SOME TRIPS YOU REMEMBER FOR WHAT YOU DID. THIS ONE YOU WILL REMEMBER FOR HOW IT FELT TO DO NOTHING AT ALL.

The Commodore is a private king suite for two inside Yacht Club Villas, a gated community at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach. One king bed, one full private bathroom, its own private entrance, and a smart lock. You let yourself in with a code, set the bag down, and the weekend takes it from there.

WHAT THIS IS, AND WHAT IT IS NOT

Please read this part before you enquire, because it matters. This is a suite, not a condominium. There is no kitchen and no separate living room, and cooking is not permitted in the suite. What you have is a Nespresso-style pod coffee machine, a microwave and a mini refrigerator, which is plenty for a slow breakfast and a late snack and will not cook a meal. The windows look inland rather than out over the water.

What you get in exchange is a few days where nothing is asked of either of you. No groceries, no dishes, no rooms to tidy, no list waiting at the end. Somebody else handles the housekeeping and you handle the dinner reservation.

THE ROOM

The bed is a king, dressed in hotel cotton linens and layered soft, with a throw folded across the foot that feels like cashmere.

The bath has a plush robe on a padded hanger, Gilchrist and Soames on the vanity, and towels enough for two people who are in no hurry. Pool towels are set aside separately, so the good ones stay in the bathroom.

The coffee waits on the counter for whenever you surface. Mornings here are slow on purpose, and there is nothing on the schedule until the two of you put something on it.

SLEEPING AND BATHROOMS

- Bedroom: 1 king bed
- Bathroom: 1 full private bathroom with a tub and shower combination
- Sleeps: 2 guests

IN THE SUITE

- King bed with hotel cotton linens and a cashmere-soft throw
- 42 inch smart TV
- Desk and workspace with high-speed WiFi
- Central air conditioning and heat
- Nespresso-style pod coffee machine, coffee provided
- Microwave and mini refrigerator
- Hair dryer, hangers, extra pillows and blankets
- Shampoo, conditioner and body soap
- Private entrance with smart-lock, contact-free entry

THE EVENINGS

Barefoot Resort sits along the Intracoastal Waterway, and the walking paths beside it are the reason to leave the room before dinner. The marina is a short stroll, with waterfront tables and live music. Across the water, Barefoot Landing has the restaurants, the shops, the House of Blues and the Alabama Theatre, and come December the Christmas show and the lights along the water are worth the trip on their own.

Autumn and winter are this coast's best-kept secret. The crowds have gone home, the air turns mild and clear, and the beach belongs to whoever feels like walking it. If golf is part of the trip, all four Barefoot championship courses share the property: Fazio, Love, Dye and Norman, each of them minutes from the door by car.

THE RESORT

You are inside the gated Yacht Club Villas community. Guests have access to the resort's outdoor saltwater pool and hot tub, and your pool access card is waiting in the suite along with the pool towels. The North Myrtle Beach oceanfront is a few minutes by car, and in summer a complimentary resort shuttle runs to the public beach access seven days a week.

ARRIVAL

Check-in is contact-free. We send your door code, the gate code and directions before you travel, so you arrive on your own schedule rather than ours. Check-in is after 4:00 PM and checkout is before 11:00 AM, and there is no list of chores waiting at the end of the stay.

YOUR PRIVACY

The Commodore is a separate lockout suite within our residence, with its own private entrance and its own lock. The main residence and the adjoining suite are not part of your reservation and you will have no reason to enter either.

We live on site, which most of our guests end up appreciating. If the air conditioning falters or a bulb goes, someone is here in minutes rather than next week.

A Ring video doorbell sits at the suite's private entrance. It records activity at the front door only, meaning the doorway and the area directly outside it. Nothing inside the suite is recorded, and there are no cameras in any interior space at any time.

TRAVELING WITH ANOTHER COUPLE

We own the suite next door as well. The 19th Hole is the same size, with the same king bed, its own private entrance and its own full bathroom. Take the pair and each couple has their own room and their own bath, with dinner the only decision the four of you share. Both suites are held under a single reservation. Send us an enquiry and we will hold the dates.

ABOUT US

Seven years of hosting, more than 110 stays, and a 4.94 average guest rating. We answer messages quickly, we keep the suite spotless, and we would far rather tell you everything now than have you arrive surprised.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

- Maximum 2 guests
- Parking: the Homeowners Association allows one vehicle per suite and a second car cannot be accommodated. A pass is provided and must stay visible on the dash
- No cooking in the suite: no hot plates, portable burners or air fryers
- No pets
- No smoking or vaping of any kind
- No parties or events
- Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, out of respect for the community
- The pool access card is returned at checkout; the Homeowners Association charges $250 to replace a lost card