Holiday rentals with a kayak in Holden Beach

Canal, Boat Dock, Quick Beach Access

Beautiful home on Holden's widest canal with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, & a outside half-bath & shower. Outdoor spaces include 2 decks, fenced backyard, & a huge breezy open area under house with seating. Bring your own boat! Private dock for fishing, swimming or boating. Just steps away from the general store & beach access, & on the side of the canal with afternoon shade. Beds freshly made & linens supplied (please bring your own beach towels.) Kayaks, SUPs, beach chairs, boogie boards on hand!

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Waterfront Retreat Boat Dock, Beach, pet friendly

Escape to a pet-friendly coastal sanctuary, 150yds to the beach. Perfect for families, our 2025-upgraded home features soaring wood-beamed ceilings, modern coastal aesthetic, and a screened-in porch ideal for evening board games. Disconnect under mature palm trees in hammock-land or relax on the sun deck. With 4 bedrooms (5 beds) & 2.5 baths, Kikiwaka sleeps 10 comfortably. For water adventure lovers, we provide a private boat/jet-ski dock w/ trailer parking. Fish or crab right off the back deck

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Sunset View- Canal, Boat Slip, Kayaks, Bikes!

Relax and unwind at this unique and tranquil getaway! Bring your boat (up to 20'), swim, fish, kayak or paddleboard from the private dock on the calm waters of the canal, close to the waterway! Enjoy a 2 min. walk to the beach, General Store and Souvenir/Clothing shop! Take in the unobstructed view of the marsh on the front porch with amazing, colorful sunsets or gather on the spacious back deck. Bikes, beach chairs, kayaks, paddleboards, boogie boards included, saving over $600/day in rentals!

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Lux *MINS* to *Holden Beach* & *Novant Health*

FREE: WIFI/STREAMING FREE: COFFEE/TEA FREE: PARKING FREE: WINE FREE: USAGE OF BEACH GEAR Private access to the community dock on the ICW, complete with 9-10ft surfboards,10ft paddle boards, 12ft Kayak, bikes, fishing gear and more! 5 mi-Holden Beach fishing pier & local seafood spots. 6 mi- Novant Health Med Center. 6 mi-Magic Mountain Fun Park-mini golf, arcade, family fun. 8 mi- Shallotte. 10-15 mi-Golf courses & coastal adventures. 30 mi-New Hanover Regional/Wilmington. 45 mi-Myrtle Beach.

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Mai Tai Good Time-Kayaks, Bikes, Fenced in & more!

Come have a "Mai Tai Good Time" with the whole family at this cozy beach cottage just a 5min drive from Holden Beach! The large fenced backyard is very private, has outdoor seating, and is perfect for kids and pets! Plenty of beds to bring friends or for multiple families, HUGE outdoor shower, and a fire pit. We keep the wood stocked for you! We have bikes, beach chairs, lawn games, and kayaks to use during your stay. Even enough space to park your boat for joy riding or fishing!!

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Scenic Getaway with Pool & Hot Tub

Add some peace and tranquility to your trip...beautifully furnished on the inside, fully stocked house, with an oasis of a backyard - this is a home you'll want to visit again and again. With your own HEATED saltwater pool & hot tub, in a private backyard paradise...you may not ever want to leave the property. Minutes away from the beach, steps away from the Intracoastal Waterway, and one street over from the scenic beach walkway, this house will not disappoint.

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The Ideal Spot

Bring the whole family to this great place with plenty of beach Vibes! Featuring 3 decks with plenty of space to enjoy company with a charcuterie board, grill out, basque in the sun, Morning Coffee, or just read a book! Choose the sunnyside deck, or the shade! There is also a Beach Bar under the house!!! Holden beach's family friendly Ocean is just a 5 minute stroll, making it very convenient. There are plenty of Beach "toys" in the shed, Kayaks, and Bicycles!!

Location · Outdoor spaces · Beach

Private Beach Access + ICW Dock + Fenced Yard

Start your mornings with coffee on the deck and end your evenings by the water — this relaxed, family-friendly beach house is perfectly located between the ocean and the intracoastal waterway, with private dock access just steps away. Designed for easy, comfortable stays, it’s the kind of place where everyone can unwind after a full day at the beach. We’re also dog-friendly and your four-legged family members are truly welcome to join you!

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300 Steps To The Beach - Stone’s Throw Bungalow

Book now for spring and summer! Easy beach access with no parking worries! Amazing location (literally 300 steps to the beach). Stone’s Throw Bungalow has been newly renovated. Pristine home is perfect for your family! One level living. Situated in the Yaupon area, it’s on the water side of the island with direct beach access. Beautiful oaks canopy the porch. Seasonal requirement 6/7-8/23 Sat to Sat only.

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Ocean front,pet friendly,fenced yard

Welcome to “The Boys of Summer Rentals,” a favorite oceanfront escape with direct beach access and a fresh new feel. Unwind with sunset views from the deck, enjoy fast WiFi and smart TVs, and walk just minutes to shops, dining, and groceries. Step straight from your fenced yard onto the beach—perfect for kids and pets. Soak in unforgettable sunsets from the spacious sun deck or relax on the covered porch.

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Lux Channel Home 4 bed/2 bath, short walk to Beach

"Attitude Adjustment" is a luxury channel home with a walkway and floating dock giving access to the canal for your fishing and boating pleasure. Home features 4BR, 2BA. Short one block walk to Cherry Grove Beach. Everything you need for your beach vacation in a raised channel home with your own private pool. Guests will find all of the modern conveniences of home, but with a rustic coastal feel.

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Great Marsh View & 2 Blocks to Beach-LongStayDscnt

Escape to Oak Island's tranquil shores and the serenity of the marsh at The Hammock House. This 2-bed, 2-bath haven is surrounded by picturesque marshlands with breathtaking views and the ocean waves just 2 blocks away. Grill out and dine al fresco, relax in the hammocks or lounge in the super comfy living room after a long day at the beach. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Carolina beaches.

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