Jack Ebright
Apr 2026
Over 55 community. Big. Great annual white elephant sale. Good values for being this close to the ocean. Have friends who have lived here and liked it but wanted to own their own land. Loads of retired seniors.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Community type
- Age-restricted 55+ manufactured home community
- Ownership model
- Homes owned, land leased under Sun community
- Recreation facilities
- Two clubhouses and two swimming pools
- Location perk
- Ten minutes to beach, pier, and shopping
What Families Think
Ocean Pines is a large, age-restricted manufactured-home community near Murrells Inlet's beaches, popular for its friendly atmosphere and active social calendar. Some residents feel the community has slipped since a change in ownership, citing looser rule enforcement, road and drainage problems, and uneven management.
The Good
- Friendly, welcoming neighbors
- Well-maintained, spacious home lots
- Active social calendar with many planned activities
- Two clubhouses and two pools
- Close to beach, shopping, and medical care
The Bad
- Several reviewers cite inconsistent rule enforcement since ownership change
- Complaints about road and drainage upkeep
- One report of favoritism or political bias by management
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Ocean Pines is a senior living community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina offering Independent Living. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 52 reviews.
About Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines is an independent living community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, welcoming residents 55 and older. The community features manufactured home sites spread across spacious lots, two clubhouses, two pools, and a full calendar of planned activities and events.
Families who enjoy Ocean Pines highlight the welcoming atmosphere among residents, the well-maintained grounds and properties, and the breadth of social activities available throughout the week. The community's layout—with homes oriented parallel to streets rather than densely packed—appeals to those seeking space and quiet. Some residents note good value relative to proximity to coastal amenities.
Concerns raised in recent reviews center on perceived inconsistency in enforcing community standards under current management, with some reporting that maintenance of common areas like roads and drainage could improve, and that covenant enforcement varies. One resident observed that "management is political," citing concerns about selective rule application.
Ocean Pines holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating across 52 Google reviews, reflecting mixed but generally positive sentiment among its established resident base.
Types of Care at Ocean Pines
Independent Living
Amenities
Community Amenities
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Outdoor Patio
- Swimming Pool
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Ocean Pines
4.3overall · 52 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (52)
Marty Phelps
Sep 2025
This is the best Manufactured Home Development in all of Murrells Inlet area. Super friendly people. Well maintained. Quiet, affordable, plenty of room. The properties (lots) are well spread out, homes are oriented parallel to streets, not lined up side by side. Most places would squeeze 3 homes in the average lot, here! Two club houses. Two pools. Plenty of activities. By the way, this is a Senior Living community.
Tracy Scordos
Aug 2024
My husband and I moved into Ocean Pines a Sun community property in Murrells Inlet this past January. We absolutely love it here. Property is very well maintained. The many residents we have met all are very nice and welcoming. There are so many planned activities that you can stay busy every day of the week if that’s what you would like to do. I’m so glad this is where we chose to retire. The entire staff from maintenance to the office have all been great.
Robert Gaughan
Jul 2024
Ocean Pines is a great place to live. The roads could use a little improvement. But my main issue is the management is political and stuffs it down your throat. Stoping by the office is useless. It’s common knowledge to a lot of the residents here if management likes you then you can do whatever you want.Have to say my neighbors are right the political flags are still flying but you have no problem inspecting our homes and telling the people you don’t like what they must do.
Mark Grondahl
Mar 2023
Ocean pines is a great place to live, not as good as it used to be but still great. As of a couple of years ago we are under new ownership / management. Many of the covenants that initially appealed to us when we moved here are no longer being enforced. Many homeowners are now allowed to let their yards go and you see junk stored outside. Our ponds and streets need work. Drainage after rains is getting worse, worse still from the hundreds of trees removed since new ownership. I see trash cans left out on the streets for weeks, cars parked on lawns. It isn't a quiet community. Still, if you can live as we do, there is a lively social calendar and our location is ideal. The beach and Garden City pier, shopping, medical, restaurants and the Marshwalk only ten minutes away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Ocean Pines offer?
Ocean Pines offers Independent Living.
Where is Ocean Pines located?
Ocean Pines is located at 3196 Moonshadow Ln in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
What do families say about Ocean Pines?
Ocean Pines is a large, age-restricted manufactured-home community near Murrells Inlet's beaches, popular for its friendly atmosphere and active social calendar. Some residents feel the community has slipped since a change in ownership, citing looser rule enforcement, road and drainage problems, and uneven management.
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