Charming Oceanfront Cottage on Holden Beach-Dates still open August-October

Holden Beach, North Carolina
$470 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Looking for the best rocking chair porch on Holden Beach to enjoy a panoramic ocean view, the sound of waves, and cool breezes while you relax and unwind This classic cottage has all this and much more. The Mary J is great for families with comfortable furniture and an open floor plan. Each of the three bedrooms sleeps two adults and a child and there is an extra bed on the porch for napping. Open the windows like people used to do to enjoy ocean breezes or turn on the window air conditioners if needed. Outside areas include a deck overlooking the ocean and space under the house for the children to play, adults to relax and grill, and the family to picnic. Also downstairs are two showers with hot and cold water and a large storage room for your beach toys. There is room for parking three cars in the yard in front of the house. The short walk from the house to the beach access is only about 3-4 minutes.

This home has everything for the perfect beach vacation ! The beach slopes gently to the water and is perfect for outdoor fun. Walk towards the east end of the island to swim in the tide pools at low tide and search for sand dollars and sea shells. If you are up for a longer walk, you can walk around the end of the island to discover one of the Holden Golden Memory Mailboxes situated on the intracoastal waterway where you can read other peoples' memories and perhaps share some of your own. You will feel like you are vacationing in an island paradise with the gorgeous ocean in front of you, pristine beaches, and no crowds.

This is the eleventh year we have listed our house with VRBO, however, we have rented it privately and have had many renters coming back year after year. What renters like best about the house are the beach front location, the comfort of the house, the fact that the house is extremely family friendly and it has a vintage feel with its pine floors, walls, and ceilings in the living areas, and a well equipped kitchen with basic spices provided.

Please note that during the prime weeks of the summer--May 31 - August 16--we have a 7-night minimum stay running Sunday to Sunday. Before and after Prime season, we have a 3-night minimum stay. These stays can begin on any day of the week.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Suzette A.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    What a lovely house and location! I’ve never stayed at a cleaner vacation home - spotless. Claire was lovely to chat with and was clear on everything. Thank you! We hope to return!

  • Jonathan C.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at this charming oceanfront property, Claire is always available to meet any needs or answer any questions that you have.It is easy to access the ocean and is a wonderful ocean for walking and for enjoying the surf.The view from the front porch is wonderful. You can see up and down the beach and even if it’s raining, you never are away from being able to see the ocean.The house is wonderful and I’ve never seen one so fully stocked with any items that you need,This is now one of my favorite places to stay, and I heartily recommend it, and you certainly will not be disappointed

  • diana s.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    The communication with the host was great. The check in was easy. The AC was so welcoming after our long 2 day drive. The kitchen facilities were great. We loved the long bar and the large table for our breakfast and dinner meals; even did some crafts on the table. The bedrooms were more than adequate. The large living room was nice. Access to the beach wasn't far away. Loved to seat on the front porch, raise the windows and listen to the ocean waves. Watched a few pelicans dive bomb the water in the early morning. Or seat below the house and feel the breeze. The beach chairs, wave boards and beach cart came in handy. The beach at this end of the island was less crowded. Could use some deck lights on the main upper stairs instead of having to count each step. (We didn't want to turn any porch lights on; didn't want to distract the turtle migration.) Also the porch outside windows could use cleaning. It was a really great place to enjoy our family vacation, just wish it wasn't so far away.

  • America R.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    It’s our second year staying here and again had an amazing week! Everything we need and more! Owner is amazing and kind.

  • Kory G.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    House was great with a good location and close to beach access.

  • Jonathan C.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    This is a wonderful home on the beachfront in Holden Beach. The owner is so helpful and available. The house is well stocked with everything needed. The views from the porch are wonderful and it is a short walk to the beach. Holden Beach is a wonderful beach for walking and sightseeing. Highly recommended and I hope we can come again!!

  • Gina D.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    We had a wonderful time at the Mary J ! Took us back to our times at the beach as children- there was plenty of room for my grandchildren and adult children- the best porch ever and steps away from the beach ! We loved it and will be back !

  • Jennifer L.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    House was spacious and clean. Has a Grandma's house feel to it and it's very cozy! Just a short walk to the stairs access to the beach. We really enjoyed the Mary J!

  • America R.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    Our stay was nothing short of amazing! The view from the porch was the best part of it all, rocking in the rocking chairs in the morning while drinking coffee and looking out at the ocean was absolutely breathtaking. The house had everything that we could've ever imagined needing for our vacation. Everything was very comfortable and the area where the house is located is perfect if you want a lot of time alone on the beach and not a crowded stay. Would definitely stay there again!

  • Eric D.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2023

    Stayed Oct 1, 2023

    Great property, great location! Don’t load your car up, this place has everything you need. The most well stocked VRBO property we have stayed at! Kitchen is better stocked than our own, every cooking device, utensil and many spices, seasonings, sugar,etc. Dishwasher, ice maker, coffeemaker, washer, dryer, individual AC units and much more worked perfectly. Comfortable beds, comfortable furniture, loads of games, puzzles and books. Perfect location, uncrowded beach, easy beach access, great views and awesome screened in porch facing the beach. Great restaurants, seafood stores, pharmacy and supermarket within short driving distance. Just remember to bring your own sheets, pillowcases and towels. If you don’t, Walmart is a short drive away. Overall, 5 stars isn’t enough. Property manager was easy to get ahold of before the trip and we didn’t need anything once we arrived. Highly recommend! We will be back with the whole family next time.

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