Carolina in My Mind - Private pool, walking distance to beach, and more! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

“Carolina in My Mind” is a charmingly decorated, bespoke-constructed home with a short walk to the beach access.

This 4-bedroom, 4 ½ bath home has an inverted floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms on the first floor with private baths, 42” flat-screen TVs (in bedrooms 1, 2, and 3), and ceiling fans. The first-floor family room features a 42” flat-screen TV, Xbox, and Bose 3-2-1 sound system. A full-size washer and dryer are conveniently located on the first floor. The second floor features a enormous open-concept kitchen with a drink center, plenty of cabinet space, a Keurig and a regular coffee maker, and a separate dining area with additional seating at the huge center island. The Great Room is handsome and cavernous with a 60” flat-screen TV. The King primary bedroom, located off of the Great Room, has a private bath, 42” flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, and closet.

Appreciate your morning coffee under one of the covered porches with outdoor seating and peaceful ocean vistas. After a fun day at the beach, you can also appreciate a spectacular in-ground swimming pool (pool heater available beginning in April 2026) with an outdoor sizable Blackstone griddle, enclosed shower, bar, refrigerator, and a 65" outdoor flat-screen TV over the bar for your entertainment. There is plenty of seating for those warm summer evenings around the pool and to savor the ocean breeze. Conveniently located on Brunswick Avenue, it is just a fast 3-min. walk to the private access located at the end of Boyd Street.

This pool may be heated from September - May for an additional $500 fee per week. Please note that under optimal conditions, the pool can be heated 10 degrees above the outside temperature/max. of 87°F. Please call our office for more details as for optimal use, this service should be scheduled in advance.

Savor a welcome set of starter amenities, including one roll of paper towels, trash bags, laundry and dishwasher pods, dish soap, and a sponge. All bathrooms include one roll of toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, makeup wipes, and bar soap.

We're excited to include cabana service with weekly stays from Easter through October—no hauling, no hassle, just more time to relax by the sea! In partnership with Beach Boys Cabanas, your shaded cabana will be set up and taken down each day (Sunday–Friday, weather permitting, at the vendor's discretion). Enjoy the ease of a beach day made better... less effort, more time for what matters most.

As a gift to you, this home offers a $250 credit for you to select top-quality beach gear for your vacation stay. You can choose from a range of items, including bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, body boards, and more. Simply select the gear you want for your vacation at least 48 hours before your scheduled check-in date, and VayK Gear will take care of the rest! Please note that a modest delivery fee may apply.

Absolutely no family pets or smoking allowed on this property.