Oceanfront cottage with classic porch overlooking the ocean & heated pool - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1380 square feet

The Summer House

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The Summer House is a elegantly located oceanfront home with a comfortable bungalow feel and a spectacular view. There's enough room for the whole family on the exceptional covered porch overlooking the ocean, with timeless wooden rocking chairs and a handsome bespoke 20 x 11-foot heated pool.

This bungalow home offers an open living den, kitchen, and dining area, includes a vaulted cathedral ceiling with beams, ceiling fans, and classic dimmable lighting fixtures, picture windows that overlook a spectacular view of the ocean, a slip-covered couch bed, and couch, a covered street side porch with sitting area. This home has fast and reliable WiFi and cable TV. There is a intelligent Roku TV in the family room, every bedroom, and the laundry room.

The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space, striking granite countertops, quality brushed silver faucets, a garbage disposal, a dishwasher, a constructed-in microwave, a toaster, a blender, and a Dual 12-cup Coffee & Keurig Machine. It has pots, pans, cooking silverware, an assortment of drinking glasses, quality silverware, and a complete spice rack for your favorite culinary creations.

This bungalow features two primary bedrooms. One of them features a luxury bathroom while the other has an ocean view, as well as its own private bathroom. The third bedroom sports an ocean view with a shared bathroom (including a full-size bathtub) that connects with the adjoining fourth bedroom.

Additional amenities include a cavernous enclosed parking garage, outdoor grilles, a sizable laundry room with a convenient sitting area, a folding table, iron, ironing board, steamer, and hanging rack.

An outdoor wooden staircase leads down to a elegant heated pool with two changing rooms, a shower, and a powder room. Or go up to a private boardwalk with a rinse-off shower and the more secluded west end of the island's beautiful sandy beaches.

Appreciate a fantastic stay at the Summer House.

Things to Know
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 4 cars.
2 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 60 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.



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.

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Planet Fun and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect vacation home experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can book, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your rental property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• To find the best value, try shifting your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Some property management companies offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Booking websites frequently offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guides have coupons for local tours and attractions.

Filter your search:

• Begin by selecting the best vacation week and a budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Oceanfront cottage with classic porch overlooking the ocean & heated pool has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the property manager before reserving the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• Some properties allow pets, and some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction? Use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many issues.
• Keep the property locked while you are away! Don't let thieves spoil your holiday.
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Re-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at check-out. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to inspire new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.