HB89 Harley's Better Half

The home was in the perfect location for our family vacation. The home was so nostalgic and added to our trip experience.

Ansley -

Very inviting and cozy home. Short walk to the beach. Beaches were not crowded! Very relaxing area! Screened in porch and gated deck we perfect for fur babies. Would love to stay again!

Keri -

We had a wonderful time! Great view of the ocean. Very comfortable stay.

Matthew -

Great smaller-sized beachfront home for a family or two. We loved the old-fashioned charm reminding us on Holden Beach from the 1960's and 1970's. The only two changes we recommend are buying cooking trays small enough to fit in the oven and maybe a new coffee maker. Otherwise, we would definitely book again.

Glenn -

Screened in porch made it easy to set out in the evening

Larry -

this home is perfect for our family! We loved the updates of new TVs and couches since our visit a couple of years ago. We will be back for another stay!

Lauren -

Thank you for the five-star review. I’m glad the home was perfect for your family and that you enjoyed the new TVs and couches. We look forward to welcoming you back to Holden Beach Retreats.

CarolinaBreezeVacations.com staff

this home is perfect for our family! We loved the updates of new TVs and couches since our visit a couple of years ago. We will be back for another stay!

Lauren W. -

The cottage is charming, and we esp loved that our two little dogs were welcome. It was spotless throughout, and completely supplied down to wash clothes, paper towels, dish liquid, etc. The location on the beach was amazing.

Victoria -

I enjoyed my 2 week stay to decompress. It's a good location and very quiet.I suggest that you add an electric tea. Kettle to the kitchen, that would being very helpful.

Holly C. -

I appreciated the quaintance of the property and how it is nestled close to the beach. Although the house is old and the furnishings a bit dated, the bed was comfortable and I really appreciated the screen porch.

Holly -

Charming cottage that offered all the amenities we needed. We especially enjoyed the screened in back porch as well as the easy access to the beach. Being able to enjoy it all with our dog was an added bonus.

Dixie W. -

I had booked the house for a sisters weekend, but that didn’t work out. Instead my husband, son, daughter in law and myself decided to go. The size of the house for us was perfect. We really enjoyed the screened in back porch. We love our own private access to the beach. I loved reading the history about the house. We will definitely be back!

Jennie “Lynn” W. -

The cottage was charming and had everything we needed for a cozy stay. We particularly enjoyed the screened in porch, as did our dog. The beach was close with easy access. We would love to return again.

Dixie -

Stayed for a long weekend in March. Love the old beach cottage style and the oceanfront location. Screened porch and enclosed deck are great for dogs and people, too. Very clean. Would definitely stay again.

Lisa -

This was our 2nd year booking this house with our dog and it will now become a yearly trip! Perfect for our small family!

Amy H. -

This was our 2nd year booking this house with our dog and it will now become a yearly trip! Perfect for our small family!

Amy -

Great place. Would stay there again

Timothy E. -

Great place. Would stay there again

Timothy -

We have stayed at Harley’s Better Half several times and we continue to enjoy the house and its proximity to everything. We will certainly return.

Jon -

We loved the fact we were right on the beach with a private walk way. Also we love the affordability of the home. Lastly we like that Harleys Better Half is close to restaurants and the grocery store.

Charles -

Loved the screened in porch, and the dog enjoyed lounging in the porch area. Outdoor shower and sand rinse station on the walk way were used often and appreciated. Can’t anticipate hurricanes, but since we were at the beach we didn’t let Debby sour our vacation week and we were able to view the storm from the screened in porch - very impressive.

Leslie K. -

Doug G. -

The perfect beach house to share with family and the dog. An older cottage that exudes the old beach house charm. Don’t look for fancy updated home, just wood paneled walls, a tiny kitchen and a short boardwalk to the beach. Just like the beach cottages of my childhood. We will be back in September.

Jon M. -

The perfect beach house to share with family and the dog. An older cottage that exudes the old beach house charm. Don’t look for fancy updated home, just wood paneled walls, a tiny kitchen and a short boardwalk to the beach. Just like the beach cottages of my childhood. We will be back in September.

Jon -

Absolutely loved this cozy little cottage. Perfect for empty nesters or a small family. The covered porch is wonderful and we loved that we could bring our dog. We've been coming to Holden Beach for 30 years and some of the properties, especially the dog friendly ones, don't always feel clean. This house felt immaculate. We loved it.

Regan M. -

Absolutely loved this cozy little cottage. Perfect for empty nesters or a small family. The covered porch is wonderful and we loved that we could bring our dog. We've been coming to Holden Beach for 30 years and some of the properties, especially the dog friendly ones, don't always feel clean. This house felt immaculate. We loved it.

Regan -

this cottage was as advertised. nothing fancy. reminded me of may days as a kid staying in a cottage up north on lakes in the Adirondacks. great location. easy access to beach.

Cindy P. -

This house was perfect for my family and our dogs. I wanted to take my dog to the beach and this house was right on the beach with plenty of outdoor rinse off areas and hardwood flooring making it easy to clean the sand. We also loved the deck and covered screen in porch and spent hours relaxing out there. This location was close to a cute restaurant and the main bridge. I will definitely be coming back!

Summer -

Love the location

Melissa -

We loved the screened porch and spacious living and kitchen area! Gorgeous view

Amber -

Love it. Cute house does need some improvement but overall great

Melissa J. -

First: dog friendly and that being said it was clean! House had dog bowls and a new wood patio with gates so the dog can not take off down to the beach on their own! Cozy: 4 adults, 2 teenagers and 1 dog. There is just 1 bathroom but wasn’t a problem for us. The beds are firm, there is a shower down stairs (which we went in January) so we didn’t have the chance to try it out, so there is 2 showers! Washer and dryer worked fine. Charcoal grill. Location: Perfect location! The general store and Ice cream shop is within walking distance (20min walk, 3min drive) many restaurants within a 5 min drive. View: Beautiful! Landscape around the back deck, not only helps with privacy but also in the morning the birds are singing! I would definitely stay again!

Christine -

This was a great place. Access to the beach was amazing!

Brad -

We had a great experience from booking to check out. The beachfront view and access was great and the home was clean and well equipped.

John T. -

Great place to stay on our weekend getaway..would recommend to anyone

Johnathan -

Location, location, location!! Lovely ocean views from the large screen porch and large, newer deck. This is one of the original Holden Beach Cottages and the owners have kept it quaint. All the rooms are smaller and it still has the knotty pine paneling. Generous allotment of white towels for the one old-style bathroom. Good linens for the beds. You will not find better access to the beach and water.

Jan M. -

This was our dog’s first ever vacation and could not have picked a better place! The screened in porch and deck were perfect for dog sunbathing. The house was very inviting and clean. This will now be our spot for our yearly family vacation!

Amy H. -

This was our dog’s first ever vacation and could not have picked a better place! The screened in porch and deck were perfect for dog sunbathing. The house was very inviting and clean. This will now be our spot for our yearly family vacation!

Amy -

We have been return guest of Harleys for a few years now. This cozy beach front home is exactly how the pictures show. If your wanting fancy and sophisticated..... this is NOT your place. If you want clean , rustic original beach cottage charm.....THIS IS it! The new deck and walk way is amazing . Perfect place for us to bring our pooch and can feel at home and has everything you need!! My only negative comment which is same I have posted before is issues with receptacles in Kitchen . Plugs will not stay plugged in and have to unplug things to plug others in. Everything has to be used in that one spot, no additional outlets in kitchen . But we love it and its perfect for us and we will return every year!

Tonia C. -

Excellent Location.The house was clean basic accomadations. Great view from ocean front back screened in porch. We will be going back to this unit next year.

Bill F. -

Excellent Location.The house was clean basic accomadations. Great view from ocean front back screened in porch. We will be going back to this unit next year.

Bill -

Harley’s Better Half is not ostentatious in any respect. It is comfortable, clean and close the everything especially the ocean. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to another week.

Jon M. -

Harley’s Better Half is not ostentatious in any respect. It is comfortable, clean and close the everything especially the ocean. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to another week.

Jon -

Excellent location for any beach vacation! The screened in porch and deck provide beautiful views of the ocean. Private beach access from the deck is also very convenient. The home is located less than 5 minutes from grocery store, fresh fish market, and shopping. Internet is strong and the home has everything you need in terms of cooking, laundry, and has a large outdoor shower plus a smaller one on the private beach access for cleaning up after going to the beach.

Joshua -

Left a similar review on Vacasa, but in short this is a perfect location for a beach vacation! The view from the screened in porch is amazing and you can spend your days on the porch watching the ocean and then go out to the water at your leisure. The home is also located very close to shops, fish markets, and the other things to see in Holden Beach. Definitely recommend this location for your next vacation!

Joshua H. -

Tons of charm and perfect size for our family of 4! House was clean and well equipped. The porch was awesome.

Kelli -

This little cottage has a very homey feel. A screened in porch, a wonderful deck with a view, an inclosed shower out side (down stairs) that is wonderful and all the little things that make it comfortable. It is pet friendly and we brought our pup. It was great.

Melody -

We enjoyed our quick two night stay at Harley's Better Half. The home is an older home but you can't beat being ocean front. The back porch was very nice to relax on and did look newly built. We had no concerns during our stay. The home was clean upon arrival and starter supplies were provided such as: hand soap, travel sized dove shampoo, conditioner, body soap, dish soap etc.

Tabitha -

Quiet Nice view Loved the wooden rockers on the porch

Danielle -

The pictures in the listing are very accurate. Cute, quaint cottage with amazing beach access. We took our dogs in the off season and they absolutely loved it. Great location for visiting the beauty and pristine that Holden Beach offers.

Sondra D. -

Loved being able to have my dog at the beach! The home is modest but has all that you need (except a hairdryer, but not a big deal). The deck was lovely and warm even for December. What a perfect time to be there, hardly another soul!

laura -

If your looking for 5 star fancy this is not for you. If you want 5 star original classic and cozy beach Cottage..... this is for you! Perfect Ocean front cottage with plenty of room! Kitchen has everything down to wine glasses and tea pitchers! Seriously it had it all. They even have laundry pods, dishwasher pods, paper towels /toilet paper and soap for your check in! That was a added bonus for sure Incase you forget it. The absolute only concern is the decking /walkway to the beach It is very old and very weathered as others have stated . It's Part of the classic old school beach property but it could use work for sure. We are booking for next year and plan to keep coming. Be sure to read history of the cottage on kitchen wall ! Lovely neighbor 2 doors down that lives there . She is always on the beach looking for goodies as she makes wreaths and stuff with them . What a lovely life !

Tonia C. -

Being on the beach!

Janet -

This was a fun vacation for my husband, adult daughter, myself and our family pup Grace. The house is exactly as listed and we were very pleased with the accommodations. We were able to relax and slow down our pace for the week. The walk from the house to the beach was excellent and during the week of the 4th of July the beach was "busy" but not too busy to enjoy ourselves. Being from out of state, the restrictions on the beach were something we didn't know about until our 2nd day there. These restrictions are completely reasonable, but just know your furry family friend is restricted from the beach from 9am to 5pm. Also, everyone around us adhered to the noise restrictions and after 10pm it got nice and quiet. Such a great atmosphere! Upon check in we found the ice maker in the fridge was not working properly (it looked like a plastic bag got twisted up in it somehow?) and we called the rental agency and they were there in just a few hours to fix it. :-) We had to call again as the high winds of the week tore some screens loose and they were great to respond on those as well. The house was clean upon arrival. Be sure to check with the listing company as to what is available in the kitchen if you plan on cooking. They are really good if you call and ask ahead of time. I was able to bring a crock pot and a few other items to ensure lazy cooking for mom while we were playing on the beach. Washer/dryer worked great, loved the outdoor shower down below for sand removal. Our only "critical" review, the deck. The deck is older and there are screws sticking up everywhere. You can tell they have come in several times to tighten them down, but while we were there we got used to just wearing our sandals. Is this a big deal?, nope! The view is gorgeous, and sitting on the deck was amazing. Would we stay again, absolutely!

Ginger M. -

Harley's is perfect for a simple relaxing stay, it has everything you need and I love the screened porch.

Susan S. -

Harley's is perfect for a simple relaxing stay, it has everything you need and I love the screened porch.

Susan -

We were in town for a dance competition; This was a really cute place. It is an amazing location, right on a large and uncrowded beach.

Heather N. -

Harley’s Better Half was a great beach cottage for our family of four + grandma. The views from the living room and porch were fantastic…especially since it was April and not always warm enough for the ocean breezes. We liked that there was an enclosed porch and also an uncovered porch if we wanted to enjoy direct sunlight. We also loved the large dining/kitchen table for game nights. The living room had a comfortable sofa, loveseat, and 3 swivel chairs so that the 5 of us had ample seating options. The house was clean and well-maintained for an older home. A great beach cottage for a small family!!!!

Deidra -

Harley’s Better Half was a great beach cottage for our family of four + grandma. The views from the living room and porch were fantastic…especially since it was April and not always warm enough for the ocean breezes. We liked that there was an enclosed porch and also an uncovered porch if we wanted to enjoy direct sunlight. We also loved the large dining/kitchen table for game nights. The living room had a comfortable sofa, loveseat, and 3 swivel chairs so that the 5 of us had ample seating options. The house was clean and well-maintained for an older home. A great beach cottage for a small family!!!!

Deidra S. -

Great experience. Windows would not open they appear to be screwed shut

Shannon H. -

Perfect to just relax and do nothing.

Karen Q. -

Perfect to just relax and do nothing.

Karen -

We really like the older beach cottages like this one. Heat worked great. So nice to be able to bring our dog. Very few people on the beach. It's a really clean, sandy beach.

Barbara H. -

We were in town for a wedding and wanted a dog friendly, ocean front place. This was perfect for us! It was very clean and beds were very comfortable.

Janet S. -

This house was well stocked and a great fit for a quiet few days away!

Amber L. -

Loved the porches for the dog.. Awesome location, we enjoyed being steps away from the beach. Beds very comfy, kitchen well stocked. We will return.

dawanna r. -

This home away from home welcomes us with stained wood just like our cabin in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. Might be our 5th time to stay her and we'll be back next year.

Kenneth -

This home away from home welcomes us with stained wood just like our cabin in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. Might be our 5th time to stay her and we'll be back next year.

Kenneth B. -

The cabin is not new but had everything we needed. The access to the beach and the porch were all we needed for a restful and splendid stay by the ocean.

Diana -

The cabin is not new but had everything we needed. The access to the beach and the porch were all we needed for a restful and splendid stay by the ocean.

Diana Z. -

This was our first time to Holden Beach and will definitely be back next year. Check in was very quick and easy. Property was just as described. Thank you for making things easy. 👌

Charles -

This was our first time to Holden Beach and will definitely be back next year. Check in was very quick and easy. Property was just as described. Thank you for making things easy. 👌

Charles C. -