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SECOND ROW PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS ; AWESOME OCEAN AND MARSH INLET VIEWS!

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Street view of house
Outside enclosed shower and changing area.
Entry hallway
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

"Safari" room

1 King Bed

Bunk room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Twin room

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bunk bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Jack and Jill bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside enclosed shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

SECOND ROW PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS ; AWESOME OCEAN AND MARSH INLET VIEWS!

This Second Row recently updated house has an inverted floor plan, meaning the family room, dining, kitchen, and Master (King sized bed) are on the topmost floor so the views can be maximized. There is plentiful dining seating as well as a kitchen with every tool a cook can think to use, if one enjoys cooking meals for the family at the beach. Please note we do not provide linens or bath towels. Bring your own or rent from nearby rentals. At the entry level one will find a welcoming sitting room, a King bedroom with a shared Jack and Jill bathroom (tub shower) that opens to a bedroom with two twin beds. Also, there is a bunk room for the kids, with two bunk beds and an adjoining private bathroom (shower with detachable shower spray). The washer and dryer are on this level under the staircase. HD cable and a flat screen TV with a soundbar and subwoofer speakers are provided in the family room TV for movie nights, and all the Roku stick enabled TV's have access to HDTV with the Spectrum app. Netflix and Amazon Prime are also provided for free streaming. Excellent Wifi coverage. Private (deeded) beach access is three houses over and across the street.
The under-the-house storage room is fully stocked with a Weber charcoal grill, as well as beach toys and games, chairs, umbrellas, body boards, as well as a cart to tote them on. The foot shower is conveniently located near the front steps for rinsing off sand before entering the house; and for those who enjoy bathing in the fresh air, there is an enclosed outside shower, sink, and changing area.
The beach is not crowded since only ocean front and second row houses share this stretch of sand.
Holden Beach is a family friendly beach where you will find houses and a handful of condos. Enjoy watching the baby turtles hatch in August, or catch a wave with the body boards. Grab dinner at several nearby restaurants, or plan an outing to Myrtle or Wilmington, both only an hour away, and then come back to enjoy the peace and quiet Holden welcomes you with once you cross over that magical curved bridge onto the island. Leave your cares behind and take a deep breath. This is a place to rest. While we provide much of what you need for your stay, please note we do not provide sheets and towels. Check the amenities section.

Since the house is vacant much of the time, security cameras are in use outside the house, but they are turned off once guests have arrived safely and the guest limit has been confirmed.
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About the neighborhood

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Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sailfish Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 29 min drive - 32.7 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 50 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 58 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Surfer's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home close to the beach. Homeowner is super responsive to any and all questions or needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Thank you! It was a delight to host your family for another memorable week at the beach! I look forward to the opportunity of hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great beach house

We enjoyed staying in this home! The layout of the house was nice for our family and very comfortable. It was also nice to be able to use the beach chairs and umbrellas for the short walk to the beach. The host is great, and very quick to reply to any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2025
I am so happy you enjoyed your week at Holden and that the beach items we provide also added to your experience. It was a pleasure to host your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check-in process. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware and appliances. The house was very well maintained and had wonderful views. Saralee was very responsive and provided good instructions. She was very nice in all her communications. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2025
Thank you for your informative and lovely comments. It was a pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great Family Vacation

Great location! Easy access to the beach! House is clean and spacious and was plenty big enough for 7 adults and 3 kids. Already planning next years vacation here!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2022
Thanks for your wonderful review. I look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russsell D.

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

Excellent house and great location!

Working with Saralee is a pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2022
Thank you! Three years running for the same week? I’m honored. It’s your spot. AND you posted a review the same day you checked out? Truly appreciative and humbled. I’ll save the week for you next year too. That’s one of the beauties of managing my own property. Gold glove treatment. I have you covered. Thanks for entrusting us with another week of family memories. Since I never once experienced a vacation as a kid, it is my passion to provide the best of all you need for yours. Thanks again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Great stay 👍

Perfect location. Home owner made the stay clean and safe during our stay during the coronavirus. Thank you ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2020
Thank you for your five-star review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We have tried to go beyond the vacation rental industry’s guidelines to provide as safe of an environment for our guests to enjoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Family beach vacation 2024

This is our second time staying at this house. We love everything about it. The location, the views, the airy roomy feel. All of it made our stay so fun and memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2024
Thank you for being a return guest! It was a pleasure to host you again and always a joy to know your family had a great week. Thank you for another five star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Incredible views and best equipped kitchen ever!

The views were beautiful and relaxing, the beds were so very comfortable and the kitchen was the best stocked we’ve ever had. Saralee, the owner was really helpful and responded promptly when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2024
Thank you for your review and five stars. We have also rented as vacationers, and the things I learned have been applied to our house. Quality sleep and a well equipped kitchen are high on the priority list, and the fabulous view of the marsh and inlet adds to relaxing for the week. It was a pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

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

Family Fun and memories

The place was great!!! We enjoyed our time together and the house played a huge part in our family being able to be together. !!! Hope to be back next year at the same time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2022
Family time together at the beach—so glad you got to enjoy it, and it was a joy to host you. Our housekeeper said y’all were great guests. You’re welcome Bach anytime! Thanks for the five star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

House was great and just as advertised!

Easy to engage and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2020
Hi there! I like our guests to know exactly what to expect, and I'm glad you were able to spend time with your extended family who were in a house nearby. I hope we have the honor to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Wonderful week at the beach

We had a great stay at this house on Holden Beach with family. Very clean and great set up with the floor plan for 2 families. Beautiful sunset views from the back porch and very easy access to beach. Very clean and has a stocked kitchen of everything you will need. Will definitely keep on our list for future stays at Holden!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2021
Thank you for your lovely five star review. How we do love those sunsets over the salt marsh! Glad you enjoyed them too. We look forward to possibly hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Family trip

We had a great week at Holden beach. My parents, my family and my sister's family stayed together and we had just enough room for everyone and still personal space when we needed it. The house is well stocked with kitchen supplies and there were lots of beach supplies provided as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure to host your family and hope to do so again. The calendar is already open for next Summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Great House, Great Host

The house was perfect for our family trip, and Saralee was amazing to work with! She was really understanding when we had to change our plans and very responsive whenever we had a question. The house was clean, well stocked, and very close to the beach access point. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2021
Thank you for entrusting us with your getaway and for leaving this lovely five star review. It was a pleasure to host you and accommodate your changing travel needs. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to having your family come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Perfect

Perfect 2nd row beach house. Had all we needed to make our stay comfortable and carefree.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2023
Yesss! Mission accomplished. Thanks for trusting us with your Fourth of July vacation. Your message about the cleanliness of the house made our housekeeper’s day! You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Awesome as usual!!!

Second time here will be back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 18, 2024
It was a pleasure to host you again. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Looking forward to the pleasure of hosting your family next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great experience

Enjoyed our stay very much. Could not have asked for better communication with the owner. Kitchen was well stocked as was the supply closet for all our beach needs. Views of the marsh were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2020
Glad you loved everything the house has to offer! And it was a pleasure to communicate with you so that you were well prepared to enjoy your week at the beach! Thank you for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Fantastic property

Perfect place for families to relax and enjoy everything Holden Beach offers! Rooms were perfect and the house had everything anyone could need for a fantastic beach vacation. The owners make the process seamless. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2023
Thank you for taking a moment for this review. We are glad you were able to enjoy the house and everything we offer to make your trip a relaxing one. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Perfect for our family vacation!

This was a great spot to stay, not too far from the beach access which made transporting the beach supplies easy. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed and the house was very clean on our arrival. There was a great stash of beach gear including sand toys, chairs and games. The owners were very helpful and responded very quickly when contacted. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2022
Thank you for taking a moment to write this wonderful five star review. I am glad you enjoyed all of what we offer to our guests and that you also enjoyed the lovely location. We love it so much that we got two condos in the same building! It was a pleasure to host you and hope to have the honor of doing so again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great place!

The house was really nicely equipped for our family’s beach trip. We loved all the beach gear, games, and TV setup. The owner was super nice and communicative. The beach access was easy and convenient. We have also stayed at places owned and managed by companies, and this was so much warmer of an experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2022
Thank you for your warm and honest review. The personal interaction with our guests is why we decided to manage our properties ourselves, and I'm happy to see it is making a difference. It was a pleasure to host your family and hope to be able to again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Excellent!!

We loved this vacation home!! It was clean, comfortable and beautiful. Everything you would need. We hope to go again sometime. Saralee is a helpful accommodating host! Thanks for a great week, Diana.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Hi Diana! We're happy you enjoyed a wonderful week and found the house to be everything you wanted/needed for a week at the beach. Thank you for taking a moment to send a favorable review. Your feedback helps us know what we are doing right, and sometimes what we need to improve upon. So far, so good! Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Just as described

Great location, steps to beach and spectacular sunsets. Saralee is a breeze to work with. Everything was as described!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2022
Thank you, Kate! I'm glad you enjoyed your beach trip, and it was a pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

olivia n.

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

Family vacation

We had a great week at this home! I sincerely appreciated the beach wagon/boogie boards, beach chairs provided. The house was very clean when we arrived. All the beds were comfortable and the home has been well cared for. Can’t wait to return!! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy that the beach items we leave for guests to use are appreciated. It’s worth the extra work it takes to test them all out to make sure they are safe and replace them if they are not. Glad your family had a great time! See you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Wonderful stay!

This property was everything we were looking for in a beach home away from home. The marsh view was incredible. Plenty of room for everyone. Very well stocked with everything you might need for your vacation-chairs, umbrellas, pull carts for the beach, games, etc. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond. Very short 2 min walk to beach via deeded access boardwalk. A wonderful trip in Holden!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2021
Hi Diane! Thanks for your lovely review. I also really enjoy that marsh view from inside and on the porch. Everything that you love about the house, we love as well. And we love sharing it with folks who appreciate it and take care of it as their own. Thank you for being wonderful guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Wonderful week at the beach

A terrific beach week. Exactly what the family needed. Saralee was terrific helping us to have a great experience. The view on the back deck was so peaceful. The kitchen was very well equipped allowing us to have fun cooking lots of meals together. The short walk to the beach was easy because the house had beach carts and chairs to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2020
I like a smooth transition from all the comforts of home to being in a vacation home, and don't like to compromise on anything. Details matter, and I appreciate when guests like you notice the details. So happy your family shared fun meals and wonderful memories there. Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Ocean and Marsh Views

Amazing views on the upper floor, where the kitchen and living area are. The kitchen bay window makes cooking, and cleaning up, fun as you look out to the intercoastal waterway over the marsh. We enjoyed watching sunsets on the lower deck, catching the beach breeze on the extended area. Plenty of beach provisions and toys in the storage area add to the fun of the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
I couldn’t say it better myself! Thank you for your lovely review, and I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to host you.
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