Charming Oceanfront Cottage on Holden Beach-We have open dates in Sept. & Oct.

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Enjoy the view and ocean breezes from the deck.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Holden Beach, NC

Holden Beach1 min walk
Ocean Isle Beach37 min drive
Caswell Beach45 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Looking for the best "rocking chair" porch on Holden Beach to enjoy a panoramic ocean view, the sound of waves, and cool breezes while you relax and unwind? This classic cottage has all this and much more. The "Mary J" is great for families with comfortable furniture and an open floor plan. Each of the three bedrooms sleeps two adults and a child and there is an extra bed on the porch for napping. Open the windows like people used to do to enjoy ocean breezes or turn on the window air conditioners if needed. Outside areas include a deck overlooking the ocean and space under the house for the children to play, adults to relax and grill, and the family to picnic. Also downstairs are two showers with hot and cold water and a large storage room for your beach toys. There is room for parking three cars in the yard in front of the house. The short walk from the house to the beach access is only about 3-4 minutes.

This home has everything for the perfect beach vacation ! The beach slopes gently to the water and is perfect for outdoor fun. Walk towards the east end of the island to swim in the tide pools at low tide and search for sand dollars and sea shells. If you are up for a longer walk, you can walk around the end of the island to discover one of the Holden Golden Memory Mailboxes situated on the intracoastal waterway where you can read other peoples' memories and perhaps share some of your own. You will feel like you are vacationing in an island paradise with the gorgeous ocean in front of you, pristine beaches, and no crowds.

This is the ninth year we have listed our house with VRBO, however, we have rented it privately and have had many renters coming back year after year. What renters like best about the house are the beach front location, the comfort of the house, the fact that the house is extremely family friendly and it has a vintage feel with its pine floors, walls, and ceilings in the living areas, and a well equipped kitchen with basic spices provided.

Please note that during the prime weeks of the summer--June 2 - August 11--we have a 7-night minimum stay running Sunday to Sunday. Before and after Prime season, we have a 3-night minimum stay. These stays can begin on any day of the week.

Property manager

Claire Carlson

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Will need to bring a portable crib for an infant.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Planet Fun and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

Holden Beach - 1 min walk
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 33 min drive
Ocean Crest Pier - 35 min drive
Ocean Isle Beach - 37 min drive
Caswell Beach - 45 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Lonerider at Oak Island - 43 min drive
Subway - 22 min drive
Surfers Cafe - 5 min drive
Provision Company - 4 min drive
Silver Hill Grill - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Oceanfront Cottage on Holden Beach-We have open dates in Sept. & Oct. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Oceanfront Cottage on Holden Beach-We have open dates in Sept. & Oct.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Oceanfront Cottage on Holden Beach-We have open dates in Sept. & Oct.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Oceanfront Cottage on Holden Beach-We have open dates in Sept. & Oct. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Holden Beach and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Planet Fun. River's Edge Golf Club and Ocean Ridge Plantation are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

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

Eric D.

5 October 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Great property, great location! Don’t load your car up, this place has everything you need. The most well stocked VRBO property we have stayed at! Kitchen is better stocked than our own, every cooking device, utensil and many spices, seasonings, sugar,etc. Dishwasher, ice maker, coffeemaker, washer, dryer, individual AC units and much more worked perfectly. Comfortable beds, comfortable furniture, loads of games, puzzles and books. Perfect location, uncrowded beach, easy beach access, great views and awesome screened in porch facing the beach. Great restaurants, seafood stores, pharmacy and supermarket within short driving distance. Just remember to bring your own sheets, pillowcases and towels. If you don’t, Walmart is a short drive away. Overall, 5 stars isn’t enough. Property manager was easy to get ahold of before the trip and we didn’t need anything once we arrived. Highly recommend! We will be back with the whole family next time.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Levi A.

30 September 2023

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

Vacation experience

Had a fun time and enjoyed the house

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

27 September 2023

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

Charming and cozy

We had horrible weather but the sun room facing the ocean saved the trip! Great location and cozy house. Very clean and well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael K.

18 September 2023

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

Late summer vacation.

Had a wonderful time at this house on the beach second year in a row everything was amazing and was absolute perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

7 August 2023

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

Great stay

We had an amazing time staying at the Mary J. The view is amazing and we had all the supplies we could possibly need. There were 5 adults and two children and the space was plenty big enough. I would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claire Carlson

Holden Beach is the perfect get away. Within driving distance and but once you get there, you will feel like you're miles away from your everyday routine.

Why they chose this property

This was our family vacation home. Such great memories were made here. We are now sharing it with renters to enjoy and make their memories as well !

What makes this property unique

Unobstructed view of the ocean and beach. Our beach is not a crowded beach...yes you may have to share it with the occasional sand crab, sea turtle nest, pelican or seagull ! Plenty of seashells to collect and sunrises and sunsets to be seen. We always made our vacations about family and we hope you do as well.

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