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

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New vinyl siding and windows. The house looks brand new. Enclosed downstairs.
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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
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Holden Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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

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!

Property manager

Byron Ritter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Beach - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 36 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 38 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Caswell Beach - 45 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's 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.

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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 318 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alesha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet host!
My husband and I got in late to our stay, this sweet couple answered our call at almost midnight to help us get into the house. The house was very clean and it was a great location!! We enjoyed the property and hope to be back. Make sure you pack your own linens :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Great value, wonderful location. Hope to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Wonderful time, the host was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend
We arrived Friday evening to a clean house. Everything we needed was provided for. It was a great weekend getaway. We appreciate the hosts for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Lyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our second trip
This was the second year in a row we stayed at the home between Christmas and New Years and it couldn't have gone any better. The house is very comfortable for the two of us (and we added our grandson at the last minute). We have been vacationing at Holden Beach each year since 2007 and this is our go to location this time of year. Will hopefully be able to book it the same time next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holiday Vacay!
I grew up visiting Holden Beach as a child and the Ritter’s home brought back so many memories. The home is located in a prime area in between the ocean and intercoastal. We had lots of space to spread out, plenty of beds, and the kitchen was fully equipped. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Knight Family
I like this place it clean and easy to get to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cozy Beach Cottage
Pleasantly surprised with this beach cottage, because I managed property and sometimes looks can be deceiving. This Cottage is very clean, has comfortable beds, the kitchen is well stocked. They had an abundance of paper towels toilet paper, soap as well as bar soap for the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LisAsh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving at Holden
Everything was as described- we had a great time and the shelling was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
This is our 3rd time renting this lovely home with friends for a long weekend. It's a great deal and just a short walk to the beach. You can hear the waves from the house. We hope to make this a yearly trip and add more days!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house had everything you need and is in a great location to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
Home is in an excellent location, very close to beautiful beach. Plenty of room in the home and very comfortable living room furniture with a nice sized dining table. However, home is dated and needs a good deep clean and some updating in kitchen, bathrooms & electrical outlets. Beds range from soft to extra firm. Having to provide your own linens is a definite drawback as well as going outside, down the stairs and into garage area to access the 2nd full bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and nice. There were a lot of sand spurs in the yard which our dog hated of course but I know that can be normal at most places at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully clean home many extras .close to popular sites too see .we will be revisting soon .
Over all a lovely quite home .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We rented this property based on the reviews. The house is very very outdated, it needs a deep cleaning, it was pretty dirty, dishes and appliances in the cabinets were very old and dirty looking. We did enjoy the beach but we will not book this house again. For the money we paid, it was definitely not worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home extremely close to the beach.
The house was perfect for our family vacation despite being shortened by Tropical Storm Debby. The house was clean and well stocked. The location was a very short walk to the beach. Byron was a great host with great communication and service. We hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Cute little house and location had everything we needed will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful & great location
My family, 6 adults & a small pup, enjoyed our stay. The house was a close walk to the beach, had plenty of space indoors & for parking, and had all the necessities when it came to cooking. It was very clean & the extra refrigerator & bathroom downstairs came in handy. The owner was quick to respond to any questions I had. I definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valencia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time at Holden
The house was perfect for us. We were to bring our fur baby but she passed before our trip. The owner was gracious enough to give us back our pet deposit. The house is very cozy and inviting. We really enjoyed our stay at your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you Need
This was our second time here and we had a very nice stay. The beach is an easy short walk. The cottage is comfortable and thoughtfully outfitted. I appreciated being able to use the beach chairs and not have to pack some in the car. I noticed the other items available such as coolers, a small charcoal grill and pails and shovels. It is obvious that the owner has put thought in to what is available. Appreciated the Keurig and large screen TVs. Often I find myself challenged in terms of equipment available in rental kitchens. This kitchen has everything you need in terms of cooking and service ware to cook full meals easily and without having to search or improvise. We loved being able to take our small dog Cody. Hopefully we’ll be able to come back again off-season! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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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