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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
On beach
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Holden Beach, NC
Holden Beach
Place, Holden Beach
1 min walk
Ocean Isle Beach
Place, Ocean Isle Beach
32 min drive
Barefoot Landing
Place, Barefoot Landing
58 min drive
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
58 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator
READ fresh reviews from my March / April / May VRBO renters and some calendar changes. Open: Fall weeks and short stays. Also Various September --October and November availability. Short notice availability and booking discounts. HEATED Private Pool is now open. OCEANFRONT beach home which is owner managed. Heated pool re-opened in early March. The beach starnd and dunes in our immediate area are in the best condition in at least the 25 years I have owned homes in this neighborhood.
Pelican Watch is a lovely 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, plus outside shower, which is oceanfront on the East End of Holden Beach. Our private heated pool is open from early March until late November. The beach strand is frequently renourished and is broad and in great shape. The house is very tall and sits behind two rows of dunes and a limited use one-way street. Take a short walk to stairs over our protective dunes to access the uncrowded beach strand.
Holden Beach, and especially the "East End" is much less densely developed than many Carolina beaches.
Pelican Watch is very tall with great sweeping views over the dunes, beach strand and the Atlantic. Three of the 4 bedrooms as well as the living room are oceanfront with plenty of glass. The ELEVATOR goes from the ground / parking level to the top floor, without a stop at the lower living level. The top floor (served by elevator) included: living room; dining; kitchen; elevated sitting area with access to a back deck; oceanfront porch; one Oceanfront queen suite, and a half bath off common areas. The lower living level (no elevator stop) has: Oceanfront suite with king bed; oceanfront bedroom with queen bed which shares a bath with back bedroom with a full-size bed and roll out single trundle. Private heated pool has lounge chairs. We have a collection (varies) of beach chairs, pool floats, boogie boards,
Our kitchen is much better stocked than the typical beach rental. My wife and I designed Pelican Watch and it's our third (now only one) home on the East End. We are actively involved in the entire operation and are supported by longtime local cleaning and maintenance professionals.
Sometimes the calendar might show as "blocked" but might be available. I'm retired and I get there frequently but often have flexibility. Reach out with any questions, Thanks, Irv Woods PS Over 90% of of annual rental nights are booked by multi-years repeat renters, some for more than 15 consecutive years.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Property # 201478
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
About the area
Supply
Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Holden Beach and Sailfish Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Parasailing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 59 min drive - 81.3 km
Getting around
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Lonerider at Oak Island - 43 min drive
Patronies Pizza - 6 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive
Mermaids Island Grill - 2 min drive
Provision Co. - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator?
As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator on 21 Feb 2027 start from £2,129, 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.
Is Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sept-Oct-Nov Openings, Oceanfront, Prvt Heated pool, EV charging, Elevator located?
Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is steps from Holden Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Magic Mountain Fun Park. Big Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Irvin Woods
I grew up with a family beach house at Edisto Beach, SC. Love the Carolina coast. Holden Beach is not at all like Myrtle Beach. We built this house in 2008 and incorporated improvements on the design of our other very nice house, Hold-on-Beach (sold on April 2021). We love the East-End of Holden Beach so much, we are now on our third house in the neighborhood. We designed and built Pelican Watch for long-term enjoyment and eventual retirement. Heated pool really extends pleasure to almost 9 months.
Why they chose this property
Special design and open space, visually from glassed back deck to stunning ocean views from both living levels. Elevator serves top floor (main living level) from parking level. Inverted floor-plan. Private heated (optional) pool is open from mid-March to Thanksgiving.
What makes this property unique
Pelican Watch is in very lightly developed area of east end of Holden Beach.