Barefoot Resort & Golf (Villas)
Barefoot Resort is the densest concentration of quality golf in the Myrtle Beach corridor. Four championship courses, designed by Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, and Greg Norman, share the same sprawling property along the Intracoastal Waterway. Staying on-site eliminates the morning commute that defines most Grand Strand golf trips.
The villa inventory is distributed across the resort in several complexes, ranging from one-bedroom condos to four-bedroom townhomes. Most are individually owned and rented through VRBO or the resort's own management company, which means furnishing quality and maintenance vary by unit. Reading recent reviews for specific units, rather than the property generally, is worth the effort. The better-maintained villas are comfortable and spacious, with full kitchens and screened porches overlooking either golf course fairways or the marina.
Golf packages through the resort offer preferential rates on the four on-site courses, and the savings are meaningful. Playing all four Barefoot courses with an on-site stay typically costs 15 to 20 percent less than booking rounds individually with off-site accommodation. The Dye course is the most architecturally aggressive of the four; the Fazio plays broader and more forgiving. Love and Norman fall between those poles, giving a group genuine variety across four days without repeating a design philosophy.
The marina and Barefoot Landing commercial area provide dining and evening options within walking distance, though the quality is mixed. The pool is adequate without being a destination amenity. Rates range from $150 to $300 per night depending on unit size and season. For groups whose primary objective is golf volume, Barefoot's on-site convenience and package pricing make a strong economic case.