Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Garden
Explore the area
Holden Beach, NC
Holden Beach
Place, Holden Beach
2 min walk
Ocean Isle Beach
Place, Ocean Isle Beach
32 min drive
North Myrtle Beach Beaches
Place, North Myrtle Beach Beaches
51 min drive
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
57 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom_1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom_2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom_3
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom_1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom_2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Breezy cottage across from beach access with central AC, enclosed yard & deck
The Defense Rests is an awesome Dog Friendly beach cottage for your next getaway or family vacation. Enjoy a great living room, dining area, and a well-equipped kitchen with a full suite of appliances. Three cable TVs and a DVD player provide entertainment. This house is perfect for peace and quiet, providing an open deck and porch rockers with an ocean breeze and a view. Additionally, there is a relaxing outdoor shower. Walk mere steps across the street to the nearest beach access.
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Important information
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Property # 4910296
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Supply
Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 51 min drive - 65.0 km
Barefoot Landing - 59 min drive - 73.5 km
Getting around
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Inlet View Bar & Grill - 27 min drive
Lonerider at Oak Island - 43 min drive
The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - 10 min drive
Silver Hill Grill - 9 min drive
Surfer's Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Breezy cottage across from beach access with central AC, enclosed yard & deck pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Breezy cottage across from beach access with central AC, enclosed yard & deck?
As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breezy cottage across from beach access with central AC, enclosed yard & deck on Jun 20, 2026 start from $377, 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?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Breezy cottage across from beach access with central AC, enclosed yard & deck?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Breezy cottage across from beach access with central AC, enclosed yard & deck?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Breezy cottage across from beach access with central AC, enclosed yard & deck located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Holden Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Magic Mountain Fun Park. Sailfish Park and Big Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Love the house, easy access to the beach. Good view of the ocean, clean, had everything we needed for our stay, home has been well kept, beds were very comfortable,
We had an amazing stay! Yea the house is a little dated but who really cares! Cozy loved how close it was to the beach! Short walk over! We would definitely stay again!
Marianne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stacey P.
Aug 4, 2024
Enjoyed our stay
We loved how close it was to a beach access! It was a nice home. Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Just wish there had been at least 1 queen bed!
Stacey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2024
Stacey, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Basic place with all the necessary amenities, convenient to beach
Ben M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sharon W.
Jul 10, 2021
The Defense Rests
Great location to beach access...large outdoor deck with rocking chairs with a small ocean view
Sharon W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Carla R.
Jul 3, 2023
A little outdated
The view, easy access to the beach,
Carla R.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Carolyn S.
Jun 16, 2021
Good house for cost
We have rented this house two years in a row. It’s nothing fancy but it is close to beach and comfortable. Deck is great to sit on in evenings.
Carolyn S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Carolyn S.
Jul 7, 2023
We come back every year
great beach access. A few updates done. Porch needs rebuilt and things are falling off the pergola. But for the price we like it!
Carolyn S.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2023
Hi Carolyn, thank you for providing your valuable feedback. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. Thank you for your suggestion of the porch need to rebuilt.We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
Aug 16, 2024
Little dated, but nice
The pictures tell the tale. It is a nice place for a single family, but a little dated. Everything worked well and it was clean. It has been remodeled at least once, and the light switches are in some strange places. That aside, we'd stay there again for sure!
Michael S.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2024
Thank you so much for your review, Michael. We're delighted to hear that you found the place nice for a single-family and appreciated its cleanliness and functionality.
We understand that the home is a bit dated and that the light switches are in some unusual places due to the remodeling. We appreciate your understanding and are glad to know that these aspects did not detract from your overall experience.
We're thrilled to hear that you would stay with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.
Overall it is a wonderful property! Ranked 4 out of 5 stars. It was a perfect location, steps from public access point. It had everything we needed. Loved the open floor plan and large table for meals and games. It was quiet and peaceful. There were some minor things that could be repaired or upgraded but nothing that would change our mind from staying there again. Thank you so much for providing accommodations for a great vacation. Memories that will last a lifetime.
We enjoyed our stay at this cute little place it was a wonderful location, literally right across from the beach super easy access! Town was very nice, quiet, definitely not a party town, perfect for a quiet family Vacation. As in previous reviews, the downstairs is still unusable, the smell is obviously due to a previous flood, this would have been 5 stars from us if the downstairs had been a usable space! Not sure how to get rid of that smell, but I still recommend this spot, the upstairs is completely fine and not smelly …
Place was good and location was great. I was very disappointmed in the off-hand dismissal from support when I reported a lack of garbage bags for the kitchen.If I'm responsible for garbage bags, stipulate that before I arrive. Since I'm responsible taking out all the garbage, kind of need them. If there aren't any, comp me 5 for the cost time.I'm the customer. Don't treat me like a slave, a nuisance or otherwise assume I will return. Because I might not if that happens again.
Jeff and Jenn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2025
Thank you, Jeff and Jenn, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Deborah H.
Jul 23, 2021
The defense rests
Absolutely nothing about this house is good. Porch needs power wash, floors need redoing, old nasty pots and pans, nasty, dirty furniture. Horrible smell downstairs(unusable). Don’t think owners have been there in years to see it is in disrepair. Would never stay there again!!!!
Deborah H.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Deborah, thank you for sharing your review with us. We are sorry to hear you were not satisfied with your stay and the condition of our home and we apologize for the oversights you found upon your arrival. We have dispatched our maintenance and housekeeping teams to address your concerns and replace anything that is needed. We hope we can have another chance to host you for a much more enjoyable experience
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
Aug 19, 2024
Great family vacation
Magnificent golf course, fantastic amenities on-site, and close proximity to Sunset Beach. Everything we wanted in one place. The unit was clean, updated, and very roomy.
We will absolutely be staying here again!
Dana P.
Verified
8/10 Good
Wendell B.
Jan 19, 2026
Wendell B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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