Upper unit canal home. Short walk to Holden Beach. Excellent location!

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6925 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Holden Beach, NC

Holden Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Ocean Isle Beach
‪42 min drive‬
Caswell Beach
‪49 min drive‬
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Holden beach, voted one of America's top ten family beaches. Channel home with private deep water boat dock, steps to the beach. This is where you can truly relax. No high rises, no traffic, no stoplights on the island. This is where my family and I relax. My home is on a deep water canal with dock--- Our home has 2 bedroom and 1 bath, kitchen and livingroom. There is 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, and a futon in the living room. Between $135-$200 per night per unit for weekly rentals depending on time of year. We only do weekly rentals from June1-August 31st. We will rent nightly in the spring and fall. (2 night minimum) We also have a lower unit on the same property. If you prefer no stairs or need extra space- Check out HomeAway #9352350

Our dock accommodates a 24 ft boat. Prior to rental please ask if dock is available.***

Property manager

Joel Martin

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not 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 waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

Holden Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Big Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 31 min drive - 27.9 km
Ocean Isle Beach - 42 min drive - 35.9 km
Caswell Beach - 49 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬36 min drive
‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬14 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬48 min drive
‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper unit canal home. Short walk to Holden Beach. Excellent location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper unit canal home. Short walk to Holden Beach. Excellent location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper unit canal home. Short walk to Holden Beach. Excellent location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upper unit canal home. Short walk to Holden Beach. Excellent location! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Holden Beach, Sailfish Park and Big Beach. Magic Mountain Fun Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

3 Apr, 2025

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

Great location/place to stsy

We had a great time and will definitely come back. The house was clean, we had everything we needed, nice, nice, neat and convenient. Great communication with the property owner also. Thanks for a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

14 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

30 Aug, 2024

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

Great location!

Easy beach access from this location, just a few minutes walk. House was exactly as advertised and very clean. The neighborhood was very quiet.The host texted me as soon as the house was cleaned, so we were able to check in early.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kallee L.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Loved this place!!

This place was very cute and perfect size for me and 2 others. It’s in a cool spot right on the channel and we were able to hang out on the dock/in the water with floats if we didn’t feel like going to the beach. The public beach access was only a short 5 min walk away. Joel was very attentive and helpful with check in and informing us about things to do. There were people in the unit underneath but they were very friendly and didn’t mind the company at all. 10/10 recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Room with a View

Would come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan F.

22 Apr, 2024

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

Great time at Holden Beach!

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time staying here. Downstairs neighbors were friendly, and the owner was communicative and very helpful. Nice place to stay if you're looking for some peace and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla W.

5 Oct, 2023

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

Great location

Short walk to the beach. Pleasant stay and communication was good with owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

20 Sept, 2023

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

Great Weekend

Perfect place for a weekend at the beach. Just as described on the site. The hosts were helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Dannielle J., Kannapolis NC

18 Sept, 2023

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

A True Jewel!

Absolutely perfect! The pictures in the ad do not showcase how light and bright this home is! We loved all the personal touches - it made us feel like we were staying with a family we knew! Well appointed with all of the things we could need to cook our own meals, we found everything tucked into the cabinets, out of the way with cleared surface areas for all the things! Coffee overlooking the canal was the perfect start to the day, and the beach access was just a short walk away. Comfy beds, and much larger rooms than we expected. Plenty of "spaces" here. Dana and Joel are friendly, informative, and gracious hosts! **Definitely planning a return trip

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Nice place

If you're looking for a nice place on the inlet then the house is perfect for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing week

The property is awesome , we will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

2 Aug, 2023

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

Great Holden Beach Week

Very nice, clean property and very convenient. Joel was wonderful to work with and we will definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Stay at lion paw

Excellent property location. Had great neighbors and awesome fishing off the back dock. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Nice location!

This is comfortable, nicely located beach duplex. You have a great canal view with a short walk to the beach! The back deck provides a comfortable place to relax and take in the canal view. The neighborhood was generally very quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth I.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Excellent owner contact

The property owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. The canal was lovely and the rental facility was comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sybille F.

8 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

Joel was great to attend to initial hiccup checking in. After that, we had an amazing weekend. House has great porches for coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening. Well equipped kitchen, everything we needed. Thanks, Joel!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

23 Apr, 2023

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

Cute place in a great location

We enjoyed our stay in Holden Beach! The place was clean and convenient to all we wanted to do.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

9 Apr, 2023

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

We will be back

This was such a fun place to stay. We caught crabs and fish, walked to the beach in a matter of minutes. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J., Winston-Salem, NC

12 Mar, 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Wife and I really enjoyed this property. Owner was very helpful with check in/out and informative. Easy walk to beach and ICW, but we also enjoyed hanging out on the dock. Very comfy bed and furniture. We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura C.

10 Jan, 2023

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

Visit to Holden Beach

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The house was comfortable, clean, and very relaxing - we felt like it was home! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

28 Nov, 2022

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

Great stay. Thanks!

Great stay. Short walk to the beach. Nice location. Comfortable. Great communication with owner. Overall great experience. Will come again. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana G., Pomaria SC

25 Sept, 2022

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful stay! So close to the beach. Host was awesome. Very friendly, gave great recommendations for the area. Home is very nice. Couldn’t ask for better!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

10 Sept, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Canal Cottage

First time staying on the canal at Holden. Cottage fine for just my husband and I. Like short walk to the beach and the use of bikes.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Joey N., Charleston, SC

16 Jul, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great rental for the price! Would recommend as an average 3 Star accomodation.

If you're looking for budget friendly, easy check in, and responsive hosts, this is your place! If you've rented on Holden Beach before or any family friendly beach for that matter, then you're probably familiar with the "feel" and the amenities a rental like this has to offer. The owners are very friendly, down to earth, and most of all, kind! The house isn't the Ritz Carlton, but it isn't an Econolodge either. It is a slightly older yet average beach home. Most pots and pans didn't match, nor did utensils. But pretty much everything you could need is there. When we spend a week at Holden, our rental is primarily a place to sleep and eat with an occasional afternoon reprieve from the sun. Most of the furniture is older and worn. The master bed is quite uncomfortable however, the other bed is new. We almost switched beds with our 5 and 7 year old kids because my back was reeling after the first 2 nights. The bathroom leaves a bit to be desired. Due to the size, you could wash your hands while you use the latrine...lol. The entire house is quite cramped as well. BUT, as I said, it had everything we needed and more. Would recommend for the price!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

6 Jul, 2022

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

4th of july

It was a fantastic last minute booking! We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joel Martin

My wife and I have owned our Holden Beach home since February 14, 2000. We have enjoyed bringing our boys here for many family vacations. We hope you will enjoy our home as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Property is just a short walk to the beach and has its own dock that will accommodate a 24 ft boat. Please check on availability.

What makes this property unique

Our house has 2 completely separate units. We have an upper and a lower unit. Each sleeps 6. Each has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath , with a separate Livingroom and kitchen. You can rent both or just one.