Breathtaking Panoramic Views: OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway @ Sandy Reef 2nd Row
About this house rental
Nestled in Holden Beach, this charming house for $375 per night is a great option for your next trip. Breathtaking Panoramic Views: Ocean, Marsh & Intercoastal Waterway Await You @ Sandy Reef 2nd Row in Holden Beach. Inverted floor plan allows for the most incredible panoramic breathtaking views of the OCEAN out the front and the MARSH and INTERCOASTAL waterway in the rear. Watch the boats, deer and wildlife! 4-bedrooms (sleeps 12), 3 1/2 baths & 4 decks with ocean, marsh and inter-coastal waterway views from inside and all the decks! Easy PRIVATE deeded beach access is less than a 2 minute walk away. Inverted floorplan allows for the best views. Upper level is full of windows to show off the panoramic views which makes it bright, cheery, and full of light to show off the beautiful marsh, waterway and ocean views. Large open concept family room has 42" smart TV and is open to a large Farm style dining table that seats 10. A new half bath is available off the living room. Kitchen features a spectacular Marsh view while you prepare meals. Well appointed kitchen with new cabinets., convection oven, Keurig and a standard coffee pot are both available. Upper level features two decks to experience the ocean or the marsh / intercoastal views. This house has two Master Suites. One Master Suite is on the upper level featuring a large master bedroom with ocean views and a queen bed and a completely remodeled private bathroom. Refresh in the luxurious master bath that features a new tile shower with dual shower heads and a soft feel pebble tile floor. Dual vanity and granite counters. Downstairs has a second family room / den with a 32'' TV and three bedrooms. The Second Master Suite has Marsh views that opens to a deck with a king bed and a completely remodeled private bathroom. The luxurious master bath features a large walk in shower and granite counters. The third bedroom has a queen bed and opens to the deck and features spectacular marsh views. Fourth bedroom features a full size bunk with a twin on top and a triple twin bunk bed and is attached to the 3rd full bathroom that also opens to the hallway. The 3rd bathroom has been completely remodeled and features a new tub and tile shower. Exterior amenities include rocking chairs, an outdoor shower area (mid April-October) with hot/cold water to rinse off after a day at the beach, gas grill (mid April-October). Any beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys found in the storage bin may be used by guests. Please note that there are cameras on the exterior of the house. There are no cameras inside the house. Linens and Bath Towels are provided at no extra charge. Ceiling fans in all rooms as well. Parking for up to 6 cars with 2 covered parking spots. Holden Beach, is a small coastal community in southeast North Carolina (close to SC border as well) known for its welcoming locals, beautiful beaches, and nesting sea turtles. Also known as “The Family Beach,” Holden has a long history of local families developing and serving the community, as well as a family-friendly atmosphere. Conveniently located between the highly populated areas of Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, Holden, a quiet pocket of family-owned beach bungalows, is away from the hustle and bustle of major cities. Commercial property is limited to maintain the integrity of the island, and regulations are in place to prevent over-commercialization along the shore. Recognized as a top beach by USA Today, and one of National Geographic Traveler’s Magazine top 10 family beach destinations, as well as being a sea turtle sanctuary, Holden Beach is the perfect destination for your next vacation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Holden Beach, NC
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(42 Reviews)
5.0
The house was lovely and location perfect. Short easy, walk to the beach. The views were lovely both in front and behind house. We loved watching the deer come out in the morning and evenings.
5.0
Beach House was beautiful, a little shocked to walk into the house and find dead bugs laying through the house. The guys enjoyed the home and vacation spot.
5.0
Beautiful views!
House was just as it was described. Host was quick to respond.
Loved how close the house was to beach access.
Will be planning our trip back ASAP!
5.0
Beautiful house with close, easy, access to the beach. Had a small, easy fix, problem with the AC downstairs and Kristy responded right away to the email and had someone out to fix it the same day. Beautiful views of the sunsets and the storms over the marsh while sitting the back deck
5.0
Perfect set up for 2-3 families with kids and steps from beach. We had a great week enjoying fun in the sun!
4.0
Loved our stay and had plenty of room with 12 people (5 adults and 7 kids). The kitchen (although small) was well-stocked compared to other rentals we’ve stayed at, and we loved the quick walk to the beach. The views out the front and back of the house were beautiful and saw deer in the marsh a few times in the evening. The only cons for us were the mattresses weren’t very comfortable (unless you prefer a firm one), and the cleaning crew missed a couple of things (cleaning the fridge and microwave). We did have a chirping smoke detector on arrival, but Kristy was quick to respond and let us know where there were some some batteries available for it. All in all, we loved our stay.
5.0
We had a great holiday. The house was perfect for our family.
5.0
The house was perfect for our family vacation. We had 12 in our group and there was plenty of room for all. The house was updated, clean and just as described. The beach access was just a short walk away and the downstairs shower/water hookup was nice to have when coming in from the beach. My family was pleased with this area and we would definitely return to this house in the future.
5.0
Our family enjoyed our stay at the Sandy Reef and our first time visiting Holden Beach. The house was just as described and fit our family perfectly. The views were amazing - the best of both worlds! And the beach access was a quick and easy walk to the beach. No complaints and already looking forward to our trip next year.
5.0
Sandy Reef was the perfect place for us to stay! The home is even more beautiful than the pictures. The kitchen is well-stocked and well-organized and we ended up cooking in every night. It was so nice to have two master suites and the house was spotless and well-maintained. The house is spacious and comfortable and full of sunlight!
The location gives you the best of both worlds. The house sits right across the street from the ocean and you have beautiful views of the waves. But it's the marsh view that makes this house so special. It was so peaceful looking out over the marsh and intercoastal waterway and watching the changes throughout the day. We saw gorgeous sunsets and every late afternoon we would see at least two deer along with a tiny baby deer.
Check-in was seamless and the owners were wonderful to work with and very responsive. The first night the smoke alarm started chirping due to needing a battery, and the owners were quick to resolve it in no time!
We wish we could have stayed longer, but will definitely stay here again! It was a wonderful getaway!
2.0
I wasn’t able to stay at the property. It was too hot and AC would not cool properly.
2.0
I wasn’t able to stay at the property. It was too hot and AC would not cool properly.
5.0
Love the layout, decor, proximity to the beach and decks, decks, decks this house has to offer. Very comfortable home. Marsh views and sunsets were incredible. Kitchen was very well appointed - found everything we needed (which isn’t always the case with rentals). Host was very accommodating and responsive! Being new to the area, greatly appreciated the local suggestions. Got what I was looking for - a nice relaxing time with my sisters and our daughters.
5.0
First visit to Holden Beach. Great property and it had all the necessary amenities. Very low key beach and it was not crowded. Beach was awesome, and water was refreshing. Great week.
5.0
Love the view!
Nothing like watching the marsh as the tide rises and falls during the day. Yes, the beach is lovely, but why not experience both?
5.0
Great house and location
The property was just as we expected from the listing and the check-in process was very smooth. Excellent location on Holden Beach and just a short walk to the beach access. Great views of the marsh and some ocean views as well. We had 9 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room for all of us. We all enjoyed our stay at Sandy Reef!
5.0
Perfect Vacation Home for a Large Family!
Well stocked kitchen and huge table for family dinner nights! Easy beach access and plenty of room for our large family. The outdoor shower was awesome and we really enjoyed the views of both the marsh and the beach.
5.0
Group of firefighters who work together and needed a place to relax for a week. Great accommodations with plenty of household items that reduced our packing. Would stay there again and would recommend to my family as well
5.0
Absolutely Recommend
Group of firefighters who work together and needed a place to relax for a week. Great accommodations with plenty of household items that reduced our packing. Would stay there again and would recommend to my family as well
4.0
A good time was had by all.
5.0
Our family thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our stay at Sandy Reef! The home was every bit what we expected according to the online description ....and more/better. We absolutely love the 2nd row location with the marsh behind the home. Both worlds of ocean and marsh views are offered. The location is perfect for a short walk to beach access. The entire home is spacious, comfortable, updated, and desirable for a wonderful beach stay. As a family of 4, we had more than enough room, but we'd also have plenty of space with 8 or more family members. The home owner was responsive to email communication in a timely manner.
5.0
Amazing - will stay again!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our stay at Sandy Reef! The home was every bit what we expected according to the online description ....and more/better. We absolutely love the 2nd row location with the marsh behind the home. Both worlds of ocean and marsh views are offered. The location is perfect for a short walk to beach access. The entire home is spacious, comfortable, updated, and desirable for a wonderful beach stay. As a family of 4, we had more than enough room, but we'd also have plenty of space with 8 or more family members. The home owner was responsive to email communication in a timely manner.
5.0
We loved the house, all the gorgeous views, the location was wonderful. Hope to come back soon! Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation experience.
5.0
Lovely second row home. Amazing views of the marsh and also views of the ocean. Short walk to beach access. House is very well maintained and organized. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need. Bathrooms are newly remodeled and were very clean. Would definitely stay here again. Rental process is easy and the owner is very prompt if you have questions.
5.0
Absolutely serine
We loved the house, all the gorgeous views, the location was wonderful. Hope to come back soon! Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation experience.
5.0
Great Beach House
Lovely second row home. Amazing views of the marsh and also views of the ocean. Short walk to beach access. House is very well maintained and organized. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need. Bathrooms are newly remodeled and were very clean. Would definitely stay here again. Rental process is easy and the owner is very prompt if you have questions.
5.0
Perfect Holden Beach Vacation Home
My wife, our family and friends stayed in this home for a week while on vacation in Holden Beach. It was the perfect house for a large group. We hosted friends for multiple meals with 10+ people and had plenty of space for cooking, eating and relaxing after dinner. The front and back decks allowed us to sit and look at the ocean or watch sunsets over the marsh. We couldn't have asked for much more!
4.0
Sandy Reef was a good choice for our family beach week.
A good time was had by all.
4.0
The house was beautiful! Plenty of space for family and friends (6 adults and 4 kids). Lay out of the house was OK. Kitchen and main living area is on top floor, which wasn’t my favorite (my mom has bad knees). Bathrooms were beautiful and everyone loved the showers. Bonus was having the shower outside for rinsing off from the beach. Beach access was a few houses down, which was OK…still a nice little hike for a big family with lots of stuff. Kitchen was nicely stocked. The front porch facing the beach was a big favorite, and absolutely loved the big dining room table.
Cons:
House cleanliness. Goldfish underneath couches (you could see very clearly as soon as you walked in) which my 8 month old grabbed quickly and somehow found a lego and I had to scoop that out of his mouth, we brought no legos. Also, lots of dog hair on the floor…
AC-automatically set to 72, bottom floor was much hotter then the top. Thankful for a box fan in a closet. Turtle room got extremely hot and made in unable to sleep in past 7am.
Television remotes that didn’t work, I never did watch any tv at bedtime, couldn’t locate a remote that worked.
House was a little further away from stores
Then I usually like, but if you don’t mind driving 20 mins to the store than OK.
Overall we had great weather and a nice
Stay!
3.0
Pros: Sandy Reef is a beautiful home. The view from the back porch and kitchen are spectacular. The home is spacious and the bathrooms are beautifully updated. The beach access is very close and convenient. The outside shower is the best I've ever showered in!
Cons: When we arrived an hour prior to the published check in time and inquired about getting in a bit early, we were told the cleaners had car trouble and were running late. We decided to hang out underneath the home before check in time as we were promised a 5pm check in. The substitute cleaners did not show up until 4:30pm. A half hour to clean a two story, 4 bedroom home seemed like quite a task. The substitute cleaners seemed frazzled and had never seen the home before. We were told that the normal cleaning crew had quit on Friday, so this cleaning situation was known prior to our check in day. The two cleaners worked diligently to clean/straighten the house and make it "presentable" for us. We did not actually check in until 7:30pm, 3.5 hours after the published check in time. To compensate the late arrival we were given the option for a noon check out. The towels, which were plentiful and still had tags on them, had not been pre-washed so they shed after the first wash leaving brown dots on all of us. The sheets had not been pre-washed and had a chemical smell. I expect a house to be ready at the published check in time and expertly cleaned if I am paying a $200 cleaning fee. Please be sure to read #14 on the Rental Agreement as it outlines that refunds will not be given for late check ins.
5.0
Lovely Holden Vacation Home
We keep coming back! The owners of Sandy Reef sure elevated our annual vacation experience by updating the bathrooms, and changing the layout to meet the needs of most families. We will be back next year! Many thanks.
4.0
Summer vacay
The house was beautiful! Plenty of space for family and friends (6 adults and 4 kids). Lay out of the house was OK. Kitchen and main living area is on top floor, which wasn’t my favorite (my mom has bad knees). Bathrooms were beautiful and everyone loved the showers. Bonus was having the shower outside for rinsing off from the beach. Beach access was a few houses down, which was OK…still a nice little hike for a big family with lots of stuff. Kitchen was nicely stocked. The front porch facing the beach was a big favorite, and absolutely loved the big dining room table.
Cons:
House cleanliness. Goldfish underneath couches (you could see very clearly as soon as you walked in) which my 8 month old grabbed quickly and somehow found a lego and I had to scoop that out of his mouth, we brought no legos. Also, lots of dog hair on the floor…
AC-automatically set to 72, bottom floor was much hotter then the top. Thankful for a box fan in a closet. Turtle room got extremely hot and made in unable to sleep in past 7am.
Television remotes that didn’t work, I never did watch any tv at bedtime, couldn’t locate a remote that worked.
House was a little further away from stores
Then I usually like, but if you don’t mind driving 20 mins to the store than OK.
Overall we had great weather and a nice
Stay!
3.0
Beautiful home with an unfortunate check in experience
Pros: Sandy Reef is a beautiful home. The view from the back porch and kitchen are spectacular. The home is spacious and the bathrooms are beautifully updated. The beach access is very close and convenient. The outside shower is the best I've ever showered in!
Cons: When we arrived an hour prior to the published check in time and inquired about getting in a bit early, we were told the cleaners had car trouble and were running late. We decided to hang out underneath the home before check in time as we were promised a 5pm check in. The substitute cleaners did not show up until 4:30pm. A half hour to clean a two story, 4 bedroom home seemed like quite a task. The substitute cleaners seemed frazzled and had never seen the home before. We were told that the normal cleaning crew had quit on Friday, so this cleaning situation was known prior to our check in day. The two cleaners worked diligently to clean/straighten the house and make it "presentable" for us. We did not actually check in until 7:30pm, 3.5 hours after the published check in time. To compensate the late arrival we were given the option for a noon check out. The towels, which were plentiful and still had tags on them, had not been pre-washed so they shed after the first wash leaving brown dots on all of us. The sheets had not been pre-washed and had a chemical smell. I expect a house to be ready at the published check in time and expertly cleaned if I am paying a $200 cleaning fee. Please be sure to read #14 on the Rental Agreement as it outlines that refunds will not be given for late check ins.
5.0
Fantastic
We absolutely loved this house. It was just as advertised. Great location to the beach.
5.0
We enjoyed staying at Sandy Reef so much. Great location further down the beach and a beautiful view of the marsh. Beautiful home that our whole family enjoyed. Property managers prompt in handling an unexpected issue and it was fixed within 4 hours! Highly recommend!
5.0
Perfect Beach House
We had a great time at the Sandy Reef! The house and marsh views are beautiful and it’s only a minute or two walk from the beach! Great spot for a family vacation!
5.0
Amazing Vacation
We enjoyed staying at Sandy Reef so much. Great location further down the beach and a beautiful view of the marsh. Beautiful home that our whole family enjoyed. Property managers prompt in handling an unexpected issue and it was fixed within 4 hours! Highly recommend!
5.0
The pictures do not do this place justice! The home is beautiful and the view is spectacular. This is by far the best beach house I've ever stayed in. I felt like I was at a luxury resort all weekend. So peaceful watching the birds in the marsh in the morning then watching the deer play there in the evening. There is a spectacular view from the front porch as well of the ocean. I cannot recommend this place enough.
5.0
Even more stunning than the pictures indicate
The pictures do not do this place justice! The home is beautiful and the view is spectacular. This is by far the best beach house I've ever stayed in. I felt like I was at a luxury resort all weekend. So peaceful watching the birds in the marsh in the morning then watching the deer play there in the evening. There is a spectacular view from the front porch as well of the ocean. I cannot recommend this place enough.
5.0
Perfect Family Beach House
We loved this property and would definitely stay again. The triple bunk bed was a big hit with my three kids and the other 3 bedrooms were perfectly setup so multiple families could make this work with ease. The marsh views from the kitchen and back deck were beautiful and we saw all sorts of birds and deer. The short walk to the beach access only took two minutes (even with 3 kids...including a 4 year old) and the beach was not crowded at all. The outdoor shower area was large and had both hot and cold water so rinsing off the kids was a breeze. We loved our stay and will definitely keep this property on our short list of beach houses for future trips.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Holden Beach?
The average price for a rental in Holden Beach is $358 per night. This rental is $17 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Breathtaking Panoramic Views: OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway @ Sandy Reef 2nd Row. 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 Breathtaking Panoramic Views: OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway @ Sandy Reef 2nd Row. Enjoy the water!
Is Breathtaking Panoramic Views: OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway @ Sandy Reef 2nd Row pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Breathtaking Panoramic Views: OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway @ Sandy Reef 2nd Row?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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