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Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sailfish Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom_1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom_3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK

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

Relax on the oceanfront covered porch and take in the tranquil views at Tale of the Whale. Stroll mere steps along your private walkway to the beach! Spend quality family time together while dining alfresco on the sundeck. The well-equipped kitchen features a four-seat kitchen bar, while the adjacent dining table accommodates six. Watch TV in the living room or peruse the paperback library for your reading pleasure. There's also a collection of games and puzzles. You'll find two well-appointed bedrooms on each floor. Enjoy central heating and air conditioning as well as a private washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water
Up to two dogs are welcome

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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

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 # 4910838vb
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. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sailfish Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 29 min drive - 31.4 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 50 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 57 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Surfer's Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Holden Beach and Big Beach. Sailfish Park is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

A Beautiful Beachfront Property

We loved the view and access of the beach. The house was well appointed and very clean up on check in.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

A Beautiful Beachfront Property

Beautiful views and access to the beachfront! The house has an open, comfortable layout. Our family has stayed here off and on for at least the past 20 years!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

James B.

Tale of the Whale

Excellent beach front property. Location alone makes this an excellent place for a family beach trip. Plenty of room, and perfect place for the west end of holden.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Tale of the Whale

Great house to relax in while at the beach. Love this house and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evette O.

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

Orcutt vacation

Loved the front porch!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great house 🏠

House is super convenient, very comfortable interesting old radios and artwork. Great views of the beach ⛱️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Joyce P.

VACAY

IT WAS STEPS FROM THE BEACH.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Frances R.

Cozy Beach House

Very comfortable home, steps away from shore! Home has everything you could need and not as expensive as other beachfront homes. Enjoyed every morning on the deck with a cup of coffee, watching the sun rise. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christina A.

Tale of the Whale

The house was perfect for our family of boys and dogs. The porch is amazing and wonderful to sit on and listen to the waves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

Much needed relaxing week!

We enjoyed our stay and I appreciated the fact that we were called to make sure everything went smoothly with our check in. Just what we needed to relax and escape everyday life! We would definitely rent from Vasca again. Thanks for helping us make amazing memories with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joel M.

Better than it looks

Cozy. Open concept layout keeps the family together and engaged. Smartly designed features.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adrea F.

Cute little house with a close walk!

One of the simplest houses we’ve stayed in, but one of the best! It was perfect for our vacation. Lots of kids toys and I noticed pack and plays/toddler mattress in multiple closets. Truly a wonderful addition for people traveling with littles! Only thing I think that needs updated is new couches/chairs in the living room. Everything else was perfect. Thanks for having us!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beth S.

A great retreat!

We love the layout of the home. We had four adults, two little kids, and a dog, and the space was good for our group. We love the porch, with a solid table where we had breakfast every morning. The second floor has a large double window where you can see the beautiful ocean, and moonlight on the water! Many personal touches from the family that are charming and homey. The air works well, and indoor washer and dryer are very convenient! Appliances work well. We would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Gail Q.

Loves Holden Beach

Great location Needs some updating and a good deep cleaning. porch rough !!!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Gail. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the location of the home. We apologize if you felt the home was not on par with our cleanliness and upkeep standards. We would have been happy to address any areas in need of additional attention during your stay had we been notified. We have shared your comments regarding the updates needed with our local manager who will work with the homeowner to make any necessary improvements. We hope you will allow us the opportunity to host you for a truly relaxing stay in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

patricia w.

Peaceful

Ocean view. Hardly any outside noise can be heard when inside. Sofa and chairs need up grade. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We are so glad you had a great time! We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can review and update the home as needed for future guests. We will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brandon C.

Great place, but...

Great place , but furniture needed upgrade along with beds. No organization of dishes. Held our big family tho... We had fun and that's all that matter
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Brandon. We are glad you had a good visit overall but apologize for the details that were amiss. We are sorry the beds and furniture did not meet your level of comfort and appreciate you letting us know this is an area we could improve upon. Thank you for your feedback and we hope to have another chance to impress you in the future.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lori E.

Outdated but functional

This property has so much potential, but it’s obvious the owners don’t want to invest in it. The furniture is way past its prime. The bathrooms and kitchen need major updates and the mattresses are about 10 years past their expiration dates. The property had a problem with ants while we were there. Vacasa called to let us know about the issue 20 minutes before check in time; they did offer to move us to another home but we chose to stay due to the homes location (framily was in the home next door). The location is wonderful and the porch was an excellent place to sit.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback, Lori! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the location and the porch, it sounds like a lovely spot to relax. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the furniture, bathrooms, kitchen, mattresses, and the ant problem during your stay. We understand how these concerns can impact your overall experience. We appreciate you letting us know about the ant situation and that you chose to stay despite the offer to move. Your comments about the condition of the home are valuable, and we will be sure to pass them along to our local team and property owners for consideration. We’re always looking for ways to improve our guests’ experiences, and your feedback helps us do that.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Valerie B.

My Tale of the Whale

We enjoyed out time at the house. Absolutely love the location on the beach. House is outdated but very cute. House appeared clean but after the first day there, which was only half a day, the bottom of my feet were black from the dirty floor. The beds were absolutely horrendous. So uncomfortable. My husband had such a bad time with them, that he slept on the floor for the two weeks we were there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023
Hi, Valerie, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your time with us. We would like to extend our apologies for the issues you experienced. We understand that having these issues during your stay is frustrating. Moving forward, we can assure you that our local staff will take immediate action to address your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

Great Beach House!

My family stayed at Tale of the Whale for a week and we had a great time. This home has all you need. Plenty of board games and books. No need to bring any. 4 bedrooms, 2 up and 2 down plenty of room! The kitchen is fully equipped. The view is amazing. A few suggestions and wishes. Would like to have had an outdoor grill. It doesn't have one. And the porch boards are rough, be careful where you step. Would be nice to extend the walkway out closer to the beach. Overall we loved the house and view. Hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mariel B.

Take of the Whale August 2024

Great location. Outdoor shower Most of porch new (except plank walk to porch) it is old (weather is not kind). There was two nail heads that were raised (not hard to avoid) wood on last stairs does sag and a large person it could break). Gates are nice with kids on porch. Mattresses were HORRIBLE. Bring an air mattress for each person I recommend until those are replaced! One bed upstairs does have a replaced mattress. Space is great for larger family. Our suburban fit to park underneath one space. Tons of beach boards. AC was great in the house. Plenty of towels which is rare in a rental. No spices/salt/pepper so bring your own. Great price for ocean front, just PLEASE get new mattresses, it would make such a difference!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
Hi Mariel, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our location convenient. We informed our local manager about your feedback concerns, and we will take them into consideration as we continue to make enhancements to our home. Thank you for your stay.

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