The Dunes Club is Myrtle Beach’s old-guard luxury address, an established oceanfront and golf neighborhood on the north end of the city built around the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, a 1948 Robert Trent Jones Sr. course. Homes sit on large, wooded private lots between the Atlantic and Business 17, with a mix of oceanfront, golf-course, and lakefront positions. The adjacent Dunes Cove section adds newer estate homes and a handful of remaining homesites.
About the Dunes Club and Dunes Cove
The Dunes Club is the neighborhood that established luxury real estate in Myrtle Beach. Where Grande Dunes is a modern master-planned resort and the Golden Mile is a pure oceanfront row, the Dunes Club is the city’s traditional country-club neighborhood, organized around one of the most historically significant golf courses on the East Coast.
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club opened in 1948 as Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s first coastal design, laid out across a parcel of live oaks and tidal marsh where the Singleton Swash meets the Atlantic. The course was later restored by Rees Jones and has carried a genuine tournament pedigree, hosting the PGA Tour’s Myrtle Beach Classic. The signature 13th hole, named “Waterloo,” is a 590-yard par five that bends in a crescent around Lake Singleton — one of the most photographed holes on the Grand Strand.
Two distinct addresses sit under the Dunes name. The original Dunes Club holds the established homes on mature, heavily treed lots, many fronting the golf course or interior lakes. Dunes Cove is the newer section a short distance north, where larger custom estates were built more recently and where a few undeveloped lots still trade.
Dunes Club Real Estate Market
Dunes Club & Dunes Cove (Q2 2026)
~$700K (interior/golf homes) to $7M+ (oceanfront estates)
Oceanfront, golf course, lakefront, interior wooded
Large, often heavily treed; estate lots in Dunes Cove
Optional Dunes Golf and Beach Club membership (separate)
Pricing reflects early-2026 market conditions and is updated regularly, so ask Phil for the latest figures on any specific street or property. In The Dunes Club area, home values are driven largely by location. Oceanfront estates command the highest prices, while golf course homes and interior properties offer different value points. In Dunes Cove, larger lots and newer construction often bring a premium, while homes in the original Dunes Club neighborhood benefit from their established reputation and proximity to the golf club.
Because oceanfront homes and Dunes Cove estates rarely come on the market, well-located properties tend to hold their value over time. For more on evaluating luxury and waterfront home pricing, see the luxury buying guide.
Schools
The Dunes Club is served by Horry County Schools, with students on the Myrtle Beach-area attendance track:
- Myrtle Beach Elementary School
- Myrtle Beach Middle School
- Myrtle Beach High School
Amenities and Lifestyle
- Dunes Golf and Beach Club — the private 1948 Robert Trent Jones Sr. course, restored by Rees Jones, with clubhouse, dining, tennis, and a swimming facility. Membership is separate from home ownership.
- The oceanfront — the seaward side of the community sits directly on the Atlantic, with the Singleton Swash giving the north end a quieter, less built-up shoreline.
- Apache Pier and Restaurant Row — minutes north, the Arcadian section’s pier and Highway 17 Restaurant Row put fishing and casual dining within a short drive.
- Minutes from Grande Dunes Marina — the neighboring development adds deep-water boat slips, waterfront dining, and additional shopping a short drive away.
HOA and community details
The Dunes Club is an established residential neighborhood rather than a single gated community, so HOA requirements vary depending on the section. Areas like Dunes Cove and a few smaller enclaves have their own association fees and guidelines. Membership at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club is optional and separate from homeownership. Before buying, it’s important to review any HOA details for the property along with current club membership options, fees, and initiation costs.
Why buyers choose the Dunes Club
The Dunes Club is one of Myrtle Beach’s most established luxury neighborhoods, known for its large wooded homesites, quiet streets, and the prestigious Dunes Golf and Beach Club. It appeals to buyers looking for timeless character, privacy, and a prime north-end location close to the beach.
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