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Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home

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View from upper sundeck.
Exterior
Exterior
View of beach from front of house.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Holden Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home

La Dolce Vita is a beautiful oceanfront beach house located on the amazing family-oriented Holden Beach. This home was just completed in March of 2013. Holden Beach was voted top 10 family beaches and is a family friendly, non-commercialized, perfect spot for anyone who wants a break and loves the beach. The entire island is rental homes. This allows for families to relax and enjoy the spectacular beach without crowds of people. Holden Beach has several fun restaurants but no fast food or commercial shopping at all. The island is 7 miles long. A short bridge links the island to the mainland where more restaurants, shopping, and nightlife can be found if you like. We are conveniently located approx. 1/2 mile east of the bridge.

La Dolce Vita is a 2000 sq ft House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10), luxury oceanfront home with spacious rooms and large windows with views of ocean. Large expanse of uncrowded beach in front of house. Private walkway from house to beach. Two large decks overlooking nothing but ocean!

Beautiful decor with lots of extras: Two family rooms, large well equipped kitchen, great views of ocean from inside of home, two large ocean front decks with rockers, laundry room, dining table combined with a counter bar that will seat up to 12, master bedroom with stunning view of ocean, two more bedrooms each with one queen bed, one more bedroom with four twin XL bunk beds, and large expanse of uncrowded beach, outdoor table and chairs, outdoor enclosed shower, wireless high speed internet connection, 4 TVs, DVD, well equipped kitchen, ceiling fans, quiet and private.

Property manager

Mary Jo Werle
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Beach - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 34 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 37 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Caswell Beach - 44 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Magic Mountain Fun Park and Holden Beach. Big Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Relaxing visit

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location, wonderful house and communication with host was easy with prompt response.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

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

Another wonderful week at Holden Beach

The home was perfect for our stay at Holden Beach. The kitchen was well stocked and had all the amenities you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Family trip

We had a great stay at this property. The large covered back porch and proximity to the beach were some of the highlights for us. We also appreciated the well stocked kitchen (including toddler plates/bowls/cups/silverware). The house was clean and comfortable and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

family vacation

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis D.

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

A wonderful week away

This was the perfect place for our two-family vacation. We had ample space, the kitchen had everything that we needed, and the two living rooms gave the kids a place to hang out separate from the kids. The proximity to the beach made quick trips to the house feasible, and the outdoor shower was a huge bonus. There were also a ton of great beach supplies in the storage room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinton B.

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

The absolute needed getaway!

This property offers all of the amenities anyone may be looking for to have a great getaway to the beach. La Doce Vita is an excellent choice. Right on the water and well appointed amenities that will let one know thought was put into the creation of this facility that will serve the public well.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doyle K.

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

Family Fall Vacation

We very much enjoyed our stay here. The kitchen is wonderful and has anything you would need and more. The house overall is very roomy and gives you an at home feeling. With the beach only a few steps down the walkway we couldn’t keep ourselves from spending much time enjoying the sand. The whole rental process was very easy and well organized. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S., Lenoir City

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

Wow Just Wow!!!!

We have been renting houses on the Atlantic and Gulf coast for 30 years and I can honestly say this house tops the charts!! We decided to cook in because of Covid and the kitchen was so well stocked the fridge was awesome. Grocery store and fish market very convenient. We loved that the house had two dens and a large kitchen. We loved sitting on the porches and listing to the ocean or star gazing at night. This was our first trip to Holden Beach but will not be our last!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W., St. Johns, AZ

As close to perfect as you can get!

We loved our stay at La Dolce Vita! After 30 years of being away I finally got to bring my husband and kids to enjoy a piece of my childhood. This house was a good portion of our fabulous memories made. I loved that the beds were made before we arrived. The washer and dryer were fabulous to have. Amazing well stocked kitchen - the kids loved picking out which cute serving dishes we'd use every night. Thoroughly enjoyed both decks - I personally spent time each morning and evening on the upper deck enjoying the view. The shower downstairs was wonderful to have especially for the kids. Seriously, everything has been thought of and provided for. Thank you so much, Werles, for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma-Catherine A.

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

Girls Trip

Wonderful time, wonderful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Family beach vacation

This house was perfect! There was plenty of room for our family to relax and spend time together. The lower outside deck was great for morning coffee and watching the waves. The kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed. Overall, this beach house was very comfortable and very clean. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Cary, NC, USA

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

Great house on Holden Beach

The home is well-maintained, very clean. and well-stocked. The back deck with the tall chairs & tables was perfect for morning coffees and we especially appreciated the locking gates since we had a toddler with us. The living area is more spacious than I expected from the photos, and it worked perfectly for our group. I would recommend this home and stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

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

Fabulous Beach House

This is a spacious well appointed home. The kitchen is very large and well stocked for meal prep. Good quality appliances in the kitchen and laundry too. Great ocean views. Lower deck is a nice place for lunch and upper deck is great for star gazing. The beach is wide, quiet and clean. Good location for access to groceries, dining out and ice cream.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

brad p.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Me, my wife and 3.5 yr old son stayed at this beautiful home and loved it. I can’t say enough great things about our stay. Kitchen is huge and was stocked with everything we needed. Both decks have plenty of seating. I found the upstairs living room very comfortable to watch tv at night after hours on the beach. We didn’t use the lower level family room too much but plenty of comfy seating with ocean views. The beds were comfortable and a little on the firmer side. The ocean views are amazing. I’m booking this place again for next year as soon as I can! Host was responsive and the house was better than advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

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

Outstanding!

Great week with family in a beautiful home! Plenty of room to spread out so everyone had their “space”. Multiple living areas, two great decks, & easy access to the beach! Very clean & well stocked! Sheets & towels included; always a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Best stocked and thoughtfully designed beach house

We had such a comfortable and relaxing stay in THE best stocked and well designed beach houses we’ve ever stayed in. Plenty of space to sit, relax, cook and eat. I love staying right on the beach and this homes location is perfect! You can tell that great care has been put into this home and it’s just waiting to be enjoyed. We named the upper deck the Tranquility Deck, because it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the beach, when you don’t want to be ON the beach. And it’s where cocktails are always served at 4pm…at least that was our rule! ;-). Thank you for sharing such a beautiful home with me and my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Great family home

This house was very well stocked for a family. We had everything we needed to cook a Thanksgiving dinner. The bunks were very spacious and long. Perfect for teenagers. It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mona C.

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

Another beautiful family vacation

Perfect house. Perfect Beach. My husband and I and our twin 3 year olds along with their aunts enjoyed another perfect week at Holden. This is our happy place. The house is perfectly designed, perfectly stocked and perfectly located. Just love, love, love.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri O.

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

Steps from the beach

Fantastic beachfront property. Enjoyed the shelling and walking to lunch at Castaways.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Perfect Beach House

La Dolce Vida was a perfect vacation home for our family. We spent most of our waking hours in the water or on the porch which has a great view of the uncrowded, wide beach. The kitchen was much larger than we expected and had everything that we needed to cook the super-fresh seafood that was available from lots of local markets. Bedrooms and bathrooms were well put-together and comfortable. Holden Beach doesn't have very much in the way of restaurants and amusements, but to us, that's a good thing! Owners and local maintenance/cleaning people were friendly and responsive. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

sheila c.

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

Our beach house

If we owned a beach house this one would be our beach house. Perfect floor plan and ocean front.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Y., Chicago

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

Absolutely Perfect

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this home. I went with my family of five - including three kids four and under. It was the most perfect, relaxing trip and we owe much of that to finding this gem of a home. The kitchen is completely stocked with everything you could ever want and more. The location is perfect - walkable to restaurants, coffee, the cutest candy shop and Italian ice place. You are also less than a five minute drive to even more food, grocery stores, basically all you need for the perfect trip. For young kids, the house has it all - dishes and silverware, high chair, booster, pack and play. No detail was overlooked! It’s clean and so pretty and best of all, you are literally in the sand looking at the beautiful ocean. The BEST.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

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

Great family memories

What a great week at a wonderful house! Perfect for families with young children and so super conscientious to the beach! And beautiful views in each room! We loved it here so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach vacation.

This property was every bit as nice as the pictures appear. I’ve stayed in many rental properties in the past and have never stayed anywhere that was so well stocked. I wish our kitchen at home was as nice as and well equipped as this kitchen. The owners thought of everything and it allowed us to enjoy the beach as well as to make several meals for the whole family without worrying about not having everything that we needed. The community is quiet and pleasant. There are several very good restaurants nearby. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

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

Quiet beach getaway

The house is located on a quiet stretch of beach with spectacular views all the way to Southport. There was little traffic while we were there and the beach was busy for late November but never crowded. We could walk right onto the beach whenever we wanted from the back deck and took advantage of it several times a day. The house is nicely decorated and was super comfortable for the six adults in our group. The kitchen was well stocked with everything that we needed to make our Thanksgiving dinner. We would definitely like to stay here again when we come back to Holden Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mary Jo Werle

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Owners are Dale and Mary Jo Werle. We are from Cincinnati Ohio area; we both grew up in Cincinnati and have 5 children. We have vacationed on the Carolina Coast most of our lives and fell in love with this location. We are very excited to have a beach house located at our family's favorite vacation spot.

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing in Holden beach for 28 years now. We are excited to finally have a vacation home of our own here. Our five children have grown to love the Holden Beach area as we do. Our intent is to create a comfortable vacation home where you can create memories with your family as we have been blessed to do with ours.

What makes this property unique

We love the Beach here - non-commercialized, family oriented, not crowded, simply beautiful. Our home was designed to allow maximum space for families to spend time together: large kitchen, two family rooms and two large decks overlooking nothing but sand and ocean. Perfect place to create wonderful memories and escape the commotion of the daily grind.

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