Title: "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=70952576&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms Beachfront, with water park ## Photo gallery for "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms ![On the beach - "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (Holden Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70960000/70952600/70952576/8839ffe7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (Holden Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70960000/70952600/70952576/87fe8fe6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (Holden Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70960000/70952600/70952576/254c3db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (Holden Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70960000/70952600/70952576/635b7f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi - "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (Holden Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70960000/70952600/70952576/c046a87b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Gulls & Bouys II, you can unwind in the oceanfront open-concept living room/dining room/kitchen area or enjoy mesmerizing ocean views from the upper and lower covered decks. With a well-appointed kitchen and seating at the center island bar, this home is perfect for family meals or game nights. Comfortably accommodating up to 11 guests, each of its four bedrooms offers a private bath with modern amenities. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 112016 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms New to PROACTIVE Vacations! "Gulls & Bouys II" is a bright and cheerful 4 bedroom, 4 bath oceanfront home that is sure to please everyone in your group! This entire home is stylishly decorated with beautiful inspirations of the sea! You will adore the spacious and delightful open-concept living room/dining room/kitchen area, complete with modern, comfortable furniture and updated wood flooring, along with gorgeous views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean! The cook in your life will love the well-appointed kitchen, complete with everything necessary for creating homecooked meals, with updated cabinets and countertops, and ample seating at the center island bar. Your family will appreciate the large dining table, with enough room for the entire gang to gather together sharing homecooked meals or playing games, all while making sweet memories! Comfortably accommodating up to 11 guests, bedroom #1 is located on the 1st floor, complete with a Queen bed, ceiling fan, and a full private bath with shower only, with street views. Bedroom #2 is located on the 1st floor, complete with a Full/Twin Bunk Bed and a Twin/Twin Bunk Bed, and a full private bath with tub/shower combo, and street side views. Bedroom #3 is located on the 2nd floor, complete with a Queen bed, ceiling fan, and a full private bath with tub/shower combo, with balcony oceanfront views. Bedroom #4 is located on the 2nd floor, complete with a Queen bed, ceiling fan, and a full private bath with a walk-in shower, and a private sitting room with balcony access and oceanfront views. Perched on the ocean's edge, you will enjoy mesmerizing ocean views while listening to the sounds of the waves crashing on shore! Enjoy rocking your days away, with a good book or a chilled beverage, on the upper or lower covered oceanfront decks. You will love the covered gazebo on your private beach boardwalk, complete with a rinse shower for rinsing the sand from your feet. With all that "Gulls & Bouys II" has to offer, this will be your favorite coastal getaway! Come on down to Holden Beach for a taste of island life! This property is located at 535 Ocean Blvd West This is a PET FREE Property 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) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,016 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107903100/107903021/2f984f0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Holden Aces" is a 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathroom Oceanfront Home with Pool! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as New to PROACTIVE Vacations in 2021! "Gulls & Bouys II" Supply 481612 ## About the area Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Lockwood Folly Country Club and River's Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holden Beach and Sailfish Park. 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. [Visit our Supply travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Supply.dx6225867) [View more Holiday homes in Supply](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Supply-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6225867-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.912224,-78.30484&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oj_nEf%7C%7C%7CM%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%3FS%40SBQ%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQ%40SDQBODQBQDQDQDODSDOFODQFODOFQFOHOFOFOHOFMHOFMHOHMJOHKHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKJILKJILILIJKLGLILGLIJGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENCLENENCLCNCLANCNANCNAL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNDLBNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHJFLHLFLJLHJHLHJJJHLJJJHJLJJJHLJJHLJLHLJLHJHNHLHNHLFNHLFNHNFNFNFNFPDNFNFPDNFNDRDNBPDPDPBPDNBPBRBPBPBP%40R%40PBP%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAPARAPARCPAPARCPCPCPCPCRENCPEPEPCPENEPGPENGPGNENGPGNGNGNINGLINGNILINILILILKLILKLILKJILKJMJIJKHMLKHKJMHKHMHMJMFMHKFMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDMDODMBODODMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEMAOCOEMEOCMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGKGMIMGMIMGKKMIMIKIMKKIKMKIKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKMIMIOGMIOGOIMGOGOIOGOGQEOGOEQGOEQEQEOEQEQCQEQCOESAQCQCQCQCSAQAQCSAQ%3FSAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mp0mWen7qPeDhrc8E4eM_A-8Ra4=) Holden Beach, NC ### What's nearby - ![This can be your view from a beach rental house on Holden Beach. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225867/12e6daff-718d-4201-80cf-53244e6e8911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Holden Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Closeup sea sand beach. Panoramic beach landscape. Inspire tropical beach seascape horizon. Orange and golden sunset sky calmness tranquil relaxing sunlight summer mood. Vacation travel holiday banner](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087233/95d7adc5-2f88-4676-a7c4-297487e00b48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ocean Isle Beach 27 min drive \- 19.0 miles - ![Waterfront scene of the wooden boardwalk path and the luxury resort buildings in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Picture taken on Christmas Day, 2021](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496794/9f411e99-c137-481b-a4a3-821e201f9b51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Myrtle Beach Beaches 47 min drive \- 34.9 miles - ![Go place to shop, eat or just walking around just like the boardwalk. It's also pet friendly someplaces.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8929/9589da4b-0e1e-4154-a0a8-eb24309ad24c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Barefoot Landing 54 min drive \- 42.4 miles - ![Apache Pier, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Shutterstock ID 94952623, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892213480/420e5049-f709-4f97-add1-1a92a14f5d64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Apache Pier 58 min drive \- 47.1 miles ### Getting around - North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Inlet View Bar & Grill 31 min drive - Silver Hill Grill 12 min drive - Lonerider at Oak Island 47 min drive - The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza 13 min drive - The Cove Restaurant 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms? ### What time is check-in at "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms? ### What time is check-out at "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms? ### Where is "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "Gulls & Bouys II" - Oceanfront Home, 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### JOSEPH L. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Unclean Beds, Dirty Furniture, Dirty Walls Bed mattress covers were stained on all beds, living Room Furniture was old and stained, Walls were filthy with handprints in many areas, There was dried snott on the walls in the room with the bunk beds.. overall, the place was icky and I've rented houses every year for many years. No issues with bathrooms, Floor was swept (but not under beds) , Kitchen was clean.. ##### JOSEPH L. 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