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Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Holden Beach with a water park

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New vinyl siding and windows. The house looks brand new. Enclosed downstairs.
Another beautiful view at Holden Beach
A beautiful view of Holden Beach
New vinyl siding and windows. The house looks brand new. 2 car garage.
New vinyl siding and windows. The house look brand new. Freshly stained porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 992.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Holden Beach
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
  • Place, Caswell Beach
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home

https://www.travelandleisure.com/calmest-beach-in-usa-holden-beach-north-carolina-11766139

We would like for you to come and have a wonderful and memorable week at Holden Beach.
We invite you to visit our beach house, which is family-owned and operated for many years. Our home is located on a quiet street and is a 5-minute, one-block walk to the beach. We have a neighborhood crosswalk with stairs for easy beach access on Ocean Blvd. We provide many beach chairs (reviewed annually) and two rolling beach carts to make it easy to take all of your necessary items over to the beach. We also have boogie-boards and a small cooler for your beach beverages. Our home is family-friendly, including your pets! All entry doors have keypads, making it easier for family members to come and go at their convenience. Our front yard has plenty of space for parking. We are Premier Host VRBO’s highest rating.

Our home is located 6 blocks from the bridge, making it convenient to restaurants and shopping. It is also near the recreation areas near the Town Hall (tennis courts, basketball court, and entertainment venue.) The streets have very little traffic, making it perfect for bike riding, jogging or walking your dog. We invite you to come and enjoy a relaxing vacation with your family, friends, and pets. Join the families that come each year, making new memories! If you have a large group and need more space, there is a duplex directly across the street that sleeps 8 people. It is listed on VRBO as property 220585.

Our guests have rated our vacation home as exceptional with a 9.8 (out of 10) rating with 315 reviews! We appreciate your reviews and any recommendations that would make your next visit more enjoyable.

Property Highlights:
• Family-owned and operated for many years.
• Furnished as a full-time residence with many extras not typically found in rental properties
• Located on a quiet street, just a 5-minute walk to the beach.
• Neighborhood crosswalk with stairs for easy beach access on Ocean Blvd.
• Beach chairs and two rolling beach carts provided.
• Pet-friendly with a prorated pet fee of $25 per day.
• Fast internet (200+ Mbps) with secure Wi-Fi and direct Ethernet access.
Dining and Kitchen:
• Dining area seats 9 with a table and 6 comfortable chairs and 3 cushioned bar stools.
• Fully equipped kitchen with a new refrigerator with icemaker and water/ice dispenser, built-in microwave, electric stove with 4 burners and oven, food processor, crock pot, hand mixer, drip and Keurig coffee makers, coffee bean grinder, and a good supply of china, pots, pans (T-fal. nonstick), baking dishes, glassware, and silverware.
• Recycling containers in kitchen and outside
• Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
• 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths.
• Bedroom 1: 2 queen beds with 40” smart HDTV connected to Wi-Fi.
• Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed with a half-bath and 40" smart HDTV connected to Wi-Fi. (half-bath adjoins this bedroom)
• Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed with 32" HDTV.
• All mattresses and box springs are enclosed in certified bed bug protective covers.
• Full bath (main level): Shower-tub combination.
• Full bath (garage level): Large walk-in shower (with space heater for use in cooler months)

Outdoor Features:
• Covered porches on each side of the house with chairs and rockers.
• Partial views of the ocean and inland waterway.
• Enclosed garage accommodating two cars, laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, enclosed downstairs heated full bathroom, and a second full-size refrigerator with an icemaker
• Outdoor enclosed shower with hot and cold water.
• Charcoal grill (please use outside, not on the porch or inside).
• Area beside shower with hose for washing off sandy feet and toys
• Picnic table with benches.
• Rockers outside on lower levels beside picnic table.
Additional Information:
• Keypads on all exterior doors for easy access.
• Central heat and air conditioning.
• Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, living room, and kitchen
• Puzzles and books available for your enjoyment
• Pet fee: $25 per day. (Note: From May 20th to September 10th dogs are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 50
• Cleaning fee: $150 per reservation.
• June through August: 7-day rentals from Saturday to Saturday.
• Holden Beach is judged to be the best family beach.
• Check-in time: 4:00 pm.
• Check-out time: 11:00 am.
• Guests provide their own towels, bed linens, kitchen towels, and pillowcases.

• Mattress pads, blankets, comforters, and pillows are provided.
• Linens and towels can be rented from Beach Fun Rentals or Care Linen Service.
• During summer months pets are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 5pm. Pets must be leashed at all times.
• $1500 refundable security deposit included in your payment (charged only if damage is found).
• June through August: 7-day rentals from Saturday to Saturday.
• Holden Beach is judged to be the best family beach.
• We are Premier Host VRBO’s highest rating.

Recent Upgrades:

• 2025: Replaced Over range Microwave
• 2023: New outdoor rocking chairs for our porches, a new clothes washer, a new sofa, and a 55" Smart Samsung HDTV. Repainted ceiling.
• 2022: 12 place settings of dishes, 6 wine glasses, a small cooler for guests, a beach wagon, a recycle can, a coffee grinder, living area lamps, side tables, an ottoman, a dining room table & chairs, and bar stools.
• 2021: New Whirlpool refrigerator.
• 2020: New vanity/mirror medicine cabinet in the downstairs bathroom and outdoor lighting in each corner under the eaves of the house.
• 2019: Replaced vinyl siding and windows for better efficiency


Enroll in Expedia One Key for Expedia rewards program. Earn rewards to help pay for rentals on Expedia, Hotels.com and VRBO. Pet Friendly. Our house has been provided the VRBO highest rating as Premier Host!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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
Well behaving guests are appreciated.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Pet fee is $25 per day.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
June through August are 7 day rentals only with Saturday to Saturday check in and check out days.
All Rentals have an additional $125 cleaning fee.
No gatherings with more than 15 people.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Well behaving guests are appreciated.
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
Property Registration Number 211148

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 34 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Caswell Beach - 43 min drive - 53.0 km
  • The Point - 45 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-out at Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holden Beach House / Short 5 minute walk to Beach / Perfect Family Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Holden Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Holden Beach and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Big Beach and Sailfish Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 332 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. We all loved it. Very short walk to the beach, an ocean view and plenty of room. I highly recommend it. Also very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience

The home was a great size clean and in a great location the manager was easy to stay in touch with overall 10/10 experience definitely will be booking again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Awesome place to stay!

House was super comfy with enough space for everyone! Beach supplies in the garage were super helpful, from the extra chairs to the wagon! House was very clean and well organized. We loved the little notes around to give us helpful hints (like pull the stopper up before turning the shower water on). Our dogs loved it as well! Definitely will be back! Owners were super nice and let me know that someone was coming by to check on something (didn’t even realize the worker had come by!). Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Delightful Experience

Cozy beach home with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Byron is a first rate host
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon N.

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

Fall beach trip

Nice enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mitch m.

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

Excellent! Highly recommend TVs in every room clean. Great location to the beach!!!

Amazing clean close to the beach. Plenty of beach toys, ice cold AC.!!!Everything work great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J., Raleigh, NC

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

Lovely

Great stay! Close to the beach and everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candy H.

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

Weekend Getaway

Wonderful stay.. Lovely place, great location and being the off season was very quiet we loved it..and dog friendly for our 6lb spoiled baby goes everywhere with us.. Very nice Beach, Recommend 100% you will love it there..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

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

Family Vacation

This was a great hope that my family stayed in for our vacation. Close to the beach. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Loved the Stay

It was an amazing week the weather was perfect. The house we stayed in very clean and taken care of. Nice communication with the owner. Beds very comfortable, very well stocked. I recommend this house to a small family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Nice place to get away

Our purpose for going was to have a place for our family to get away and relax. This house was the perfect place. Well equipped kitchen, big table for playing games, TV for movies. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Very quiet and wonderful

Very great week in Holden. Lot of shops opened, nice and close to ocean. Place was very clean and nice. Our hounds loved it as much as we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth and Ricky V.

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

Amazing as always

As always the house was amazing, the proximity to the beach is great. Another amazing stay will be back next year. Been staying here for 11 years and have loved the house and the owners who are great to work with.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Comfy House, Short Walk to Beach

This house was comfy and had everything we needed. We loved the enclosed outdoor shower! We took advantage of both the porches as well as the garage. The walk to the beach was short and easy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth and Ricky V.

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

Amazing Stay

This house is a great place to stay. We feel like it is our home when we are here. The owners are wonderful people and always available. Been staying here for about 10 years and will co tinge to come. We kive it here!!!!!!
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

kelsey b.

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

Loved it

We absolutely loved this house. It was exactly what we expected and more. It was only a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Weekend get away for the “Golden Girls”

Me and some former coworkers that are retired planned a weekend to visit another retiree that is a resident. We found the house to be exactly as described, very clean and the owner very responsive. We plan to make this an annual event and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth and Ricky V.

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

Home away feom home

Amazing!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyle W.

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

Perfect for the two of us

We have been visiting Holden Beach for many years and this house was perfect for our week this year. Very quiet and comfortable and only 2 rows away from Ocean Blvd and the beach. We only go to Holden during the winter for the past 5 years and as long as the house is available, this would be our choice each year going forward.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Festival by the Sea

Always enjoy staying at Bryon’s house. Very convenient for us as vendors at the festival. Very clean! Also, love that the front yard has been graveled for more parking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great House on Holden

Byron was a pleasure to work with. Communication was prompt and he was very accommodating. House was clean, my bed was comfortable, and the boardwalk to the beach was just a short walk away. It was perfect for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

Quick shelling trip -perfect location.

Cute house with lots of room. Only 2 of us stayed for a quick shelling trip to Holden. Lovely porches with great breezes. The property owner was quick to respond when I had questions about locking the door (operator error on my part). Would stay again & hope to soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Holden Beach Half Marathon

Stayed at property for Holden Beach Half Marathon. The property was on the course at just past the halfway point. So our kids were able to stand out front and cheer the racers on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Loved HoldenBeach

Loved everything about this house. The only thing i didn't like was driving 8 hrs and having to make up 5 beds. Other than that it was great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

SECOND TIME AND STILL LOVING IT!

This was our 2nd stay at this home and it was even better than the 1st (and the 1st was pretty darn good!). We felt very much at home in this cozy yet beachy cottage - clean, well-stocked kitchen, pet-friendly (although we didn't have our pup w/us this time but did the 1st time), perfect size for us, and so close to the beach...oh, and reasonably priced. When we texted the owner a couple of time, he responded VERY quickly. I highly recommend this cottage. Many thanks to the owners for letting us stay in their Holden Beach home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Byron Ritter

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Our parents built this house in 1979. They lived in it from 1991 until 2008. The house and property is well maintained. The house is now owned by the three brother's families. We live in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. We vacation in our house each year, so we know what is expected for a vacation home. We appreciate constructive suggestions for improvements from our guests. We encourage repeat guests.

Why they chose this property

For 2023 we added a new sofa, light downstairs on beach side for night outside grilling, new 55" Smart HD TV in living area. In 2022 we added new end tables in living area. We have a new dining room table and chairs. We added 2 rockers on the beach side porch. In 2021 we added new storm doors, flood lights on each corner of the house, stained the porches and outside shower, added vanity and medicine cabinet in downstairs bathroom. We replaced the vinyl siding and windows in 2019. We covered the front yard with gravel for easy and comfortable walking (2018). No sandspurs! We have new premium mattresses and box springs on all four queen size beds. This property is a great location for walking to the beach or the inland water way. You can see both the ocean and the water way from the porches. The ocean is only a short 5-minute walk from the house. There is a private walkway over the dunes we help maintain that is part of the walk over to the beach. We make several improvements every year. Short walk to on the beach restaurants and Holden Beach Concert Series

Join us on Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for live entertainment. The concerts
are held at the Pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge. Call 910-842-6488 for more information.

What makes this property unique

We have an enclosed downstairs with outside and inside showers downstairs. There is room for two cars in the enclosed downstairs bumper to bumper. The enclosed downstairs keeps your vehicle clean and prevents salt air covering your vehicle. You can have dinner downstairs great for hosting neighbors. We have charcoal grill provided.

June through August are all 7-day rentals Saturday to Saturday. We help maintain a private walkway over the dunes at the end of Boyd St. That provides a 5-minute walk to the beach or waterway. We have a picnic table on the downstairs porch beach side. This provides privacy and outside enjoyment for your meal. We have added a beachside downstairs light for night outside grilling.

Languages:

English

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