Ocean Forest Plaza or The Yachtsman-Which is better of the...

My family and I are going to Myrtle Beach from July 6 through July 16 and I have been researching accomodations. I have finally gotten the choices down to 2 of them and both condos are being rented from the Owner. One is the Ocean Forest Plaza and the other is the Yachtsman. Which one do you think would be better ie: hotel, location, amenties, beach. They are both ocean front but the price difference is about $250.00. There is myself, my husband our 3 year old son and my 13 year old sister. Thank you so much in advance for your advice and help.

Ocean Forest Plaza or The Yachtsman-Which is better of the...

I%26#39;ve stayed at the Ocean Forest Plaza but not the Yachtsman, so I can shed a little bit of light for you. OFP is not exactly on the beach. There is a small road between the beach and the hotel that is lined w/ palm trees and a jogging trail. In the summer the outdoor pool area has a live dj and kids activities which will interest a 13 yr old, but probably not the 3yr old. Don%26#39;t let the road be your deciding factor though, the OFP is in a quieter section of MB, w/ the beach being less crowded than the area where the yachtsman is. The OFP is a high rise (the parking deck is screwy, beware) so you have a gorgeous view of the beach as there are few obstructions. We had good maid service and I think we even needed maintenance on our front door, and they were very responsive. I hope this helps, maybe a little.

Ocean Forest Plaza or The Yachtsman-Which is better of the...

Be aware that the Yachtsman is a high rise with lots of rooms which can make for a crowded beach and pool. On top of that you have a pier stuck right in the middle of the beach which significantly limits the beach area that%26#39;s available for swimming. Yachtsman is also in the area where cruising traffic is still heavy so be prepared for noise and heavy traffic in the evenings through early AM especially Friday and Saturday. It is within easy walking distance of the Pavilion.

My family (husband, 2 daughters-age 12, age 9) and I have stayed at both resorts. We have stayed at The Yachtsman several times during varying months of the year. We have stayed in the Glass Tower and have stayed in the privately owned condos. It is definitely more crowded and more noisy there during June-Aug. It%26#39;s hard to find a spot on the beach or by the pool. Great place to stay during off-season (during Sept-May) because of location. The OFP is at the northern end of MB and is quiet and less crowded. It%26#39;s all in what you want from your vacation. This year we are staying in North Myrtle Beach and trying The Avista resort. Good Luck and have fun at MB.

I have stayed in the Yatchman Glass Tower. It is for the most part pretty clean... It has an indoor pool and outdoor pool, both are to small to hold the amount of guest that are there. Pier 14 is located directy in front of the resort. I am not sure if OFP rooms are ';jacuzzi suites'; like the Glass Towers but dont be fooled the jacuzzi is no more than a tub with 4 jets in it. All and all its a decent place but I probally wouldn%26#39;t stay there again.

Have you booked your reservations yet? If not, (and maybe even if you have), there is a condo in North Myrtle Beach we stayed at and loved it. 2 bed/2 bath, big rooms, nicely decorated, about 100 yards (or less) to beach and right on the inlet, great views. Very family oriented area and condo. Nice pool, BBQ%26#39;s, fishing pier, lot%26#39;s of shopping and restaurants (short drive).. Our kids played w/ other kids the entire time at beach and/or pool. Very comfortable and reasonable. I%26#39;d guess it would be about $700 a week. We rented through Elliott Realty, condo name Reflections, unit A7. Good luck.

I have not stayed at either, but my friends family has stayed at the Yachtsman and we have visited. I think this place looks and smells really dirty! The OFP, we have checked into and think it is a nice place, and not right in the middle of all the traffic.

I read on another website that the yachtsman has a big constuction project going on with a huge crane on the beach. I would check into that before making a choice.