General Features[>
- Books
- 2 bathrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Basketball nearby
- Bed sheets provided
- Birdwatching nearby
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Cycling nearby
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- English
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Free WiFi
- Golf nearby
- Golf privileges
- Golfing on site
- Heating
- Kayaking nearby
- Laundry facilities
- Limited housekeeping
- Living room
- Microwave
- Near a hospital
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- No pets allowed
- On the beach
- On the waterfront
- Onsite parking
- Oven
- Power boating nearby
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Shower
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Snorkeling nearby
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Toaster
- TV with cable/satellite service
- Unit size: 1128 sq ft (105 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water park
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 1128 square feet
homes on Holden Beach! On the oceanfront, above the dunes and beach, "The
Barnacle" greets you indoors with lively art and regional photography by the original
owner, a nature-loving professional artist. He and his wife designed the home to savor
ever-changing vistas and pleasures of the enticing Atlantic Ocean— sunrises, sunsets,
the far horizon, handsome skies, native growth, sand and surf. All are viewed through a
full façade of windows or accessed by a private footpath to the ocean. "The
Barnacle" features weathered-wood accents, natural driftwood, shells from the sea,
and other authentic artifacts of Holden Beach. A ship's anchor rests near the entrance,
and the face of a noble Sea Captain, carved into a post of the dining area by the
owner, overlooks the ocean and ends up in rather a few group photos of visiting guests.
The entryway displays a published biography of the life and times of the late artist-
owner, including those at Holden Beach. His wife preserves his legacy at this place
they adored by sharing their warm and inviting beach home with visitors.
The living room offers constructed-in couch and window bench seating, comfortable recliners,
a rocker, occasional tables, books, and fishnet window coverings for natural light and
ocean vistas. The dining table seats 8. The well-equipped kitchen provides the delight
of ocean vistas from 7 sizable windows while you create tasty home-cooked meals.
Ceiling fans add breezes in all living and sleeping areas. With 3 bedrooms and 2
bathrooms, the home comfortably accommodates 6 - 8 guests. Bedroom #1 has a
queen bed, #2 two full beds, and #3 two full beds. The two full bathrooms are shower-
only with one of the bathrooms positioned near the entryway. Downstairs an
additional outdoor shower with hot-cold water is enclosed, ideal for rinsing off after a
day on the beach.
While rocking away your cares on the covered oceanfront porch, watch shrimp boats
drag their nets and bathers appreciate the waves as seabirds sail the skies. Unwind and
relax on the sundeck, complete with a compass hand-carved into the deck floor.
Your toes can be in the sand in just a few mins. by way of the private beach
boardwalk. Search for your favorite seashells, sharks' teeth, driftwood, or other gifts
from the sea, or try your hand at surf fishing. Good luck awaits!
We hope that you will fall in adore with & "The Barnacle" just as much as we have, and
be a return guest, year after year!
This property is located at 325 Ocean Blvd West
This is a NO PET Property
Know Before You Book
Discounts may be available for this property. To view your total vacation price, including any available discounts, please input your stay dates with number of guests and click Book Now. (Don't worry, your vacation will not be booked until you have confirmed the terms)
About the Area
Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Holden Beach and Sailfish Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Provision Company - 1.0 miles
- Archibald’s Deli & Rotisserie - 1.1 miles
- Mermaid’s Island Grill - 1.2 miles
- Captain Pete’s Seafood Restaurant - 1.2 miles
- Silver Hill Grill - 2.3 miles
- Fish House Restaurant at Blue Water Point Motel & Marina - 4.2 miles
- Inlet View Bar & Grill - 4.9 miles
Nearby Activities
- N.C. Dept Of Agricultue - 0.5 miles
- Holden Beach Pier - 0.6 miles
- FantaSea - 1.1 miles
- Treasure Island Miniature Golf - 1.1 miles
- Ollie Raja Fishing Charters - 1.2 miles
- Holden Beach Driving Range - 1.8 miles
- Lockwood Folly Country Club - 3.9 miles
- Fugitive Fishin Charters - 4.2 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Provision Company - 1.0 miles
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