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Beautiful Canal Home with Private Dock, Close to the Beach.

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relax in the shade with a great breeze and a good book
Our dock is great for boating, swimming and fishing
View of the dock from upper deck
Holden Beach is a great vacation! We are sure you'll enjoy your stay
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Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beautiful Canal Home with Private Dock, Close to the Beach.

The Salt Box, located at 116 Sanford St., is a great family friendly retreat perfect for relaxing and enjoying the 7 mile island of Holden Beach. Our home is about 800 Ft. from the boardwalk to the beach making it an easy walk. Sidewalks run along the island for plenty of walking, jogging or biking. Our home is located directly on a canal with our own private dock which is great for fishing, boating, or kayaking. It is just a short walk to the beach access where you can pop up your umbrella and enjoy the beauty and quiet of the sand and surf.

Our home has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Each bedroom has a TV and we also provide WiFi access.There are decks, a screened porch with rockers, and a hammock for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Large windows give you a great view of the water. We have both outdoor and indoor dining areas as well as a grill and well equipped kitchen. The Salt Box has 2 wonderful enclosed outdoor showers which make clean up after a day on the beach a breeze!

Slip away to our home and enjoy a beach ranked in the Top 10 Best Family Beaches by National Geographic Traveler magazine. Escape the crowds and commercialism and enjoy this well kept secret all while conveniently located near plenty of golf, shopping, and dining. Enjoy the break you deserve!

Keywords: Spacious home, Water access, Boat Dock,
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rental is Saturday to Saturday for full weeks only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 381412vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 28 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Caswell Beach - 32 min drive - 44.3 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 49 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 56 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Plantation Grill - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Canal Home with Private Dock, Close to the Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Canal Home with Private Dock, Close to the Beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Canal Home with Private Dock, Close to the Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Canal Home with Private Dock, Close to the Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Canal Home with Private Dock, Close to the Beach. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holden Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Magic Mountain Fun Park and Sailfish Park. Big Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was awesome! Perfect location and well kept!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved all the space for 6 adults to spread out. Canal view with dock was great. Will rent or bring kayaks next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Close walk to public beach access. There is a local market that is a short walk just past the pier.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Family Vacation

Great house plenty of space to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Family Beach Week

Had fun. Nice location. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

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

Great place

Everything was just as described. Very well equipped kitchen. House was clean, comfortable and just an overall relaxing place. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Nice accommodations

My family really enjoyed our stay at the Saltbox. Short walk to the beach. Games, beach toys - felt like home. Kitchen was well stocked. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashlie h.

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

A hidden gem

We absolutely loved this place for our family week at the beach! The layout is wonderful and we had tons of room. The dock was great for fishing on the canal. The walk to the beach was an easy one. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rd F.

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

Family Fun!!

House and amenities were great. Well supplied with cook ware, flat ware, and plenty of dishes. We did miss the note about no bath towels be sure to take your own. It is a short walk to the beach but if you're carrying your umbrellas and towels and chairs you may want to consider driving if you do drive no that you will have to pay to park it's 20 per day or 80 per week. We enjoyed our stay so much that we have already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Great house!

The pictures online are outdated! Recent updates made it a wonderful surprise when we walked in. The walk to the beach is about 5 minutes. Canal access was great for kayaking. Quiet street. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidre W.

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

Perfect location for boaters!

We stayed here for the 4th of July and we enjoyed this house so much that we secured it for next 4th of July before we left. Check in was easy. I had a few questions when we first arrived and response time was quick from the homeowner. We had 2 boats and 2 kayaks and they all fit. We just secured the boats beside one another without blocking the canal for other boaters. Location was perfect! Public beach access was almost right off this street. Waterway was quick and easy to get to. Not far from the bridge which was wonderful when driving the car or out boating. House was clean. Beds were comfy. AC was cold! House was well stocked. We can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Housekeeping do better!!

We had a good time, it’s the Beach!! The house is as described the number of beds/bedrooms & bathrooms worked very well for our family. The kitchen is well stocked with spices also. There was plenty of cleaning supplies, its nice that they are left and not removed, The kids had a great time kayaking and fishing from the dock. Easy walk to the beach which is were we hung out most of the time. Great shelling!! The bedding is not in the best condition, we were charged $100 for blankets that were stained by previous guest. The housekeepers could do better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

The New Saltbox

Wow! We were amazed at all of the updates done to this house. The pictures were definitely outdated. Very spacious. Plenty of room. I loved the screened porch and dock. Everything we needed in the house was supplied. I did brake my hand when I tripped on the dock our last night. No one’s fault. At least it was the end of our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Best Atlantic Beach Rental

Thoroughly enjoyable. Very comfortable home. Our extended family of ten had plenty of room. Kitchen is well equipped and supplied. Screened in porch overlooks the waterway. The web site photos are a bit out of date insofar as there has been evident painting and other well done improvements made to modernize and harmonize the overall appearance. The owners investments in the home such as large deluxe washer and dryer, twin beach showers, and plentiful beach furniture for outdoor seating make for a very comfortable stay. Highly recommended. My wife and I feel it’s the Best Atlantic Beach rental we’ve experienced in three decades of vacationing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendall F.

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

Great for boaters

Great for boaters, it was very nice not having to trailer boats everyday. House is a bit dated and in need of some maintenance, but overall, clean and accommodating for a everyone. The only downfall was towels are not provided, even though linens are provided on listing, so pack your towels!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall N.

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

Clean and lots of space

Relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Beach trip

Very nice property, we enjoyed our stay. It does seem to flood more in front of house more than other parts of street, and little bit longer of walk to beach access, but otherwise super nice home and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

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

Great for family memories

Owner was great to communicate with. Ample room for a family of four. Short walk to the beach and multiple seafood markets within a short drive. Our kids caught their first fish off the dock so bring some fishing gear or head to to the tackle store next to Food Lion.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth H.

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

Peaceful…

Everything was what the owner said it was.nice,cozy neighborhood.Not much traffic,and very relaxing.easy beach access and loved sitting out by the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was relaxing and not too far from beach. there was pots and pans and utensils for us to use

It was nice to have the canal and doc for kids to go fishing. the grill was nice for our dinner one night. the kids enjoyed the hammock and the outside showers were nice to come in after the beach and get cleaned off. The washer and dryers were down stairs which was nice but would have been more convenient up stairs. over all a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

April C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salt Box Review

Nice rental for family of 10. Close access to the canal and beach.
Verified

8/10 Good

vickie w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recent visit to The Saltbox.

Very spacious interior. Owners had worked hard before we arrived to clean up hurricane residue. As an older property, kitchen contents (dishes, silverware, cookware) could be organized, downsized and updated. Also, cleanliness was an issue. Under beds, baseboards, tabletops, decorative items, blinds had not been cleaned in a while. This was disappointing.
Verified

8/10 Good

David o.

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

A great place for families ♡

We had a great time at the Salt box! The house was very spacious and had everything we needed! We plan on staying at the Salt box again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Picture perfect

The pictures online don’t do this place justice. The house was spacious and had plenty of room to fit our whole family around the dining table or enjoy a meal outside on the picnic table. I especially like the large window overlooking the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jay g.

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

Great value close to the beach.

This place is great, the house was clean with lots of space. The kitchen has everything you could need. Beach toys, crab pot, minnow trap and wagons all provided. Beach is about block walk, nothing to get too. Mary was a little slow to respond but she was very helpful with our questions. Planning our next trip now!

About the host

Hosted by Mary

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We are a retired couple from High Point, NC. We thought a photo of some of our grandchildren enjoying Holden Beach might be more interesting than a photo of us! We have had so many wonderful times at Holden and know that you will too. We enjoy fishing, boating, walking on the beach and golfing at the many nearby courses.

Why they chose this property

After years of vacationing at Holden Beach, we decided to purchase The Salt Box. We have enjoyed many wonderful days with our children and grandchildren at this beach. We love the relaxed atmosphere and sneak away to the beach every chance we get!

What makes this property unique

Our home offers direct access to the canals leading to the ICW with your own private dock. The dock is also great for swimming, fishing and boating. We are just a short walk to the beach too. The living space is very open so you can enjoy meals and leisure time inside as well. We have lots amenities to make your stay a pleasure! You can head to the beach, jump on a boat or choose from one of several outdoor decks to relax.

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