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"Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY

Beachside holiday home with water park

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Terrace/patio
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, books
Big AL's Dawg House is your oceanfront haven, where the Atlantic Ocean views and salty breezes create a serene ambiance. Unwind on your covered porch, watching boats and coastal wildlife while being just steps away from easy beach access. After a day in the sun, enjoy an outdoor shower before retreating to the well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY

Welcome to "Big AL's Dawg House" - Fun in the sun and the living is easy, perfectly located Ocean Front - 4 bedroom, 3 bath duplex with easy beach access. Enjoy your oceanfront stay overlooking the glistening Atlantic Ocean in this bright and cheery home. Your ocean front covered porch is the perfect spot to rest and enjoy the salty breezes while watching the boats and coastal wildlife. When your day in the sun is complete, rinse off the salt and sand at the outdoor shower located on the beach walkway. You will find that the kitchen is well equipped and features newer stainless steel appliances. Open concept living, kitchen and dining areas overlook the Dunes and Atlantic. A convenient first floor queen bedroom and full bath are located just off the main living area. The location of this home offers easy access to nearby restaurants, shops and water sports.

Pet Friendly: $250 Non-refundable pet fee is required and is limited to a single dog up to 50 pounds. An additional dog(s) may be allowed provided that they are pre-approved by PROACTIVE Vacations. Additional Fees will apply for more than one dog. Guests must crate pets when they are left in the home unattended.

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 1,349 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

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About the area

Map
Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 34 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Barefoot Landing - 55 min drive - 69.3 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 57 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 57 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is steps from Holden Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Magic Mountain Fun Park. Big Beach and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

"Big AL's Dawg House" 4 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Duplex, PET FRIENDLY Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Oceanfront House

Place was the perfect size for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stayed in May

Stay was good. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location and plenty of beds.

Met owners - they are nice and accommodating. Home was set up well.Ceiling fan upstairs master bedroom wouldn’t turn on had fans to turn on instead. Washing machine did not work )maintenance showed up but couldn’t fix)TV did not turn on (owners helped)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home away from home

It was a great cozy home for our first annual family vacation! I would highly recommend this place to family and friends! Thank you for extending your home to make our vacation very fun and relaxing right on the beach with access!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kim C., Winston Salem, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view!

We had a greAt time at the Dawg House. We had lots of room and was well appointed. House needs some updating but the view of the ocean makes it all worthwhile.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good view

Nice to be able to walk from the back porch on walkway to the beach. Beautiful view. The house had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We loved that the house had a short walk to the beach. The covered porch with rocking chairs was lovely for the evenings. The only complaint we had is the house could use some updates. But we loved the location, we’ve been vacationing at Holden for 25+ years now and stayed at a different house each time and it was one of our favorites for location, beach access, not a long walk through the dunes to get to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Town

We had an amazing time at Big Al's. There was one little internet mishap but it was fixed very quickly. The laundry is shared but really isn't a big deal. We didn't bring our pup this trip but we will definitely bring him next time. Thanks for a great stay! We hope to come back very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Surprised

There were 10 of us: my daughter and husband, children ages 15, 13, 12, my son and wife, children 9, 6 and myself. We really needed another bed to sleep 10 comfortably so we brought a single blow up bed. But it worked. Also could use more chairs for the dining room table - only 6 for a house sleeping 10. The kitchen was well stocked but we did need a CAN OPENER. Loved the location on the beach. And with the porch which was shady most of the day we were all comfortable - that was the pleasant surprise. I was surprised that we did not feel crowded. Great outside shower that helped us keep the rental clean. We had exceptional weather and a great stay. Holden Beach is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Victoria S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness could have been better

Cleanliness could have been better. When we arrive the linens bag was still in the home, there was a solo cup hanging from a fish on the wall, there was blood on a half roll of toilet paper upstairs, there was something that looked like spit on the mirror Downstairs in the livingroom. None of the end of your stay instructions seemed to have been completed by the last guest. The trash cans were full. When I contacted management, she ensured me the house was cleaned even though I told her it wasn’t. We spent over $100 in cleaning supplies to clean it ourselves. Oh and I forgot the dirty rag that was left upstairs, that was very dirty and stiff as a board hanging on a towel bar upstairs. It looked like it had been there a while. The house wasn’t cleaned and it’s a shame we are forced to pay for cleaning that just wasn’t done. The storm also dampened our vacation which isn’t anyone’s fault but it really was our worst vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Easy to make reservations and check in was easy. House was beautiful and close enough for easy walks to beach. We loved it and plan on visiting again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for small get together with pets

Perfect location. House well stocked for small family gatherings. Wonderful hosts who are dog lovers. We were greeted with milk bones and bowls and pet beds upon arrival. Everything was as described. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellee W., Trinity

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Lil Duplex

We loved our stay so much !! Just perfect for 8 of us for a girls birthday weekend !! Plenty of rooms and space and so close to everything !! Our neighbors were great, as well !! Just perfect !!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

Overall good stay. Toilet paper holder in master bath was broken. Found a few hairs on sheets and mattresses. Enjoyed the porch and proximity to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great beachfront dog friendly vacation!

8/10 Good

Krissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach trip

Very easy access to the beach and a convenient location in Holden Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vaca with fur babies

Duplex with everything you need! Perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed for a week at Big Al’s dawg house. It was PERFECT! Everyone had a great time

We loved our stay. The rental was family friendly and perfect for our dog. The location was nice and central to everything we wanted to do.

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Location!

House was "as advertised" - w/well-stocked kitchen; was very clean upon entry. Proximity to beach was much appreciated. Overall very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Big Al’s Dawg House in May

Great views, superior location, comfortable for 3 adults. Needs some TLC, as well as a Keurig, a toaster, and a better blender. Sleeps 10 but it wouldn’t seat 10 comfortably in the TV room. All the steps made it difficult for our senior dog. All in all, we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the beach

Great beach location, the home was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Very clean, excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

jane t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway !

It was a great getaway for our family. Property was great for our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great winter weekend getaway

Great girls trip with my mom and two daughters. Loved the location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a good place

Mostly okay. Did not appreciate going out to buy towels. Website is confusing stating linens are provided but information about no towels is buried 10 pages in. Not many people travel with towels normally. Great restaurants in the area. We dined at the Cove three times in 5 days. Highly recommend. Facilities were in average condition. Would I stay again? Yes.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021