Location: Holden Beach, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (30 Miles to Wilmington, NC; 45 Miles to Myrtle Beach, SC) View Map
Accommodations: House, 8 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 6.5 Baths (Sleeps 16-18)
Keywords: Duplex, ocean views, family beach, beach, fun, 8 bedrooms, Golf
Update for January. Two families failed to get their deposits in so we have the week of Jun 2 and July 14h weeks are now open. Enjoy the new Living Room carpet for 2012.
One of the huge benefits of renting our vacation home is we allow the right of first refusal for the following year to the current year rental family. Once you rent with us, you always have right of first refusal on that week for the following year at the end of your week of relaxation at Holden Beach. This allows you the ability to have your own personal time-share without the costs.
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LARGE DUPLEX IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY: Each side has its own "name" as this is the Holden Beach way. The East side is named "M & M" and the West side is named "Joy of Flying". This is your opportunity to stay in a lovely 4 bedroom half of the duplex or 8 bedrooms when renting the entire house. There is a large interior doorway between the two sides making it perfect for family gatherings. There are lots of boogie boards, chairs, and beach toys located in the lockable storage area under the house that have been provided over the years by renters for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of others.
A number of our renters come with several families and enjoy the complete living, dining, and kitchen of both sides. Each spacious side of the duplex has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Two rooms each side have private baths. Each side sleeps 8. The interior walls have been insulated to keep the sounds at a minimum which helps get a good night's sleep or afternoon nap. There is room for the kids to play under the house with swings on each side and lots of room for younger kids to ride big wheels, etc. The house is well-maintained and you might even feel that you are staying in a brand new home. We have renters who have been with us for fifteen years and they keep coming back because it feels like home.
Note: Do you need a smaller space?. Contact us for rates and details to rent just one side of this duplex.
Recent additions include 52 Inch massive HD TVs. Additional updates include kitchen gadgets, wall hangings/decor, and new roof.
Come join us for a week in paradise. Here’s why:
* One of the best rated, least crowded and most beautiful family beaches found anywhere.
* Very Private, with wonderful ocean views, decks and yet very close proximity to the beach (2nd row, only feet to private beach access.
* Tasteful, spacious and renovated accommodations with much more space than most single family homes of similar price
* Approximately 40 world class golf courses within a 40 minute radius.
* Pristine & uncrowded wide white-sand beach
* Plenty of great dining choices, shopping and children’s amusements, all within a 5 mile radius. New full service grocery store located just across the bridge on the mainland, now open!
* 24-hour Super Wal-Mart
* Some of the best fishing and boating on the East Coast
Relax and enjoy the rockers on the porch or the swings underneath the house. Inside you'll find a spacious living area (approximately 1800 sq. ft of living space) with updated and tasteful decorations throughout.
Our property is very private, yet you're next to the beach, You will love the location of our house. To walk onto the beach, you simply cross the street on a diagonal and walk down a comfortable wooden walkway to the beach. The beach has been maintained through the years as a family beach with little commercial emphasis.
Holden Beach is still a well-kept secret, perhaps not for long. National Geographic Smart Traveler magazine recently ranked Holden Beach among it's top 10 "Best Family Beaches" category. Additionally, AAA Beach Vacation Travel Journal recently ranked H.B. one of their "Top 30 Beaches" overall. H.B. offers a great alternative to the crowds and commercialism of nearby N. Myrtle Beach, which is only approximately 30 miles away.
*Bedding arrangement: 3 queen beds, 2 twin beds sleeper sofa in main living area for additional sleeping.
**Additional indoor photos gladly provided upon email request.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Parking under house for 8 cars
- Off Street Parking : additional parking for 8 more cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Season (1 Jan - 26 May 12) ........................................ $1600/week
Mid-season/Shoulder-season (26 May - 9 Jun 12) ........................ $2395/week
Peak Season (11 Jun - 13 Aug 11) ...................................... $3900/week
Mid-season/Shoulder-season (11 Aug - 25 Aug 12) ....................... $2395/week
Off Season (25 Aug till New Years) .................................... $1600/week
Our Favorite Season: Sep-Oct: Water is still warm and the beach is empty
Prices include 7.75% NC Sales Tax, 6% local occupancy Tax, professional cleaning
Rental does not include linens which are available in a variety of options locally
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
8 BR/6+ BA 2nd Row: Gated Community. Beautiful Family House
Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose Holden Beach
Our family began vacationing at Holden Beach over 40 years ago Several relatives own homes at Holden Beach so we feel that owning at Holden was just increasing our family time. Fifteen years ago we built our house because we wanted to have a place that catered to our needs at Holden Beach and provided plenty of growing room for grand-kids. We designed and built our duplex to provide exactly what we wanted in a beach house. Spacious living areas designed around informal living with the focus on family activities together. However, we also wanted some privacy in the sleeping arrangements so we added private baths. When more than one family is able to vacation together, we wanted the expandability of having a duplex, so we designed a large walk-through area and designed the bath and stairs to be the areas that were next to each other. The result allows the two large living spaces to be well separated when renting both sides individually so that there is no intrusion upon your neighbors. The numerous large windows provide encouragement to leave the comfort of inside and enjoy the great outdoors. The Private Holden Beach West End is exclusive and results in significantly fewer people on what is already an under-crowded beach. During the height of the summer vacation season, the West End beaches always allow plenty of room for Frisbee, soccer, or kite flying. During the "shoulder" seasons, there is room to practice your middle iron play without disturbing anyone and in the off-seasons of May, Sep, Oct you practically have the entire 1.5 mile West End to yourself.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Sitting in the rockers on the front porch or swinging in the swings underneath the house is at the top of relaxation. Our beach is perfect for long walks, shelling adventures, swimming in the surf, or lying in the sand. When we come from the beach, we enjoy a nice warm shower underneath the house in the privacy of our outside showers. Many renters do not even use the inside showers because the ones outside are wonderful with the breeze blowing under the walls and keeping you cool and comfortable. Our kitchens welcome a cook to prepare simple or elaborate meals with all the required utensils provided. All of our bedrooms have quality mattresses that assure the comfort needed for the night's sleep. Our dining room tables are set up for family game night with good lighting and adequate seating.
Nice Putt Putt course with plenty of challenging holes. Go Carts for all ages. Water bumper boats, Merry Go Round and other seasonal activities. Lots of indoor games, pool, air-hockey, etc. Soft S
Great sea food. Boats pull right up to the dock. Accessible by car or boat.
OUTSTANDING local course. Great value for the quality of the course. Numerous tight tee boxes but greens and fairways are open and give a great reward for golfers of all handicaps.
Lots of great food on the strip. You can't go wrong anywhere.
Great golf. 3 World class courses only 30 mins down the road. You will enjoy the diversity and challenges the "Cat" courses offer.
24 Hour Walmart. No need to bring food from home. DO NOT go Sat afternoon after check-in time. It is a zoo. Sat evening or Sun AM are best times.
Basic staples for food and drinks. Prices are not too high and the time savings are worth the price on most items.
Brierwood Golf Club Address: 27 Brierwood Road South Brunswick, NC 28470-4404 (910) 754-4660 * approximate times www.brierwood.com Good local course with little water and forgiving rough. Quick an
18 Hole, William Byrd designed course. A wide and hilly course with plenty of wetlands, and deep sand bunkers. Plenty of work for the dedicated golfer.
Another Ocean Ridge course. Bigger Greens, with rolling fairways. Designed for golfers of all abilities.
Ocean Ridge Course cut out of the pine barrens. Not designed for the free swinger, course management is a must for this course. Golf Digest Top 100 Course.
Ocean Ridge newer course with more creative hazards and the ever present water near the green. Another excellent day spent on a lovely course.
Owner's Map of Holden Beach
We love coming to Holden Beach. The beautiful beaches are filled with the wonder of nature. Birds flock to the water's edge, trying to catch hermit crabs. Sea shells are plentiful and everyday is a new adventure looking through the night's fresh deposits of shells. We love relaxing on the seemingly-private beach watching our grand-kids play in the surf while enjoying the peace of mind that only a family beach can provide. Our favorite time is early morning walking the empty shoreline feeling at peace with all of creation.
Property Photos
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- Joy of Flying and M and M View from Blvd. Wide driveway parking - Holden Beach Vacation Duplex with Broadband Internet in Gated Community; Uncrowded Beach
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- New digital HD cable with 52 inch HD TVs. Nice for rain days. - Holden Beach Vacation Duplex with Broadband Internet in Gated Community; Uncrowded Beach
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- Dining area Joy of Flying. Dining area seats six with more counter seating - Holden Beach Vacation Duplex with Broadband Internet in Gated Community; Uncrowded Beach
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- Kitchen-Joy of Flying
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- Master Bedroom Joy of Flying
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- Downstairs Bedroom Joy of Flying
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- Living/Dining area M and M
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- Living Area M and M
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- Connecting hallway and door between J of F and M and M
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- Master Bedroom M and M
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- Downstairs Bedroom M and M
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- The wonderful walkway to the beach--Grandkids not included
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- Fall 2009 Beach. Lots of privacy and freedom. Even footprint free walking.
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- Living area-Joy of Flying. Two story living room with lots of windows
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- Joy of Flying Room with 2 Twins (Airplane Room)
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- Tons of space under the house for cars, jet-skis or space for the kids to play
Traveler Reviews (24)
My wedding week at M and M and Joy of Flying
Guest: Tashina
(West Virginia)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/09/10
I highly recommend this beach house to anyone. It is a beautiful home and well taken care of. I actually got married at Holden Beach on July 22, 2010. My family rented M and M and Joy of Flying for the week, while my groom and his family stayed at a near by home. We had an awesome week! Our wedding ceremony was on the shore. BEAUTIFUL!! We used the boardwalk across from the beach house as an easy access from the ceremony to the reception. Our wedding reception was held in the backyard and it worked out perfectly. If you are considering having a beach wedding, you should!!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Judy and Stan C.
(Lillington, NC )
Date of Stay: 01/07/10
Review Submitted: 01/07/10
Just wanted you both to know that our family week of "Christmas at the Beach" went beyond our expectations! The weather was assorted (some rain, some cold, some wind, some 60 degrees), the house accommodated us exceptionally well, and our fellowship was relaxed and easy. All the family commented on how well the house was laid out, how clean the house was, how great the lighting was (comments were that beach houses usually do not have great lighting for reading), how well-equipped the kitchen was with dishes/appliances, and the list could go on! You made me look good! Stan and I stayed in the upstairs room in THE JOY OF FLYING...we knew we were in the right place when we saw the airplane fan and the airplane border in the room....our son had the same fan in his room growing up! Stan and our son are pilots so we enjoyed the decor! We did our own cleaning and tried to leave it better than we found it (although it was clean!) All the family indicated we would like to do this again next year...if the house is available. Thanks again for your hospitality....we definitely give M&M and THE JOY OF FLYING a "2 thumbs up"
Recommended for:
Guest: K, W, and F Families
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Date of Stay: 07/31/04
Review Submitted: 07/31/04
Transcribed by owner from previous site. "Another great week at Holden and the Joy of Flying. The K..., the W... and the F... Cousins, sun, waves and ocean breeze - it doesn't any better than this! Our families were here the first summer M & M and Joy of Flying were here. We have been back every year since - sometimes more of us than others (cousins are growing up and lives are busier). We have fond memories of staying here thanks for sharing your lovely place."
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Guest: F, R, E, & W Families
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Date of Stay: 06/22/04
Review Submitted: 06/22/04
Transcribed by owner from previous site. "Four years here!! What a great week - especially after all the cold wet weather in Virginia. The best adventure is down at the end of the island at low tide. Huge tidal pools - lots of fish - big & little and ton's of fun. Be back next year - Thank you for a great spot."
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Guest: Ed M
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Date of Stay: 08/16/02
Review Submitted: 08/16/02
Transcribed by owner from previous site. "Our first but not our last year here-w/the K... has been a fun and relaxing week - the house is just beautiful - roomy - comfortable - can't wait for next year! Thanks!"
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Guest: N, K, & C Families
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Date of Stay: 07/20/02
Review Submitted: 07/20/02
Transcribed by owner from previous site. "Perfect vacation once again. Skeeters bad last 2 days all else perfect. Look forward to next year."
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