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Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Holden Beach with a water park

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Smart TV, DVD player, books, computer monitors
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, computer monitors
Terrace/patio
Golfing on-site, a water park and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 993 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

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

Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home

https://www.travelandleisure.com/calmest-beach-in-usa-holden-beach-north-carolina-11766139

We would like for you to come and have a wonderful and memorable week at Holden Beach.
We invite you to visit our beach house, which is family-owned and operated for many years. Our home is located on a quiet street and is a 5-minute, one-block walk to the beach. We have a neighborhood crosswalk with stairs for easy beach access on Ocean Blvd. We provide many beach chairs (reviewed annually) and two rolling beach carts to make it easy to take all of your necessary items over to the beach. We also have boogie-boards and a small cooler for your beach beverages. Our home is family-friendly, including your pets! All entry doors have keypads, making it easier for family members to come and go at their convenience. Our front yard has plenty of space for parking. We are Premier Host VRBO’s highest rating.

Our home is located 6 blocks from the bridge, making it convenient to restaurants and shopping. It is also near the recreation areas near the Town Hall (tennis courts, basketball court, and entertainment venue.) The streets have very little traffic, making it perfect for bike riding, jogging or walking your dog. We invite you to come and enjoy a relaxing vacation with your family, friends, and pets. Join the families that come each year, making new memories! If you have a large group and need more space, there is a duplex directly across the street that sleeps 8 people. It is listed on VRBO as property 220585.

Our guests have rated our vacation home as exceptional with a 9.8 (out of 10) rating with 315 reviews! We appreciate your reviews and any recommendations that would make your next visit more enjoyable.

Property Highlights:
• Family-owned and operated for many years.
• Furnished as a full-time residence with many extras not typically found in rental properties
• Located on a quiet street, just a 5-minute walk to the beach.
• Neighborhood crosswalk with stairs for easy beach access on Ocean Blvd.
• Beach chairs and two rolling beach carts provided.
• Pet-friendly with a prorated pet fee of $25 per day.
• Fast internet (200+ Mbps) with secure Wi-Fi and direct Ethernet access.
Dining and Kitchen:
• Dining area seats 9 with a table and 6 comfortable chairs and 3 cushioned bar stools.
• Fully equipped kitchen with a new refrigerator with icemaker and water/ice dispenser, built-in microwave, electric stove with 4 burners and oven, food processor, crock pot, hand mixer, drip and Keurig coffee makers, coffee bean grinder, and a good supply of china, pots, pans (T-fal. nonstick), baking dishes, glassware, and silverware.
• Recycling containers in kitchen and outside
• Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
• 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths.
• Bedroom 1: 2 queen beds with 40” smart HDTV connected to Wi-Fi.
• Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed with a half-bath and 40" smart HDTV connected to Wi-Fi. (half-bath adjoins this bedroom)
• Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed with 32" HDTV.
• All mattresses and box springs are enclosed in certified bed bug protective covers.
• Full bath (main level): Shower-tub combination.
• Full bath (garage level): Large walk-in shower (with space heater for use in cooler months)

Outdoor Features:
• Covered porches on each side of the house with chairs and rockers.
• Partial views of the ocean and inland waterway.
• Enclosed garage accommodating two cars, laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, enclosed downstairs heated full bathroom, and a second full-size refrigerator with an icemaker
• Outdoor enclosed shower with hot and cold water.
• Charcoal grill (please use outside, not on the porch or inside).
• Area beside shower with hose for washing off sandy feet and toys
• Picnic table with benches.
• Rockers outside on lower levels beside picnic table.
Additional Information:
• Keypads on all exterior doors for easy access.
• Central heat and air conditioning.
• Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, living room, and kitchen
• Puzzles and books available for your enjoyment
• Pet fee: $25 per day. (Note: From May 20th to September 10th dogs are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 50
• Cleaning fee: $150 per reservation.
• June through August: 7-day rentals from Saturday to Saturday.
• Holden Beach is judged to be the best family beach.
• Check-in time: 4:00 pm.
• Check-out time: 11:00 am.
• Guests provide their own towels, bed linens, kitchen towels, and pillowcases.

• Mattress pads, blankets, comforters, and pillows are provided.
• Linens and towels can be rented from Beach Fun Rentals or Care Linen Service.
• During summer months pets are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 5pm. Pets must be leashed at all times.
• $1500 refundable security deposit included in your payment (charged only if damage is found).
• June through August: 7-day rentals from Saturday to Saturday.
• Holden Beach is judged to be the best family beach.
• We are Premier Host VRBO’s highest rating.

Recent Upgrades:

• 2025: Replaced Over range Microwave
• 2023: New outdoor rocking chairs for our porches, a new clothes washer, a new sofa, and a 55" Smart Samsung HDTV. Repainted ceiling.
• 2022: 12 place settings of dishes, 6 wine glasses, a small cooler for guests, a beach wagon, a recycle can, a coffee grinder, living area lamps, side tables, an ottoman, a dining room table & chairs, and bar stools.
• 2021: New Whirlpool refrigerator.
• 2020: New vanity/mirror medicine cabinet in the downstairs bathroom and outdoor lighting in each corner under the eaves of the house.
• 2019: Replaced vinyl siding and windows for better efficiency


Enroll in Expedia One Key for Expedia rewards program. Earn rewards to help pay for rentals on Expedia, Hotels.com and VRBO. Pet Friendly. Our house has been provided the VRBO highest rating as Premier Host!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
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

June through August are 7 day rentals only with Saturday to Saturday check in and check out days.
All Rentals have an additional $125 cleaning fee.
No gatherings with more than 15 people.

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee is $25 per day.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Well behaving guests are appreciated.

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
Note from host: Well behaving guests are appreciated.
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
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
Property Registration Number 211148

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

House Short 5 Minute Walk Beach Perfect Family Vacation Home
Short 5 Minute Walk Beach Perfect Family Vacation Home
House Short 5 Minute Walk Beach Perfect Family Vacation Home
House Short 5 Minute Walk Beach Perfect Family Vacation Home

About the area

Map
Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 34 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Caswell Beach - 43 min drive - 53.0 km
  • The Point - 45 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Provision Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-out at Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Holden Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Holden Beach and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Big Beach and Sailfish Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 332 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. We all loved it. Very short walk to the beach, an ocean view and plenty of room. I highly recommend it. Also very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience

The home was a great size clean and in a great location the manager was easy to stay in touch with overall 10/10 experience definitely will be booking again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Awesome place to stay!

House was super comfy with enough space for everyone! Beach supplies in the garage were super helpful, from the extra chairs to the wagon! House was very clean and well organized. We loved the little notes around to give us helpful hints (like pull the stopper up before turning the shower water on). Our dogs loved it as well! Definitely will be back! Owners were super nice and let me know that someone was coming by to check on something (didn’t even realize the worker had come by!). Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Delightful Experience

Cozy beach home with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Byron is a first rate host
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall beach trip

Nice enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mitch m.

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

Excellent! Highly recommend TVs in every room clean. Great location to the beach!!!

Amazing clean close to the beach. Plenty of beach toys, ice cold AC.!!!Everything work great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J., Raleigh, NC

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

Lovely

Great stay! Close to the beach and everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candy H.

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

Weekend Getaway

Wonderful stay.. Lovely place, great location and being the off season was very quiet we loved it..and dog friendly for our 6lb spoiled baby goes everywhere with us.. Very nice Beach, Recommend 100% you will love it there..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

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

Family Vacation

This was a great hope that my family stayed in for our vacation. Close to the beach. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Loved the Stay

It was an amazing week the weather was perfect. The house we stayed in very clean and taken care of. Nice communication with the owner. Beds very comfortable, very well stocked. I recommend this house to a small family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Nice place to get away

Our purpose for going was to have a place for our family to get away and relax. This house was the perfect place. Well equipped kitchen, big table for playing games, TV for movies. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Very quiet and wonderful

Very great week in Holden. Lot of shops opened, nice and close to ocean. Place was very clean and nice. Our hounds loved it as much as we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth and Ricky V.

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

Amazing as always

As always the house was amazing, the proximity to the beach is great. Another amazing stay will be back next year. Been staying here for 11 years and have loved the house and the owners who are great to work with.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer N., WADESVILLE

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

Couldn't Have Been Better

House had everything we needed and very close to beach. I would book again if available next time we come through
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Comfy House, Short Walk to Beach

This house was comfy and had everything we needed. We loved the enclosed outdoor shower! We took advantage of both the porches as well as the garage. The walk to the beach was short and easy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth and Ricky V.

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

Amazing Stay

This house is a great place to stay. We feel like it is our home when we are here. The owners are wonderful people and always available. Been staying here for about 10 years and will co tinge to come. We kive it here!!!!!!
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

kelsey b.

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

Loved it

We absolutely loved this house. It was exactly what we expected and more. It was only a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Weekend get away for the “Golden Girls”

Me and some former coworkers that are retired planned a weekend to visit another retiree that is a resident. We found the house to be exactly as described, very clean and the owner very responsive. We plan to make this an annual event and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth and Ricky V.

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

Home away feom home

Amazing!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyle W.

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

Perfect for the two of us

We have been visiting Holden Beach for many years and this house was perfect for our week this year. Very quiet and comfortable and only 2 rows away from Ocean Blvd and the beach. We only go to Holden during the winter for the past 5 years and as long as the house is available, this would be our choice each year going forward.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Festival by the Sea

Always enjoy staying at Bryon’s house. Very convenient for us as vendors at the festival. Very clean! Also, love that the front yard has been graveled for more parking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Wonderful beautiful home!

We had a blast here and it was nice and clean and not very far from the beach at all ! Also was pleased that we got a view of the ocean on the back porch! Only one down side was that they had these plants in the yard that has spikes on them and it kept getting stuck on us and our pets paws but it was easy to avoid and just take them down the road and to the beach! Will rent this place again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great House on Holden

Byron was a pleasure to work with. Communication was prompt and he was very accommodating. House was clean, my bed was comfortable, and the boardwalk to the beach was just a short walk away. It was perfect for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

Quick shelling trip -perfect location.

Cute house with lots of room. Only 2 of us stayed for a quick shelling trip to Holden. Lovely porches with great breezes. The property owner was quick to respond when I had questions about locking the door (operator error on my part). Would stay again & hope to soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Holden Beach Half Marathon

Stayed at property for Holden Beach Half Marathon. The property was on the course at just past the halfway point. So our kids were able to stand out front and cheer the racers on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022