Waterfront holiday rentals in Holden Beach

The location was great- a short block walk to the beach. We enjoyed the porch overlooking the water. Soft bed, adequate cook wear to prepare meals. Overall great stay!!

Great place to stay! Jarrod and his wife were very friendly and responsive with any questions on the app. They even let us check in early. Accommodating bikes was so thoughtful and fun for us as we biked to coffee places and lunch. We kayaked to palm tree island and that was so much fun! It’s also a great location to walk to the beach as well! The balcony was so peaceful in the morning and at night. 10/10 experience and first time vacationing to Wilmington. Will 100% come back!

We spent a beautiful and relaxing week at Wendy & Jeff's Seascape. The place is EXACTLY like the photos, the view from the balcony is a dream!! Waking up to the ocean sounds every morning is something we will never forget. The apartment is very well-stocked with all the items you need to enjoy the beach, clean up afterward (lots of hot water and good shower pressure!) and cook a delicious meal (plenty of kitchen gadgets). Very easy to walk around the neighborhood, up to the pier for quick eats, or less than a mile to the little mini-mart. Parking is easy. Area is safe. The pool area across the street was clean and fun too! The hosts gave excellent, clear instructions for arrival/departure and even checked in on us via the app during our stay. Thank you so much, Wendy & Jeff!

This was such an amazing stay! Tons of stores and restaurants and even things to do all within walking distance. Jacquie was amazing at making sure we didn’t have any questions and keeping in contact throughout our stay! Will definitely visit here again!

The hosts were absolutely amazing, the place was absolutely amazing!! We had a great time, would highly highly recommend and will stay again!!

My husband and I enjoyed spending the weekend here for a wedding! The apartment is beautifully situated over the water with an amazing view. Right near the apartment is a local place to get drinks. The apartment is walking distance to everything, but also far enough where we didn’t hear a lot of noise. Aubrey was very responsive and gave explicit directions. It was helpful to have the parking garage which wasn’t far away at all! We also appreciated the “manual” with recommendations for local favorites including shopping and restaurants! The apartment was nicely decorated and clean. We would definitely stay there again! Thank you!

We had such an amazing time at River Retreat! Felt very safe and comfortable right at home truly. It unfortunately was raining so bad one of the days but that didn’t stop us we still had a great time, make sure you enjoy that sunset on the balcony or catch the sunrise, it’s worth it! :)

This trip is what I needed. Exactly what the pictures posted. The balcony was so peaceful. I would definitely stay here again no doubt about it. Next reset getaway here. Barely moved my car. I loved it

This was a fantastic place to stay with our children and an even better location! We have made a tradition of camping at Holden Beach for the past 8 years for my son's birthday but decided we wanted to maximize our beach time w/ less set up and tear down. We were so lucky to find this adorable little cottage! VERY convenient to the beach/pier. The outdoor set up underneath the house was perfect for us to just hang in the evenings. Would definitely recommend this house and stay here, again. Thanks for making our 8th year at Holden Beach one to remember!

Beautiful home backed up to a small water way. Home was as described, very clean, easy to access, well stocked. The home is located roughly 5 minutes from the beach inside a neighborhood. Quiet location. Yard was well manicured with a small dock/walk out onto the water. Seen several fish jump and lots of turtles. Henry was very responsive and helpful with check in. Good restaurants local to the home and near a Grocery store. Would stay here again :)

Brian was an excellent host. Top notch, very responsive and easy to communicate with. The location is exactly what the description says. It is a gem. We are so glad we found this place and look forward to coming back again.

We come to Oak Island every year and this house was by far our favorite we have ever stayed at and plan to come back here next year! The mattresses are so comfortable, the house was so clean, comfortable and cozy that it was a joy to come back to every day and it truly felt like a luxurious vacation. Every amenity was top notch, and we truly wanted for nothing while staying here. Having direct access to the beach, with an outdoor shower with hot water, and all of the beach chairs and sunshades you need was just incredible. We had the best time- thanks again!!

This was our 2nd stay at First Catch. We love the location. Great host, always responsive and helpful. The home is beautiful and roomy enough for a large family, and was well stocked with all of the essentials and then some. My son and husband loved fishing in the canal right behind the house. My brother and his family rented kayaks and paddled out to the waterway. The walk to the beach is fairly easy, even for someone with disabilities like myself. Quiet neighborhood and lots of wonderful local restaurants and shops. I would recommend First Catch 10/10!!

We loved the hammock house! It was so peaceful and beautiful. It was also very convenient to be able to walk to the beach easily and there were amazing restaurants and plenty to do nearby. We will be back!

Me and my group LOVED this place! It was so so peaceful and the neighbors were such a huge help. The views of the sunset and the stars were so pretty. i would definitely recommend for a nice weekend stay!

We did want a place with 4 bedrooms, a pool, and easily walkable to the beach. Which we got. We had 8 adults and 2 small children. The kitchen was well stocked! Lots of dishes and a large casserole dish was a plus. The main deck outside was nice also. Used it more than the tiki bar area since it had more seating. We didn’t use the one upstairs. Only 2 chairs. I do wish the pool had been bigger. It was under the deck so it was super cold (not able to be heated up by the sun) and looked more like a hot tub size. I’m sure it is good when it gets more into the summer months. Just keep in mind it is very small. The only bathtub is in the master suite upstairs. Not in the shared bathroom. Just an FYI. Overall we had a GREAT stay! It’s about a good 5 minute walk to the beach. Nice quiet street. We loved that. The hammock was fun. Do bring bug spray! I didn’t include that in my packing. You are near the ICW.

This place was beautiful! Fort Fisher is literally right next door! The place was clean,beautiful, quiet and had everything we needed. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook, the pool was well kept, and The view was hard to leave. Will be back. 🫶🏻

Perfect location! Just a few steps to the beach on a coded private walkway. Within easy walkable distance to the boardwalk for us & our small dog. Britts donuts has always been one of my favorite places! Condo was very clean. The king bed was really comfy. Amanda messaged after we checked in to make sure everything was going good & that we didn't have any issues with anything. I would highly recommend this condo.

Chad was fantastic! Super sweet and attentive! Place felt bigger in person! Loved the way it was decorated and glitter ceilings was a nice touch! Loved the location and easy beach access! Would stay again!

Very clean and quiet location. James could not have been more helpful and responsive. Would rent again.

It was cozy little place with a great view of the ocean and we loved the balcony for breakfast. It was perfect for our Mom & Daughter trip.

Denise has thought of everything. Her condo is absolutely perfect, a very private and peaceful place. The pictures are accurate and in person it’s even better. My best friend and I have been going on beach trips for 9 years, so we have seen many beach houses. We know what we want and we FINALLY found one we are returning to next year for our 10th to celebrate 40 years of friendship. I can’t think of a better place for it. ♥️ Denise is very detailed with YOUR experience. She has literally thought of all your needs and the home is emasculate. I cannot say enough about this GEM. It was clean, modern, stocked and comfortable. The view was AMAZING. The privacy was incredible. A total reset from “adulting”. I cannot say enough except STAY HERE, STOP LOOKING! Thank you so much Denise. We cannot wait for our 10th trip to your beautiful condo. 🔆 Kira and Brandi

I had an awesome stay at Christy’s place in Carolina Beach! The location was perfect—just a short walk to the beach and close to great restaurants. The place was super clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Christy was a fantastic host—very friendly, responsive, and made everything easy. You can tell she really cares about her guests. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

We had a great stay here. Clean and welcoming condo. Communication from the host was exceptional. You're right on the beach! Beautiful views. Some construction going on around the building.