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2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS

Holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Sandy Reef at Holden Beach
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Watch birds, deer and other wildlife in the marsh; the view constantly changes.
The view from the back decks
Amazing place to watch the sunset!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sailfish Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #4

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master #1 Lower Level

1 King Bed

Master #2 Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 5

Toilet

King Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Queen Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Shared

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS

Panoramic Views: Ocean, Marsh & Intercoastal Waterway Await You. 2nd Row in Holden Beach. Enjoy spectacular summer sunsets over the marsh from the back decks. Inverted floor plan allows for the most incredible panoramic breathtaking views of the OCEAN out the front and the MARSH and INTERCOASTAL waterway in the rear. Watch the boats, deer and wildlife! 4-bedrooms w 2 masters (sleeps 12), 3 1/2 baths & 4 decks with ocean, marsh and inter-coastal waterway views from inside and all the decks! Easy PRIVATE deeded beach access is less than a 2 minute walk away. Inverted floorplan allows for the best views. Upper level is full of windows to show off the panoramic views which makes it full of light to show off the beautiful marsh, waterway, ocean views and summer sunsets off the back decks. Large open concept family room has a smart TV and is open to a large Farm style dining table. A half bath is available off the living room. Well appointed Kitchen features Marsh views. Keurig and a standard coffee pot are both available. Upper level features two decks to experience the ocean or the marsh / intercoastal views. This house has two Master Suites. One Master Suite is on the upper level featuring a large master bedroom with ocean views and a queen bed and a completely remodeled private bathroom. Refresh in the luxurious master bath that features a new tile shower with dual shower heads and a soft feel pebble tile floor. Dual vanity and granite counters. Downstairs has a second family room / den with a TV and three bedrooms. The Second Master Suite has Marsh views that opens to a deck with a king bed and a remodeled private bathroom. The luxurious master bath features a large walk in shower and granite counters. The third bedroom has a queen bed and opens to the deck and features spectacular marsh views. Fourth bedroom features a full size bunk with a twin on top and a triple twin bunk bed and is attached to the 3rd full bathroom that also opens to the hallway. The 3rd bathroom has been completely remodeled and features a tub and tile shower. Exterior amenities include rocking chairs, an outdoor shower area (mid April-October) with hot/cold water to rinse off after a day at the beach. Please note that there are cameras on the exterior of the house. There are no cameras inside the house. Linens and Bath Towels are provided at no extra charge. Ceiling fans in all rooms as well. Parking for up to 6 cars with 2 covered parking spots.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
If the beach is closed due to Covid-19, we will refund you for your stay. If you are mid-stay and the beach is closed for Covid-19, we will refund you

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Lockwood Folly Country Club and River's Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sailfish Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 29 min drive - 31.4 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 50 min drive - 57.1 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 56 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Provision Co. - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Holden Beach and Big Beach. Sailfish Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hannah B.

Great location, beautiful view,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location. Bright, beautiful house with lots of space. Stunning views. Quiet neighborhood. Loved every minute of our week here in this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time - great weather and this is an outstanding house to stay in everything work correctly and it was very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.- I would highly recommend this house for your next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

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

Great house!

The house was great for our family…we especially loved the views and the convenience to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Extended Family Summer Vacation

Laid back and relaxing vacation!The home was everything in the listing and much more! We enjoyed the large dinning room table with sitting for all of our family. We made several meals in the home and had everything we needed. The beach was quiet and enjoyable at all hours of the day and evening. This was our first visit to Holden Beach & can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had a den as well as a living room/dining area. It had both a front and back balcony which were lovely to sit on and visit or enjoy the view and the breeze. The back of the house looked out on a marsh where there was lots of wildlife: deer and a wide variety of shore birds. The kitchen was well supplied with both dishes and cookware which was very helpful in cooking and eating our own meals. Being a second-row house we didn't have a direct path from the house onto the beach, but our beach access was only a short walk from the house. We had nine people in our group and the house was very comfortable and fit our needs well. We had great communication with our hosts, who were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Great stay!

Nicely appointed, well stocked kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, awesome view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue N.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Despite the weather it was a good time spent at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne Elizabeth B.

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

Nice house, great views

We have stayed in many different houses at Holden Beach and this one did not disappoint. We had a great view of the marsh and the ocean. The house was clean and well-stocked. There is some minor updating needed I.e. the couch throw pillows and the bedding in the bunk bed room but other than that the house was great. It was a little smaller than expected for our family of 7 adults and 1 kid which is the only reason we won’t be staying again. But overall, it was a great house that we enjoyed for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia O.

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

Vacation

Great house in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful location! Loved looking out of the kitchen window, especially at sunrise and sunset. Perfect for our large family. Clean space and responsive host. We had 2 under 2 and wish we would’ve considered bringing a baby gate since the common area is upstairs; so here is your sign if you have infants! :) Would recommend & would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

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

Great family trip

We really enjoyed our stay at Sandy Reef! The views are really amazing from the upstairs living/dining/kitchen area. We enjoyed family dinners in the large eating area and, like other guests, saw lots of wildlife in the marsh, including deer! It's also an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura f.

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

Great week!

We had a nice, relaxing week! The location was perfect and house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brice B.

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

Beautiful and Comfortable House

We had a fantastic stay. The house was laid out well and was very comfortable. The private bathrooms make it a great place for family vacations. This was everything we expected and more with beautiful views of dolphins jumping in the ocean from the front porch and the tide coming in and out in the marsh from the back porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., Raleigh, USA

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

Holden Beach Fun!

We had a great holiday. The house was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Perfect

We loved our stay! Beautiful views. Great location! Comfortable and beautifully decorated with everything we could need. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Perfect Beach House

We had a great time at the Sandy Reef! The house and marsh views are beautiful and it’s only a minute or two walk from the beach! Great spot for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Family House

Perfect set up for 2-3 families with kids and steps from beach. We had a great week enjoying fun in the sun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susie H.

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

Sandy Reef

We enjoyed our stay very much! My only complaint was the bedding, it got very cold and there were no blankets for the beds. Otherwise the house was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve P.

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

Perfect Vacation Home for a Large Family!

Well stocked kitchen and huge table for family dinner nights! Easy beach access and plenty of room for our large family. The outdoor shower was awesome and we really enjoyed the views of both the marsh and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Wonderful Summer Getaway!

Great last minute visit to Holden Beach. House was perfect for our family. Excellent location convenient to beach and amazing views (especially sunsets). Kitchen was well equipped so we could prepare meals and have more beach time. Owners were very responsive while booking and overall process was seamless. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G., Westerville, Ohio

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

Wonderful Location and Views

My family and I had a wonderful experience staying here. When he had a question midweek about something, the owner was quick with their response. We will consider staying here again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Vacation Getaway

The house was lovely and location perfect. Short easy, walk to the beach. The views were lovely both in front and behind house. We loved watching the deer come out in the morning and evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Excellent

Everything was perfect and we had an amazing time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Absolutely serine

We loved the house, all the gorgeous views, the location was wonderful. Hope to come back soon! Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristy & Adam Breneman

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the views of the marsh out the back windows the first time we saw it.

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