Murrells Inlet, 55+
What is it like to live in Seasons at Prince Creek West in Murrells Inlet?
A 55+ neighborhood with two pools.
- BeachAbout 10 minutes
- PublixAbout 5 minutes
- HospitalAbout 8 minutes
- Lawn careIn the HOA fee
By Devin Day, Operations Officer · Reviewed by Tim Nash, Broker-in-Charge · Updated October 12, 2026
Seasons has about 440 homes, most on one level, on curving streets around ponds near Murrells Inlet.
The short answer
Owners in Seasons at Prince Creek West share a clubhouse with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a fitness center, plus tennis and bocce. The neighborhood is south of Myrtle Beach.
At least one person in each home must be 55 or older and live there six months of the year or more. Grandchildren under 18 can come to stay for up to 60 days a year.
What is there to do in Seasons at Prince Creek West?
The Seasons clubhouse has a fitness center, with the outdoor pool and the tennis courts right beside it.
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Bocce
Where is Seasons at Prince Creek West?
Seasons is in the Murrells Inlet area, and the nearest beach is in Garden City. In our experience, rush hour adds 5 to 10 minutes to the drive times on the map.
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Murrells Inlet is on a salt marsh, with fishing boats and marinas. The MarshWalk on the map is a boardwalk along the marsh.
What are the homes like in Seasons?
Most homes in Seasons are on one level, with 3 bedrooms and about 1,700 to 2,500 square feet. They were built from 2006 to 2016, so every home here is a resale now.
The homes are on curving streets around ponds. More than half of the land is shared by the owners, with ponds and woods.
Can you live in Seasons part of the year?
Yes, as long as the person who is 55 or older lives in Seasons at least six months a year, under the homeowners association (HOA) rules.
You cannot rent the home out for the months you are away. A lease here must be at least a year.
Read the Seasons age rules with an agent.
An agent at Chapter3 can read the age and visitor rules with you before you offer.
Talk to an agentWhat does it cost to live in Seasons?
Seasons homes usually sell for about $500,000. The HOA fee is about $340 a month, and it includes internet, weekly trash pickup and lawn care.
- One bill. The fees for the larger Prince Creek West area around Seasons come on your Seasons HOA bill, so there is no second bill.
- When you buy, you pay the HOA two months of dues, about $700, as a one-time fee. There is also a small transfer fee.
- Property tax. If you live in the home, the tax on a home at that price is about $2,000 a year. Seasons is outside any city limits, so there is no city tax.
See how Horry County works out the tax on a home near Murrells Inlet.
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Get the listWhat are the house rules in Seasons?
In Seasons, pets, fences, renting and golf carts are allowed, each with a rule.
- PetsUp to two. Keep them on a leash outside unless they are in a fenced yard.
- Renting it outYes, with a written lease of at least a year.
- FencesYes, once the neighborhood's design board approves it. It must line up with the sides of the house.
- Golf cartsPark them in your garage, not on the street.
How does Seasons compare with other 55+ neighborhoods?
Seasons usually sells for less than either Del Webb, and it is closer to the beach than Myrtle Trace.
| Community | Area | Minutes to the beach by car | HOA fee a month | Resale homes usually sell for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Webb North Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach | About 4 | About $315 | About $535,000 |
| Del Webb at Grande Dunes | Myrtle Beach | About 4 | About $400 for a house | About $665,000 for a house |
| Myrtle Trace | Conway | About 15 | $95 | About $300,000 |
| Seasons at Prince Creek West | Murrells Inlet | About 10 | About $340 | About $500,000 |
From our files
An agent at Chapter3 helped clients who owned a house in Blackmoor, a golf neighborhood in Murrells Inlet with no age rule. They sold that house and bought in Seasons, a few minutes away.
What are the pros and cons of living in Seasons at Prince Creek West?
Seasons at Prince Creek West has a gate, two pools and stores close by.
Pros
- There is a gate at the main entrance, with a call box for visitors.
- Publix and the hospital are each less than 10 minutes away by car.
- The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is about 10 minutes away by car.
Cons
- The beach is a drive, not a walk. The nearest beach access is in Garden City.
- Golf carts must be parked in the garage, not on the street.
- On some lots, one corner touches the high-risk flood zone. An agent checks the flood map for the house you like before you offer.
Will a Seasons lot need flood insurance?
Most Seasons lots will not. On 45 of the lots, one corner touches the high-risk flood zone on the federal flood map.
If the house itself is in the zone, your lender will require flood insurance. Outside the zone, flood insurance is your choice. A policy here usually costs about $600 a year.
Example: Carol and Jim are moving from Buffalo, and they want a house in Seasons that backs onto the woods. They find one they like and plan to make an offer that night.
First, their Chapter3 agent checks the government's flood map for that house. The back of the house is in the high-risk flood area, so their lender will require flood insurance.
That is a yearly bill Carol and Jim had not planned on. The agent gets them a quote that afternoon, and they make their offer that night knowing the cost.
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Seasons at Prince Creek West FAQ
Is Seasons at Prince Creek West a gated community?
Yes. There is a gate at the main entrance, with a call box for visitors.
How much is the HOA fee in Seasons at Prince Creek West?
The HOA fee is about $340 a month. It includes internet, weekly trash pickup and lawn care.
Are there new homes for sale in Seasons at Prince Creek West?
No. The builder has finished, so every home for sale in Seasons is a resale.
Can someone under 55 live in Seasons at Prince Creek West?
Yes, if a resident 55 or older also lives in the home. No one under 18 can live there.
How old are the homes in Seasons at Prince Creek West?
The homes were built from 2006 to 2016. Most are on one level, with 3 bedrooms.
How far is Seasons at Prince Creek West from the beach?
About 10 minutes by car without traffic, to the nearest public beach access in Garden City.
Sources: HOA rules, Tidelands Waccamaw on Medicare Care Compare, Horry County deed records, FEMA flood map, Federal flood insurance law. For education, not legal advice. The HOA fee, the gate and the home sizes are from recent home listings. Drive times are no-traffic estimates from OpenStreetMap. The flood cost is the middle FEMA policy price in ZIP code 29576.
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