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Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC

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A wooden deck with a white chair, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A dining area with a glass-top table, wicker chairs, and a bench.
A cozy living room with wooden paneling, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a round mirror.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
A bedroom with a large bed, a small bench, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Set along the shore, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 8 guests. Enjoy beach views and easy access to swimming, waterskiing, and hiking. Golfing opportunities await nearby, while scuba diving and marina activities enhance your adventure experience.

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand

    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Fun Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

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Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

Enjoy this rustic oceanfront home with beautiful ocean views and a private walkway to the beach. You will love mesmerizing sunrise views and sunbathing on the streetside deck. Whip up meals in the well-equipped kitchen, watch TV shows in the living room, and spread out between three comfortable bedrooms. A picnic area beneath the property is ideal for alfresco meals. Pack lightly, your vacation rental includes a private washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
Free WiFi
Outdoor shower (enclosed with hot and cold water)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Children allowed

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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

All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4910277vb
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.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 near theme parks and on the beach. Lockwood Folly Country Club and River's Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holden Beach and Sailfish Park. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magic Mountain Fun Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 32 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 58 min drive - 76.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 59 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Patronies Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardee’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is steps from Holden Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Magic Mountain Fun Park. Big Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this ocean front cottage. Beautiful views of the ocean. Cozy, serene and quiet. Perfect place to reflect and refresh.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you, Cay, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shem Cottage

Loved the location on the beach the windows in the front so you could see the ocean very cozy loved our stay would definitely go back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shem Cottage

Great place and location to stay with your family! It’s obviously an older home but very well kept and clean upon arrival. We stayed two houses down last summer and that home was very recently remodeled with modern appliances, layouts etc. We enjoyed our stay at the Shem Cottage much more it just feels more like home to us. Will definitely stay again if available
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Friends Vacation

This was a perfect place for a lady's trip! The accommodations were wonderful and being right on the beach was amazing!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gem for small groups

The charming, well furnished cottage with homey photos of several generations of family at the beach, made us feel welcome. There is a beautiful view of the beach from inside and there is a small deck from which you can see both the ocean for sunrises and the marsh side for sunsets. A very comfortable spot on a quiet beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beachfront Getaway.

This amazing property checked all the right boxes for a great romantic getaway. We will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love Shem Cottage

We absolutely loved our stay this past week. The location cannot be beat. We found beautiful shells and sharks teeth, and food lion/shops were very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice beach front place to stay.

We enjoyed the deck, outdoor shower, being directly on the beach, it was a wonderful week on the beach. we would definitely return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Classic beach summer cottage

Updates but kept the traditional feel of this nice beach cottage
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved it

Great location and loved the big windows in the front of the house. Perfect for a big family.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cozy Cottage

The ocean front view here is the best we have ever had. The kids enjoyed the bunk room and the great books and games.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little cottage

This cottage is perfectly located! The oceanfront allowed our kids to swim, hunt for seashells and shark teeth, star gaze, fish and crab hunt. The cottage had everything we needed. Our family adored our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice

House was clean. I would stay there again.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

The house needs major upgrades on furniture, flooring and kitchen cabinets.

Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean! It was nice to walk off the porch and be on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy beachfront cottage

Shem Cottage was the perfect beachfront place for our group of 4 adults and 3 toddlers. We loved the ocean views from the living room and being so close. The house has everything you need. Beds are comfortable and kitchen is well stocked. We’ll definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dye/ Host family

I always love the beach and being oceanfront…very nice home and I booked it again for same week next year
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rustic location

Home is rustic, showing it’s age, and was not very clean upon arrival however met our needs for the week. View and access was great!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Shem cottage

It was on the beach
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This oceanfront house was perfect for our little family`s winter getaway. The beach access is ide...

This oceanfront house was perfect for our little family`s winter getaway. The beach access is ideal. We loved watching the sunrise and the sunset, right from the living room. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. We hope to return in the warmer months! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Beach House

Check in was a breeze, home was clean and we loved the views from the living room windows. The porch on the front of the home has rockers but no table. We loved the refrig style!! It adds to the classic beach vibe this house gives. We loved our stay and will plan on staying again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sweet spot

This house has a lot to offer especially with someone with disabilities such easy access to the beach and not so far to walk the house is a very cute little place very homey every house has a special thing about it this house has a lot to offer and it had great views of the beach the deck was amazing I will definitely be
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great place right in the beach

I enjoyed the week stay at this place. It only wasn’t rated better because the washing machine wasn’t working as advertised so it put my family in a bind without clothing for the full trip and we had to do a lot of hand washing and buying new clothing to get by. Also there were roaches. Otherwise the house seemed clean and had everything we needed. It was the house closest to the ocean, which was so neat being right on the water
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Michele, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that the washer caused concerns during your stay. Our guest service agents are available 24 hours a day and if any issues arise we encourage guests to let us know so that we can assist. We frequently treat our homes with pest control to ensure that pests and critters don't become a problem. We would love to host you again soon.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Shem cottage

Fridge was filthy...house was loaded with roaches..waited over 2 Year's for this vacation...we left after 3days.. received less than a third of our money back.. office manager acted like she could care less... really hoping home office steps up...
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Michael, thank you for choosing us for your stay. We regret to hear that this was your experience during your stay, and sincerely apologize for the disappointment. We have followed up with the local property manager regarding your feedback, to follow up with the housekeeping team, and to inquire about additional pest treatments as needed. We recognize that the refund you were provided does not replace the vacation that you had planned for, but we hope it does provide some relief for the issues that you experienced. We appreciate the opportunity to improve, and hope to host you in the future for a truly pleasurable getaway experience.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Holden Beach is amazing!!

Shem Cottage is a true little gem while reading the blue sigh out book I read that she was built in 1950 after Hurricane Hazel! She is in need of some love and furniture is definitely out dated!! Did have some interesting encounters with several roaches both inside and out but maybe due to the age of the home cracks things like that and beaches are prone to them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you, Rebekah, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize you have found roaches issues in the home. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holden beach- Shem cottage

We stayed April -may 4 for our daughters 4 th birthday. We love the house and the beach. Holden beach is family friendly and the house had an amazing view. It is an older cottage with wood panels and kinda small but thats what we loved about it’s. Felt cozy and welcoming. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook. Steps from the ocean. We were worried since the porch is on the front of the house instead of beach side the view wasn’t gonna be good but it to the sides and gives you a perfect view of the beach. House was kid friendly and had toys and games for everyone. Loved this house and would stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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