Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC

8.0 / 10.0

Very good(29 Ratings)

House in Holden Beach, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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Shem Cottage

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Enjoy this rustic oceanfront home with beautiful ocean views and a private walkway to the beach. You will love mesmerizing sunrise views and sunbathing on the streetside deck. Whip up meals in the well-equipped kitchen, watch TV shows in the living room, and spread out between three comfortable bedrooms. A picnic area beneath the property is ideal for alfresco meals. Pack lightly, your vacation rental includes a private washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
Free WiFi
Outdoor shower (enclosed with hot and cold water)

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Holden Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

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Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC

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8.0 / 10.0

Very good(29 Ratings)

House in Holden Beach, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Holden Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Very good(29 Ratings)

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We love the location of the house, easy access to the beach. Enjoyed family time until we had unexpected visitors…. There were cockroaches there. My daughter left a day early with her baby. …. The beds were little to hard for my liking. And the last night we were there the power went out around 10 pm and didn’t come back on until after 2 am…. It was the whole east end….

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

I always love the beach and being oceanfront…very nice home and I booked it again for same week next year

2.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean! It was nice to walk off the porch and be on the beach!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Updates but kept the traditional feel of this nice beach cottage

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

We stayed April -may 4 for our daughters 4 th birthday. We love the house and the beach. Holden beach is family friendly and the house had an amazing view. It is an older cottage with wood panels and kinda small but thats what we loved about it’s. Felt cozy and welcoming. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook. Steps from the ocean. We were worried since the porch is on the front of the house instead of beach side the view wasn’t gonna be good but it to the sides and gives you a perfect view of the beach. House was kid friendly and had toys and games for everyone. Loved this house and would stay again in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This was a perfect place for a lady's trip! The accommodations were wonderful and being right on the beach was amazing!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This house has a lot to offer especially with someone with disabilities such easy access to the beach and not so far to walk the house is a very cute little place very homey every house has a special thing about it this house has a lot to offer and it had great views of the beach the deck was amazing I will definitely be

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Great location and loved the big windows in the front of the house. Perfect for a big family.

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The location of the house is perfect. It is well furnished with linens. There’s plenty of dishes for use if needed. The deck with the rocking chairs provide an amazing and relaxing environment. I rated 3 out of 5 simply due to cleanliness and things that were outdated. The vents in the ceiling had lots of dust all around them. The bathrooms could’ve been cleaned better as well. The furniture inside is getting old and could be replaced. Overall, I would stay here again, but I feel that the place could use a little TLC.

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Shem Cottage is a true little gem while reading the blue sigh out book I read that she was built in 1950 after Hurricane Hazel! She is in need of some love and furniture is definitely out dated!! Did have some interesting encounters with several roaches both inside and out but maybe due to the age of the home cracks things like that and beaches are prone to them.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This cottage is perfectly located! The oceanfront allowed our kids to swim, hunt for seashells and shark teeth, star gaze, fish and crab hunt. The cottage had everything we needed. Our family adored our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We enjoyed the deck, outdoor shower, being directly on the beach, it was a wonderful week on the beach. we would definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

This cottage is ON (front row!) a fantastic stretch of beach with amazing views from the living room, and the deck (even though it's on the back of the house it has a great line of sight to the beach). There was plenty there by way of amenities to meet our needs for the week from the kitchen, to the outdoor gear, washer/dryer, etc. The exterior shower/cleaning stations weren't working but Vacasa was on it and had a solution sorted out within 24 hours. The town is close (groceries and restaurants within a 10 minute drive) and has enough to meet any daily need. Walmart and more restaurants are less than 20 minutes away. Two little things I would point out to avoid disappointment: 1 - the bathrooms are very tight spaces (no knee or elbow room if you know what I mean) and 2 - there is no covered exterior space (except right under the house) so when it rains or if your tired of the sun the only option is to head inside, but the views are great there so it's not so bad. For us 10 out of 10, would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Check in was a breeze, home was clean and we loved the views from the living room windows. The porch on the front of the home has rockers but no table. We loved the refrig style!! It adds to the classic beach vibe this house gives. We loved our stay and will plan on staying again!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

This amazing property checked all the right boxes for a great romantic getaway. We will definitely book again in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We absolutely loved our stay this past week. The location cannot be beat. We found beautiful shells and sharks teeth, and food lion/shops were very convenient.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

House was clean. I would stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Cozy beachfront cottage

Cozy beachfront cottage

Shem Cottage was the perfect beachfront place for our group of 4 adults and 3 toddlers. We loved the ocean views from the living room and being so close. The house has everything you need. Beds are comfortable and kitchen is well stocked. We’ll definitely be back!

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Perfect for an affordable get away

Perfect for an affordable get away

You are a 30 second walk to the water! The view from the windows, priceless. Sunrises and sunsets, memorable. Home was completely furnished so we were able to prepare our own meals, shower, sleep. Is it the Ritz...no : if you are looking for a multi-million dollar home that rents for $5000-6000 a week - no this is not the place for you. We did not find many other options in this price range for an 'oceanfront' option! It was clean upon arrival, all linens and towels were there, washer and dryer worked as expected. All the negative reviews I have read on this property previously seem to be resolved or maybe this just wasn't the property some expected? For myself, my husband and our 16yr old daughter, coming from the 19 degree midwest over Thanksgiving...the sunshine and 70 degree weather here was AMAZING - we had a wonderful vacation.

2.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Shem cottage

Shem cottage

Fridge was filthy...house was loaded with roaches..waited over 2 Year's for this vacation...we left after 3days.. received less than a third of our money back.. office manager acted like she could care less... really hoping home office steps up...

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

NEVER USE VACASA!!!

NEVER USE VACASA!!!

This was an awful experience, the house was filthy full of roaches and mold, multiple calls to the management company for assistance and no one showed until the day we were getting ready to leave, there were no linens no towels no paper towels no toilet paper nothing in this house and the rental company could have cared less. They brought us towels on Friday the day before we left!!!

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Rustic location

Rustic location

Home is rustic, showing it’s age, and was not very clean upon arrival however met our needs for the week. View and access was great!

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Shem cottage

Shem cottage

It was on the beach

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Amazing Beach Access

Amazing Beach Access

The beach is at your doorstep, literally! Loved having such amazing beach access. The enclosed outdoor shower was convenient and appreciated. The kitchen is well equipped. There are lots of books, games and beach equipment available for use also. The house is “rustic” but well maintained. The AC kept us nice and cool. It was enjoyable to sit on sun patio and gaze at the beach or the stars. The only draw backs: mattress in room that was oceanfront did not provide a restful night. The mattress was uneven and saggy. Washer was broken upon arrival. Company attempted to fix on Thursday with no luck. Despite those drawbacks we would recommend this “rustic” gem. Thank you to the homeowners for sharing their house.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

The ingredients were all there for a 5 star review, BUT…

The ingredients were all there for a 5 star review, BUT…

I want to rate this higher, but can’t. Overall I had a good experience with this rental, but most of the good was because I’d never vacationed as an adult… and Holden Beach itself is amazing. My disappointment began before I even left home. I was called the day before I was scheduled to check in and informed that the washer that was included in my rental would not be available during my stay due to repairs needing a part on back order. No worries, I asked if there were any reconciliation to this issue, perhaps a slight adjustment to my rate… 12 days later and I have yet to receive an answer. The local office staff were very pleasant at check-in. The location of the house is a good as advertised. Right on the beach, with a private walkway over the dunes. The porch is in the front of the house, but still offers a good view of the ocean and beach. Inside the home was a bit of a letdown, but not too bad. There were a few odd odors we could not determine the source of, the couch was a little stinky as well, under the cushions is a substantial amount of animal hair, which is rather significant since this rental is supposed to be no pets. The woodwork is amazing and prevalent throughout the home. The bath and a half were accommodating, though the half is a little tight for larger folks. First night there, we encountered my biggest complaint scurrying across the floor. I contacted Vacasa immediately and while being very pleasant and empathetic, the lady on the other end of the line could offer no more than a promise to have local management contact me ASAP. I was never called, but an exterminator showed up promptly the next morning. After a brief consultation and showing him what we had, he informed us the the unwelcome guests were a fairly common pest known as water bugs. He sprayed the outside while there and had us contact him when we went out later that day so he could come in and spray inside. Can’t confirm if he actually did, but I can tell you whatever he put down didn’t work too well. We encountered 2-3 water bugs a night the duration of our stay. While chasing one down I looked under a bed in the room with the four beds. It appeared it hadn’t been cleaned under in ages, with significant dust accumulation and sand. A check under the bed in the smaller of the queen rooms revealed a similar situation, along with a couple of dead water bugs. The indoor shower was very easy to get into, good water pressure and a massaging shower head. The shower curtain was a bit of a shock as it has substantial mildew accumulation. The batteries to one of the television remotes were badly corroded, rendering the device useless. The kitchen is very well equipped, the appliances all worked well, and I really appreciated the full compliment of dishes and cookware. The views from within the house are wonderful, it was nice waking up and seeing the beach from bed. Linens were included in my rental and were very comfortable. The outdoor shower under the house was incredibly useful and convenient. The extra shower head at the end of the walkway is great, offering hot and cold water to rinse the sand off. Word of advice, red is cold, blue is hot. As the title states, this rental has all the things to make a 5 star review… if the few negatives can be eliminated.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Cozy Cottage

Cozy Cottage

The ocean front view here is the best we have ever had. The kids enjoyed the bunk room and the great books and games.

6.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Great place right in the beach

Great place right in the beach

I enjoyed the week stay at this place. It only wasn’t rated better because the washing machine wasn’t working as advertised so it put my family in a bind without clothing for the full trip and we had to do a lot of hand washing and buying new clothing to get by. Also there were roaches. Otherwise the house seemed clean and had everything we needed. It was the house closest to the ocean, which was so neat being right on the water

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

This oceanfront house was perfect for our little family`s winter getaway. The beach access is ideal. We loved watching the sunrise and the sunset, right from the living room. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. We hope to return in the warmer months!This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

This oceanfront house was perfect for our little family`s winter getaway. The beach access is ide...

This oceanfront house was perfect for our little family`s winter getaway. The beach access is ide...

This oceanfront house was perfect for our little family`s winter getaway. The beach access is ideal. We loved watching the sunrise and the sunset, right from the living room. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. We hope to return in the warmer months! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Holden Beach?

The average price for a rental in Holden Beach is $543 per night. This rental is $199 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC. Enjoy the water!

Is Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC

House in Holden Beach, NC

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About this house rental

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Map of Holden Beach, NC

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Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Holden Beach?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Oceanfront Cottage with Sunrise View, Walkway to Beach, WiFi, Outdoor Shower, AC?

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