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BOOK NOW! Recent cancellation, 7/7 thur 7/14 open VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 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.

BOOK NOW! Recent cancellation, 7/7 thur 7/14 open VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 any lifts

About the area

Map
North Myrtle Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Atlantic Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • House of Blues Myrtle Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cherry Grove Pier - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

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
  • ‪Daniello's Pizzeria and Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪International Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BOOK NOW! Recent cancellation, 7/7 thur 7/14 open VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BOOK NOW! Recent cancellation, 7/7 thur 7/14 open VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BOOK NOW! Recent cancellation, 7/7 thur 7/14 open VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BOOK NOW! Recent cancellation, 7/7 thur 7/14 open VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 located?

Located in Crescent Beach, this holiday 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 mile (2 km).

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BOOK NOW! Recent cancellation, 7/7 thur 7/14 open VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE🐳 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everything was Awesome thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

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

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

The Laughing Whale was the perfect place for our vacation! It is located in a quiet neighborhood. The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed! All of our beach needs, toiletries, 2 jugs of water in the frig, beds were comfortable! I would recommend the Laughing Whale to anyone who wants a relaxing vacation! Scott and Mary were very gracious and super nice! We are returning for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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