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Barefoot Resort Homes and Condos for Sale
Barefoot is often the first name golfers ask about. Four courses, a marina on the waterway and a range of homes from lock-and-leave villas to custom estates.
What is Barefoot Resort, and who is it a good fit for?
Barefoot Resort is a 2,300-acre golf and residential community on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway that the City of North Myrtle Beach annexed in 1999 (NMB Comprehensive Plan), built around four courses named for their designers: Norman, Fazio, Love and Dye (Barefoot Resort & Golf). It fits buyers who want golf at the door, a marina nearby with the ocean a quick drive east, with choices from resort condos to gated single-family homes.
Below are the courses, the housing and the checks I run here.
Four courses, four designers
Norman Course
Par 72, about 7,200 yards, designed to bring "bump and run" shots into play around the greens.
Fazio Course
Par 71, about 6,834 yards, with five sets of tees.
Love Course
Par 72 and over 7,000 yards, built to challenge good players and still suit the average golfer.
Dye Course
Par 72 and 7,343 yards, inside the gated Dye Estates.
Golf is not just a weekend amenity here. Living on or near a course shapes your view, your morning noise (mowers start early), the price premium and, sometimes, errant golf balls. I walk the lot line with clients so they know exactly what faces their lanai.
Course details from Barefoot Resort & Golf. Course access and membership terms vary, so I confirm them for each property.
On the water: Barefoot Marina
Barefoot Marina sits at mile marker 354 on the Intracoastal Waterway with 1,100 feet of concrete floating docks for transient boats, high-flow fuel, pump-out, showers, laundry and a pool, open year-round. As of September 20, 2023, it no longer accepts liveaboards, which matters if you were hoping to keep a boat as a second residence.
There is some local history underfoot, too. The city's comprehensive plan notes that part of today's Barefoot Resort in Windy Hill lies within the old Conway Bombing and Gunnery Range used during World War II, and that the waterway, dug in the early 1930s, runs from the Little River Swing Bridge south past Camp Branch Brook in today's Barefoot Resort (NMB Comprehensive Plan).
Homes, villas and condos
Resort condos and villas
Popular with second-home buyers who want a lock-and-leave setup near the courses. Compare with my condo guide.
Golf-course homes
Single-family neighborhoods along the fairways, each with its own HOA. See homes on golf courses.
Estate and waterfront lots
Larger homes, including inside the Dye Estates, and homes facing the waterway. My waterfront checklist applies.
Checks I run before you buy
City rules
Barefoot falls inside NMB city limits, where vacation rentals must be licensed with the city annually and rental taxes flow to three levels of government (City of North Myrtle Beach). Your HOA may be stricter than the city, so I read the covenants first.
Layers of dues
Expect a resort-wide master fee plus a separate fee for your own neighborhood or building. Get both budgets and ask about special assessments.
Flood zone
Homes near the waterway and marsh need a FEMA flood map check and an insurance quote before you write an offer.
Taxes
South Carolina assesses an owner-occupied home at 4% and a second home or rental at 6% (state law), so tell me early how you will use it.
Related reading: golf courses in Myrtle Beach and more Barefoot Resort posts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many courses does Barefoot have?
Four: the Norman, Fazio, Love and Dye courses. The Dye Course sits inside the gated Dye Estates.
Is Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach?
Yes. The City of North Myrtle Beach annexed the 2,300-acre resort in 1999, so city services and rules apply.
Can I live aboard my boat at Barefoot Marina?
No. Barefoot Marina stopped accepting liveaboards as of September 20, 2023. Transient dockage is still offered.
Can I rent my Barefoot condo short term?
Only if your association allows it. The city also licenses vacation rentals each year and expects accommodations tax filings.
Want golf out the back door?
Book a consultation and I will match you with the right Barefoot neighborhood for your game, your budget and your rental plans.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these sources, checked November 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm details for your specific property.
