Briarcliffe Acres, SC Homes for Rent

Briarcliffe Acres is where waterside living comes with a close-knit community. This enclave between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach attracts those looking to be steps from the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway yet removed from tourist hotspots. “I call Briarcliffe Acres the jewel of the East Coast,” says Carolyn Pennisi, a longtime resident and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. “It’s the large lots, wooded acres and beach access,” Pennisi adds that the community’s secluded feel doesn’t sacrifice convenience. “We’re close to everything — we’re close to shopping. If people want to play golf, there are several courses around. There are a lot of activities at Barefoot Landing, so if you have visitors staying with you, you don’t have to go far.” Briarcliffe Acres is comprised of several subdivisions and its namesake town, which stretches from the dunes along the shore to U.S. Route 17. The town was incorporated in 1976 and is nearly entirely residential. “We are one of the very few municipalities in the state of South Carolina where our elected officials, being the mayor and the four-member council, are elected volunteers,” says Town Clerk Jennifer