Steps to Beach! Coastal Second Row Retreat

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A covered porch with two blue Adirondack chairs, a white railing, and a view of the street.
A residential street with houses, a sidewalk, and a road.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table set for four, and a living area with a sofa and television.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and various appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Fun Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Barefoot Landing
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 100)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Magic Mountain Fun Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 52 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 57 min drive - 75.7 km
  • Apache Pier - 60 min drive - 83.5 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Patronies Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee’s - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach! Coastal Second Row Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Steps to Beach! Coastal Second Row Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach! Coastal Second Row Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach! Coastal Second Row Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach! Coastal Second Row Retreat located?

This family-friendly Holden Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Holden Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Magic Mountain Fun Park is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and stocked well

We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s not the fanciest place on Holden but its close to the beach and air conditioning to sleep in. Perfect for us! The owner really has thought and of everything if you forget something at home, I’d bet it is already at the house for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Very clean and spacious for the 10 of us. Good location and quiet area. Will go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holden beach vacation

They truely thought of everything. Made our vacation special. Great place to stay. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Choose this place.

I don’t know that I’ve ever had a better host. Barbara went above and beyond for our trip and made sure the house was clean and ready. She left a goody bag not only for us but our dog as well. The house is super close (right across the street) from a private beach entrance only used for a couple of houses. I would/will stay here again. We visit every year and this place ranks at the top.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy at 1 Happy Turtle

Great beds and great air conditioning!! Felt spoiled by the owner— us and our two dogs! Location was perfect, as was our entire stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most well equiped VRBO we have stayed at. Very clean, everything worked as it should. With temps near 100, the air conditioning worked great! The host Barbara was excellent, she stayed made sure everything was as expected, even got a goodie bag for us and our dog! We had 5 adults, a 9 year old and 1.5 year old toddler, there are gates for all stair ways to keep them contained. Beach access is right across the street. I cannnot say enough, we could not have been happier! Thank you Barbara!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Had a wonderful time! The beach house 1 Happy Turtle was everything you wanted it to be. It had everything you needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spring break

We really enjoyed our stay at 1 Happy Turtle. The owner was wonderful and very communicative! She has thought of everything and it’s all there for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

It was our 4th time staying here and love this house. The memories shared are ones I’ll remember forever! We love the house and the amount of space you have. Love that it is dog friendly! Has everything you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

This was absolutely perfect for our beach getaway! The property is just as described and only a short walk to the beach. We brought along our pups and loved the backyard and open space. There is a very small dog run area for your pup should you wish to use it and conveniently a spray hose for a quick dog clean up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and relaxing stay

The park was just a short walk away with swingset, slides and tennis courts. The beach was also a short walk away. We could come back to the house quickly if needed. Very family friendly environment. The house was just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and vacation

This house had everything we could have ever needed or wanted. It was comfortable, super close to ocean and clean. Hostess was amazing and answered every question we had. We could not be happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Everything you need is here. All you need is food and clothes. We loved our stay and so did Haylie our boxer. Enjoyed every moments
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1 Happy Family

We couldn’t have asked for a better “home” away from home! The cleanliness, supplies, communication with owner, and the views couldn’t have been more perfect. Our three families needed this visit! We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have rented from VRBO for years and never stayed in a house so well equipped for guests. The owner was very responsive and left us a very thoughtful gift basket! There wasn't one thing we looked for that we couldn't find to make our stay perfect. Access to the beach was visible from the porch. The proximity to the grocery store was minutes away. The neighborhood was fantastic for a daytime walk toward the sound. I can't say enough great things about the property, location and owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1 Happy Turtle = 1 Happy Family

This place was perfect for my gang! The beach access was right across from the house. The house had everything we could possibly need! Great communication from the owner. Looking forward to booking 1 Happy Turtle next year. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly stocked

Just got back from our stay. The home is stocked like a home, not a rental. You truly can just bring your clothes then go pick up some food when you arrive. Barbara is quick to respond for any need, which is wonderful. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Shell

My adult children and our dogs spent Christmas together here. It was perfect! The host has so many small touches that made us feel welcome! The dwelling itself felt so homey and everything you might need is there. The beach view is great and it is such a short walk to get to the beach. We had an amazing time and will definitely come back. It was the perfect shell for my family of turtles!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely love this house

My family and I loved our stay at One Happy Turtle. The house was so clean and well stocked with just about anything you could ever want or need. Excellent communication with the owner and a very short walk to the beach. Perfect for a family traveling with kids, grandparents and dogs! We will definitely be back. Not house related but Holden is so fun for shell and shark tooth hunting. We found a ton of cool stuff!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sooo Happy with 1 Happy Turtle

A great home with an even better location!! House was clean, had great AC and wonderful beds!! The owner was super with communication and between she and Evolve, they could not of been more helpful or kind! The house was well stocked with everything you could think of, and there was a private beach access directly across the street!! Easiest check-in and check-out ever!! Thank you, 1 Happy Turtle!! We will see you again!😁😎
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy

150 steps to beach. All you need is food from Food lion. The clothes you pack. Most everything at this house is there. Great location and view. Clean house and no smell. Barbara was our host if we need her she was there. My dog loved the toy they provided and is still playing with it. We look forward to next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Absolutely would stay again! The host is fantastic....so nice, excellent communication and she really has thought of everything! If we thought we may have left something at home...she had it there for us...even for the dogs! The dogs enjoyed their stay and getting a few romps on the beach, which is just across the street, hanging out on the porch and potty breaks in the dog run. Our 2yo nephew had just about everything he needed as well! It was so nice to arrive and be ready to hit the beach.Comfortable home with everything you need. Convenient to the beach and a few blocks from the bridge to local shops, restaurants and ice cream shops everywhere! We hope to make this an annual trip for our family and would definitely come back to 1 Happy Turtle!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a perfect location and host was outstanding. Anything you could possibly need was at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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