Does my Ripken Experience tournament require me to book a specific hotel?

Check before you book. When we last looked, Ripken's Myrtle Beach tournament page said there is no event-required lodging, but housing rules can differ by event and by team. Confirm your event's housing or Stay To Play rules with your coach or the organizer before reserving any lodging.

How many people can stay at the condo?

Up to 6 guests, including children. The condo has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and an in-unit washer and dryer.

Is there parking for our car?

One designated parking space is included with your stay. Additional vehicles use the guest overflow parking as posted on-site.

How do we check in after a late game?

Check-in is contact-free and starts at 4:00 PM, so you can arrive after an afternoon game. Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Lodging near The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach

Tournament weekends run on early warm-ups, back-to-back games, and a lot of laundry. The Coastal Retreat is a privately hosted 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at Myrtlewood Villas where a ballplayer's family can spread out, cook, and reset between games.

The Coastal Retreat is about 2.7 miles from The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach by car.

Fully equipped kitchen at The Coastal Retreat

Check your event's housing rules before you book

Some youth baseball events require teams to stay in approved lodging (often called Stay To Play). When we last checked, Ripken's Myrtle Beach tournament page listed no event-required lodging, but rules can differ by event and by team. Ask your coach or tournament director, and read your event's housing or Stay To Play policy, before reserving any place to stay.

About The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach

The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach is a youth baseball complex with 4 regulation-sized diamonds and 5 youth/softball fields, each designed after a historic Major League ballpark and built with a synthetic playing surface. It hosts 3- and 4-game weekend tournaments, spring training, and week-long summer experiences, with batting cages and bullpens for warm-ups.

Getting there and game-day logistics

The complex is at 3051 Ripken Way Blvd in Myrtle Beach. Use the exact gate or field details from your event confirmation in your maps app, and leave extra time on Saturday mornings when many teams arrive at once.

Ripken's tournament page lists no parking or gate fees and allows personal coolers, beverages, and food, so a stocked cooler from the condo kitchen can save a trip to the concession line. Field assignments and game times come from the tournament, so check them the night before.

Why the condo works for a baseball family

Two bedrooms and two bathrooms make early wake-ups easier when a player and siblings all need to get out the door. The in-unit washer and dryer means uniforms can be clean for the next game, and the full kitchen handles team breakfasts and post-game dinners. After the last out, there are community pools and a golf-course view from the balcony.

Sleeps 6 (including children)
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Fully equipped kitchen with bar seating
In-unit washer and dryer
One designated parking space, plus guest overflow parking as posted
Golf-course view from a private balcony at Myrtlewood Villas
Contact-free check-in from 4:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM

Upcoming events

3- and 4-game weekend tournaments
Ripken posts each weekend's dates and age groups on its tournament page.
Week-long summer experiences
See Ripken's week-long page for current summer dates.

Event dates last checked Oct 30, 2026. Dates change, so always confirm on the Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach tournament schedule before you book.

Frequently asked questions

Does my Ripken Experience tournament require me to book a specific hotel?: Check before you book. When we last looked, Ripken's Myrtle Beach tournament page said there is no event-required lodging, but housing rules can differ by event and by team. Confirm your event's housing or Stay To Play rules with your coach or the organizer before reserving any lodging.
Is The Coastal Retreat connected to The Ripken Experience?: No. The Coastal Retreat is an independently owned condo and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Ripken Experience or Ripken Baseball.
How many people can stay at the condo?: Up to 6 guests, including children. The condo has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
Is there parking for our car?: One designated parking space is included with your stay. Additional vehicles use the guest overflow parking as posted on-site.
How do we check in after a late game?: Check-in is contact-free and starts at 4:00 PM, so you can arrive after an afternoon game. Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Check your dates at The Coastal Retreat

Send a short-term or long-term inquiry directly to your host, Jaimie. No credit card is required to submit a request.

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The Coastal Retreat is an independently owned condo and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Ripken Experience, Ripken Baseball, or any tournament organizer. Event names are used only to describe the events. Confirm event details, venues, and any lodging rules with the organizer.