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Just off Glenns Bay Road in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, The Cove at Glenns Bay is a new-construction townhome community built by D.R. Horton under its value-focused Express Series® brand. The intimate, 83-homesite neighborhood pairs low-maintenance townhome living with an unbeatable Grand Strand location — minutes from grocery stores, golf courses, and the Atlantic coastline. For buyers who want a brand-new home without the upkeep of a large single-family lot, and who want to stay close to the beach lifestyle that draws people to Surfside Beach in the first place, this community has become one of the area's most talked-about final-phase opportunities.
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Home Styles & Floor Plans
The Cove at Glenns Bay is currently down to its final opportunities, with D.R. Horton building out the community's single available floor plan: the Pearson, a two-story townhome design with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a one-car garage, and roughly 1,418 square feet of living space. Base pricing has started in the $280,000s, though remaining quick-move-in homes have recently been priced in the $270,000s–$280,000s depending on lot and completion timeline. Every home includes D.R. Horton's smart home technology package and stainless steel kitchen appliances as standard features, so buyers get modern conveniences without paying extra for upgrades.
Amenities & Lot Character
Rather than a resort-style amenity package, The Cove at Glenns Bay is built around convenience and low-maintenance living. The community totals just 83 homesites along Bayou Loop, giving it a quiet, tucked-away feel despite sitting close to Surfside Beach's busiest corridors. Townhome-style construction means less exterior upkeep for owners, and the compact homesite layout keeps the community walkable. Its Glenns Bay Road location puts residents about 6 minutes from area golf courses, 7 minutes from grocery stores, and 10 minutes from Myrtle Beach State Park's trails and coastline — making it easy to trade yard work for tee times or beach days.
Beach Proximity
Surfside Beach, nicknamed "The Family Beach," maintains 36 public beach access points along its stretch of coastline, more than almost any other town on the Grand Strand relative to its size. From The Cove at Glenns Bay, Glenns Bay Road flows directly into Surfside Drive, which leads straight to the Surfside Beach Pier and its surrounding public accesses — about 2 miles away, or roughly a 7-minute drive, per D.R. Horton's own community information. That puts residents within easy reach of a beach access point virtually any day of the week, without the parking pressure found closer to Myrtle Beach's busier tourist corridors.
Golf-Cart Proximity
Yes — The Cove at Glenns Bay sits within street-legal golf-cart range of the beach. Glenns Bay Road and its continuation, Surfside Drive, are posted at 35 mph or under for much of their length, which qualifies them for daytime golf-cart travel under South Carolina's golf-cart statute and Surfside Beach's golf-cart-friendly street network. At roughly 2 miles from the community to the Surfside Pier area, it's a realistic, comfortable golf-cart ride rather than a technicality — one of the reasons golf carts are such a common sight around this part of town.
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FAQ
Who builds The Cove at Glenns Bay?
The Cove at Glenns Bay is built by D.R. Horton, America's largest homebuilder, under its Express Series® brand of move-in-ready, value-priced homes.
What floor plans are available at The Cove at Glenns Bay?
The community currently offers one floor plan, the Pearson — a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, two-story townhome with a one-car garage and about 1,418 square feet.
How much do homes cost at The Cove at Glenns Bay?
Pricing has recently ranged from the high $270,000s to the high $280,000s depending on the specific homesite and move-in timeline, with the base Pearson plan starting in the $280,000s.
How far is The Cove at Glenns Bay from the beach?
The community is about 2 miles, or roughly a 7-minute drive, from the Surfside Beach Pier and its surrounding public beach access points.
Can you take a golf cart to the beach from The Cove at Glenns Bay?
Yes. Glenns Bay Road and Surfside Drive are posted at 35 mph or under for most of their length, making the roughly 2-mile route to the beach a street-legal golf-cart trip during daylight hours.
Curious how Surfside Beach compares to other Grand Strand towns before you commit? Read our Pros and Cons of Living in Surfside Beach, SC guide for a fuller picture of the area.
