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Charming Beach House with Front and Back Porch water views

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Exterior
View from back porch
Back porch
Terrace/patio
Back porch with canal views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Holden Beach, NC
  • Holden Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Big Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Couples Haven

1 Queen Bed

Entertainment Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twins Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Beach House with Front and Back Porch water views

This charming and spacious 2nd row home offers all the comforts of home and views to match. The covered front porch with rockers and glider offer ocean views and the covered back porch has an eating and seating area with canal and waterway views. There is also a deck in the yard, close to the canal. (Please note that there is no direct access to the canal from our lot) The kitchen is well equipped with new refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, blender, etc. New dining room furniture and new floors in bedrooms and bathrooms. There is central air conditioning and heat. There are ceiling fans in all the bedrooms. Also there are 2 TV's, washer and dryer, charcoal grill, paved parking, enclosed outside hot water shower, covered entranceways and WI-FI. The bedroom set up is as follows:
Bedroom 1: One King, Bedroom 2: One Queen , Bedroom 3: One Queen 4: Two Twins. There is a blow up twin air mattress. The beach access is located about a block and a half from the house and the fishing pier is about 2 blocks away. There is a 7 night minimum on this house.

Property manager

Susy Wrenn

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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 any of the house rules are broken it will result in immediate rental termination with no refund of rental monies and forfeiture of deposit.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 42 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Caswell Beach - 53 min drive - 50.6 km
  • The Point - 54 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach House with Front and Back Porch water views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach House with Front and Back Porch water views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach House with Front and Back Porch water views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach House with Front and Back Porch water views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Holden Beach, Magic Mountain Fun Park and Sailfish Park. Big Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M., Kings Mountain

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

Great Location and Nice Home

The homeowner was exceptional. This property is exactly as described and was perfect for our group (4 adults and two toddlers). If you're anything like our family, comfort, location, and a kitchen stocked with needed tools are the most important parts of a trip. We were all very happy with our stay and will likely be back to Gimme Shelter in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alta V.

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

Family Vacay 2023

Our entire family was able to stay here comfortably. We had 8 adults - 3 couples and 2 singles. I enjoyed the front and back porches/decks and would sit outside every morning to enjoy my coffee. Susy was very easy to work with and her communication was wonderful - from check-in and check-out procedures to letting us know about restaurants and events happening on the island. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally m.

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

So happy with the GIMME SHELTER cottage!

We vacation at Holden Beach every summer. Our family tradition has been going on for decades. This was one of the very best places! We had a beautiful view of the canal & the ocean! The interior is beautiful, spacious & very well equipped. My favorite thing about this place is the outdoor hangouts! The front porch has 2, the back porch 2 & downstairs has 3 where we enjoyed hvg coffee, breakfast, appetizers, cocktails etc. It was just like the photos. Susy could not hv been more helpful & quick to respond. We wd definitely rent it again…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

audra s.

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

Great location and relaxing!!

We had a great time!!! Very relaxing, great view and accommodations were wonderful!! The walk to the beach is two streets over and it was helpful to have the outside shower to rinse off before going inside. My one big rule whenever we rent a house is the "SAND"..... I don't want to sleep in it so I'm constantly sweeping!!!! Over the bridge has awesome ice cream places and some restaurants that we loved!!! You will love this place if you rent it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Everything we could have expected and more!

This was our very first time using VRBO and we could not have had a better experience than what we did. The home was very clean and had everything that we could have possibly needed for a comfortable stay. The process from the very beginning of expressing interest all the way to the checkout process was very simple and very much appreciated being a first time renter. The owner was incredibly nice and available for any questions throughout the days leading up to our vacation as well as the stay. I would highly recommend this home to anyone for all the reasons above plus some!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

End of Summer Beach Trip

Gimme Shelter was the perfect place to spend our annual end of summer beach trip with friends and family. the host was very responsive and friendly. The bedrooms are spacious with comfy beds. The open floor plan in kitchen/dining/living room makes it easy for a crowd to spread out and enjoy meals, games and TV. There is plenty of parking and space underneath the house and in the driveway to accommodate multiple cars and still have room to play corn hole, relax and store beach items at end of the day. The front porch offers nice views of the ocean and good people watching too. The back porch provides a more private relaxing quiet view of the canal with great sunrise and sunset views. Quick walk across street to beach front. And the kitchen is well equipped with all the necessities for meals and drinks. Bonus there are lots of games and puzzles for rainy days and nights in. TV, internet and air all worked great and there were even box fans for those who need white noise to sleep! Would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Wonderful experience!

This was my first time at Holden Beach. The house was in order and provided great accommodation for my family. My favorite place was the front porch with a view of the ocean and an ever-present breeze. Perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee. I hope to have an opportunity to return soon

10/10 Excellent

John K., Dallas, United States

The house was spacious and clean.

Very comfortable for our family of 5 and could easily have shared it with another (perhaps smaller) family. The beach chairs and cart were a nice addition with lots of puzzles and books to entertain the kids. The Wifi worked great even on the rainy day when my son and I played on the Xbox (which we brought) and two others were watching Netflix on different devices.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Sue T.

Good location, air conditioner very inefficient, got up to 80 plus degrees in afternoon and evening.

Good location, poor air condition got up to 80 plus degrees in afternoon and evening, some beds very uncomfortable, too many “whicky wacks” everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey J.

Great beach getaway!

Convenient location, easy access to the beach. A short drive to restaurants and local shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S., Santa Fe

Lovely get away, great location!

We loved staying here for a family reunion -- great location, well-equipped house, clean, up to date, nicely laid out and furnished. Great porches and easy, comfortable home. Hosts are very friendly and easy to work with! Holden Beach is a wonderful place, lots of great beach and some good restaurants, wonderful waterway, beautiful setting. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d.

Very Relaxing and Great Views

My family and I had a fantastic stay at Gimme Shelter. The house was plenty big and had fantastic views from the front and back porches. Lucky for us the lot across the street has not been developed so for the second row price you get a front row view. I may have brought my whole kitchen down with me, but I did not need to because the kitchen was well stocked. I grew up coming to Holden Beach to visit my grandparents who lived there full time and this house gave me that comfortable and nostalgic feeling I was looking for. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James B., St Albans WV

Loved it!

Brought my parents and other family members to Holden beach for the first time. This property was perfect. Within walking distance of beach access, ice cream parlor, general store, peir, diner and souvenir shop. More than enough dishes and cooking utensils. A Weber grill which we used to cook steak, chicken and hot dogs all in one evening. An outdoor hot/cold shower which makes it sooooo nice after coming back from the beach. I had a few questions upon arrival which the owner answered promptly and was very helpful. Spent every morning drinking coffe on the back deck which overlooks the inner coastal water. Hoping to visit again next summer.

About the host

Hosted by Susy Wrenn

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We live in a 90 year old home Greensboro, NC and love to travel and have actually used VRBO ourselves several times!

Why they chose this property

We bought "Gimme Shelter" in 1999 because we both love the beach and grew up spending summers on the coast. It has become our perfect sanctuary for getting away from it all and totally relaxing. During the difficult times of our life it has provided just the therapy we needed and in good times it has and continues to be the most wonderful place to bond with family and entertain friends.

What makes this property unique

We chose this house because of its easy floor plan and of course its Porches! No matter the season or the weather, we spend a lot of time enjoying the front and back porches. Our house is the basic "H" plan which is 2 bedrooms on each side with bathrooms between and a big open common area. It offers great times all together but also privacy when needed. The front area is paved as is underneath the house which provides good parking as well as another area to hang out. We love our outside shower with paintings done by a family member. We decided we wanted the décor of our house to be geared more towards comfort and an "older" beach house feel so we have enjoyed decorating it that way. So if you are looking for shiny, new beachy furnishings, this is not the house for you, but if you are looking for a quaint, interesting, relaxing house, it is for you!

Languages:

English