Barefoot Resort's 'Golf Villa' the perfect home for a busy week
12 Sep 2013
by Benjamin Larsen of AmateurGolf.com
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Arriving in Myrtle Beach ahead of this year’s
World Amateur
Handicap Championship, I was pleased to
unlock the door to
what was --- for the night, anyways --- my
final destination.
After traveling from the northeast to Charlotte
and Southern
Pines in North Carolina before crossing the
border and down
to the Grand Strand, I was ready for some
relaxation.
Fortunately, my accommodations at Barefoot
Resort & Golf were
more than I had anticipated.
And while the initial comforts were a definite
perk, it was great
to call Barefoot’s Cypress Bend Golf Villa home
for the
week.
With a balcony overlooking a piece of the Love
Course, my
Cypress Bend villa was ideal for rest, relaxation
and, as with
any work trip, productivity. With that said, a
group of golfers or
a family would undoubtedly get the most out
of their
vacation staying in one of the similar Golf
Villa’s on Barefoot’s
massive property, which spans both sides of
the intercoastal
waterway and includes four of Myrtle Beach’s
top golf courses.
Golf Villas at Barefoot come with either two or
three bedrooms
and include two full bathrooms. The large
dining and living
room area opens up the space and leads you
out to your
balcony or deck. The large kitchen with all
necessary appliances
means you can stay under budget --- if
desired --- during your
trip to Myrtle Beach.
In addition to the four courses, including the
famed Dye Course,
the 2013 Myrtle Beach Course of the Year,
there’s a
terrific practice area, sports bar and the
Docksiders Grill for your
entertainment.
Barefoot’s location is the perfect mix. It’s
directly off of the busy
Route 17 that spans the Grand Strand and all
its
amenities, restaurants, bars and entertainment
venues. But
crossing the historic Barefoot Swing Bridge and
winding down
Barefoot Resort Bridge Road takes you deep
into natural areas
that you feel like you’re miles and miles away
from the
bright lights of the Grand Strand.
In the end, of course, you’re only a few blocks
from the Atlantic
Ocean. And a trip to Myrtle Beach would never
be
complete without a visit to its sandy beaches.
In addition to Barefoot’s Golf Villas, the resort
also features
Yacht Club Villas, which overlook the
Intercoastal Waterway
and offer a different experience than I
enjoyed. The luxury
condos are between 2-4 bedrooms and feature
granite
countertops, designer furnishings and spacious
floor plans,
among other amenities.
Have you stayed at Barefoot? Please leave
your thoughts on
the experience below. Also, stay tuned for in-
depth
reviews of Barefoot's Dye and Fazio courses.