Title: Holden onto Summer Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=98544477&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holden onto Summer ## Photo gallery for Holden onto Summer ![Smart TV - Holden onto Summer (Supply)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544500/98544477/w1170h697x0y917-cad049bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Holden onto Summer (Supply)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544500/98544477/cbd8a236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Holden onto Summer (Supply)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544500/98544477/w1170h720x0y906-6e609c78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holden onto Summer (Supply)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544500/98544477/w1170h715x0y908-1935d5b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Holden onto Summer (Supply)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544500/98544477/w1170h720x0y906-da9bb298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Holden Beach, where the bright and spacious 3 Bedroom Home invites you to unwind. With an open-concept design, this cozy retreat accommodates up to 8 guests and is just a mile from the beach. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Holden onto Summer 3 Bedroom Home - 1 Mile from the Beach This bright & spacious home is your ticket to unplugging and enjoying your vacation with friends, children, and loved ones in the hidden gem of the Carolinas, Holden Beach. This single-level ranch style home is open-concept but cozy, with plenty of room to accommodate up to 8 guests. The beach is clean, quiet, and just a 5 minute drive away for you to sunbathe, swim, read, and relax. There are also a number of restaurants and beach-themed shops nearby. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - 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24 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=2484727&PinnedHotelID=2484727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=98544477&PinnedHotelID=98544477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=98544477,2699308,988651,894619,119335) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area Located in Supply, this holiday home is near 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 looking for area attractions can visit Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. With jet skiing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [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=33.923695,-78.27646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eranEzjw%7CM%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%3FS%40QBQ%40Q%40QBSBQBQ%40SBQDQBODQBSDODQDQDQDOFODQFODQFOFOHOFOFOFOHMHOFOHMHMHOHMJKHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKJILKJKLILGJKLGLILILGJGNILELGLENGLELENELENELENCLCNCNCLANCNCNANALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBNBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNDLHLFLFJHLHLFLJJHLFJJLJJHLJJJHJJJLJHLJJHLJLHLJJHLHNHLHLHNFNHLFNFNHNFNFNFNDPFNFPDNDNDPFPBPDNDRBPDNBPBPBRBP%40PBR%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%3FR%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPARAP%3FPARAPARCPAPCRAPCPCPCPCRENCPEPEPCPGNEPEPENGNGPENGPGNGNINGNGLINGNILINILILILKLILKLILKJILMJKJIJKJMHKJMJKHMHKHMHMHMHKFMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDOBOBMDOBOBM%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGKGMIMGMIMIKIMGMKKIMKKKKIKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIMIMIMIOGMIOIOGMGOGOIOGOGQEOGQEOGOEQEQEOEQEQCQEQCOESCQAQCQCQCSAQAQCSAQ%3FSAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uN4v_-UuEYkxO2zw4FU5SkZz4ZE=) Supply, 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 drive \- 1.9 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 25 min drive \- 18.8 miles - ![Waterfront scene of the wooden boardwalk path and the luxury resort buildings in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holden onto Summer Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 16 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Makayla B. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spur of the moment This place was great for a four day trip for me and my boyfriend, sister and her boyfriend. Only 5 minutes from the beach. Overall great time! ##### Makayla B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon E. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House This is a great house! So much open space, large kitchen, lots of seating for meals and in living room, even a large laundry room and a nice porch. It's in a quiet, safe neighborhood only about 5 minutes away from the beach. ##### Sharon E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia D. 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home in quiet neighborhood We will definitely be staying here again! Highlights included a spacious kitchen with lots of counter space, comfy seating in the living room, a large walk-in closet and dual vanity in the master bedroom, and a fenced in yard. The hosts were also quick to respond to any questions! ##### Tricia D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael F. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a singing booked in Holden Very roomy. Very clean. No issues at all with the check in. ##### Michael F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori F. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice The house has been updated well. Old furniture but clean. Thank you. ##### Lori F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole L. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would stay again! We booked Holden onto Summer very last minute due to some rodent issues in a different home and we were so happy with it and it definitely saved our trip! The house was so open and welcoming, with space for everyone. The rooms were spacious and clean. The hosts were very quick to answer any questions we had and were so nice throughout all communications. They even provided sound machines which was a great bonus for our kiddos. We were close to everything and the neighborhood was quiet. We would definitely love to stay again!! ##### Nicole L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shana M. 30 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property was amazing, beautiful home very well located short ride to all restaurants and beach.. would absolutely stay here again!! ##### Shana M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele D. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Had a nice stay. Clean home and great location. ##### Michele D. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth K. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, Great location This house is beautiful and perfect for 5-7 people. It’s close to the beach and we had a great time. ##### Ruth K. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon E. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Rental in Holden Beach area Very clean, well maintained, has everything you need, comfortable beds, good bathrooms and showers, even a nice porch. We love it! ##### Sharon E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenley A. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved the house! Very spacious! The yard needs some love but that's my only complaint! Would stay here again! ##### Kenley A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin C. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home is SPACIOUS. wide open tons of space and a working two car garage!!! About a 7 minute drive to holden beach pier for beach parking. About 2-3 minutes to food lion for groceries. The location is perfect. Plenty of bathroom towels provided. Working washer and dryer. Neighborhood is very quiet and just off the main street. Owners were communicative and responsive. Highly highly recommended staying here. Would 100% stay here again! ##### Justin C. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### deb f. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the house. It fit all of our family. It was in a great location. The owners were very nice too Huge, nice. ##### deb f. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry M. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Vacation Enjoyed our stay. Roomy home. Had all we needed. ##### Kerry M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina R. 8 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### had a great time clean and neat property close to Smacnalleys and Provision Co. (the two places we wanted to eat) and easy access to grocery store and cute shops. Very large rooms, everything neat and clean. It is a manufactured type of home surrounded by other modular homes and trailers. ##### Christina R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable home and GREAT location! Our family had the best time staying here for our annual beach getaway! The house had everything we needed and the hosts were always available if we needed them. The house is in a safe neighborhood with quick and easy access to the beach and local stores. It had all the amenities we needed and everyone had their own space to relax. Holden Beach is by far our favorite beach to visit. It is super laid back and the beach is never crowded. We love that! If you decide to visit Holden Beach, we highly recommend staying at "Holden onto Summer". You won't regret it! ![So many beautiful birds! 🕊️ Loved watching them!! ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/992b6d77-05da-443a-9429-607f97db04f8-1749475599880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Sunset.....❤️](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/00396848-92ec-4861-9c72-97a19946ca3e-1749475599943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![This guy was pretty chill! haha! 🦀](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/049a1f33-1f34-4fe7-a833-c86d0e8166ed-1749475600505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![We found lots of shells! 🐚 (our kids got a little creative!💁‍♀️)](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/337b6817-4db4-4f10-bd06-9d39fba38d71-1749475600004.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Julie L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Marlon V. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location The house is cozy and very spacious, but cooking ware was so old, I highly recommend bring your own if you are local.A/C kept waking my whole family up, LOUD bang every time the A/C turns on and off.The A/C filter door opened up while we went to the beach, A/C filters have not been changed , they were extremely dirty.Maybe have pest control do some work, too many critters (spiders and roaches)Beds are outdated and noisy.Lights kept on flickering Fridge ice maker was not making ice Overall is a good place, just a few hiccups and better maintenance highly recommended ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4ddbe647-972b-40e1-a0d3-13488db99b39-1752427289453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Marlon V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ---