Carefree By the Sea at Holden Beach

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View of screened porch from back of house

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11181 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Holden Beach, NC

Holden Beach5 min walk
Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club40 min drive
Ocean Isle Beach41 min drive
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beach AND Intracoastal Waterway access via private community walkways!
Beautiful family vacation home located between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach in a great neighborhood. Well stocked kitchen with everything you'll need to make your meals. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Linens and towels are provided for 11. The beds will already be made when you arrive so you don't have to waste precious vacation time making beds. Enjoy the screened porch in the back and two outdoor decks in the front with new rocking chairs and beautiful views of the marsh and Waterway. Use the private community dock to fish and crab or just relax. Take a 4 minute stroll to the beach with access via the private community walkway over the dunes to the sand and surf (no steps to navigate!). Smart TVs in every bedroom and common rooms to keep everyone entertained when not enjoying the spectacular setting. Ground level storage space for your beach gear, a large outdoor shower with hot and cold water, a picnic table, a hammock, and a gas grill are all provided. Family memories are just waiting to be made here.

Property manager

Michael Brady

Premier Host

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Planet Fun and Museum of Coastal Carolina.

Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

Holden Beach - 5 min walk
River's Edge Golf Club - 35 min drive
Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 40 min drive
Ocean Isle Beach - 41 min drive
Caswell Beach - 46 min drive

Getting around

North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Smoke'd - ‬30 min drive
‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬44 min drive
‪Wing & Fish Company - ‬30 min drive
‪Surfers Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Provision Company - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carefree By the Sea at Holden Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carefree By the Sea at Holden Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carefree By the Sea at Holden Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carefree By the Sea at Holden Beach located?

This family-friendly Holden Beach holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holden Beach, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Planet Fun and River's Edge Golf Club. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

13 August 2023

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

Carefree by the sea it was!

We had a great stay at Carefree by the sea! Weather was perfect and allowed us 5 solid beach days with our rest day spent in the rain at Fort Fisher Aquarium. Kids enjoyed the bunk room, crabbing on the pier, and hosting their wiffle ball World Series while at the beach. Very accommodating kitchen and space for our two families to be together and sleep comfortably. Loved enjoying a quiet morning/evening on the screen porch! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily N., Pittsford, USA

9 August 2023

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

Heaven at Holden Beach

We've stayed at this home for many years, and it continues to be our favorite rental. The location between the beach and the marsh is perfect. The home is very well-equipped; there are many beach items and, even on rainy days, there are tons of games to keep the kids occupied. This property feels like home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., Coshocton

15 July 2023

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

Outstanding property

This is a beautiful home and situated a short walk to the beach. It has a very well equipped kitchen and the screened in back porch was great to sit on.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

meg b.

9 July 2023

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

Perfect location

Wonderful location, close to the beach and hours spent on the inter coastal pier. Wonderful view of many 4th of July fireworks displays from the dock. Owners are ver responsive and accommodating. House is well equipped and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

25 June 2023

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

Carefree by the Sea

We had such a great time at your house in Holden Beach! We thoroughly enjoyed the boardwalk to the ICW! It was easy to get to the beach also! Kitchen was supplied with many needed items. If you need a suggestion, a meat platter would be helpful. The place was spotless and the pack and play and booster seat were very much appreciated! Holden Beach is a beautiful family beach!! Thank you for the opportunity to stay! We had a blast! The Allens and The Speas Charlotte, NC

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Brady

Mike and Becky have always loved vacationing at the beaches of North Carolina. They would spend at least a week each year plus a few weekends renting various homes with their families. After dreaming about a beach place of their own for many years, they found just what they were looking for at 123 By the Sea in Holden Beach.

Why they chose this property

Carefree By the Sea offers both beach and Intracoastal Waterway access! There's a short, 3 or 4 minute walk to a private neighborhood walkway over the dunes to the beautiful beach. And just out the front door is the private neighborhood pier out to the Waterway. There is an observation platform with benches at the midpoint and benches and a floating dock at the end.

What makes this property unique

Two separate covered front porches look out over the marsh to the Intracoastal Waterway. A screened porch in the back is perfect for relaxing in late afternoons while the sun sets.