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NOW BOOKING 2025 SEASON AT 2024 RATES! OCEANFRONT - BEST LOCATION! Holden Beach

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On the beach
On the beach
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

NOW BOOKING 2025 SEASON AT 2024 RATES! OCEANFRONT - BEST LOCATION! Holden Beach

LOCATION / LOCATION / LOCATION !!!

The house is located at the West end of the Island where it is less crowded and more private. If you want a wide, clean, pristine, peaceful beach that gives your family space, away from the crowds at high tide, then you are going to LOVE staying at this location in Holden Beach!!! Also, there is little traffic on the main road at this end of the Island, so it is more peaceful and more quiet at night.

CHANGES FOR 2024 SEASON:
In 2021 we had (10) out of our (11) reviews were 5-STAR reviews!
With my wife’s cancer, I acknowledge that the house was not to its typical standard the last two Seasons.
So a lot of changes, improvements and upgrades were made for the 2024 season.
1. Most importantly the cleaning company has been replaced with an amazing new cleaning company (a family business). We have already had a very positive response.
2. Bathrooms have been updated (see photos).
3. Brand new, large refrigerator for 2024 (see photo)
4. All walls repainted or touched up.
5. Other miscellaneous updates throughout the house.
All photos are recent so what everything you see in the photos is exactly what you get when you arrive.

Give your family memories of a vacation on the ocean in this peaceful, relaxing and charming coastal seaside cottage. Nice wide beach, even at high tide, unlike other areas on NC Islands due to erosion!

The Photo of the Beach with the Green umbrella was taken in front of our house in April when the Island is especially peaceful!

PLEASE CONTACT OWNER HERE BEFORE' SUBMITTING ANY RESERVATION REQUEST 'IF' YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!!!
OWNER ALSO WANTS TO BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS FIRST.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! :-)
If you don't have any questions, feel free to go ahead and book it with INSTANT BOOKING.

WALKWAY TO THE BEACH: There are absolutely 'no steps' on the 'Walkway to the Beach'...this makes it a safer walk for the young children and the elderly. The only steps are the 5 steps from the main deck (covered) off the house down to the Sun-Deck... before the walkway starts.
• Maximum Occupancy: (8). (With no more than 6 Adults...over the age of 18).

Nice Extra Features::
• Badminton/Volleyball court of sand on the Oceanfront side of the house. (Badminton rackets & Volleyballs provided)
• Additional private Sun-room with another TV (in addition to our large Living Room) for someone who wants to grab a book and read on the couch in private or those who just want to watch a different TV station.
• Outdoor, enclosed private shower in the sun.

This house is an older home that was ‘completely’ Renovated (interior and exterior) in 2010 with…
• New Kitchen
• New Appliances
• New Bathrooms
• All New Windows
• New Hardwood floors (Bedrooms are carpeted)
• New tile
• New drywall in every room
• New Paint (light/beach-colors)
• New Decks
• New Siding
• New Roof
• All New Doors

NEW Appliances for 2024 Season
• Refrigerator, Large-Capacity (25 cu ft), Side-by-side

HOUSE INTERIOR: Open floor-plan in the living area, plus very large bedrooms, plus an extra TV/sun room....all together gives plenty of room for your large family to spread out.

Our Property:
Experience true coastal nature in this tranquil, peaceful oceanfront location, surrounded by natural coastal plants and mature trees.

AMAZING BEACH at this particular ideal location! There is Nothing like this area of beach on Holden Beach…there is about a one-half mile section on Holden Beach where the Beach is wide and plenty of beach (sand) at high tide! Everything East of our stretch of beach has very little sitting area on the beach at high tide. Everything West of this stretch of beach is a VERY long walk from the house to the sand.


Amenities:
• Bed Linens Provided
• Sun room
• garage (keep your car clean & out of the salt air)
• ceiling fans throughout
• fully-stocked kitchen
• outside enclosed H/C shower
• foot shower on walkway
• covered Ocean-Front porch
• games/puzzles for the kids
• porch rockers
• Gas BBQ Grill (outdoors)
• (3) CCTVs
• High-speed Wireless Internet provided (but not guaranteed against interruptions)
• Smoking is not allowed in this home.
• No Pets Allowed
Bedroom 1: King Bedroom 2: Queen Bedroom 3: Queen Bedroom 4: Queen + Full








OBSOLETE HEADINGS:
OCEANFRONT...
Wide, Pristine Beach on Private end of Island !!! / Very Peaceful!!
Amazing Wide Pristine Beach on Private end of the Island GREAT LOCATION.
BEST BEACH LOCATION!.. Secluded Private end of Isle, Holden Beach
PRIVATE BEACH, BEST LOCATION on Holden Beach!
NOW ACCEPTING 2024 RESERVATIONS / OCEANFRONT /Wide, Pristine Beach /Gr8 location

Property manager

Don

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
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 neighborhood

Map
NC, Holden Beach

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 1 min walk
  • Big Beach - 10 min walk
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 40 min drive
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 51 min drive
  • Caswell Beach - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Beach Pier - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Wing & Fish Company - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NOW BOOKING 2025 SEASON AT 2024 RATES! OCEANFRONT - BEST LOCATION! Holden Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NOW BOOKING 2025 SEASON AT 2024 RATES! OCEANFRONT - BEST LOCATION! Holden Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NOW BOOKING 2025 SEASON AT 2024 RATES! OCEANFRONT - BEST LOCATION! Holden Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NOW BOOKING 2025 SEASON AT 2024 RATES! OCEANFRONT - BEST LOCATION! Holden Beach located?

This family-friendly Holden Beach vacation home is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Holden Beach and Big Beach. Sailfish Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

NOW BOOKING 2025 SEASON AT 2024 RATES! OCEANFRONT - BEST LOCATION! Holden Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay!
Overall we enjoyed this vacation home. The owner seems to genuinely want guests to have an enjoyable stay and was responsive to questions. The walkway to the ocean is great. We pulled our seats and things in a wagon to the dune where the walkway stopped, unloading/setting up on beach spot from there. And this made packing up was easy at the end of the day. The inside stairs are steep so just something to be aware of if you will have elderly or anyone with mobility challenges on your trip. The outside steps in back are not as steep (not a straight/single run). The outside shower was great!. My teen daughter was especially glad for the Volleyball/badminton net! Our week was basically sandwiched between two hurricanes but got lucky with lovely weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect oceanfront getaway!
This home was super clean and super cozy with easy private access to the beach. We loved the spacious living area, huge front windows and porch, and especially the outdoor shower. Good stay and good memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation, great location!!
We had a blast for our family trip! Beautiful location, had two
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grest communication, nice home
This is an older home, not fancy but really quite beautiful. If you're looking for a nice quiet vacation and a beautiful uncrowded beach this is it. Owner was great as we navigated through tropical storm debbie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holden Beach 2024
Lovely house and very clean. Only suggestion would be update wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right on the beach!
We had a great stay at Don's house! It's located right on the beach, right before the gated section of Holden Island, so there's not much traffic in front of the house. We enjoyed the easy boardwalk to the beach, although the climb up the dunes to get to the boardwalk was difficult, especially pulling a cart. If you have an older family member in your party, you should keep this in mind. The kids loved looking at the rabbits that lived under the boardwalk; the location feels very remote compared to other, more populated areas of the island. The beach in front of the house is fairly narrow, especially at high tide, but we found we actually preferred this -- less distance to lug beach gear. While the house is a little outdated decor-wise, the kitchen is well-stocked and the layout was great for two families. There is a primary suite with king bed and another bedroom with a queen bed upstairs. Keep in mind that the second bedroom shares its bathroom with the upstairs of the house. Downstairs is one bedroom with a queen bed, and another with a queen and a full. The sunroom was also a nice place to get away, or send the kids to watch a movie. Note that the TV in the main living room doesn't have streaming capabilities. It does have a cable box with a good selection. Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret 704-680-2328 r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Ocean View from a Shaded Porch
Our family of multiple age groups truly enjoyed our vacation on Holden Beach. The home was very clean, has an open living-dining-kitchen area which made it seem very spacious. This home has been maintained as well as updated to meet the changing needs of families. The kitchen is well appointed and had all the necessary items we needed. There are 2 large dining tables for families to have meals or game night. The beach has easy access with a beautiful deck for sunning. There was space for a portable kiddie pool and a shaded areas on the porch. There is a garage for one car and at least 3 additional cars. The front stairs offers fewer steps for carrying luggage or groceries. The dunes are beautiful and allow access to the beach. A nearby public access also allows beach access for those with physical limitations. We enjoyed watching fireworks all around us. The description of the home is accurate. The owner was honest and included a description of areas where improvements could be made. We were very satisfied with these accommodations. Maggie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spontaneous getaway
Very spacious house. Served all of our needs and we had a wonderful time! Would definitely return! Quiet area, back porch was excellent for rocking and watching the ocean. Walkway was very nice. Appreciated the communication in booking this one last minute.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sun, Sand, and Serenity: Our Perfect Holden Bewch Escape!
We enjoyed our fantastic beach vacation, the house was very clean, well-maintained and contributed to a comfortable and inviting atmosphere! It truly felt like a home away from home, The well-equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare meals, and the dining area provided the perfect view! The oceanfront stay had stunning views of the waves and private access to the beach. Each day was filled with relaxation and fun activities, from sunbathing and swimming to building sandcastles and walking the beach looking for shells! The sunsets were absolutely breathtaking, the nights were peaceful, with the sound of the waves providing a soothing backdrop. Our time here has been rejuvenating, memorable, and filled with joy! Thank you for allowing us to vacation in your beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love staying here.
Nice, clean beach house! The owner is easy to communicate with, responsive to any questions or concerns. It is an older home and it is well maintained. The kitchen has everything you need if you wish to cook some of your meals. The walkway to the beach is in good condition & maintained also. We love the covered back porch, a great place to relax! We always wish we could stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE THIS HOUSE!! VERY clean, comfortable beachy home in a very peaceful location!!! We'll be back
When we walked into the house, we knew immediately we were in Love with this House!!! The first thing I noticed was the open floorplan, the beautiful beachy décor, all the wonderful natural sunlight from all the windows, the pretty colors…all so inviting. Then we walked out to the Oceanfront deck my husband and I were in awe. We were both so happy that this would be our vacation!!! As time passed, I noticed more and more how clean the whole house was, which I fully appreciated because I am a clean freak. The housecleaners had done a wonderful job! The furniture and house was in good condition. The refrigerator and appliances seem to be new. The bathrooms are very attractive and updated. The longer we stayed the more we really appreciated all the spaciousness of the living area, dining area, bedrooms, and also the comfortable beds and furniture! This house is an older design on the street side but you wouldn’t know it from the inside. And the location is amazing. I can’t say enough compliments about the house because we loved it!. The owner was very kind to call us on day 2 to make sure everything was OK. We had no complaints at all. This was our first time in Holden Beach. We only vacation in NC every other year but we WILL definitely be back! My only regret is that we couldn’t stay another week.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela P.

Quiet location
The house was spacious upstairs. We liked the open floor plan. We did not need to use the two rooms in the basement but they seemed spacious. Kitchen was well equipped compared to others we have stayed in at Holden. This is an older home. There is wear, especially in the primary bath. We ended up using the hall bath instead as it had an exhaust fan. Be aware that this home has very steep and narrow stairs from the lower level to upper. Was a little challenging for me and could be for anyone with a mobility issue, Beach location is great. At this time there is a good sized dune that you have to go down and climb up to access and return from the beach. I would advise bringing your own linens as the owner is very specific about charging fees for any type of staining from makeup, skincare products, etc on the linens provided. We always bring our own so this was not an issue for us. You may want to bring your own dish towels too as there are none provided. Make sure you get the rental agreement the owner requires when you book. VRBO did not send it and I ended up having to review and sign it the night before we were to check in which was not fun. I think that the agreement should be made available to read before you ask to book the property. The property has plenty of room if you have a big family. The volleyball area is nice for kids. Two tables for dining gives lots of room for games and puzzles. A small gas grill is provided which was very useful for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as nice as shone
Reaiy nice
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice boardwalk to the beach
This beach house has an open floor plan and large bedrooms which was great for our large family gathering. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of pots, pans, dishes and utensils. We enjoyed the covered deck area with benches and rocking chairs. Could've used some side tables. The house is showing its age and there are things that need to be updated and or replaced, including furniture pieces with plastic covers that are cracked and sharp which led to cuts and scrapes of hands and legs. The blinds have broken slats and multiple lights don't work even after changing light bulbs. We did enjoy the beach and no crowds!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great vacation
Enjoyed our stay. Beach was wonderful. House had a lot of room for everyone. Loved the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laree S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for us
The property was just the right size and set up for our family - 5 adults and 3 children age 8 - 10. The sun room was great for the kids. The house was well maintained. The rugs were a little dirty but the owner had rug cleaners set up to come in as we were leaving. The owner was very responive to anh issues. We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Katie W., Carrboro, NC

Adequate but kind of gross
Pros: Spacious, enough bedrooms and plenty of beds, lots of seating in the living room, great seafront deck, awesome beach location with a great sandbar that protected the shore from huge waves, very family friendly stretch of beach. Cons: fluorescent lighting, uncomfortable clear plastic over some upholstery, not cleaned well, tables were gross (dirt under glass on one table top, dirty grout between tiles on another table), wood floor between carpets was filthy when a wet paper towel was taken to it, bathrooms are gross. Light fixtures awful. Could charge a lot more if you just painted it, redid showers, redid lighting, and updated it a bit to make it look nicer and took all the plastic off upholstered furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Trip
The property is on the quiet end of the island. The long board walk was very helpful taking our things to the beach. There is more than ample seating for the meals or watching TV. The open face design with the kitchen, dining, and seating allows a family to interact with each other while in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location
Very nice area. Clean. Fully equipped. Don is an excellent host. Good communication. Lots of beach equipment. Loved the outdoor enclosed shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfied
The house was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall pretty good
There are so many wonderful things about this property. We had six adults and two kids and were very comfortable throughout our week at the beach. The house is private, especially when sitting on the front porch, which was nice. We loved the private boardwalk to the beach And the cart provided was especially helpful when taking things out. The location was great toward the end of the island. Not a lot of people on the beach and plenty of shells to be found! There’s a cool volleyball net near the house, which was great for the kids. The floor plan was nice and open, and the sunroom was a bonus space that we really utilized! Sooooo, while this had the potential to be a five star rating, the entire place just needed a general upgrade. The main bathroom smelled a bit of sewage (which we treated with Drano while we were there); a few of the beds were so hard that it affected sleep patterns (esp the Queen downstairs); Duct tape held together a few of the box springs; all of the bathroom were updated but each shower stall was chipping, peeling, or cracking in numerous places; the deck needs to be refinished (splinter the first day for our 6 year old); a dehumidifier ran on lower level 24/7 as suggested (not terrible, but I am not sure it is an effective unit as it never switched off) Overall, we had a positive stay. None of the problems were big enough to contact the owner, but over the week they added up. I will say the place was clean and enjoyable, but needs attention
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig & Paula J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor owner communication
First the positives. Great location and the beach is beautiful on this end of the island. The house is dated and we were expecting that, but it was not clean. Toilets had urine all over them, and was minimally clean in other areas of the house. Blinds in one of the downstairs bedrooms were completely trashed. The owner was informed of all the issues above and never responded. The lack of owner response is the reason for this review. I emailed with a question that was never answered and given his non response when we were less than 24 hours before check in we had no information on how to access the house. After many attempts via phone and email with no response, VRBO contacted the owner as well. When we did hear from him he promised access info and he didn’t follow through and we had to reach out again. I will not rent this property nor recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holden 2023
Great location. Quiet and comfortable and just steps away from the beach. We rested, relaxed, ate good, took long walks on the beach and enjoyed the view from the porch. Loved watching deer and rabbits from the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
We’ve been renting homes on Holden Beach since my girls were 6 & 8. Now my daughters, and their families come down. The weather was perfect and the ocean was warm for an April vacation. This is not always the case. The house was clean and comfortable for all of us. Even though we were farther away from the beach. It worked out great because we played baseball with my grandsons on the beach during low tide. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023