Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 888.4 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Holden Beach, NC

Holden Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Ocean Isle Beach
‪36 min drive‬
Caswell Beach
‪44 min drive‬
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Shem Cottage

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Enjoy this rustic oceanfront home with beautiful ocean views and a private walkway to the beach. You will love mesmerizing sunrise views and sunbathing on the streetside deck. Whip up meals in the well-equipped kitchen, watch TV shows in the living room, and spread out between three comfortable bedrooms. A picnic area beneath the property is ideal for alfresco meals. Pack lightly, your vacation rental includes a private washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
Free WiFi
Outdoor shower (enclosed with hot and cold water)

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Outdoor space

Ocean view

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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

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Big Beach - 16 min drive - 8.5 km
Ocean Crest Pier - 34 min drive - 40.1 km
Ocean Isle Beach - 36 min drive - 33.5 km
Caswell Beach - 44 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬9 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬42 min drive
‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Holden Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Magic Mountain Fun Park. Big Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

30 Apr 2024

Friends Vacation

This was a perfect place for a lady's trip! The accommodations were wonderful and being right on the beach was amazing!

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10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

30 May 2024

Classic beach summer cottage

Updates but kept the traditional feel of this nice beach cottage

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2/10 Terrible

Kristie G.

19 June 2024

The house needs major upgrades on furniture, flooring and kitchen cabinets.

Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean! It was nice to walk off the porch and be on the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

16 July 2023

Nice beach front place to stay.

We enjoyed the deck, outdoor shower, being directly on the beach, it was a wonderful week on the beach. we would definitely return.

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

29 June 2024

Dye/ Host family

I always love the beach and being oceanfront…very nice home and I booked it again for same week next year

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8/10 Good

Sherrie G.

1 Oct 2023

Loved it

Great location and loved the big windows in the front of the house. Perfect for a big family.

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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

25 July 2023

Lovely little cottage

This cottage is perfectly located! The oceanfront allowed our kids to swim, hunt for seashells and shark teeth, star gaze, fish and crab hunt. The cottage had everything we needed. Our family adored our stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

23 Apr 2024

Sweet spot

This house has a lot to offer especially with someone with disabilities such easy access to the beach and not so far to walk the house is a very cute little place very homey every house has a special thing about it this house has a lot to offer and it had great views of the beach the deck was amazing I will definitely be

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

1 Apr 2023

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

Classic Beach House

Check in was a breeze, home was clean and we loved the views from the living room windows. The porch on the front of the home has rockers but no table. We loved the refrig style!! It adds to the classic beach vibe this house gives. We loved our stay and will plan on staying again!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca R.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Unexpected visitors

We love the location of the house, easy access to the beach. Enjoyed family time until we had unexpected visitors…. There were cockroaches there. My daughter left a day early with her baby. …. The beds were little to hard for my liking. And the last night we were there the power went out around 10 pm and didn’t come back on until after 2 am…. It was the whole east end….

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

samantha w.

5 May 2024

Holden beach- Shem cottage

We stayed April -may 4 for our daughters 4 th birthday. We love the house and the beach. Holden beach is family friendly and the house had an amazing view. It is an older cottage with wood panels and kinda small but thats what we loved about it’s. Felt cozy and welcoming. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook. Steps from the ocean. We were worried since the porch is on the front of the house instead of beach side the view wasn’t gonna be good but it to the sides and gives you a perfect view of the beach. House was kid friendly and had toys and games for everyone. Loved this house and would stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebekah M., Whitewood VA

16 Sept 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Holden Beach is amazing!!

Shem Cottage is a true little gem while reading the blue sigh out book I read that she was built in 1950 after Hurricane Hazel! She is in need of some love and furniture is definitely out dated!! Did have some interesting encounters with several roaches both inside and out but maybe due to the age of the home cracks things like that and beaches are prone to them.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michele R.

8 May 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place right in the beach

I enjoyed the week stay at this place. It only wasn’t rated better because the washing machine wasn’t working as advertised so it put my family in a bind without clothing for the full trip and we had to do a lot of hand washing and buying new clothing to get by. Also there were roaches. Otherwise the house seemed clean and had everything we needed. It was the house closest to the ocean, which was so neat being right on the water

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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6/10 Okay

Brittany E.

26 Sept 2023

Perfect View!

The location of the house is perfect. It is well furnished with linens. There’s plenty of dishes for use if needed. The deck with the rocking chairs provide an amazing and relaxing environment. I rated 3 out of 5 simply due to cleanliness and things that were outdated. The vents in the ceiling had lots of dust all around them. The bathrooms could’ve been cleaned better as well. The furniture inside is getting old and could be replaced. Overall, I would stay here again, but I feel that the place could use a little TLC.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

19 Apr 2023

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

Cute, beachfront, basic

This cottage is ON (front row!) a fantastic stretch of beach with amazing views from the living room, and the deck (even though it's on the back of the house it has a great line of sight to the beach). There was plenty there by way of amenities to meet our needs for the week from the kitchen, to the outdoor gear, washer/dryer, etc. The exterior shower/cleaning stations weren't working but Vacasa was on it and had a solution sorted out within 24 hours. The town is close (groceries and restaurants within a 10 minute drive) and has enough to meet any daily need. Walmart and more restaurants are less than 20 minutes away. Two little things I would point out to avoid disappointment: 1 - the bathrooms are very tight spaces (no knee or elbow room if you know what I mean) and 2 - there is no covered exterior space (except right under the house) so when it rains or if your tired of the sun the only option is to head inside, but the views are great there so it's not so bad. For us 10 out of 10, would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

25 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful Beachfront Getaway.

This amazing property checked all the right boxes for a great romantic getaway. We will definitely book again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

20 Aug 2022

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

We love Shem Cottage

We absolutely loved our stay this past week. The location cannot be beat. We found beautiful shells and sharks teeth, and food lion/shops were very convenient.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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8/10 Good

Trent H.

29 July 2022

Nice

House was clean. I would stay there again.

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10/10 Excellent

Ginny K.

28 May 2022

Cozy beachfront cottage

Shem Cottage was the perfect beachfront place for our group of 4 adults and 3 toddlers. We loved the ocean views from the living room and being so close. The house has everything you need. Beds are comfortable and kitchen is well stocked. We’ll definitely be back!

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8/10 Good

Michell Y.

30 Nov 2021

Perfect for an affordable get away

You are a 30 second walk to the water! The view from the windows, priceless. Sunrises and sunsets, memorable. Home was completely furnished so we were able to prepare our own meals, shower, sleep. Is it the Ritz...no : if you are looking for a multi-million dollar home that rents for $5000-6000 a week - no this is not the place for you. We did not find many other options in this price range for an 'oceanfront' option! It was clean upon arrival, all linens and towels were there, washer and dryer worked as expected. All the negative reviews I have read on this property previously seem to be resolved or maybe this just wasn't the property some expected? For myself, my husband and our 16yr old daughter, coming from the 19 degree midwest over Thanksgiving...the sunshine and 70 degree weather here was AMAZING - we had a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Michael F.

11 Oct 2021

Shem cottage

Fridge was filthy...house was loaded with roaches..waited over 2 Year's for this vacation...we left after 3days.. received less than a third of our money back.. office manager acted like she could care less... really hoping home office steps up...

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly P.

30 Sept 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

NEVER USE VACASA!!!

This was an awful experience, the house was filthy full of roaches and mold, multiple calls to the management company for assistance and no one showed until the day we were getting ready to leave, there were no linens no towels no paper towels no toilet paper nothing in this house and the rental company could have cared less. They brought us towels on Friday the day before we left!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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6/10 Okay

John R.

29 Aug 2021

Rustic location

Home is rustic, showing it’s age, and was not very clean upon arrival however met our needs for the week. View and access was great!

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6/10 Okay

Eric C.

8 Aug 2021

Shem cottage

It was on the beach

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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