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Briarcliffe Acres SC
Six hundred residents, six-tenths of a square mile, and its own private beach.
Located in the beautiful and alluring region of Horry County, South Carolina is the community of Briarcliffe Acres. With a population of only 600 residents and an area of about .6 square miles, this stunning beach community offers natural surroundings and seclusion from the outside world.
Briarcliffe Acres is an incorporated town with its own mayor and its own police force — unusual for a community of this size, and a large part of why it feels the way it does.
Acre Lots in a Maritime Forest
The town of Briarcliffe Acres is comprised of homes on acre-sized lots in an idyllic maritime forest. Originally constructed as a retirement community, Briarcliffe Acres’ history dates back to the 1950s when it consisted of only a few vacation homes between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach, but soon gained popularity for its secluded location and private beach area.
Its Own Town
Incorporated, with a mayor and a police force serving roughly 600 residents.
Private Beach
One of the area's only private beaches, with gated parking and a cabana.
Acre-Sized Lots
Homes set in a maritime forest rather than on a subdivision grid.
Location & Access
With easy access off of U.S. Highway 17 and South Carolina 22, Briarcliffe Acres offers residents convenient travel routes to all that Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach have to offer. Briarcliffe is across the street from Barefoot Landing with numerous fine dining options and the House of Blues, the Tanger Outlets, the Myrtle Beach Mall, and North Myrtle Beach.
The Private Beach & Cabana
Residents in Briarcliffe Acres enjoy a peaceful relationship with nature and an oceanfront area tucked away from hustle and bustle. Residents walk, ride their beach cruiser bikes, or take golf carts to enjoy one of the areas only private beaches with gated parking.
While enjoying a day at the beach the private cabana provides shelter from the sun or an area to catch up with friends and family.
Why Buyers Choose Briarcliffe Acres
Briarcliffe appeals to buyers who want oceanfront access without an oceanfront address, and privacy without isolation. Barefoot Landing is across the street, yet the town itself is quiet enough that residents get around on golf carts and beach cruisers.
Because it is a small incorporated town rather than a subdivision, the character here is unusually consistent — acre lots, mature maritime forest, and a private beach that only residents use. Let me show you why Briarcliffe Acres is one of the most sought-after areas in the Myrtle Beach area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Briarcliffe Acres
Where is Briarcliffe Acres?
Briarcliffe Acres sits between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina, with access off U.S. Highway 17 and South Carolina 22, directly across from Barefoot Landing.
Is Briarcliffe Acres its own town?
Yes. Briarcliffe Acres is an incorporated town with its own mayor and its own police force, despite having a population of only about 600 residents across roughly six-tenths of a square mile.
Does Briarcliffe Acres have a private beach?
Yes. Residents have access to one of the area's only private beaches, with gated parking and a private cabana that provides shelter and a gathering space.
What are the homes and lots like?
Homes sit on acre-sized lots within a maritime forest, rather than on a conventional subdivision grid. The town dates to the 1950s and was originally built as a retirement community.
What is near Briarcliffe Acres?
Barefoot Landing is directly across the street, with dining and the House of Blues. The Tanger Outlets, the Myrtle Beach Mall and North Myrtle Beach are all close by.
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