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Lake access house rentals

3 Mile Hideaway- Holden Beach
Beautiful home backed up to a small water way. Home was as described, very clean, easy to access, well stocked. The home is located roughly 5 minutes from the beach inside a neighborhood. Quiet location. Yard was well manicured with a small dock/walk out onto the water. Seen several fish jump and lots of turtles. Henry was very responsive and helpful with check in. Good restaurants local to the home and near a Grocery store. Would stay here again :)

Luxe in the city retreat!
This home was perfect distance from downtown and the airport. Interior was updated and looked really nice. Host was responsive and accommodating with our travel plans and changes. We had a great experience.

12 Oaks - Comfy well-appointed coastal retreat
Our family had such a wonderful time at 12 oaks. Everything was absolutely wonderful and Peggy went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back. My only complaint is the tub of pimento cheese needs to be gallon sized! Thanks again!

New Cozy&Fun Home Hot Tub, Game Room,& Fire Pit !
Place was amazing! Everything was clear and specific! The house was spotless and had everything we needed! Would definitely book again!

Mermaid Retreat* Private Pool* Pet Friendly
Great house in a great location. The back yard and pool were lovely! Nice private fenced yard great for dogs and kids. The house was stocked with everything we needed and the attention to detail throughout the home was great! We would definitely stay again!

* Dune Daddy * Couple’s Retreat
This place is the epitome of peace. Highly recommend this property for so many reasons - great location right off main highway, beautiful view with steps to the beach, nice accomodations with thoughtful touches and best of all, very sweet and helpful hosts, Robert and Emeric. Would love to return and stay longer.

Dreamy Cottage 2 Blocks to Beach, Boardwalk & Lake
The place was fantastic. It is walking distance to the beach, the lake, and great food. Sunsets and sunrises were particularly special and the backyard and screened in porch were essential parts of our trip.

Walk 2 Beach+Sunset Views+King Bed+Firepit
We had a great time during our stay here. Zero complaints. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything we needed to cook for a family of 5. Walking distance to the beach is obviously the BEST part about this location! Also walking distance to several restaurants and bars. (We loved ZEKEs and Flying Oyster!) Chill backyard with nice views (semi-private). Rooms and bathroom super clean! They also provided beach chairs etc although we had ours. Hosts are super responsive and very friendly! Thank you!
Lake access apartment rentals

Painted Lady
Neat, colorful space in a great location. Friendly host. Would love to stay here again!

Welcome to The Playa!
We had an amazing stay at The Playa!!! Ligia was an amazing host. She was very responsive and communicated with us the entire trip. The condo was on the 3rd floor but it wasn't too bad of a walk. The condo had just enough space for 2 adults and a baby. The inside was clean and provided us with all we needed. You can see the beach from the patio. The location was amazing. The walk to the beach was quick and easy. We did not need to move our car the entire trip due to everything being in walking distance. We will definitely stay at this location again.

Fresh & modern getaway, with EV charger!
Great place for a beach getaway! Location is about a 7 min walk to the nearest public beach access and the place was clean and beautifully decorated. Would definitely recommend.

Crabby Pad #2 Entire upper unit
Kara is the property manager and she was SUPER sweet, helpful and responsive. The beds were very comfortable and I LOVED how you can rent the golf carts (someone previously mentioned battery would die quick but that’s if your gone hours & hours just like you’d run out of gas) everything was nearby and we saved a lot of money and time with the golf carts due to parking, access to beach and price to rent. If you were to actually rent one from certain places it was WELL over $200/day. So Loreen was doing us a favor and making it more affordable lol The place was very clean ! I am a neat freak and super clean myself so I was on the look out 👀 but this place was very clean. Only reason I can’t go back is definitely NOT due to the place itself but because my senior dog couldn’t make it upstairs 😔 from now on we have to take stairs inconsideration. That’s because of our dog NOT this place This place is definitely 10/10 loved it and made some best memories with my family ❤️❤️❤️🥹

Million Dollar View Immaculate Pristine Oceanfront
Julia was such a wonderful host! So kind and helpful. She had so many recommendations for restaurants and activities. Her condo was absolutely beautiful- her attention to all the small details was impeccable. She even had a bottle of wine to welcome us to her place. Everything from the cleanliness to the thoughtful decorative touches were just perfect and really made it feel like we were in a 5-star hotel. The well-equipped kitchen had everything we needed for our one-week stay. Our favorite spot was the oceanfront balcony - the chairs and umbrella made it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze and the sound of the waves. We loved everything about the condo and cannot wait to come back! Thank you so much, Julia for a wonderful and unforgettable stay.

Carolina Beach! Close to boardwalk and beach!
My stay at this airb&b was perfect and so peaceful. It was 2min walk to the beach and boardwalk. Everything was walkable distance. I parked my car the whole time i was there and did not had to drive once. Its perfect location and really cute Airbnb. I will definitely be staying here every time i visit Carolina Beach. Host was really nice friendly and very responsive. This has to be one of the best Airbnbs located at prime location near the beach and all fun activities.

"Vitamin Sea Suites 2": Just 100 feet to the SEA!
We loved our stay at Vitamin Sea Suites 2. Dale sent an informative, detailed message 2-3 days prior to our check-in with expectations, nearest emergency services + other information regarding our stay. The location was unbelievably close to the nearest beach access as well as within walking distance to restaurants + boardwalk. It was a small humble abode that was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was stocked with the essentials, silverware, utensils, pans, etc. Also, the kitchen is equipped with a single serve Keurig, coffee maker + toaster. We loved the outside rocking chairs to sit + listen to the waves crashing at night + the outside shower was a plus to wash off sand before heading inside from the beach. The airbnb does not offer linens, which was an easy fix, we brought our own towels, wash cloths, pillows + sheets. Dale was up front + honest about the amenities offered. We are very happy with our stay at Vitamin Sea Suites 2 + will visit again.

Clean & Cozy Studio | Walk to Beach, Lake & Park
Wonder place, cozy and close to the beach! Highly recommend!!
Lake access cottage rentals

The Lake Cottage
If you’re looking for a home away from home I recommend the Lake Cottage. Henry was incredibly accommodating and helpful. Only 30 minutes away from the beach with amazing amenities. Can’t wait to visit again!

Blue Star Cottage
Danielle was the perfect hostess! She was quick communicating, the property was as described, she accommodated a change (after it was too late to change) to our travel needs, and basically she and her property were a fabulous oasis minutes from the airport! What's not to love? 😀

Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk
Great place! Close the everything. Very clean and comfortable. Host responded very quickly and was helpful with answering questions. Highly recommend to friends and family. Would stay here again!

A-Frame | 2 minutes to Beach | Pet Friendly | Loft
Probably one of the best and most spacious places my family and I have EVER stayed at the beach whether it’s Carolina, Wrightsville, Atlantic et cetera. They are amazing hosts and even went so far as to go out of their way for us if we needed anything. Everything is fully furnished and is about as easy as it gets when it comes to check-in or check-out. Thanks again guys we loved our stay!

Cottage at Greenfield Lake, Airy, Natural Light
The place and stay were fantastic. The kitchen had everything that we needed, which is what I was worried about. Would stay here again 100%!

Sunset Sound Cottage
What a wonderful home, location and host! Everything was absolutely top quality, and so many extra touches! We used the kayaks, fire pit (firewood provided!), ping pong table… easy walk to the beach too! Hope to stay again.

The Surf Chalet
This place is a great getaway and much needed! Great location and pet friendly. Will definitely stay again!
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Total rentals
20 properties
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20 properties are a good fit for families
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