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Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10202.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Holden Beach, NC
  • Holden Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK

Tale of the Whale

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Relax on the oceanfront covered porch and take in the tranquil views at Tale of the Whale. Stroll mere steps along your private walkway to the beach! Spend quality family time together while dining alfresco on the sundeck. The well-equipped kitchen features a four-seat kitchen bar, while the adjacent dining table accommodates six. Watch TV in the living room or peruse the paperback library for your reading pleasure. There's also a collection of games and puzzles. You'll find two well-appointed bedrooms on each floor. Enjoy central heating and air conditioning as well as a private washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water
Up to two dogs are welcome

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 38 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 39 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Caswell Beach - 45 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home with private beach walkway, washer/dryer, WiFi & AC - dogs OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Beach and Holden Beach. Sailfish Park is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tale of the Whale

Great house to relax in while at the beach. Love this house and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evette O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orcutt vacation

Loved the front porch!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Frances R.

Cozy Beach House

Very comfortable home, steps away from shore! Home has everything you could need and not as expensive as other beachfront homes. Enjoyed every morning on the deck with a cup of coffee, watching the sun rise. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house 🏠

House is super convenient, very comfortable interesting old radios and artwork. Great views of the beach ⛱️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Christina A.

Tale of the Whale

The house was perfect for our family of boys and dogs. The porch is amazing and wonderful to sit on and listen to the waves.
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8/10 Good

patricia w.

Peaceful

Ocean view. Hardly any outside noise can be heard when inside. Sofa and chairs need up grade. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Valerie B.

My Tale of the Whale

We enjoyed out time at the house. Absolutely love the location on the beach. House is outdated but very cute. House appeared clean but after the first day there, which was only half a day, the bottom of my feet were black from the dirty floor. The beds were absolutely horrendous. So uncomfortable. My husband had such a bad time with them, that he slept on the floor for the two weeks we were there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Mariel B.

Take of the Whale August 2024

Great location. Outdoor shower Most of porch new (except plank walk to porch) it is old (weather is not kind). There was two nail heads that were raised (not hard to avoid) wood on last stairs does sag and a large person it could break). Gates are nice with kids on porch. Mattresses were HORRIBLE. Bring an air mattress for each person I recommend until those are replaced! One bed upstairs does have a replaced mattress. Space is great for larger family. Our suburban fit to park underneath one space. Tons of beach boards. AC was great in the house. Plenty of towels which is rare in a rental. No spices/salt/pepper so bring your own. Great price for ocean front, just PLEASE get new mattresses, it would make such a difference!
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

Great Beach House!

My family stayed at Tale of the Whale for a week and we had a great time. This home has all you need. Plenty of board games and books. No need to bring any. 4 bedrooms, 2 up and 2 down plenty of room! The kitchen is fully equipped. The view is amazing. A few suggestions and wishes. Would like to have had an outdoor grill. It doesn't have one. And the porch boards are rough, be careful where you step. Would be nice to extend the walkway out closer to the beach. Overall we loved the house and view. Hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed relaxing week!

We enjoyed our stay and I appreciated the fact that we were called to make sure everything went smoothly with our check in. Just what we needed to relax and escape everyday life! We would definitely rent from Vasca again. Thanks for helping us make amazing memories with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Joel M.

Better than it looks

Cozy. Open concept layout keeps the family together and engaged. Smartly designed features.
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8/10 Good

Brandon C.

Great place, but...

Great place , but furniture needed upgrade along with beds. No organization of dishes. Held our big family tho... We had fun and that's all that matter
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4/10 Poor

Gail Q.

Loves Holden Beach

Great location Needs some updating and a good deep cleaning. porch rough !!!

About the host

Hosted by Vacasa of North Carolina

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