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The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean

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She's so darn purty ~
. . . Life is beautiful ~
Spacious, bright & clean ~ NEW LR furniture - I LOVE THESE SOFAS!
Yes, that is a smart TV ~
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, SC
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Myrtle Beach State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ocean Lakes Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Kids Sponge BOB Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Main Floor Pair of Queens

2 Queen Beds

Master Suite, Upstairs

1 King Bed

Orchid Master Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Yellow Queen Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean

Surfside Beach is wide & clean with plenty of open space. Our property is the 3rd home from the Atlantic and where Ocean Blvd is closest to the waves. The neighborhood is refined with many permanent upscale residences. Our home (yes, home as we bring our family & friends here, too) is an independent house with private pool, grounds & decks. We are the original 'Little Pink House' in Surfside.

We have been with VRBO for 19+ years (when VRBO was truly VRBO) and prefer to deal with guests directly. (We also have a 2BR oceanfront across the street, VRBO #4224270). Crazy changes make it difficult to ensure you are getting a quality vacation home & we are hosting responsible adults - so inquire 1st. Don't let this site pressure you - ask questions.
If you have a request - ask.
If you need less than a week - ask.
Let's return to personal service.

Ooo La La ~~ Bella spiaggia!
Now - a little about our beautiful La Vita Bella that we adore...she is designed for those looking to relax with family. LVB is extremely well maintained, clean (check reviews), spacious & well equipped. Yes, she is a HOME (mom-in-law loves her too).
"Little Pink Houses for you and me!" (who said that?)

~~ La Vita Bella (Life is Beautiful!) is a 2500 SF Luxury Home Professionally Decorated, Landscaped & Maintained.
The Custom in-ground POOL with lounge chairs, grass yard and mature palms that offer a bit of shade in the hot South Carolina afternoons. LVB has 3 porch/balconies: main floor living/dining room (beautifully furnished & impeccably maintained) access overlooking pool yard with Ocean views; Upstairs Master BR balcony presents both Ocean and Fabulous Southern sky views - night & day! Plus a porch facing the lightly trafficked side street. With only about 59 Steps to the Beach - La Vita Bella REALLY IS CLOSER to the ocean than many 2nd row homes in Surfside Beach. This home is in a far less dense location than areas north or south, which means more room on the beach.

Imagine: Returning to La Vita Bella after a day at the wide sand beach to sit on your balcony overlooking the pool - sipping a cool refreshing drink, watching the pelicans dip & swoop over the ocean. Or maybe you awaken in the morning to step outside onto your Master bedroom balcony to see the sunrise colors over the Atlantic . . .

An EASY vacation with so much to offer - La Vita Bella! (Life is Beautiful!):
~ NEW Cambria quartz counters - bellissima!
~ GE PROFILE Kitchen Appliances in 'Slate'
~ NEW carpets throughout home, professionally steam cleaned 2x a year
~ NEW Living Room Furniture
~ Secure Wi-Fi Internet
~ NEW Luxury Serta Perfect Sleeper Beds - Comfy!
~ The ORIGINAL Pink house in Surfside
~ The color is Charisma - yes, that's the color, don't 'ya just love it?
(now there are many copy-cats)
~ Freshly Painted INTERIOR too
~ Each & Every year we update & add fresh details; Smart TV, new dishes, Swing, picnic table, etc.
~ ~ One Small NO-SHED dog under 20 lbs welcomed with written approval & security deposit.
(no other pets - we have allergies)

You can C us on Fcbk at La Vita Bella, Surfside Beach, SC - Insta too!
-or- Find Penny at her real job, Lexington Property Management, Greenwich NY (Apt. mgmt WAY upstate NY). I have managed this home, my home, for more than 18 years, as well as our 2 bedroom condo across the street, Cielo Vista.

Activities: Many Family Games, Cards & Table, Books for all ages, Rocking Chairs, Deck & Pool Furniture, Plenty of Parking, *In-Ground Pool w/ heating option. 59 Steps to wide white Beach, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Sunbathing, Water-Skiing, Parasailing, Biking (rentals available), 100+ Golf Courses, Tennis at nearby park, 30+ Miniature Golf Courses, Amusement Parks, Waterslide Parks, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Outlet-Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Jet Skiing, Shelling, Kayaking.

Area: La Vita Bella really is closer to the beach access than most 2nd row homes. Located just 5 minutes from major attractions including Broadway at the Beach, over 100 golf courses, shopping outlets, and all popular Myrtle Beach attractions; 15 minutes to restaurant row in Murrell's Inlet and Pawleys Island; 90 minutes to historic Charleston, South Carolina. Lots of shopping nearby, entertainment for everyone, one mile from Ocean Fishing Pier. Be sure to visit Broadway at the Beach, Ripley's Aquarium, NASCAR Racing Theater and **DO NOT miss Brookgreen Gardens !

Property manager

Penny Rudinger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please include all children in total guest count.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Only No-Shed pups under <20lbs CONSIDERED.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect ~
We do not charge extra cleaning fees as our guests AGREE to leave our home CLEAN & TIDY (broom swept so to speak).
We Welcome ONLY one small <20lb NO-SHED dog per reservation ~ we may request the dog's license as proof of breed. My daughter & I have pet allergies.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surfside Beach

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The Market Common and Broadway at the Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach Beaches. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surfside Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Myrtle Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ocean Lakes Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Market Common - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Pirateland Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River City Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Meyer's Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪New China 120 Item Buffet - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surfside Beach Town Hall, Surfside Beach and Ocean Lakes Beach. Magnolia Lake and Deer Track Golf Resort are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Bella Vita summer vacation

Great house for a family vacation! Beach is just minutes away and the layout gives everyone their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing beach house!!

We absolutely loved staying at LVB! The house is in the perfect location! Close to the beach and stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach home and host

Beautiful beach house located within 60 steps of the beach. House has all of the amenities that you would need, very clean, and well kept. Host was there for anything we needed. Couldn’t have asked for a better beach house or host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Our family truly enjoyed our week. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This was our first trip to Surfside Beach and we greatly enjoyed our stay. The house was a great location, clean and plenty of room for our family. Beach access is easy & very close. Penny is great to work with and attentive to any questions we had! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Family Vacation

This was one of the most enjoyable vacations to date. The home is beautifully maintained and the amenities are wonderful. Penny is a very welcoming host and very responsive. We will 100% be booking with her again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E., Huntington, WV

Just as Described!

House was as advertised. Location was great, friendly area and neighbors. Inside had wonderful layout and ample space. Pool area was great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

Spent the month of November here.....what a great experience.The house was everything we wanted and more.

10/10 Excellent

Duane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely La Vita Bella

La Vita Bella was exactly as advertised. We were so happy that it met our wants and needs perfectly. Loved the location - walking to the beach and cozy Surfside Beach restaurants. Penny was very responsive to us and communicated throughout which helped to ensure we knew exactly what to expect. The home was clean and well maintained. We loved our week with La Vita Bella. Thank you Penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a wonderful time at La Vita Bella. Clean, spacious, and a 3 minute walk to the beach. We spent equal times at the beach and the pool. Surfside Beach proved to be a nice vacation spot: close to the Grand Strand amenities but preserves a quiet neighborhood setting. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Wonderful Vacation Home

La Vita Bella is a wonderful vacation home. From the moment you enter, there is a relaxed, special feeling. Penny was great to deal with! She answered all our questions, making our stay very special. The location is ideal. We will definitely be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Linda E., Littleton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Vita Bella

The property was wonderful! It was clean and very well maintained. The owner Penny was very helpful and answered all our questions. The private pool was also very clean and a nice spot to cool off. The house location was the best with only a very short walk to the beach access entry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy SC Livin’

We enjoyed our time at LVB. Communication with Penny was wonderful. The home is well appointed and comfortable. Loved the patios over the pool with the rocking chairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

We enjoyed your home. It is in a great location and was very comfortable for the 10 of us. We would recommend your home to friends. Thanks for the memories!

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LVB - Wonderful STay

The house was as advertised. It was in a great location (only steps away from the 13th avenue beach entrance), the pool was perfect, the house was very clean with updated and comfortable furniture and was very well supplied with what was needed to have a great vacation in terms of updated/working appliances, more than enough utensils and pots and pans to cook, and a good supply of cleaning materials. Penny was wonderful in her response to a couple of issues that we had. She listened and addressed the problems right away. Overall, an excellent location and one of our best stays in the Myrtle Area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Getaway

Thanksgiving this year was different and since there was not a whole family get together, we decided to take our immediate family to the beach. The owner was a pleasure to work with and made sure our stay was great. The house is exactly as presented. The ocean views from the balconies was a nice treat. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week!!

The house was perfect for our group!! Lots of room for our grown kids and their friends. The beach was only a few steps away!! The kitchen was well-stocked. The pool was nice and offered a great place to hang out after dinner!! Penny was informative and easily accessible!! Will definitely be back next time we head to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Working Vacation

This home is beautiful and exactly as pictured! The host is super sweet and great to work with. My adult daughter and I both work remote so we planned this fun - half work / half vacay - week! The beach is beautiful and the little downtown in Surfside is great. Also found a great ice cream place named Painters, not to far from the house. We can’t wait to go back to the La Vita Bella!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This is our second year staying at La Vita Bella. The house is very clean and well maintained. It was a pleasure dealing with Penny. She takes a lot of pride in her beach house by going the extra mile to make sure her guests have a memorable vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love It!

Property is very clean and well maintained. This was the first time to Surfside Beach. We could not have ask for a better place to stay. The home had everything we needed. The pool is nice and clean. The balconies are so relaxing to sit and take in the breeze while enjoying the ocean views. Steps away we were on the beach. I highly recommend this property. It was a pleasure staying there and Penny is a wonderful host. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Awesome!!!

Couldn't have had a better place to spend vacation. A quick 10 second walk to the beach, easy to get to and around so much. My entire family went and we were able to spend plenty of time together but there were plenty of spots to get away if you needed some me time. The house had everything we needed from linens to cookware, silverware, prep, it was great. Penny was so easy to work with, great communication. The whole process was a breeze
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

loved it!

our first family vacation in a long time couldn't have been any better !! The house has all the amenities needed to truly kick back and relax!!! a short walk to the beach or just hanging out by the pool with the family made this experience awesome. The location of this home made getting to and from places of interest very easy. there is a lot to do for everyone including the fussiest of all my husband!!! A family photo session on the beach topped off a week of fun, sun, laughter, good food, and great accommodations a truly awesome experience and many many good memories!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

The Perfect Vacation Place!

This was our 3rd time at "The Pink House" and every trip has been wonderful. The house, pool and location are perfect! The beach really is 59 steps away - we don't even wear flip flops on the walk. Penny is wonderful to work with - so much fun and accommodating our every need. And there is just a vibe to this place - you feel it the moment you walk in. It's the most relaxing, happy place around. Having the beach chairs and umbrella already set up is FANTASTIC too. I just can't say enough about it - every other vacation we take pales in comparison. We love you, Penny!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dee

I was lucky enough to be able to spend a week at LaVita Bella in August of 2006. The house was everything I expected and more. It was decorated with style and class, very clean and had everything you would need and more. You actually feel like you are home on vacation. The short access to the beach was wonderful having a 1 year old with me. The beach was very clean and the water was great! There were plenty of things to do a short distance away. I highly recommend this house and can't wait to get back there again.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect summer vacation

Our family absolutely loved La Vita Bella. The home is beautifully decorated and clean!! There is nothing to want for in a vacation. We've vacationed at Myrtle Beach for many years in homes and condos and this was my favorite! The walk to the beach isn't even what I consider a walk. It's a short one minute walk and traffic is minimal in this area. So peaceful and the pool is excellent! I wouldnt have changed a thing. I also appreciated Penny's communication through the process. She made everything seemless. This is a 💎 of a vacation stay. So happy we found it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Penny Rudinger

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Our family of 4 invested heart & soul in this endeavor more than 19 years ago. I have such a good time providing great memories for our own family & and our new beach friends - what a hoot to meet folks from around the world who wish to create memories for their families & desire a clean, affordable place to call their own.

Why they chose this property

We chose this location as it is very close to the beach on a quiet, safe street that we felt was ideal for our young family. Our children once loved to ride their bikes in the neighborhood & we felt secure knowing they were safe. The area is far less dense then Myrtle and contains many primary, upscale permanent homes ~ a lovely beach community.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Plus we keep LVB VERY CLEAN - as our many reviews confirm ~ and our AWESOME GUESTS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
I welcome your contact to speak directly ensuring a 'good fit'. You can contact me at Lexington Property Management (my day job), Greenwich NY. 1 2 8 3 4

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests