EWA Rentals consists of three partners. 

      Wil Mello Jr.
      Al McHugh
      Elaine Trunfio

     Wil and Al started looking in the Myrtle Beach area for real estate in the early 90's. They purchased their first condo in Windy Hill, known as the family section of North Myrtle Beach.  That condo is 306 Ocean Pier One

     Elaine came down and quickly became intrigued with the Grand Strand.  She and Wil went together to look at the first beach house EWA acquired.  The beach house was just a short walk from the ocean so they walked up to see it.  The location and style of the house was too good to pass up so Wil and Al decided to purchase it.  That house is 704 38th Ave. South which they now rent as an annual rental.

     Well both the condo and the beach house became a difficult job (not living in Myrtle Beach).  But Wil's father Bill had just retired and was looking to go to Myrtle Beach for the winters.  Bill spent his first winter in North Myrtle Beach meeting people, and setting up a home base.  He did come back to Massachusetts that summer.  That was the last summer Bill spent up there.  At the end of the summer Bill went down to South Carolina to live and help EWA Rentals have local support. 

     This was good timing, because Wil and Elaine had decided to buy a one bedroom suite in Ocean Forest Plaza.  Bill was able to look at several units and helped them decide.  Wil, Al and Elaine bought 1912 Ocean Forest Plaza   and started EWA Rentals in May of 1999.  The other units in Ocean Forest Plaza 2011 and 1902 were added on within the next year. 

     Just when they thought they were going to stop growing, a beach house became available in Windy Hill that fit their criteria.  It was only 3 blocks from the beach and had a wonderful atmosphere.  They purchased 3304 Palm St. and now dad Mello had plenty to keep himself busy.

     EWA Rentals now concentrates on the marketing it's own vacations rentals to the public.  Not only that, in 2003 they added on 5 additional vacation accommodations owned by other investors. They are still convinced they can offer great rental rates by personal interaction with guests.  and by speaking directly with their vacation guests. Over the years they have met a lot of wonderful folks, who continue to visit The Grand Strand year after year.  Read some of their guests  comments

 

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