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Oceanfront home with private pool, ocean views, outdoor shower, & beach access

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Pool
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12204.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront home with private pool, ocean views, outdoor shower, & beach access

Thomas Cottage

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Enjoy easy coast living at this beach cottage with a lovely view of the ocean! The 'Thomas Cottage' is built for relaxation, which means guests can enjoy helpful amenities like central air-conditioning no matter the time of year. After some time on the sand, come back to easily spritz yourself clean with the outdoor shower (with both hot and cold water available). You'll love cooling off in the private pool after a fun outdoor hike. Enjoy the ocean breeze while sitting on the seats of the private deck just steps from the beach, then head inside to enjoy a movie night with friends. Guests will have access to a private washer/dryer, a lovely dining area and room to sit at the kitchen island, and free WiFi. Other amenities include a private driveway.

THINGS TO KNOW
The pool can be heated from November - April.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
3 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 85 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Beach - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 34 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 36 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Caswell Beach - 44 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront home with private pool, ocean views, outdoor shower, & beach access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Oceanfront home with private pool, ocean views, outdoor shower, & beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home with private pool, ocean views, outdoor shower, & beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home with private pool, ocean views, outdoor shower, & beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home with private pool, ocean views, outdoor shower, & beach access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Holden Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Magic Mountain Fun Park. Big Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Thomas Cottage

The Thomas Cottage was amazing! Great location, very clean and easy access to food and recreation.The gas grill did need a good cleaning, which we did. Others this was very noice place to stay. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Girls Trip

This is second year at Thomas Cottage for girls trip. Home is exactly as described and will return again!
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8/10 Good

Rodney M.

Holden Beach

Location on beach and pool adjacent to house.
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10/10 Excellent

KARYN F.

Thomas Cottage Rocks

We’ve been renting beach homes for 30 years and this home was the absolute best! Really loved the neutral colors inside which accentuated God’s beauty outside. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

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

Thomas Cottage

Very nice house, well stocked kitchen. Beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Week away

House us very pretty. Would like more chairs with backs.

10/10 Excellent

Joni B.

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

Nice place

I had reservations about working with a company rather than individual owners for our rental but everything about vacasa worked really well. There were a few items that needed attended to regarding the house, and Vacasa was prompt in reply and maintenance. The house is beautiful and the beach was great! Having a pool was awesome too. We recommend this house for a big family. The floor plan is a bit weird but very beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great home and location.

Stayed for 5 nights at the end of March 2023. Home looked to be renovated recently and was very well maintained. The cleanliness was outstanding when we checked in and was well stocked with plates, glasses, cookware, soaps, detergent, etc. The heated pool (separate charge) was well worth it given the timing of our visit. Would absolutely book Thomas Cottage again. One point of constructive criticism, the textured concrete pool surround seemed to be chipping slightly and was full of loose stones that needed sandals to walk on at all times. Suggest a thorough sweeping (we didn’t see a push broom at the house) and checking to ensure the chipping won’t get worse.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

sets a high bar

Beautiful new construction with thoughtful, quality features throughout. Light and bright decor, and even more spacious than the pictures suggest. Wonderfully comfortable beds and linens. Oh -- and the elevator -- I can imagine how helpful it would be for my elderly parents or those with mobility issues... not to mention that it was great for unloading and loading our stuff! The beach and the view speak for themselves, and we appreciated being on the comparatively quiet east side of the island with a 3/4 mile walk to the point and inlet by Oak Island (though really Holden Beach is so low-key in general). Suggestions: extend the pool heating season to end of May (pool was a little too cool), and consider proving basic beach equipment (we rented beach chairs and beach towels locally). Overall a fantastic stay at the house and seamless customer experience with the property management company (Vacasa).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jill D., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Thomas Cottage

Our major issue with this property was it was advertised under the Amenities as having 1) Private Pool 2) Heated Pool. We stayed over Memorial Day Week and the pool was far from Heated. The adults could not swim and the 2 children swam a little but froze to death. I had contacted the Relators 2 weeks prior to confirm the pool would be heated and to find out if we had to pay an extra fee to have it heated and were told that NO we couldn't pay the 85.00/ DAY EXTRA fee for heat as the owner would ONLY allow heating from November - April. My point is that it was falsely advertised as having a heated pool and it is EXTRA to rent a house with a private pool (compared to houses without) so we paid for a pool but were not able to enjoy it. They said they would change the amenity description however that did nothing for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

House Full of Joy

What a beautiful home! So grateful for the opportunity to stay here with our family over Christmas. No better way to celebrate the joy of the season than gathering in the light-filled living room and kitchen overlooking the sand and ocean, sunrises and sunsets. Appointed with all we needed and sleeping on comfy beds make Thomas Cottage a place for meal gathering, talks and laughter and rest. We were also so close to the intercoastal and took walks to see the boats and water there. Vacasa is always so attentive! We love renting with Vacasa! See you again very soon Thomas Cottage and Holden Beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Absolutely Awesome

This house has a bathroom for each of the five bedrooms plus a half bath. Well appointed furnishings including televisions and well stocked kitchen appliances. Exterior porches can be readily accessed on both street and beachfront. Gorgeous ocean view especially sunset. Spacious area around the pool that can be heated with advance request and additional fee. Elevator was a welcomed amenity. Beach access is easy. Good location. Wildlife included several deer observed on Ocean Blvd East in side yard and on the dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Thomas cottage

Yard and lawn could use some attention. Was a nice stay once again.
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2/10 Terrible

Justin J.

A little high on price.

Needs lots of updates and cleaning. Not worth what we paid for it. Very disappointed
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10/10 Excellent

Camarra K.

Diamond in the rough

Conveniently located with very easy private beach access. This older home has lots of space and charm without the pressure of being so particular about everything. This was our third year staying here and we LOVE it.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim I.

Thomas Cottage

Thomas Cottage What is a perfect little house right on the water would stay again

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