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About Grand Strand Resorts

Local North Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals, Real People, Real Help, Always.

Grand Strand Resorts is a locally based vacation rental company helping guests find oceanfront condos, beach homes, and family friendly places to stay throughout North Myrtle Beach.

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Your Local North Myrtle Beach Vacation Rental Team

At Grand Strand Resorts, we do more than list vacation rentals. We help guests find the right place to stay, answer real questions, and make the booking process easier from start to finish.

Our local team knows North Myrtle Beach, including Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill. That means guests get helpful guidance, and homeowners get a team that understands the market.

From well maintained oceanfront condos to standout beach homes, every property we represent is backed by real people who care about guest experience, homeowner success, and the details that matter.

Why Guests Book With Us

Local Help
Guests can call a real North Myrtle Beach team for help choosing the right rental.
Better Direct Booking Value
Booking direct helps guests avoid third party booking fees and get support from our office.
North Myrtle Beach Experts
Our team knows the resorts, neighborhoods, beach access points, and vacation styles guests are looking for.
Phil Pate
Founder & Owner

Phil Pate

Owner of Grand Strand Resorts

Phil Pate has been a trusted name in North Myrtle Beach real estate and vacation rentals for decades. As the owner of Grand Strand Resorts for 40 years, he has helped build the company into a respected, locally rooted business known for experience, relationships, and dependable service.

Alicia
Leadership Team

Alicia

General Manager

With over 20 years of experience in real estate and hospitality, Alicia brings the leadership, knowledge, and steady direction that keeps Grand Strand Resorts operating at a high level. As General Manager for over five years, she oversees the big picture while still staying involved in the details that matter most to guests, homeowners, and the team.

Melanie

Melanie

Communications & Reservations

With more than 10 years at Grand Strand Resorts, Melanie is a familiar and trusted part of the guest experience. As our longest-standing front-of-house team member, she has helped countless guests plan their vacations and feel taken care of from the very first conversation.

Shannon

Shannon

Reservations & Admin

Shannon brings a strong background in hospitality and management, along with the organization and calm focus it takes to keep daily operations moving smoothly. She plays an important role in reservations, guest communication, and behind-the-scenes coordination.

Hannah

Hannah

Marketing Director

With a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minor in Hospitality, Hannah leads the marketing strategy for Grand Strand Resorts. Her role covers everything from website updates, SEO, email campaigns, social media, photography, property promotion, branding, and guest-facing content.

Megan

Megan

Maintenance Supervisor

As the newest member of the Grand Strand Resorts team, Megan brings over 7 years of maintenance experience in the vacation rental industry. She oversees property maintenance, coordinates repairs, and helps make sure each home is ready, comfortable, and cared for before guests arrive.

A Local Team Built Around Guests and Homeowners

Every person at Grand Strand Resorts plays a different role, but we all work toward the same goal, making vacation rentals easier, smoother, and more successful for everyone involved.

For guests, that means helpful local service, carefully managed properties, and a vacation experience that feels simple from start to finish. For homeowners, it means having a team that understands the North Myrtle Beach market, protects your property, promotes your rental, and supports you every step of the way.

Grand Strand Resorts Team

Ready to Work With Grand Strand Resorts?

Whether you are planning your next North Myrtle Beach vacation or looking for a trusted local team to manage your rental property, we would love to help.