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Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Perched on the Lockwood Folly River, The Fish House offers a tranquil retreat 4 miles from Holden Beach. With its spacious covered back deck and uncovered dock, guests can fish to their heart's content or simply enjoy dolphin watching and sunrises over the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$741
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock

WiFi internet available! Family friendly and perfect for Fishing & Boating - 4 miles from Holden Beach by car and about 3 miles by boat. This recently renovated house was originally a shrimp house for local fisherman to sale and process their catch. It's now a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a large living/dining/kitchen area. Because of the history of the shrimp house this home is one of the only homes that actually sits on the bank of the Lockwood Folly River. Spacious covered back deck over the water with a uncovered dock on the front that is perfect for fishing. There is also a connected floating dock for your use. Please note that property has 3 additional docks and a boat lift but are NOT part of the VRBO. The Fish House is centrally located between historic Wilmington, NC and exciting Myrtle Beach, SC.

Sleeps 6 with one queen bed in the master bedroom (which overlooks the river), one queen bed and twin bunk beds in the second bedroom. It has a large farm style dining table with additional seating at a large central bar. Windows line the living room wall so that you can enjoy the bird watching, dolphin swimming, and sunrises all from the comfort of the couch!

Bring your fishing pole or your boat as the Fish House is located on the Lockwood Folly River about a mile and a half from the Inter Coastal Waterway. The Lockwood Folly Inlet is situated between Oak Island and Holden Beach and has direct access to the Atlantic Ocean! The Fish House has a large parking area if you do bring a boat and is only a half of a mile from a free public boat ramp. There is also a fish cleaning station and outdoor shower right off the floating boat dock!

Please be aware that there are three piers down from the floating dock that are used by the owners of the property, they can be seen in the pictures. These three piers and boat lift are private and are not part of the VRBO. We ask that all guests limit their usage to the one floating dock. The owners occasionally park on the far edge of the lot away from the house and access their boat by the steps in the side yard. This is far enough away from the house that it should not be disruptive. There are also two cameras on this property for security measures, one on the parking lot and one on the piers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fish cleaning table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,320 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 - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking allowed outside
Strip all beds slept in - no bedspreads Start a load of towels Take out all trash empty fridge Big trash can out front trash pickup is Monday morning
No fish bait allowed in the kitchen fridge. We have a small chest freezer on the dock for all fish bait.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Any age

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

About the area

Map
Varnamtown, NC

What's nearby

  • Lockwood Folly Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Magic Mountain Fun Park - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Holden Beach - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Big Beach - 21 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Caswell Beach - 33 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lockwood Folly Country Club - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock?

As of 11 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock on 12 Jan 2026 start from NZ$740.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Magic Mountain Fun Park, Holden Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club. Sailfish Park and Big Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 254 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DALE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay. Love it there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay as always, especially for fishing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryLynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our FAVORITE place to go!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was beautiful and the host was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to bring the boat, good fishing off the back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time coming and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a fishing getaway! Comfortable, spacious, and clean. The fishing was great and the view gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax and recharge! Clean and comfortable home over the water that lets you basically roll out of bed and do a little fishing. Big kitchen bar and table to spread out snacks and puzzles. Comfy sitting area with tv and beautiful view out every window. This was our second stay and about to rebook for next year. Love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett b.

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

Amazing place to stay and will be booking again

Property was amazing, fishing was great close to stores and food would recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F.

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

Fish House

A great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

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

Awesome

I have stayed here numerous times and never been disappointed. A perfect vacation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryLynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, VERY CLEAN, beautifully decorated, great location. Looking forward to returning in August! Mary & Pat Belews Creek, NC
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for a better time! My son said it was the best time on vacation he has ever had! The fish were biting
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tega T.

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

Great stay

My husband and I went along with our 2 grown sons and wife. We loved the deck, the boating dock, the peacefulness and the location. Very quiet neighborhood and not far at all to the beach attractions. We will be back. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have wanted to rent this house for several years now and it did not disappoint. From the beautiful decor inside to the dock off the back that was wonderful. We seen beautiful sunrises, a dolphin, and caught some fish. Would highly recommend this beautiful, comfortable costal home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Great place

A great place to stay especially for fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Fantastic

Loved everything about this trip. Fishing was awesome, location was great and peaceful. Would definitely recommend and rebook. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Howard M.

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

Fish house stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Enjoyable Stay

Nice place to stay. Pretty much anything needed is on hand. Well stocked with the basics and more. Highlight of the stay was the deck and the fishing opportunities it provides. There are large fish here of all types all within casting distance. Planning to return as soon as practical.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Family fishing trip

The house was just as listed. Very clean. Well stocked kitchen. We only left the property to go to beach- 15 min drive. The morning sunrise is beautiful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Repeat Guest

Best place ever ! We Always catch plenty of fish and always have a Good Time with our family & friends ;) We love the Fish House and will be back as long as you allow us too
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Tranquility

If you love peaceful and quiet this is the place! Absolutely stunning views, fantastic porch and a wonderfully well kept kitchen. We love to cook together so it was awesome. Such a lovely quiet neighborhood and the beach just across the bridge. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025