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Sandy Snouts Retreat, Holden Beach NC

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Holden Beach

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3-Our Beach House
5-Guest Private Beach Access
6-Nightime At Our Beach House

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Fun Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Barefoot Landing
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Sandy Snouts Retreat, Holden Beach NC

🏖️ Sandy Snouts Retreat - 4‑Bedroom Pet‑Friendly Hideaway at Holden Beach

Welcome to your perfect getaway on Holden Beach, North Carolina—ranked by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Family Beaches!

This recently renovated, pet‑friendly 4‑bedroom, 2‑bath coastal cottage is designed for families and friends to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories.

🌊 Highlights

Direct private beach access just steps away

Panoramic Atlantic Ocean views from the popular East End of Holden Beach

Walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and ice cream parlors

Easy island access with the nearby bridge

Bright coastal décor with modern kitchen and cheerful living spaces

🐚 Beach & Outdoor Fun

Your group will love the quick access to the inviting beach and cool ocean waters directly across the street. We provide beach chairs, a wagon, and a cooler to make your excursions effortless. After a day in the sand, rinse off in the outdoor shower with hot/cold water and foot wash station.

Relax on the covered deck and enjoy island breezes, spot local wildlife, or watch breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Rock your cares away on the front porch or explore the island on rented bicycles to discover hidden treasures.

🏡 Inside the Home

This rental is for the main level living space only, offering plenty of privacy and comfort:

Spacious living room, dining room, and modern coastal kitchen

Fully stocked kitchen for gourmet meals

4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms

Laundry area with washer & dryer

🌟 Why Guests Love It

Families and friends rave about the location, views, and easy beach access. Whether you’re here for sand and surf, local dining, or family adventures, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book your stay today and experience why Holden Beach is one of the most beloved family vacation destinations on the Atlantic coast!

🌟 A Great Family Vacation – Activities for Everyone

☀️ Sun & Sand

Holden Beach – direct private access from the house

Holden Beach Fishing Pier – 0.7 miles

Sailfish Park – 2.1 miles

Big Beach – 2.2 miles

🚤 Marinas & Water Rentals

Holden Beach Marina – 2.6 miles

Holden Beach Water Sports – 2.6 miles

Fantasea Watercraft Rentals – 2.9 miles

Seascape Marina – 6.3 miles

Hughes Marina – 17.4 miles

Ocean Isle Beach Boat & Jet Ski Rentals – 21.5 miles

🍦 Walking Distance Favorites

Haley’s Ice Cream Store – 0.6 miles

Holden Beach General Store – 0.6 miles

Salt Peddler Swimsuits Boutique – 0.6 miles

🍴 Island Eats

Castaways Raw Bar & Grill – 2.4 miles

Mermaids Island Grill – 2.5 miles

Sunset Slush HB – 2.5 miles

Capt’n Pete’s Seafood Market – 2.5 miles

Sandman’s Candyland – 2.5 miles

⛳ Golf & Driving Ranges

Holden Beach Driving Range – 5.2 miles

Lockwood Folly Country Club – 6.8 miles

Carolina National Golf Club – 14.8 miles

The Links at Brick Landing – 18.1 miles

🎡 Family Fun

Treasure Island Miniature Golf – 2.9 miles

Magic Mountain Water Slide – 3.0 miles

Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf – 3.1 miles

Planet Fun & Starz Grille Bowling & Entertainment – 13.3 miles

🌎 Explore North Carolina & Beyond

Southport – 27.4 miles

Bald Head Island – 33.9 miles

Wilmington – 40.8 miles

Myrtle Beach – 53.2 miles

✈️ Nearby Airports

Wilmington International Airport – 42.2 miles

Myrtle Beach International Airport – 58.2 miles

📋 Rental Policies

🏖️ This rental does not include access to the ground floor, which contains an additional kitchenette, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.

🚭 No Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside the property.

🎉 No Events – Parties, events, or large gatherings are not allowed.

👤 Age Requirement – Must be at least 21 years old to book.

💲 Fees & Taxes – Additional fees and taxes may apply.

🔥 Safety Note – No fires permitted on the beach. Grills may not be used on the deck or wooden surfaces.

🪜 Accessibility – The property requires stairs to access.

🛏️ Linens & Towels

Linens and towels are not included in the rental fee. Guests may:

Bring their own linens/towels

Request linen service: $25 per guest/week or $225 per week for the complete house package

Service includes bed linens, pillowcases, bath towels, washcloths, and bathmats

🐾 Pet Policy

Pet‑friendly with a $20 per night, non‑refundable fee

Limit: 1 dog or 2 dogs (combined weight ≤ 50 lbs), unless pre‑approved by owner

Pets must be crated when left unattended in the home
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. Holden Beach and Sailfish Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Magic Mountain Fun Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 27 min drive - 33.2 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 47 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 54 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Snouts Retreat, Holden Beach NC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Sandy Snouts Retreat, Holden Beach NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Snouts Retreat, Holden Beach NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Snouts Retreat, Holden Beach NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Snouts Retreat, Holden Beach NC located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Holden Beach and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Lockwood Folly Country Club and Sailfish Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was really great communicating and answered all our questions before we even rented. The house is in a great spot close to all the action and the beach! Our teens and their friends loved this house for its location! There were bed options for days. If you have a lot of guests or kids, it’s a great choice. Nice big kitchen and den/sitting area. Plus, lots of amenities and beach items that they have on property to use. It was an excellent all around choice for us. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

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

Great beach house

We really enjoyed Holden Beach and hope to return again. The location of the house was really good…short walk across the street to the beach. We enjoyed this house which was the right size for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

thomas h.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Clean, fun place at a great value.

Great and quiet location. Easy access to beach. Nice comfortable home. Would rent again. Could use a grill for those that like to grill out.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa A.

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

Great family stay

We will definitely be staying here again! The hosts were so helpful with some scheduling issues we had come up, the house was clean, and had everything we needed. Lots of space for our family of 6 plus dog. The way the house is set up felt like it lent itself to quality time and not seperate rooms or tv. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna A.

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

Family escape

We had a wonderful stay at the property it was as listed, clean and very nice. Midway through our week we lost power in part of the house and noticed the water pressure changed on the outside shower. We turned it off went in garage to place beach chairs back and the garage was full of water. We immediately sent a message to owner, he reached back and plumber was there within 3 hours. The owner was very kind and partially refunded due to house issues. My complaint is with the cleaning crew because they evidently accused us of smoking in the home. The owner proceeded to send me a message questioning us, I responded with no response back from him. This is upsetting to me as we took great measures to take care of his home, making sure the plumbing was fixed, keeping him updated and cleaning up for him.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Nice place

The house was very clean. We travel with a small dog and are very picky about dog friendly places. This house was very clean could not tell it was pet friendly at all and that is what we look for. Location with private access across the street was great. Loved the outdoor shower. Sept check in was great and owner was great to communicate with. There was also plenty of parking for the boat that was not originally coming. Location was great too for running boat over to put in at the bridge. The only issue we had was the grass had not been cut and that didn’t bother us other than that type of grass is full of burs. We were constantly picking them off our shoes and socks. We were only there a few days so was not worth mentioning to owner until after our trip. I only mentioned in case he had a lawn service that was not showing up and he did not know about it. Having rented our vacation home out years ago we ran into similar problems so we understood. Other than that the house was perfect for our needs and we would definitely rent again. Really enjoyed finding shark teeth and sea biscuits… fishing was great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MILANETTE G.

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

Holden beach vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Rela

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Why they chose this property

Family oriented beach location with fun for the entire group. Quite, spacious beaches without crowds. Quaint small town feel with plenty of activities for the entire family close by. Great local restaurants with fresh caught seafood for all to enjoy. A vacation location you will always want to return to.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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