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Coastal retreat with ocean + marsh views, private pool, & decks - steps to beach

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Pool
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13246.1 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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Big Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Coastal retreat with ocean + marsh views, private pool, & decks - steps to beach

Why Knot

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An unforgettable coastal getaway awaits at this gorgeous Holden Beach vacation rental. With deluxe features including a private outdoor pool, this five-bedroom retreat boasts ocean views from the front and sweeping marsh views off the back of the house. Private beach access is located directly across the street from the home.

Soak up the sun in the sparkling pool or kick back on one of the decks with your favorite frosty beverage. A private gas grill provides the makings for perfect backyard barbecue. A convenient outdoor shower is equipped for rinsing-off after pool sessions and trips to the beach. There is an extra fridge downstairs in the storage room available to guests.

The raised, two-story interior comes fully furnished for family-friendly comfort and modern convenience. The open living area showcases recessed ceilings and strong natural lighting designed to offer light and airy ambiance for group gatherings. The gourmet kitchen comes equipped for deluxe meal prep with a full suite of stainless steel appliances and utensils, plus a dishwasher for easy cleanup. There's seating for five at the breakfast bar. The dining table can accommodate up to ten for family style dinner nights. After the day's adventures, unwind in the living room with shows and movies on the smart TV. Additional home essentials include central air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private washer and dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
Beach gear available
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Security camera details: There is a camera facing the driveway and elevator door entrance
3 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 150 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.



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
Premier Host

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 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 37 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 38 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Caswell Beach - 57 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Coastal retreat with ocean + marsh views, private pool, & decks - steps to beach have a pool?

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

Is Coastal retreat with ocean + marsh views, private pool, & decks - steps to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal retreat with ocean + marsh views, private pool, & decks - steps to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal retreat with ocean + marsh views, private pool, & decks - steps to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal retreat with ocean + marsh views, private pool, & decks - steps to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Beach and Holden Beach. Sailfish Park is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Wonderful stay

We loved being near the beach it also on the marsh. Sunrise and sunsets were spectacular. The home had more than ample space for 7 friends to spread out and also to enjoy being together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Dream House!

We always rent houses on the beach and were not sure about 2nd row. Everyone, I mean everyone, fell in love with this house! Beach access was steps away. The decorating in this home was simply beautiful. The kitchen was divine and we enjoyed hours around that dining table…. The lighting and fixtures were gorgeous! Much time spent on the decks overlooking the marsh and enjoying the deer and birds. The pool was fantastic! We would head to the beach early, come back for lunch and a swim, head back to the beach and return to that glorious pool!! What a life!! Storage area was full of chairs, beach and pool toys, floats. The owners thought of everything!! Thank you so much…
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10/10 Excellent

Walt D.

Great trip

Family vacation with all the our crew. Could not have picked a better place to stay. The rooms all clean and up to date. Best location to get to the beach. The pool was great for the grandchildren( and grandparents!). We will go back to Holden Beach, and when we do this is where we will book!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Great Holden beach home

You literally walk across the street to the beach and there is nothing but marsh behind the house, so there is privacy and beautiful sunsets. My only complaint is 681.00 to heat the pool. The water is still pretty chilly in th pool in May.
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10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Highly Recommend!

The perfect beach vacation rental! We enjoyed our stay at 'Why Knot' to the fullest. The location just steps from the beach, while also enjoying the calm marsh behind the house was wonderful. The well maintained house was clean and modern with a fully stocked kitchen for everything you need to make your meals. The layout worked well for our group, with a separate space for kids to hang out. We enjoyed the beautiful pool setup along with the generous beach/pool toys and supplies for a fun day together. Highly recommend! 
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8/10 Good

Mitchell T.

Cool Comforts at 'Why Knot': Making Waves Without the Warmth

We recently stayed at the beach house "Why Knot" and it was a fantastic experience for our group of 8 adults and 5 young kids (ages 2-4). The property was spacious, impeccably clean, and overall enjoyable for our large group. One of the highlights of the stay was the proximity to the beach, which made it convenient for us to spend quality time by the ocean with the kids. The house itself felt safe and well-maintained, offering ample space both indoors and outdoors for everyone to relax and play. The pool would be a definite plus, providing an alternative to beach activities, especially for the little ones. However, we were disappointed to learn about the fee to heat the pool only two days before our arrival. The cost to heat the pool was unexpectedly high and did not match was was listed, which came as a bit of a surprise. We decided to brave the cold water instead and this was a major downside to an otherwise wonderful stay. Despite the issue with the pool heating fee, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at "Why Knot." The house met our expectations in terms of cleanliness, comfort, and location. The layout was ideal for our group size, allowing us to spend quality time together without feeling cramped. Overall, we would recommend this property for families or groups looking for a spacious and well-equipped beach house. Just be sure to inquire about any additional fees, such as pool heating, well in advance to avoid any unexpected expenses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Excellent Home

Loved having EVERYTHING you would need for the kitchen along with extra ice maker! This home is a gorgeous and host 2 families well with separate living areas if needed
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10/10 Excellent

Flora J.

4th Time Around

This was our 4th stay here and we have enjoyed each stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Beachgiving 2023

We stayed at Why Knot for the week of Thanksgiving. We brought Thanksgiving to the beach. Best Thanksgiving vacation ever. Why Knot exceeded our expectations and the management company Vacasa was super responsive. The home was clean and spacious and had everything included that we could’ve ever needed. Even in the middle of November, our family used the heated pool. Definitely would recommend Why Knot for your next family vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Best Beach House Experience!

Why Knot is by far one of the best beach houses I have ever stayed in! It is perfectly placed to have gorgeous views of both the beach and sound side. Waking up every morning to the sound of the ocean while watching deer prance across the sound was like being in our own little oasis. It is completely up to date and comes equipped while quite literally anything you would need (grill, all kitchen appliances imaginable, beach toys/chairs, etc.). We couldn't have asked for a better time and will definitely be booking Why Knot for all of our future Holden Beach visits!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen U.

Beautiful & comfortable

Wonderful stay! The rooms were all clean, the ocean can be seen from multiple balconies. Just a VERY short walk to the ocean. We definitely recommend staying here & we hope to return again! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

preacher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald W.

Best Home Yet

Why Knot was probably the best home we’ve stayed in at Holden Beach. Absolutely fully furnished with more than enough to support our group of 10. Our only “wish” was the outdoor seating. There was just not enough and some of those were broken. Didn’t ruin our week but would have been nice to have had them. Overall great home and great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

Fabulous

Why Knot was everything we expected and more! Beautiful home with a very well equipped kitchen! We Highly Recommend the house with extremely close beach access! All anyone could want for a family and friends vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

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

Loved Holden Beach!

House was great……we take a family trip every year. This house was our favorite! Had a couple issues early on but Patti was amazing and got everything taken care of quickly! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Flora J.

2nd time Around

This is our 2nd stay since October and we enjoyed it both times. We love the spaciousness of the home and it allows all of us to be under one roof. It has everything we need.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Thanksgiving with a view!

We’ve been coming to Holden Beach for Thanksgiving since 1999 when everyone thought we were crazy to be going the beach. We just love this time of year there! Seems like it has caught on for others too! Lots of people on the island. This house was lovely and accommodated our family so well! The kitchen was very well appointed and made meal prep easy and enjoyable. The marsh view was just beautiful! We loved the quick access to the beach. The beds were comfy and there was tons of space for out 10 adults. We loved it here! Really great house!
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10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Great stay

We loved our stay at Why Knot. I only wish it had been longer. Plenty of space if you have a couple of families visiting. My kids liked that there were games and puzzles. The beds and couch were comfortable. We did have an issue during our stay but maintenance arrived quickly. It also says there's a hair dryer but I didn't see one but I had brought my own just in case. The kitchen was great. I liked there was an under cabinet ice maker too. I didn't pay attention if there was cable or not so I didnt realize that there wasn't until we got there. We just streamed netflix though. It wasn't a big deal for a short trip. I would definitely recommend this house and stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Flora J.

Happy Crew

The house accommodated my family perfectly. It was clean and provided all that we needed. We will definitely stay again I'm the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Harry W.

Why Knott Holden Beach

Lively comfortable and homey. Loved the views of the marsh and the easy access across the street to the beach. Beautiful well equipped kitchen and comfy sitting areas on both floors. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Beautiful home!

Beautiful well kept home with awesome views front and back. Very clean, spacious and equipped with everything you need. It’s very clear that the owners put a lot of love and care into this home. Highly recommend staying here, we had a great time!

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