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VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 90 SEC. WALK TO BEACH, BOOK! SUPPLIES INCLUDED! 5⭐️'s

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 90 SEC. WALK TO BEACH, BOOK! SUPPLIES INCLUDED! 5⭐️'s

WELCOME TO LAUGHING WHALE COTTAGE!!
🐳☆*This is the whole house (2 units) rental.
Half house (1 unit) is available Labor Day through Memorial Day (and various summer dates), see VRBO #2671926***

WELCOME TO LAUGHING WHALE COTTAGE!! A rarity to have 2 attached sides under one roof so you can vacation together but have your privacy too! A charming and stylishly remodeled vintage beach cottage consisting of the 2 complete, attached units of our single level duplex home. The units share their enclosed front patios by a door which can be opened to connect the patios or closed if part of your group wants some privacy (for say, sleeping late!). About a 90 second walk to the sand, you can easily enjoy the beach for your morning coffee or spend the day enjoying the sun, soft sand, and ocean breezes while swimming or shelling. Park in back, walk right in! We have private, large concrete parking both front and back. WE INCLUDE ALL LINENS AND BEACH GEAR!! SUPPLIES WE PROVIDE: PAPER TOWELS, TOILET PAPER, DISH SOAP, DISHWASHER SOAP, HAND SOAP, TRASH BAGS, LAUNDRY SUPPLIES, TIN FOIL, PLASTIC ZIP LOCK BAGS, COFFEE, SUGAR, CREAM, AND 2 GALLONS OF BOTTLED WATER. ALL LINENS INCLUDING BEACH TOWELS. BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH UMBRELLA, ROLLING BEACH CART, LARGE AND SMALL COOLERS, SAND TOYS, CORN HOLE GAME. ***FREE WIFI, CABLE PACKAGE WITH AND NETFLIX.

A true vintage beach cottage duplex, LAUGHING WHALE COTTAGE has undergone a big restoration and renovation to provide all the quality, charm and character you want for your beach vacation. You have the use of the ENTIRE property to yourselves for parking, relaxing, BBQing, games or dining. The pictures say it all: original ceilings and beams, new shiplap walls, 2 full kitchens and 2 full/2 half bathrooms with all new fixtures including full size washer and dryer! Since this house is furnished for use by us, our family and friends, you will find comfy beds, new and vintage furniture, and top quality linens such as Tommy Bahama and Ralph Lauren. There is an enclosed front patio with climate control with table and chairs for dining or games. In back is a covered wood porch and gas grill so you can BBQ, play corn hole (provided) and sit under the pair of oaks that are lit for night time enjoyment. There is an enclosed outdoor shower and shell washing station (great for sandy toys too).
You are a short walk to several restaurants/bars and a short drive to SO many restaurants, shopping, golf, miniature golf, and bowling. Minutes from Barefoot Landing, House of Blues, and many other local attractions, as well as all the tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach. There are many special events here in NMB such as Thursday free summer concerts downtown.


***We have ALWAYS taken great care in the cleanliness of our rental as you can see from even our first reviews. We have ALWAYS used bleach based products as well as disinfectant wipes to clean all high touch surfaces, counters, light switches, handles, door knobs, remote controls and even EACH page of our guest book! We also provide a bottle of disinfecting cleaner for guests to use.
**Please note we have exterior, motion activated cameras.

LAYOUT:

EACH side features a kitchen, dining set with 4 chairs, living room. The 2 front patios additionally have table/chair seating for 10 (when connecting door is open) with 2 extra chairs.
EACH side has a primary bedroom with king size bed. The second bedroom on one side has 2 queen beds, the other side second bedroom has 1 queen and 1 full bed. The sofas are NOT sleepers.
Both sides has a full size washer and dryer.

Living rooms have a large flat screen TV, sofa, love seat and chair.

Kitchens have dishwasher, full oven/stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. Blender, iron and ironing board available by request.

NO SMOKINGS OR VAPING ANYWHERE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE PROPERTY!

Property manager

Mary and Scott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: "There is no smoking anywhere on our property"

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: NO ONE UNDER 5 YRS OLD WITHOUT CONTACTING US PRIOR

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
North Myrtle Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach - 17 min walk
  • Atlantic Beach - 5 min drive
  • Barefoot Landing - 5 min drive
  • House of Blues Myrtle Beach - 6 min drive
  • Cherry Grove Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buoy's Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O D Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Benito's Brick Oven Pizza Pasta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪International Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Molly Darcy's Irish Pub & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 90 SEC. WALK TO BEACH, BOOK! SUPPLIES INCLUDED! 5⭐️'s pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 90 SEC. WALK TO BEACH, BOOK! SUPPLIES INCLUDED! 5⭐️'s ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 90 SEC. WALK TO BEACH, BOOK! SUPPLIES INCLUDED! 5⭐️'s ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 90 SEC. WALK TO BEACH, BOOK! SUPPLIES INCLUDED! 5⭐️'s located?

Located in Crescent Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of North Myrtle Beach Beaches, Beachwood Golf Club, and Possum Trot Golf Club. Ingram Beach and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 90 SEC. WALK TO BEACH, BOOK! SUPPLIES INCLUDED! 5⭐️'s Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
The beach cottage was perfect. Exactly as pictures and description. Short walk to beach, room for everyone, and the back porch was amazing. I would most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The reviews are all true!
At first i was dubious as to how this property was able to get so many consistent 4+ star reviews. But after staying there I have no lingering doubts! The property and the hosts were top notch! Clean, well located and close everything you may need.Great communication with the owners too.!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Awesome Family Vacation!
This was our 2nd visit to the Laughing Whale! We love how close we are to the beach. The cottages have everything you need and Mary & Scott are just wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must Stay Again!!
My family was so impressed with this property from the cleanliness and decor to all the amenities that are provided. We can't say enough good things about the property owners and this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply the best!
The owners offer the best hospitality in Myrtle Beach!! Their beautiful house has everything you need. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Everything was Awesome thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the best beach vacation
This was the best beach vacation we have had. It only took us 1 min to walk to the beach and they provided everything we could possibly need including chairs, wagons, umbrellas, and towels. We could clean off easily in the outdoor shower. The beds were extremely comfortable and they made us feel welcome from the start with some treats, snacks, and drinks when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
This place is everything you need in a great beach vacation! No backing of the beach towels, umbrellas, sand toys, wagons, boogie boards or chairs. Enough for everyone! This beach cottage is just as described. Thanks for hosting our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!
Impressed with how clean it was! The property was very stylish and nicely decorated. The hosts thought of everything and went above and beyond. We were pleasantly surprised to find everything we needed and more! They have all the beach equipment needed for 2 families. Everything was in great condition. Nice outdoor area to eat or play games. Easy close walk to the beach! Just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Everything and then some!
Mary and Scott!!!!! The best. They truly thought of everything. From puzzles to games to a wagon and beach accessories. Their thoughtfulness made our short vacation so much more relaxing!! Thank you and we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!!!
Everything was perfect! The beach cottage was exactly as described in the listing. Everything you could possibly need was there and more. We had such a great time with the quick walk to the beach, great location to activities, shopping and loads of restaurants to choose from. And did I mention the beach :-). Crescent Beach was great! We walked each morning and night, and the water was perfect with fun waves. We couldn't have been happier on our relaxing vacation at the Blue Whale Cottage. Thank you Mary and Scott. We will definitely visit again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S., New Bern, North Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Scott and Mary's home was more than we could have ever known to ask for. The set-up for our 2 families was perfect, with both sides of the duplex, the property was situated as close to the beach as it possibly could be without sitting directly on it, and all of the extras included, from beach toys and wagons, to waters and fruit and snacks for the kids. Hospitality like this was incredible to receive, and we will remember this stay forever as being perfection. Thank you, Scott and Mary. In gratitude, The Simmons and Faiello Families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would give 6 stars if I could
Prior to booking our stay, we reviewed several properties and could not help notice the amazing reviews of this property. I can tell you that Scott and Mary deserve them all and even six stars if I could. The short walk to the beach and all supplies like chairs, umbrella, wagon, cooler made it very convenient. I had mentioned in my booking request that were celebrating a birthday for one guest and retirement for another and they had some well wishes as well as a little cake to celebrate. I travel often for work and have stayed at several VRBOs and cannot think of a better property and hosts. I highly recommend a stay here and we will absolutely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely AMAZING!!!
I wish I could give this more than 5 stars! Our family had the most enjoyable experience ever at the beach. This was the easiest rental experience we have ever had. The owners are amazing, they reply very quickly and provide everything anyone could need or want. The attention to detail is outstanding! The cottage is beautiful and very comfortable. It is so nice to pull up to the door and simply walk in. No steps, elevators, etc. Very accessible. This is an amazing beach cottage and we hope to stay there again! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best VRBOs I've stayed at
The house is adorable, well stocked and perfect for a family or friends wanting to stay together and have their own space. Unfortunately, the weather was not the warmest or we would have lived outside on the deck. Both sides of the home are equally beachy and stylish with comfortable beds, a nice sitting area and well organized kitchen. The owners thought of everything, all you have to do is bring your clothes. They had beach wagons, coolers, books, coloring books for the kids, beach chairs, beach towels, games and enough kitchen supplies to make a gourmet meal if that is your thing (we ordered pizza). The location is around the corner from beach access away from noise of the high rises. It was amazing. If you have a chance to stay here, do it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfy, everything you need!
Wow!!! We are thrilled with our stay at the Laughing Whale Cottage. We came with 3 other couples, and everything about our stay was perfect. First of all, it was incredibly clean. If you are a clean freak like me, look no further - this place was spotless! At one point we misplaced our keys and were looking everywhere - under beds, in couch cushions, etc - and even looking in all those places, everything was impeccably clean. The house was very well stocked, with very nice/thick towels and beach towels, a beach wagon, beach chairs, etc - all of which were in great condition. The layout of the house was perfect for the 4 couples, and the beds were very comfortable. Communication was excellent - Mary and Scott replied promptly every time I reached out and were very helpful. This is one of the best rentals I've ever stayed in, and I come to the beach often. Our whole group loved it and commented that Mary and Scott had thought of everything. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pablo c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
My family and I loved our stay here. The property was very clean and within walking distance to the beach! They supplied and grill and the back patio furniture was in great shape! I highly recommended this property and I look forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this fantastic beach cottage. The host/owners, Scott and Mary are easy to get in touch with and very accommodating. They had such lovely personal touches upon arrival… Complete with a personalized welcome sign and some delicious treats as well as an adorable Complete with an adorable gift for our infant granddaughter. The cottage was super clean. My daughters in-laws kept commenting on how every detail was taken care of and it was decorated beautifully. We would definitely consider staying here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay for any beach trip to North Myrtle Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Hosts
We absolutely enjoyed everything about our stay at Laughing Whale! I can't say enough about the attention to detail that Scott and Mary offer. Their description of the property was accurate - clean, comfortable and very close to the beach. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cookware to prepare meals and relax at the house. The front porches were nice and the atmosphere on the back porch was phenomenal - love the lighting! The outdoor shower and shell washing station were awesome. The provision of chairs, wagons and sand toys was very helpful and the age appropriate welcome snacks were fun. I love that even though the neighbors are close in proximity there was plenty of privacy. Every day of our stay we would would find something new that confirmed our choice to stay at this property was the best choice. Thank you Scott and Mary for everything. You truly are 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Getaway
So close to the beach! Leave your beach stuff at home as everything you need is provided. Loved our stay at the property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an AMAZING stay
I wish there was a way to give more than 5 stars. Can I give 10 stars? I know there is some skepticism when you see a place with this many reviews and they are all 5 stars, but you shouldn't worry. This place is the real deal. My family and I took a trip before our kids had to go back to school. We lucked out and Mary and Scott's place was available during our travel window. We ended up renting the whole cottage and had both units as there were 6 of us total (3 adults and 3 kids). The pass through door at the front made it easy for us to utilize the whole space. The units had essentially everything you could think of needing. Salt, pepper, spices, bottled water, treats for our kids were waiting for us when we got there. All the little things that you usually have to make a run for once you get to a place, so that you can use it like the home away from home it's supposed to be, are probably already there in one of the drawers or cabinets. Mary and Scott were also great at communicating before, during, and after our visit. From checking in on the ages of our children to make us aware of things we might need to watch out for in the house, to checking in, and also filling us in when there was a power outage in the area. They were just a simple text away. Very appreciated. Also the location is as advertised. You're basically a street and a half away from a public beach entrance. Even better there is a life guard tower right there too. The house does also come with all of the things you would need for the beach. It's just a matter of packing up one of the beach wagons there with whatever you're going to need for the day and walking across the street. There is an outdoor shower to wash off all the sand when you get back and even an area to help you clean up any shells you picked up. Pretty much everything you could think of was thought of for you. Cannot speak highly enough about the property and the hosts. We will definitely look here first the next time we come back to Myrtle Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our families
What a perfect set up for our two families. We had our own designated space that could connect (or be closed off) as we wished. What made it extra special were the personalized touches. They thought of everything! Wagons and beach supplies were abundant, little containers for the kids to collect and keep shells, coloring books with crayons, games/game boards, recommendations for local places to visit, an indoor washer/dryer, and even snacks stocked in the fridge! The location was perfect and everything was better than we had imagined. We 100% hope to stay here next time we travel to South Carolina!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five Stars!
This place is amazing! I have never stayed anywhere that was so well stocked! They had everything for your beach stay- wagon, chairs, toys, towels, coolers, disposables, ice, games. You name it, it was stocked. We loved the dual unit setup and the outdoor space including the outdoor shower. Plenty of parking space. The personal touches were amaziing and welcomjng.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing jewel!
This was a perfect spot for our family’s vacation. The physical set up offered the best of all worlds: privacy and separation as well as communal space so that everyone’s needs were met. The house was exceptionally clean and well-stocked. These owners have carefully thought this residence out and made sure their guests would be comfortable. A short walk to the beach, a great back area for family meals, relaxing on the porches, playing cornhole. We absolutely enjoyed our vacation and will be back..
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022