Coastal Distancing | Recently Updated | Under 5-min Walk to the Waves

Holden Beach, North Carolina
$274 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This Holden Beach gem offers an ocean view and boasts covered front and rear decks on each level. Stare at the serene ocean all day, even while you’re at home. At night, listen to the gentle roar of the waves...the ultimate relaxer.

Welcome to beautiful Holden Beach, we are so glad you're here! Under a 5 min. walk to the beach access. Don’t like walking At Coastal Distancing, we have bikes that will get you there in 1 min.

Nature lover Head to the back. You’ll enjoy vivid sunsets over the marshlands where birds, deer, and other wildlife live. The island is a sea turtle habitat as well. Some lucky guests have even seen them hatch!

Ocean fiend Head to the front. Enjoy the glittering views of the soothing Atlantic.

2 Public Beach Accesses:
It’s only a 3-5 min. walk to either one of the Neptune Ave. public accesses. To make your coastal commute even shorter, take advantage of the bikes we have to get you there in 1 minute!

Forgot your beach chair We provide plenty of chairs for your use.

You’ll have all day to explore the 9 miles of oceanfront that Holden has to offer.

The House:

- - - - All bed linens and bath towels will be provided, included in the cleaning fee. - - - -

We are Kid/Baby Friendly: There’s a pack-n-play for baby, a high chair, two stair gates, and plenty of sippy cups/plates/utensils for your littles. We have a small, portable potty as well because we want your toddler to swim...just not in the toilet! There are also plenty of board games/cards available to make rainy days or late nights more enjoyable!

Rainy day We've got you covered in the expansive garage with fun for hours including a ping pong table, dartboard, bikes, cornhole, and of course an extra full-sized refrigerator.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1, Floor 1: Welcome to the Coral Reef Room! Enjoy ocean views with a comfy king sized bed and plenty of storage. 32 Smart TV

Upstairs Bedroom 2: Gone Fishin' Room - Brand new queen bed. Private front deck with an ocean view and large dresser + closet. 32 Smart TV.

Upstairs Bedroom 3: Sailing Away Room - Private back deck overlooking the lush backyard. Catch deer in the mornings or the lights of the boats coming in at night. All new twin-over-twin bunk bed and a queen-sized bed. 32' Smart TV.

Bathrooms:
There are two bathrooms, one on each level. One has a tub-shower combo, the other is a walk-in shower. Shampoo, conditioner, & body wash provided, along with hair dryers in both bathrooms.

Kitchen/Dining Area:
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you’ll need, including:
-Microwave
-Coffee Maker: Keurig K-Cup/Coffee Pot combo
-Toaster and Toaster Oven
-Crock Pot
-Blender
-Hand Mixer
-Pots/Pans/Utensils, Baking Gear, Cocktail Mixers, etc.
-Waffle Maker
-Dining table sits 6 and there are 4 additional stools under the kitchen counter.

Living Room Area:
Plush couch, love seat, and chair. Hand-carved side tables.
A 50 Roku Smart TV and DVD player.
Internet/WiFi is available. We’ll provide you the password in the Welcome Packet.
The home has 4 Roku Smart TV's for you to stream your own services

Washer/Dryer:
There is a washer and dryer in the bathroom on the first floor, plus an iron/ ironing board

Outdoor features:
There’s an outdoor shower to rinse those sandy toes.
Enjoy the cozy hammock or play Cornhole in the backyard. Our Cornhole set is portable, so feel free to take it to the beach as well!
Don't worry, we provide a gas grill... Hotdogs + Hamburgers = Beach Fuel!
In the covered garage space enjoy a game of darts or ping pong!

Plenty of outdoor seating on every deck including an outdoor dining set on the main back porch.

Parking:
Up to 3 cars. Please stay on our side of the property :)

The Location:
Walk 3-5 minutes to two available beach accesses. Boating, fishing, and golf are all available within a short distance. Bike to the Holden Beach Pavilion (at the end of our street!) and listen to the FREE summer concert series.

We can’t wait for our cozy home to become part of your family’s memories on what National Geographic named one of the “Top 10 Family Beaches in the U.S.” Come live like the locals on beautiful Holden Beach. Book Coastal Distancing today!

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house, as well as the enclosed garage and backyard. (Note: We only own half of the back yard, so please keep to the left side. Thank you!)

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near 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) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Mixer Oven Refrigerator (full Size) Stovetop Toaster Oven
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Leslie A.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Nice home in a convenient location. Everything we needed for a great vacation

  • Robin A.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    We loved the home! There was plenty of parking, the inside was beautiful & clean, the porches all had nice sitting areas, the kitchen was fully stocked and the furniture was beautiful!! We loved seeing the deer that came in the mornings and evenings. The walk to the beach was an easy stroll. It was a perfect week to have some extended family time!!!

  • Marilyn H.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Our week was excellent at Coastal Distancing! There are great amenities and we loved the grill & ping pong table. It is a short, easy walk to the beach access (about 4 minutes!) We would definitely stay here again.

  • Jaime B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Check in wasn’t smooth. Keys were not in designated area, however got in through a back door with a key code. The back door to the garage was also left unlocked. The house smelled musty and had black mold on the A/C vents. House wasn’t very clean. Windows were dirty and dust on fan blades, under furniture. Food crumbs in the living room cushions. Kitchen was well stocked and over all house was comfortable. Have been visiting Holden beach since 2006, however I don’t think I’ll go through Vrbo again. Rental agencies have better cleaning services. Owner was prompt in responding to text messages.

  • Sandy D.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Enjoyed our family vacation

  • Bob G.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Holden Beach has limited public access and this property is ideally located near four access points closely spaced. The kitchen was well stocked with just about any cooking items you might need, plus more. Lots of TVs and one room well-appointed for kids. Shelling at the beach varied from day to day but on good days it was amazing. Note the fishing pier is now closed. Lots of services a short 5 minute drive away.

  • Kimberly M.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Loved the proximity to the beach was such a quick and easy walk. The house was very nicely appointed and cozy! Would definitely recommend

  • Adam B.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay here. It was spacious, clean, and an easy walk to the beach. Perfect for a family beach vacation.

  • Wanda G.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    This was a family trip with different family members in and out of the house at different times. The house was perfect for this. The balconies off of the upstairs bedrooms were loved by all who were in those rooms. The kitchen was well equipped for what we needed to cook and the eating area accommodated us all. We loved having access to bikes to ride and games/puzzles to enjoy anytime. I noticed that there were very few public beach access areas on the island but thankfully there was one within a short walking distance to the house, definitely a big plus. One of the favorites of everyone was watching the deer out back early morning and/or early evening. I communicated several times (before arriving at the house) with the owners and they always responded in a timely manner. I have no reservations about rating this as a great place to stay!!!

  • maggie g.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    3 stars

  • Avery B.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    We had a very nice stay with several friends. It was easy to get in touch with the hosts, the location was very close to the beach, and the property had many extra amenities that I did not see on many other listings. There was some mold to be seen around the ceilings and dust on the vents, and we had to go purchase our own toilet paper and paper towels after the first day, but ultimately we would stay again!

  • Allison H.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    We had a great time enjoying the latter part of the summer. Thanks for the great accommodations!

  • eric h.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    I wish I received the welcome letter to check in sooner then 1am in the morning on the day of our check in.

  • mark P.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Our second stay at this property. Can’t beat the access to the beach and well suited for families.

  • Emily G.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Perfect size for a family of 4. Enjoyed the extra amenities. It was just a short walk to the beach and the area was not crowded on the beach.

  • Jessica C.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Close to beach - 3-4 minute walk from public access. Several chairs and beach items in the garage as well as bikes that can be used during the stay. It was great to not have to bring all of those items with you from home.

  • Colleen R.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We had a lovely stay at Coastal Distancing. The indoor and outdoor space was perfect for our family of five and my parents who stayed with us for half of the week. It was easy to walk to the beach and the neighborhood was quiet. My kids enjoyed riding the bicycles provided. The grill, air conditioning, and washer/ dryer all worked without issue. The decor was pleasant and cheerful and we loved sitting out on the 3 decks to enjoy Holden Beach!

  • Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Everything was as expected. Kitchen was well stocked. Game area and the bikes were a great bonus. We appreciated having several options for sitting outside, as well. Owner was very responsive to requests and concerns.

  • Steph C.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    The house had not been cleaned when we arrived but owner was quick to fix the problem. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Great distance from beach and house was stocked with darts, ping pong, spike ball, games, bikes.

  • Leah S.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We really enjoyed staying at Costal Distancing! The house is in a great location and provided everything we needed as a family of five! Sitting on the back deck was lovely in the early morning hours with a cup of coffee and my kiddos loved playing darts in the garage. The walk to the beach was quick and safe! We would definitely stay here again when visiting Holden Beach.

  • LaMarr B.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Stayed in this house to attend a family reunion. 5 adults. The accommodations were great. Short walk to the beach, close to island bridge for on shore shopping. Clean, loved the porches!

  • Mylana F.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Great location close to the beach. We appreciated the extra amenities like the beach chairs and bikes. We enjoyed being able to bike to diner. It was nice having seating on the front and back porches. It was our first trip to Holden beach but we would stay here again.

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