We had a great week at this house. The location is quite far down the island and near a public beach access. The house itself is beautifully decorated. The wide decks and rocking chairs were perfect for relaxing, rocking a baby, and watching the kids in the pool.
The pool must be heated because it was so nice and warm. This was not listed on the amenities, though. The pool has some great lights that make the water look colored and the kids loved that. The first step into the pool is very wide, and our baby enjoyed sitting in the water there and splashing. There are plenty of deck chairs, and you can get out of the sun under the upper deck.
The bottom floor area had a fantastic ice maker that we used throughout our stay to fill coolers. Awesome TV down there too. But, it smelled very musty in there, so we didn't use it much. I know with the environment there's bound to be some moisture, but this was a strong odor.
The huge kitchen island was where we gathered often, and the kitchen was very well stocked. We could've gone without bringing our own trash bags, ziplock bags, paper towels, coffee filters, or anything extra to cook with. There is a Keurig and a standard coffee maker. The beds were comfy, but the one in the oceanfront left bedroom was a bit noisy.
Just a few things that could use attention: the house could use a good dusting along the walls. There are lots of charming architectural elements...but that also means lots of places for dust and hair to gather. The stone floors in the showers could use a deep clean. The front loading washer has some mildew, as they are prone to get. And chefs beware...that oven gets HOT! Watch your food because it will be done and burned faster than you think!
Overall, this was one of the nicer houses we have stayed in on Holden Beach, and we would definitely stay again!
