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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Washer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Holden Beach, NC

Holden Beach4 min walk
Ocean Isle Beach42 min drive
Caswell Beach50 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)71 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Was a last minute booking and Joel was quick to get everything figured out for us.. enjoyed our stay and was close to th...

Ginger H.

Mar 24, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Excellent location! Short walk to Holden Beach! Canal in the back yard.

Our home is located on a deep water canal with boat dock directly behind our house. Just steps away from the beach. Our home has 2 separate units. Lower has 1 king, 1 full and a twin. There is an upper and a level unit. Each unit is 2 bdrm/1 bath, separate kitchen and living rooms. I rent each unit for between $135-$200 night. You can rent 1 unit or both units if you need more space. Each unit sleeps 6 or both sleep 12. Each unit is totally separate. See HomeAway property #163509 for more space. This HomeAway site is for the lower unit. The upper unit is HomeAway 163509.

Our dock with accommodate up to a 24 ft boat. Prior to booking please ask if dock is available for boat.

Property manager

Joel Martin

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

About the area

Supply

This holiday home is located in Holden 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.

Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

Holden Beach - 4 min walk
River's Edge Golf Club - 27 min drive
Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 31 min drive
Ocean Isle Beach - 42 min drive
Caswell Beach - 50 min drive

Getting around

North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬36 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬48 min drive
‪Surfers Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Provision Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent location! Short walk to Holden Beach! Canal in the back yard. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Excellent location! Short walk to Holden Beach! Canal in the back yard. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent location! Short walk to Holden Beach! Canal in the back yard. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Excellent location! Short walk to Holden Beach! Canal in the back yard. located?

Situated in Holden Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holden Beach and within 16 miles (25 km) of Planet Fun and River's Edge Golf Club. Carolina National Golf Club and Ocean Ridge Plantation are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

8 May 2024

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

Long weekend getaway

I booked this property for me and my fiance to relax before a long week of golf in Pinehurst. We loved this property and the location. Everything was just as described!! We are coming back for a week with our children in July, but unfortunately this property was booked!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

14 Apr 2024

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

Perfect getaway!

We loved this beach house! We booked with short notice. Dana and Joel were quick to respond and accept our reservations. The house was clean and well organized. It has everything you need in the kitchen, and all the stuff you need for a great time at the beach. Bicycles, corn hole boards, grill, wagon and chairs. We love being on the canal, and the beach access was very close. We will definitely stay again soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

8 Apr 2024

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

Holden Beach and Canal Stay

My husband and I stayed in the lower canal unit for a long weekend in early April. The home was as described in the ad and the kitchen was well stocked. Joel was the perfect host and offered suggestions for restaurants and stores, and how to get our boat to his dock. All suggestions were spot on! The home is located on an intercoastal canal where you can fish or crab from the dock, and you may be able to bring your boat if the dock is available - be sure to check with Joel first. The beach is a very short walk away and there are plenty of bicycles and a wagon to help you get there. Highly recommend this stay, will stay here again when we are in the area. If you are looking for

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

7 Apr 2024

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

Nice place great location

Cannot beat the location for the price!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

24 Mar 2024

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

Gone Shelling

Was a last minute booking and Joel was quick to get everything figured out for us.. enjoyed our stay and was close to the best Shelling..

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

2 Jan 2024

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

Great location!

Beautiful beach. Just a short 3 minute walk to the beach. Place was just what my wife and I needed for a little get away. Found lots of sea biscuits and shark teeth. Owner was very accommodating and was able to extend our stay a little. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

14 Nov 2023

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

Awesome stay

Very relaxing

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

30 Oct 2023

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

Holden Beach Weekend

Came for a weekend get away in October. Place was clean and quiet. Nice view from the back deck of the intercoastal water way. Quick walk to the beach. It was October so it was crowded at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shavon H.

31 Aug 2023

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

Excellent Stay

The place was clean. Check in was the easiest I have experienced in over a decade. Owners were great. Well equipped in all aspects. One of the best vacations we have had.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

2 Aug 2023

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

Great place to stay!

It was just perfect for our family. 2 adults and 3 kids (16, 12, 4) It had a nice view of the canal out off of the back porch. A nice deck and floating pier. It was a perfect size to keep us all together but also give enough privacy for each of us. It was only a 3-4 minute walk to the beach which was pretty much wide open even on Saturday. It was also very clean on the inside. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

richard c.

8 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Good

Joel was very helpful. Unfortunately my 12yr old daughter and her friends are freaked out by palmetto bugs. I expected to see one or two but there multiple inside the place at night. She didn’t sleep hardly at all. The toilet is really close to the vanity and it was tough for me to get in there. Outside shower pipe busted which I get it happens but it was not operational. I can’t give it more than 3 stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

25 June 2023

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

Great Rental

Comfortable, great location, well-appointed kitchen and beach items. Loved the visit with family up the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

24 Apr 2023

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

Great Place and Location

We enjoyed our stay! Joel was so easy to work with and made checkin and checkout easy! We enjoyed playing cornhole and riding the bikes. Short walk to the beach. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

30 Mar 2023

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

Great house & location

We had a short vacation for Spring Break and this house was perfect for my family. It was very clean, great location. The owners were super nice Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

19 Feb 2023

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

Loved it!

Love the property! Only a little stroll to the beach. Clean and comfortable. No stairs, if you have anyone with mobility issues or small children, it would be perfect!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

6 Feb 2023

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

Perfect No Stairs

I took my mom to Holden Beach for a late birthday getaway. She just turned 81. There were no stairs we had to climb and the chairs, couches and beds were very comfortable. Very close to the pier if you want to go to the beach or she’ll hunt. Joel was very friendly and helpful for any questions we had while we were there. We will definitely be staying again. Thank you Joel for a very nice and stress free booking!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Marla P.

2 Jan 2023

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

Great Area

We had a good time ! We walked to the beach everyday from the house it was a great location ! Quiet neighborhood, house has everything you need. Joel was a very nice host and made sure you knew he was available if you needed anything

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great location and stay

Great little getaway location. Short walk to beach access. Enjoyed fishing and crabbing off the deck as well as easy launch for kayaks and paddleboards. Great little backyard and provided cornhole game was a plus! House was perfect for the family! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Grover H.

27 July 2022

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

Great price on a short notice

Overall good place to stay at the beach, owner was very helpful and involved in entire rental. Kids upstairs were a little heavy footed, but hey, they were kids at the beach for a week, so it is what it is. If you are looking for luxury, go ahead and spend another 3k a week somewhere else if that’s your thing. If you’re looking for your average Carolina comfortable beach house, this is it. My only complaint is the bathroom is a little snug, that being said, I’m 6’ 4’ and the size of a small tractor😂

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

23 June 2022

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

Great spot

We rented this property for a family vacation and it was the perfect location. It was about a 5-10 minute walk from the beach. Joel is very friendly and easy to communicate with. He was quick to address any questions or concerns we had throughout our stay. Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

22 May 2022

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

Lions Paw lower unit

We enjoyed our stay at your beach house. It was very convenient, clean and had nice amenities. Check in/out very easy and the unit was nice and cool even on very hot days.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bucky G.

29 Apr 2022

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

Awwww at the lions paw

Beautiful Deep water canal everything you need is at this places and owners are awesome...

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

26 Apr 2022

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

Exactly as described

Short walk to the beach. Owner was very helpful and available. House is stocked with everything you may need. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

20 Mar 2022

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

Weekend

Had a great weekend. I really enjoyed the deck on the canal. Relaxing weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

11 Sept 2021

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

Holden Beach

Great location - 1 block from beach; dock out back on canal - great for boats, 1 block from Intracoastal Waterway. The kitchen was well-stocked with necessities; comfy beds; wagon, bikes, floats for kids. We'll come back.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joel Martin

My wife and I purchased our home at Holden Valentine's Day 2000. We were newlyweds when we bought it. Holden beach is truly our home away from home. We have raised our boys with numerous Holden Beach vacations. We hope you can enjoy our home as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Our home has a shared washer and dryer located downstairs. We do not provide linens, therefore you will need to bring 1 set of King size sheets, 1 set of full sheets, and twin set.1 set for futon if needed (full), bath and beach towels. There are several places on the beach that will deliver linens for a few. I can get you information if interested.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located on Holden Beach. We are located less than a 1/2 mile from the pier on a deep water canal. We are a short walk to the beach. Our home is a duplex and has an upper and a lower level. The whole house accommodates 12 people or you can rent just one unit that sleeps 6. The whole house is 4 bedroom/2 bath. Rent the whole house for $260 per night or just one unit for $145 per night. Please email me with questions.

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