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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Holden Beach, NC

Holden Beach3 min walk
Ocean Isle Beach37 min drive
Caswell Beach39 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)68 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The same group stayed there last year with the exception of my husband. He passed away this past April. Myself, my son, ...

Cathy E.

Jul 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Blue Anchor Weekly Summer discounts flexible check in days

Weekly discounts
Spacious yet cozy 3 BR, 1.5 Ba home decorated in a relaxed beachy theme. An extra bed and bath apartment on premises can be added. (Contact owner to add) Very comfortable with great living spaces, inside and out, with all amenities in the home. Nice deck with peekaboo views of the ocean. Ideal location with just a quick walk to the private beach access and quick drive to the bridge. Laundry room on site. Enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water to rinse off the sand from your day at the beach.

3 (off season) or 5 (summer) night stays. Perfect for long weekend getaway or week vacation.

There is no smoking in the home and request guests to be considerate with ashes and butts outside on the premises.

Pets on a case by case basis with owner pre-approval.

Check in and out any day you prefer. Sunday to Sunday can avoid the crowds. 5 night availability. Some weekends available and short weeks.

Beach gear available in garage as well as baby gear.

10% discount for weekly rentals

Property manager

Laura Henry

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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

NO Smoking on premises

No overnight guests that were not included in reservation

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

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. Planet Fun and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. 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 - 3 min walk
Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 26 min drive
Ocean Crest Pier - 36 min drive
Ocean Isle Beach - 37 min drive
Caswell Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬43 min drive
‪Surfers Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Provision Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Anchor Weekly Summer discounts flexible check in days pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Anchor Weekly Summer discounts flexible check in days?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Anchor Weekly Summer discounts flexible check in days?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Anchor Weekly Summer discounts flexible check in days located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holden Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Planet Fun and River's Edge Golf Club. Carolina National Golf Club and Tiger's Eye Golf Links are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

10 July 2023

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

Ms.

The same group stayed there last year with the exception of my husband. He passed away this past April. Myself, my son, his girlfriend and his youngest daughter go. We are also able to take my pet and my sons girlfriends pet. Both older female dogs each weighing less than 7#. And my oldest grandson was unable to make it, he got to go last year and stay a few days with us. We always meet up with my daughter and her family who are already at Holden Beach in a separate rental with her boyfriends family. They are all from Maryland, we are all from Georgia. We so much enjoy our time there at Holden Beach and we do love this rental!! We have also rented the downstairs apartment this year and last.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

5 June 2023

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

Wonderful return visit

We had an amazing stay at The Blue Anchor. The property was clean, quiet and within a short walking distance to the beach. Looking forward to a return visit in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

5 Sept 2022

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

Cozy little beach house

Everything was smooth. House is perfect for a small family looking for a getaway at a quite family friendly beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

27 July 2022

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

Family vacation

This property was perfect for our family vacation. It was clean and had many essentials needed. The beach is just a short walk and the property owner was great to communicate with. We visit Holden Beach a couple times a year or more and will definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

16 July 2022

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

Holden Beach Getaway

We loved our Blue Anchor beach rental at Holden Beach, NC this July 2022. Finding it on VRBO made the experience so easy. Everything we needed in my search was right there at my fingertips! And we were a short walk from the beach! Looking forward to years to come in future rentals!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H., Dulles, VA, USA

11 July 2022

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

Great stay at Holden

The house worked great for our family. We appreciated the short walk to the beach and use of the beach supplies in the basement. We did have some issues with the internet but the owner was always very responsive in trying to quickly resolve it for us. Some of the utensils and dishes were a bit dated/worn but otherwise the house had everything we needed. Thanks!

Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

13 June 2022

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

Wonderful house for a beach visit!

Communication with the owners was quick and easy. This place is the perfect little house for a beach stay. It was clean and cozy within a short walking distance to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy E.

13 Oct 2021

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

Beautifully decorated cottage!

Very nice accommodations!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

15 Aug 2021

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

Lovely vacation

We had an amazing time at Holden beach! We loved the house we stayed in! Everything was decorated beautifully! The owner of the house was very prompt to respond to us! Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

6 Aug 2021

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

Love the Blue Anchor

We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Anchor. Really enjoyed the sitting on back porch with the fire pit after cooking dinner on the grill. Look forward to returning in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

2 Aug 2021

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

July beach vacation

We had an enjoyable stay. The house was clean and comfortable. The beach chairs and boogie boards were great to be able to use. Laura was easy to communicate with, responsive and accommodating. When we booked, the listing didn't state anything about a downstairs tenant. That was a bit of a surprise, but there was only one occasion when we had to wait for the outdoor shower. Overall a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Trista M.

18 July 2021

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

Our week at The Blue Anchor

The Blue Anchor is a nice place to stay. The pictures online don’t do this house justice. My biggest like was the beach furniture & supplies that were provided. My family and I had a nice week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

4 July 2021

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

Amazing Week!

This was a fantastic place to stay at Holden. The pictures don’t do it justice! Perfect size for a family. It had ALL the beach accessories you could imagine which was really helpful (our toddler decided she wanted to be a big kid at the beach and needed her own chair). Short walk to the beach and wonderful patio area to rock on after a long day. Great and quick communication with Laura! Will be looking to come back for our next visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Emily C.

2 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Surprise Tenant and Hair Everywhere

The Good: The kitchen, dining, and family room spaces exceeded our expectations as far as square footage and layout. The AC kept up with the summer heat and humidity, and we appreciated the wagon to use back and forth to the beach, which was just a quick 5 minute walk. The Not-So Good: The day before our vacation began, I received a message from the host with check-in details. In that message were instructions regarding parking, in which there was a nonchalant mention of a downstairs tenant - which was NOT mentioned in the original listing. Although friendly enough, the unexpected downstairs tenant did inhibit our use of the outdoor shower, patio/lawn space, fire pit, and grill that were advertised in the rental. Likewise, we were under the impression the laundry facilities were ours to use at all times. Multiple times, we had to work around and wait for the tenant to free up the facilities. Also, the lint trap after her use, was completely full of lint and dog hair that we had to empty ourselves. Which leads me to the cleanliness of the interior. Although we knew a dog could potentially stay in the house the week prior to our stay, we also expected the hardwood floors to be cleaned enough that our allergies would not be adversely effected. Unfortunately, that was not the case. There was so much pet hair, human hair and dirt on the floor and mattresses we immediately looked for the vacuum cleaner when we arrived. To our dismay, the canister of the vacuum hadn’t been emptied in quite awhile and we did not want to add even more allergens into the home. We trust the sheet sets were laundered in the appropriate water temps advertised, however the the comforters/quilts were laying open and covering dirty mattresses upon arrival. Although we appreciated a well stocked kitchen, we did not expect to have to work around leftover open bags of chips and cookies when unloading our groceries. The toilet paper (there were literally 4 squares when we arrived) and paper towels advertised were never found by us. The coffee maker still had grounds left growing mold. When I reached out to the host with this information, the response was a quick "we'll take this into consideration." When I then requested a partial refund in light of the information, I received no response. Future renters beware: This rental may not reflect all amenities or cleanliness standards listed in the description. You may also have a surprise downstairs tenant.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mahalie W., Marion

23 June 2021

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

Charming Cottage Vibes

Super cozy and charming. Short walk to beach access. Just enough space for a family of four. Holden has always been our favorite place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

31 May 2021

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed this home very much. The house is actually nicer than it presents through the app so it was an extra surprise. Very close to the beach. Neighborhood was very friendly. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxana W.

17 Oct 2020

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

Perfect location

Beautiful place, with very welcoming and accommodating owners.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kibbe C.

15 Sept 2020

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

Holden beach get away

We love Holden Beach! We had a wonderful time at this little beach house. Perfect for a family of 5. Kitchen was well stocked and the Family room was a nice, cool break at the end of the day. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

1 Sept 2020

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

Awesome Ocean Weekend

We loved this fun and beautiful ocean property! Light and airy, great gathering spaces and very comfortable for the 5 of us. Just a 5 min walk across the street to a beautiful spacious beach. Amazing sunsets!!! Also everything you needed to enjoy the beach was included. Nice chairs umbrella and wagon to carry it all.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

23 Aug 2020

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

So cozy!

We had the best time in Holden Beach. We’ve never stayed here and it is the cutest little beach town. Our family of 5 felt right at home in this adorable beach cottage. Short walk to the beach, short walk to the intracoastal waterway and a short bike ride to the fishing pier, General Store and ice cream. Laura’s place is decorated so tastefully and it was so cozy. The kitchen was fully stocked, beds were comfortable and the den area was perfect for family movie nights. We will definitely stay here again now that we are head over heels for Holden Beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Laura Henry

Why they chose this property

Great location! Easy beach access! Year round neighbors and a quiet road make a awesome spot for walks, roller blading and bike rides! Close to the bridge for easy access to stores and restaurants. Lovely home to meet all your needs.

Work or attend school remotely at the BEACH!

4 or 7 night stays. Perfect for long weekend getaway or week vacation