Brookwood Inn - Murrells Inlet / New Ownership

Sea Turtles and SeaShells add Ambiance

New ownership at the Brookwood Inn is making a splash in Murrells Inlet. The brother and sister team of Rob and Julie have experience doing business in Horry County and decided to bring their expertise to Georgetown County. Renovations are taking place from one end of the motor inn to the other, including several stand alone buildings that reside on their 4-acre property that is graced with the beauty of mature live oak trees and large flowering camelia bushes. Staying in town for the Hammock Coast Birding Festival, I can relate that the Brookwood Inn is literally the closest lodging to Huntington Beach State Park and Brookgreen Gardens - which is a real plus during early morning outings.

Open the Double Doors for a Private Viewing Area

My stay in the outbuilding known as The Alamo, due to its architectural outline, was comfy and quiet. A king-sized bed and spacious main room with brand new tile floor segues to an efficiency kitchen with fridge, stove and sink area with coffee maker. The bathroom is well lit and paintings of an egret and sea turtle help bring beachy decor to mind. A private porch with two rocking chairs overlooks a saltwater inlet with a woodline that is teeming with bird life. In fact, the mild weather (is this February?) allowed me to throw open the double-doors and enjoy birdwatching from my room! Kingfisher, hermit thrush, cardinal and robin were just a few of the birds I spotted. The Brookwood Inn is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and is standing the test of time quite well.

To view past blog entries about Lodging and Outdoor Adventure click on Riverview Hotel / St. Mary's, Ga. - Gross Savanne / Lake Charles, LA - Orchard Inn / Saluda, NC - Partridge Inn / Augusta, GA - Belmont Inn / Abbesville, SC -  Planters Inn / Savannah, GA - Lonesome Valley / Cashiers, NC - Barnsley Resort / Adairsville, GA - Little St. Simon's GA - Wanna B Inn / Englewood, FL - Old McCaskill Farm, Rembert, SC - River Palms / Jenson beach, FL - Bald Head Island / South Port, NC - Redfish Lodge / Rockport, TX - Tarpon Lodge / Pine Island, FL  

The Alamo - stand alone cottage

Relaxing Lowcountry Setting