Title: Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach! Holiday home with a water park, near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111002400/111002322/a67860d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111002400/111002322/db980a3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111002400/111002322/29e85017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111002400/111002322/65c26d31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111002400/111002322/1c95ab6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach! provides amenities, such as a water park and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach! Welcome to our cute coastal-themed house in Myrtle Beach, just 5 minutes from the Strip, Boardwalk, and Skywheel! Comfy beds, Smart TV's, coffee bar, a fun "kids center" - perfect for families and groups of friends! Fully equipped kitchen and outdoor herb garden as well! TONS of restaurants and shops within walking distance! Centrally-located, airy, and bright... Not to mention: THE BEACH IS ONLY TWO BLOCKS AWAY! A great place to call homebase while you're away -we hope you enjoy your stay! THE SPACE ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆BEDROOM #1☆ ✔ QUEEN BED ✔ Smart TV ✔ dresser ✔ closet ✔ hangers ☆BEDROOM #2☆ ✔ FULL BED ✔ TWIN BUNK BEDS ✔ Smart TV ✔ closet ✔ hangers ☆BATHROOM☆ ✔ tiled shower ✔ bath towels, hand towels, washcloths ✔ toiletries (starter supply) ✔ hair dryer ✔ cleaning supplies ✔ first aid kit ☆KITCHEN☆ ✔ refrigerator, freezer ✔ oven/stove ✔ microwave ✔ toaster ✔ drip coffee maker & Keurig ✔ coffee bar ✔ electric water kettle ✔ blender ✔ pitcher ✔ plates, cups, bowls, silverware ✔ serving bowls, serving trays ✔ pots, pans, bakeware ✔ crockpot ✔ cooking utensils ✔ spices ✔ cooking spray \--> Fully loaded! ☆LIVING ROOM☆ ✔ sofa bed (full) ✔ armchair ✔ Smart TV ✔ games, toys, books, cook books ☆BEACH ACCESSORIES☆ ✔ collapsible wagon ✔ 2 beach chairs ✔ cooler ✔ sand pails, shovels ☆DESIGNATED PARKING☆ ✔ long, private driveway ✔ space to park 3 cars \--> All the comforts of home! ☆SAFETY☆ ✔ For the safety of our guests and our home, we have exterior cameras on our property. ✔ We receive notifications from our exterior cameras 24/7. We have a zero tolerance policy regarding unauthorized parties, illegal behavior, and allowing unregistered guests onto our property. ✔ Our cameras are on our porches and on the sides of our house. They record the front porch, the side of the house, sidewalks, parking spaces, front yard, and backyard. We have access to recorded footage at all times. ☆EARLY CHECK-IN☆ ✔ IF the property is ready up to an hour early, it will be our pleasure to offer you a complimentary hour-early check-in. Please message me on the morning of your arrival for this request, as it is based on availability. For any earlier than 3:00 pm, we charge $20 for the first hour of early check-in (2:00 pm), $25 for the second hour of early check-in (1:00 pm), and $30 for the third hour of early check-in (12:00 pm). NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ☆☆☆☆☆ ✔ SKYWHEEL (5 min drive) ✔ Myrtle Beach Boardwalk (5 min drive) ☆OUR IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS☆ ✔ Hungry Howie's (1 min walk) ✔ Scoops Ice Cream Parlor (1 min walk) ✔ Pan American Pancake House (1 min walk) ✔ Plantation House of Pancakes (2 min walk) ✔ Sugar Life (2 min walk) ☆Directly across the street (3 min walk)☆ ✔ Food Lion ✔ La Poblana Mexican Restaurant ✔ Pirate's Watch Adventure Golf ✔ IHOP ☆Down the street to the left☆ ✔ Walmart Neighborhood Market (2 min drive) ✔ 5 Star Beachwear (2 min drive) ✔ Pacific Beachwear (2 min drive) ✔ Red Dragon Cove Adventure Golf (3 min drive) ✔ Angus Steakhouse & Seafood (3 min drive) ✔ Cancun Lagoon Adventure Golf (3 min drive) ☆Down the street to the right☆ ✔ Manta Steak and Sushi Bar (3 min walk) ✔ Grand Strand Coffee (2 min drive) ✔ Paradise Pancake & Omelette House (2 min drive) ✔ Papa John's (2 min drive) ✔ Bargain Beachwear (2 min drive) ✔ Honey Bee's Breakfast and Lunch (2 min drive) ✔ Dollar General (3 min drive) ✔ Tsunami Surf Co. (3 min drive) ✔ Eagles (3 min drive) ✔ Pacific Beachwear (3 min drive) ✔ Denny’s (3 min drive) ✔ Sea World Seafood & Steak Buffet (4 min drive) ✔ Captain Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood Buffet (4 min drive) ✔ Family Kingdom Amusement Park (4 min drive) ✔ Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum (5 min drive) ✔ Skywheel, Boardwalk, & Strip (5 min drive) ☆READY TO EXPLORE A LITTLE MORE?☆ ✔ Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of gorgeous beaches and over 100 quality golf courses! ✔ See fantastic shows at the Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre, Legends in Concert, GTS Theatre, Pirate's Voyage, and Medieval Times. ✔ Shoppers will love Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, Coastal Grand Mall, Outlet Malls and The Market Common! ✔ Be sure to check out the Skywheel, the 1.2-mile Boardwalk, Wonder Works, and Ripley’s Aquarium! ☆GETTING AROUND☆ Public transportation in Myrtle Beach includes buses, private taxis, Uber, Lyft, car/limo services and private shuttles operating in the area. You can rent bikes, a car, golf cart, moped or scooter. And when you stay at Baby Blue, TONS of restaurants and attractions are within walking distance! Enjoy! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Golfing nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111105700/111105652/79d01857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Blue: Serene Suite 2 Blocks from the Beach! 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Please leave TV remotes on tables near each TV, and fan remotes in their cases on the wall. Please lock front door upon departure, and any windows that may have been opened during your stay. Please ensure kitchen door is locked. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules All amenities (kitchen accessories/linens/toys, etc.) are for you to enjoy during your stay. All items must be returned for our next guests to enjoy! Please do not put grease or food down the drain! This will cause the pipes to clog and overflow. Please deposit unwanted food particles in the trash. Please leave TV remotes on tables near TV's prior to your departure, and fan remotes on the walls. THERE WILL BE A $50 FINE FOR EACH LOST REMOTE. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.67598%2C-78.90210&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dMd2bAJHQfV4Wpiwoh5Hyas1RbU=) Myrtle Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Family Kingdom Amusement Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Myrtle Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - The Market Common - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hotel Blue - ‬12 min walk - ‪Nathans Famous Hotdogs - ‬1 min walk - ‪IHOP - ‬2 min walk - ‪Denny's - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach! located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Withers Swash and Family Kingdom Amusement Park. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Baby Blue: Coastal Home 2 Blocks from the Beach! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy We stayed at baby blue for 3 nights. This cute little tiny home is perfect. It has everything you need. ##### Melissa C. 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