cooking duties, everyone got a chance to showcase their best dishes.
Lastly, but most importantly, Bella was an absolute GEM to work with from beginning to end. We already have plans to return next year and can't wait to also enjoy the pool that is going in this fall!