Bright, updated 3BR beach cottage with game room; 5 min walk to ocean!

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A porch with white rocking chairs and a table, overlooking a green landscape.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a built-in oven.
A residential area with houses, a tennis court, and a road.
A bedroom with a bunk bed, a wardrobe, a window with a view of a garden, and a ladder.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Barefoot Landing
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Supply

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

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverwalk - 50 min drive - 72.9 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 51 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 53 min drive - 74.4 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 58 min drive - 76.7 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patronies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, updated 3BR beach cottage with game room; 5 min walk to ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright, updated 3BR beach cottage with game room; 5 min walk to ocean!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright, updated 3BR beach cottage with game room; 5 min walk to ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright, updated 3BR beach cottage with game room; 5 min walk to ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright, updated 3BR beach cottage with game room; 5 min walk to ocean! located?

This family-friendly Holden Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Holden Beach. Magic Mountain Fun Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 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. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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
This was our second year in this cute cabana! We absolutely loved it and again, felt like we were home. Close proximity to the beach with public access within walking distance. Home was clean and fresh with excellent host communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for coming back for a second stay! It truly means a lot to us that Cabaña Cornelia feels like a home away from home. That’s always our goal. We’d love to have you all back again; thank you for being wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 really enjoyed our stay at the Cabana Cornelia. The house was clean, comfortable and had all the ammenities we needed to call it our home away from home for this trip. The short walk to the beach was also a plus! Most days were spent there riding the waves, collecting seashells, and sunbathing, . Then we would return to take an outdoor shower, eat , and relax in the living space in the cool a/c, read on the porch in the rocking chairs or swing, or return to the beach to watch the sunset. We did get ice cream at the Saltwater Shanty, stopped at Food Lion grocery store and a souvenir shop which were all within a 5 minute drive just outside of Holden Beach one afternoon. We also drove down to Myrtle Beach for a day which was only an hour drive. The host was very friendly and responsive as well! We made many memories on our first trip to Holden Beach and would stay here again if and when we return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re so happy your family had such a wonderful first trip to Holden Beach and that Cabana Cornelia could be your home away from home. I love that you made the most of the beach days, outdoor shower, porch rocking chairs, and those Holden Beach sunsets; that’s exactly the kind of slow, easy beach time we hope our guests get to enjoy. It was truly a pleasure hosting your family, and we’d absolutely love to have you back at the Cabana whenever you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this was awesome. From reserving to check out was an easy, wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2025
Your crew was a pleasure to host and we would be happy to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Get Away to the Beach

We loved our time at this adorable, very nicely decorated cottage. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Lisa, thank you for such a kind review! We would be honored to have you and your crew back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holden beach trip

Very nice area and great for a family trip. We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Travis, thank you so much for the nice review. We would love to host you and your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

I would stay here again. Perfect size house for our family , clean, and Brooke was responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were delighted with our beautiful accomodation! It was just perfect for a quick beach stay. It was extremely clean and well kept. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay and Brooke was a great host. The house was clean and quiet. We loved that it was a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review and do come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and clean

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is nice, clean, and just a short walk to the beach. Communication with host was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much Karen for the kind review. We would love to host you and your family anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and the inside was decorated nice. Just like the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We would be happy to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage, Great location

Love the family environment of Holden Beach. This was a cute little cottage 5 min walk from the beach, in a great little neighborhood. We spent every night out on the porch swing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2025
Thank you Cynthia! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you as return guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great proximity. Super responsive. Lots of extras and stuff for kids and family to do!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had a great time. Would stay at the property again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Thank you Gale; we would be delighted to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

What a cozy, clean, comfortable home. Perfect location for the Holden Beach Half marathon. Very quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the kind review! We hope you will stay again! Brooke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holden Beach.

This property is a great place for a family with children. We loved the clean and modern decor. It was very clean and had a lot of thoughtful touches for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to see you and your family visit again! Brooke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, quaint, quiet

This cozy cottage was perfect for our family of five. We enjoyed being away from the busyness of Ocean Blvd. The beach was a convenient walk and we enjoyed time on the porch each day! The host was super helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a great price for a short walk to the beach, however cleanliness was not as we expected. We appreciated the short walk to the beach, the front porch rockers/swing, and quiet street. Overall the house was relatively clean, however the floors of the home immediately turned our bare feet dirty, bathroom shower curtain was moldy, and refrigerators both had fishy smell that was strong enough to affect our groceries. Upstairs fridge did not appear to keep a cool enough temperature (per the thermometer) and the pipes for heating caused a loud clanking sound in master bedroom. We did not contact the hosts about any of this during our stay, however I'm sure they will be able to remedy this as they were very kind and communicative prior to our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for highlighting what you enjoyed about the home; especially the location, front porch, and quiet street. We’re so glad those elements added to your stay. We’re truly sorry to hear that certain aspects of cleanliness and maintenance did not meet expectations. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we take your feedback seriously. Since your stay, we have addressed the concerns you mentioned, including a deep clean of floors, replacing the shower curtain, and servicing both refrigerators to ensure proper function and eliminate any odors. The loud noise you’re referring to is the hvac. It knocks occasionally when the temps drastically change. We always encourage guests to reach out during their stay so we can quickly make things right in real time, but we completely understand that sometimes that’s not convenient. We appreciate your kind note about our communication and truly value your feedback. It helps us continue to improve for future guests. Warmly, Brooke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! It felt like coming home every evening. Good proximity to the beach with public access. Brooke was such a wonderful host and thought of everything. Always a quick response with any questions! My boys enjoyed downstairs the most and I was inspired to redecorate my own home! We’ve already booked this home for next year! Thank you for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I’m thrilled to hear the home felt so welcoming and that your boys especially enjoyed the downstairs space. It truly means a lot to know the details were appreciated and I’m honored the decor inspired you in your own home! We can’t wait to welcome you back next year! Warmly, Brooke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent all around

We had the best time at Holden Beach! Can’t say enough good things about our stay — the house was very clean, comfortable, and well appointed with a fresh aesthetic and many comforts of home (Especially traveling with kids). The location is excellent — 5 minutes to the beach, and a nice family stroll to a playground, coffee shop, and ice cream shop. Brooke was so friendly and communicative through the process. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review! We would be happy to have you and your family back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place! Great location.

This property was wonderful for our family of 5. It was extremely clean and the decor had such a great vibe. We hope to return to this home again. My parents had a place at Holden Beach when I was a kid, so we were very familiar with the area. This location is perfect in proximity to restaurants, the beach and the boat ramp. We brought our boat and 2 large vehicles. There was plenty of parking. Thank you for allowing us to use your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely a repeat!

Our family of 6 had a great visit! The house was spotless & exactly as pictured. Kitchen was well stocked and everything functional. The kids never complained about the walk to the beach so you know it was short & easy! Grocery store, shops, and restaurants were all close by. The owners were super responsive & helpful. If a beach vacation is in the cards for next summer- we will 100% return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your family had a great stay and found everything to be as described. It’s great to know the short walk to the beach worked out well for the kids;). We would love to welcome you back for another beach vacation next summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach trip 2021

We had a great time at Holden. Great family place to be. The home was very clean and has easy access to the beach. Only thing we had issues with was we went in July and the home could not cool down. The unit is to small to keep up with A/C during the dead heat of summer. Overall a good trip tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thanks for your response. We’ve never had issues with our brand new hvac before! Sorry you guys weren’t cool enough. We also provide fans. Thanks again, Brooke
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Week

This property is very comfortable, great beds and linens, amazing outdoor shower, quick walk to the beach, quiet neighborhood, porch swing where we enjoyed a delightful breeze while reading. We didn't use the first floor. With all the rain this spring it was damp and musty. We probably wouldn't have used it anyway - we were 4 55 friends on our annual trip to Holden Beach. The basement would be great for kids to watch TV, play Ping-Pong, and hang out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We hope you’ll return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy in Holden

We rented this cozy beach bungalow for a week. My husband, myself and our two adult sons shared the house. There was plenty of room for everyone and the bathroom between the boys rooms was perfect for them to share. The owners have shown much attention to detail when renovating this house. It is cozy, comfortable and has everything you need for a terrific stay. Although we did not prepare meals in this house (the rest our family was in a another rental where we gathered for meals or went out to restaurants) the kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. We enjoyed cups of coffee and tea on the porch. In the morning and evening you can hear the waves crashing the sand. Such a nice place to sit back relax and take it all in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Holden Beach House

The house was very nice and overall was what we were hoping for. It was homey and comfortable for 5 adults! The rental is for the whole house so there was no worries about shared walls or disturbing others with late night games and quiet music. The location and access to the beach was great and the outdoor shower was a big bonus for after the beach and more. Just a little heads up, I’m sure it was in the description when we booked but I was caught off guard by the need to bring our own linens and towels, but understand that is becoming the norm. We had to do a little scrambling but it ended up okay. The HVAC unit is located just outside the master bedroom window and it had a bit of a squeak but the provided sound machine helped to mask the noise. This was our very first NC beach trip ever and we would definitely enjoyed Holden Beach and the house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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