Title: Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! Vacation home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Holden Beach ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35269200/35269193/2abe3a1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35269200/35269193/4c66d24e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35269200/35269193/3f0337bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35269200/35269193/020ec126.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35269200/35269193/0a34d08f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Savor the spectacular ocean and ICW views from this inverted home, perfect for a family vacation. Spread out in the extra sitting area with a queen sleeper sofa or enjoy covered porches with porch furniture and an enclosed outside shower. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! Professionally decorated and furnished, this inverted home offers everything for a perfect family vacation! Spectacular views of the ocean and ICW as well as the marsh. Extra sitting area with queen sleeper sofa (linens not provided) for spreading out. Expanded cable (32-inch HDTV) and WIFI. Hardwood floors in kitchen, great room and sitting room. Covered porches, Enclosed H/C Outside Shower, porch furniture, picnic table and grill. Beach access located between 677 & 679 OBW or 743 & 745 OBW. Bed Linens provided (Beds in Bedrooms Only) For Weekly Rentals. No Towels Provided. \*\*STRICT 3 PM CHECK-IN\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Furnished lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30260000/30250900/30250899/40b463f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5BR/3.5BA, Beautiful Home, Ocean & Marsh Views, Sleeps 13 Long Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=30250899&PinnedHotelID=30250899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 24 ### 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 not allowed ### 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 Onsite 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 indicated 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 39 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.90980%2C-78.31909&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H7xUzThIKpbsqzvThyQQ7tGxfYQ=) Holden Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Holden Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Big Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km - Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 26 min drive - 28.2 km - Ocean Isle Beach - 36 min drive - 36.2 km - Caswell Beach - 45 min drive - 51.5 km #### Getting around - North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬34 min drive - ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Holden Beach, Sailfish Park, and Big Beach. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Lockwood Folly Country Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph S. Jun 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Typical Beach home My ratings of properties cover ALL types and locations around the world. I don't rate 5 star unless there is a butler involved or an extraordinary value or experience. I also do not rate based on location, as you know the location before you reserve typically. That said, this house is your typical beach house. If on a 1-10 scale it would probably be a 6 or 7, on this 1-5 scale it'd be a 3.5 but it is better than a 3 so OK, 4 stars. Reason not 5 stars (butler notwithstanding): 1) home needs some maintenance work (rusty door knobs), lots of sticking interior and exterior doors, some paint needed, etc. Nothing here that my home also doesn't need... but I'm not renting mine out so I have a higher level of expectation here. 2) location is almost halfway between 2 beach access points, meaning you have to walk a ways to get to an access point. Not a horrible walk, but if you are going as a group and young children... it can be a chore. Note also that Holden Beach has determined the best way to greet new and returning visitors post COVID lockdowns is with parking fees. You now have to pay to park at a beach access point, regardless if you are already paying the vacation tax for the property or not. Overall though the house itself was fine. The 4 bedrooms were good, 3.5 baths were handy, kitchen stocked with essential cooking hardware. Now a couple of dings for the management company. I have traveled a lot and it's my perception that NC beach rental/real estate companies are unique in cheaping out on essential supplies for renters. a) no towels (I mean one per person that we'd have to wash ourselves isn't too much to ask... and don't give me COVID on this, other locations have no issues... its cheap management tactics at play). b) missing essential kitchen supplies, I mean like at least a couple of dishwasher packets c) the absolute cheapest toilet paper and only 1 roll per bathroom.. seriously, for a week, for 2 adults per room ?? d) a single, partly used paper towel roll in the kitchen. I mean these things would cost the management company (in quantity) maybe $25-30 per home per stay and we're talking high dollar stays here, its just unacceptable. I'd love to give the home/rental low stars for this, but that isn't fair to the actual homeowner, but perhaps if more and more renters would complain about such things the NC Realty participants would get the clue and up it up a notch. ##### Joseph S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy B. Jul 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place well maintained and great views ##### Andy B. 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