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Private Heated Pool, Tiki Bar & ICW Pier + Just Minutes from the Beach

House in Holden Beach, NC

11 guests·4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
5.0 · 17 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private heated pool and tiki bar create resort-worthy outdoor evenings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Two-minute walk to private beach access and community pier.

Group & Family Friendly

Group & Family Friendly

Ideal for families with multiple gathering spaces and private suites.

Property details

Welcome to Marsh Mellowed By The Sea, a coastal retreat where beach days, poolside afternoons, and breathtaking marsh sunsets await. This thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home sleeps up to 11 guests and is located on Holden Beach's sought-after west end. Enjoy a private heated pool, Tiki bar, two primary suites, and private access to both the beach and Intracoastal Waterway, all just a short stroll away, by Brunswick Vacation Rentals. Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: Before You Arrive: We want your arrival to be as easy and seamless as possible. After booking, you’ll receive a short Rental Agreement from our local management team to review and sign electronically before your stay. This quick step helps us make sure everything is in place for your arrival while protecting you, the home, and the homeowners who make your stay possible. PLEASE READ RULES / NOTES PRIOR TO BOOKING: *Your cleaning fee does include whole house linen and towel rental fee. Linen and towel service includes top and fitted sheets per bed, pillow cases, and 1 set of towels will be provided per person (1 set includes: 1 body towel, 1 hand towel, and 1 washcloth), and a kitchen towel. ***Please note that for reservations made prior to April 6, 2026, linens are available for an additional fee. For reservations booked on or after April 6, 2026, linens are included at no extra cost. Thank you!*** *(Last minute bookings: We need at least 24-hour notice in order to provide linens). . . *While you paid a cleaning fee, if you leave the home excessively dirty and don’t follow check out procedures, an additional cleaning charge may apply that you will be responsible for paying. . *You must be at least 25 years old to book and if your group is not related, the average age of all adults (not including children) must be 25 years old or older. *We do not allow people to book for other people, the person who makes and pays for the reservation must also stay in the home. *Sorry, NO house parties, prom events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, or any other events of any kind. NO Smoking inside or on/around the premise (you will be charged a $500 fee if this rule is broken). *Please note if there is a fireplace, it is decorative only and not to be used. *We provide a basic starter pack of essentials for your first day including a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, hand soap, a roll of paper towels in the kitchen, and a trash can liner per bin. While we do provide some items to get you started, here is a list of a few other things we want to remind you to bring: Bath Soaps/Shampoo/Conditioner Toothpaste Condiments/Seasoning Toilet paper Paper Towels Suntan Lotion/Sunblock Clothes Hangers Garbage Bags Laundry Detergent Dish Washer Detergent Beach Towels What We Love About Marsh Mellowed By The Sea... - Private heated pool with large pool deck, floats, and a fun Tiki bar for relaxing after a day at the beach. - Less than a 2-minute walk to both private beach access and a private community dock and pier on the Intracoastal Waterway. - Two spacious primary suites, making it ideal for multiple families or groups traveling together. - Multiple outdoor living spaces including a screened porch, front porch, front balcony and backyard gathering areas. - Family-friendly extras like bikes, beach gear, highchair, Pack 'n Play, cornhole, and a fully equipped kitchen. Situated in a quiet community located on the desirable west end of Holden Beach, sits this beautiful, recently updated 4 bed, 3.5 bath home with a private, heated pool, Tiki bar and 2 primary suites! A quick, minute and a half walk in either direction will get you to the private community beach access AND the private community pier and dock by the Intracoastal Waterway and Marsh. Marsh Mellowed By The Sea features a beautiful open floor plan. Upon entering the home, you will find the living room, a well-stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large dining area with seating for 10, and a half bath where you will find an enclosed washer and dryer. Also located on this floor is a primary suite with a Queen size bed, a private full bathroom, and a Smart TV. Kitchen amenities include a keurig & drip coffee maker, toaster, tea kettle, blender, crock pot, and waffle maker. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms. The first bedroom, a primary suite with a Queen size bed, private full bath with jacuzzi tub and Smart TV, offers views of the ocean from one bay window and the marsh from the other window. The second bedroom, which also has a Queen bed and Smart TV, shares a full bathroom with the third bedroom which features a twin over full bunk bed and full size bed. Also on this floor you will find a sitting room with 2 recliners, a bar table and chairs, wet bar, mini-fridge, and TV. Enjoy outdoor living on the front porch, front balcony accessible from the sitting room, on the back screened-in porch which overlooks the pool, or at the pool and on the large pool deck! The activities are endless at Marsh Mellowed By The Sea! Fill the beach cart with sand toys and beach chairs and stroll less than 2 minutes down the street to the private beach access to enjoy a fun-filled day in the sand, surf, and sun. With no stairs to worry about, getting to the beach is fast and easy! Later, take in the magnificent Marsh and ICW views by the private pier access which has sitting areas that include benches, a swing, and a picnic table. Launch a kayak, fish, crab, and take in the wildlife off the private community dock while surrounded by spectacular views and sunsets. Enjoy a game of corn hole in the backyard, a nice, refreshing drink by the Tiki bar, and don’t forget to take a cooling dip in the private pool equipped with pool floats, tubes and noodles! Other features and amenities to note: New HVAC systems (2021) with whole-house air purification system that kills molds, bacteria, viruses, freshens the air, and reduces allergens, dust, and static electricity. New private pool (2020) and Tiki bar near the pool and patio. New sofa and mattresses, outdoor hot/cold shower with changing area, outdoor gas grill, Smart TV’s in the 3 Queen bedrooms, both upstairs sitting area and downstairs living room have Smart TV’s and cable, Keurig coffee maker, adult bikes (men’s and women’s), newly stocked kitchen items such as a thermal carafe coffee maker, blender, pots and pans, silverware, wood baby door gate, highchair, pack & play etc. Whether you're spending your days on the sand, fishing from the private dock, cooling off in the pool, or enjoying sunset views over the marsh, Marsh Mellowed By The Sea offers everything you need for a memorable Holden Beach getaway. Gather your family and friends and start making lifelong vacation memories at this coastal retreat by Brunswick Vacation Rentals. Whole house Limited, key-less entry; we're here if you need us! Before You Arrive We want your arrival to be as easy and seamless as possible. After booking, you’ll receive a short Rental Agreement from our local management team to review and sign electronically before your stay. This quick step helps us make sure everything is in place for your arrival while protecting you, the home, and the homeowners who make your stay possible. The pool is open year-round. October 1st - March 31st: The pool is not heated by default. If you would like the pool heated during your stay, we can attempt to heat it for an additional $75 per day for the entire length of your reservation. As with all pool heating, water temperatures cannot be guaranteed due to weather and outdoor temperature conditions. The pool and/or spa is private and unattended, so swim at your own risk. All children must be supervised in the water at all times by an adult. No food, drinks, alcohol, glass, etc. are allowed in or around the pool. Pools are serviced regularly, however please keep in mind that due to the tropical nature of the island, it is not unusual to find unexpected debris and sand in the pool.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 Bunk Bed

What’s included

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Balcony

    Balcony

Guest reviews

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Amy

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September 2026

This was our second time staying here and we had so much fun. The house comes with private access to dock and short walk to the beach.

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Trent

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April 2026

Great house! Loved the location and the pool!

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Joleen

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April 2026

Great location. Kids loved the pool. Very clean.

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Kiersten

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August 2025

Very timely responses and communication, beautiful home, private pier access was beautiful for sunset walks, beach access was extremely close by, very clean home.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 26

No smoking

No parties

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