High Bar Stays - Elevating Experiences | Beach Vacation Rentals in SC & Gulf Shores, AL
Grand Strand, SC  ·  Gulf Shores, AL

Elevating Experiences at the beach.

High Bar Stays sets a high standard for each of its properties, to bring the best experiences possible. Host-owned beach homes in Surfside Beach and Murrells Inlet, SC and Gulf Shores, AL — each with a private heated pool and every detail thought through.

3Beach homes
2Coastlines — Carolina & Gulf
StepsTo the sand
DirectBooking, no platform fees
Our Properties

Three homes. One high bar.

Each home is booked directly through its own site — the best rates, no third-party service fees, and you're dealing with the owner, not a call center.

Sun Of A Beach tiki bar and outdoor dining area, Surfside Beach SC Surfside Beach

Sun Of A Beach

Surfside Beach, SC
5 Bedrooms5 BathsSleeps 12

Two hundred feet to the sand, and a heated saltwater pool for the walk back. Tiki bar, neon arcade game room, elevator to every floor, and a 6-seat golf cart included with your stay.

Heated saltwater poolTiki barArcade game roomGolf cart includedElevator~200 ft to beach
Bumm'Inn backyard with private pool and putting green, Murrells Inlet SC Murrells Inlet

Bumm'Inn

Garden City Beach · Murrells Inlet, SC
6 Bedrooms6.5 BathsSleeps 18

A second-row beach house built for the whole crew. Private heated saltwater pool with a kiddie pool, a game room for rainy afternoons, and a putting green in the backyard.

Heated saltwater poolKiddie poolGame roomPutting greenSecond rowSleeps 18
The Compass Rose heated saltwater pool at sunset, Gulf Shores AL Gulf Shores

The Compass Rose

Gulf Shores, AL
5 Bedrooms4.5 BathsSleeps 10

A short walk to the Gulf, and a heated saltwater pool at home. Gulf views from two balconies, deeded beach access five minutes away, and a layout made for two families on the quiet Fort Morgan end of Gulf Shores.

Heated saltwater poolGulf viewsDeeded beach accessTwo balconiesSelf check-inParking for 6
The High Bar Standard

The little details other rentals miss.

Thoughtfully equipped

Real kitchens, quality linens, and the extras you wish every rental had — stocked before you arrive.

Owner-hosted

One text away from the owner who built these homes — there when you need us, out of your way when you don't.

Book direct, save more

Reserve on each home's own site and skip the platform fees. Same home, better price, direct line to your host.

About Us

Your Host

Questions before you book, or something you need mid-stay? Reach Corey directly.

I’m so happy to personally welcome you to my family’s vacation rental properties. We’re truly excited to host you in one of our dream homes, and I hope you and your family have a relaxing and memorable stay.

I’ll be your host and am always available if you have any questions before or during your visit. Once you’ve checked in and settled, I’ll step back and give you the space to unwind and fully enjoy your vacation.

I’m based in Southwest Missouri, which serves as a home base for my traveling job. Through years of traveling for both work and pleasure, I noticed that many rentals were missing the little details that make a stay truly comfortable. I’ve put a lot of time and care into creating homes that are thoughtful, well-equipped, and welcoming, and I sincerely hope you find ours to be among the best.

Enjoy your stay, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all!

Warm regards,

C
Corey PopeOwner & Host, High Bar Stays
Contact

Let’s plan your stay.

Send your details and Corey will get back to you personally — availability, group size, golf cart questions, anything at all.

We’ll never share your information.