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Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, stereo
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Varnamtown, NC
  • Lockwood Folly Country Club
    11 min drive
  • Holden Beach
    14 min drive
  • Carolina National Golf Club
    25 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    61 min drive

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About the area

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Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Magic Mountain Fun Park and Lockwood Folly Country Club. Holden Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Sailfish Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 14 min drive
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 37 min drive
  • Caswell Beach - 39 min drive
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 43 min drive
  • The Point - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock

WiFi internet available! Family friendly and perfect for Fishing & Boating - 4 miles from Holden Beach by car and about 3 miles by boat. This recently renovated house was originally a shrimp house for local fisherman to sale and process their catch. It's now a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a large living/dining/kitchen area. Because of the history of the shrimp house this home is one of the only homes that actually sits on the bank of the Lockwood Folly River. Spacious covered back deck over the water with a uncovered dock on the front that is perfect for fishing. There is also a connected floating dock for your use. Please note that property has 3 additional docks and a boat lift but are NOT part of the VRBO. The Fish House is centrally located between historic Wilmington, NC and exciting Myrtle Beach, SC.

Sleeps 6 with one queen bed in the master bedroom (which overlooks the river), one queen bed and twin bunk beds in the second bedroom. It has a large farm style dining table with additional seating at a large central bar. Windows line the living room wall so that you can enjoy the bird watching, dolphin swimming, and sunrises all from the comfort of the couch!

Bring your fishing pole or your boat as the Fish House is located on the Lockwood Folly River about a mile and a half from the Inter Coastal Waterway. The Lockwood Folly Inlet is situated between Oak Island and Holden Beach and has direct access to the Atlantic Ocean! The Fish House has a large parking area if you do bring a boat and is only a half of a mile from a free public boat ramp. There is also a fish cleaning station and outdoor shower right off the floating boat dock!

Please be aware that there are three piers down from the floating dock that are used by the owners of the property, they can be seen in the pictures. These three piers and boat lift are private and are not part of the VRBO. We ask that all guests limit their usage to the one floating dock. The owners occasionally park on the far edge of the lot away from the house and access their boat by the steps in the side yard. This is far enough away from the house that it should not be disruptive. There are also two cameras on this property for security measures, one on the parking lot and one on the piers.

Property manager

Angie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fish cleaning table on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1320 sq ft (123 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Any age

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Cozy Waterfront Home! 2BR/2BA Large covered deck*fishing dock*floating boat dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Consistent rental
This is the 4th year renting here for father/ son trip. Stay was just as great as the first year and always clean and wonderful communication by host. Look forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My relax & unwind place!
This is my favorite place to get away & truly relax! The view from the deck is so calming & great for bird watching. The freshest seafood is less than a mile away. Eating oysters on the huge deck is the perfect set up. We’ve been there twice this year. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Howard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fish house stay
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great getaway as usual and nice being close to holden beach
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary V., Mount Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Always perfect
I have stayed here multiple times and every time the home and grounds are spotless. The quietness of the area is great. A great get a way!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Concord, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable house, great location!
This adorable house was perfect for our family vacation. My husband and teenage son loved the large porch on the river. I’m pretty sure they fished nonstop. We also took our boat and had plenty of room to keep it in the water at the house our whole trip. The location is perfect. Just a short boat ride out to the ICW. The house was clean, the kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfy and the check in process was super easy. We will definitely be back. Thanks for sharing this house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
A great place to stay especially for fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B., Forest, Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fishing location
This house was an excellent choice for this older couple. Easy access to the deck which is very spacious. The house has everything you need for cooking and was very clean. Just the two of us but easily will accommodate 6 people. We would stay here again. The host was awesome with helping us navigate the trip with all the road closures due to flooding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
a True Fishermans Paradise
Our family enjoyed this home so much. We caught Croaker and Black drum and enjoyed being together . The view everyday was so refreshing and an absolute amazing break away from the everyday hustle & bustle. We will be back as long as they will have us :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary get away
Wonderful place. Host very good to work with. Not our first time here and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT GETAWAY
We stayed at the Fishhouse for the first time in October 2017. Since then, we have stayed many times! We absolutely love everything about this home. It is always so clean and comfortable. The back deck is our favorite place to be. We have caught so many fish off of it. We love watching the sunrise in the mornings while having coffee. The house is beautifully decorated and has everything you need to cook and enjoy meals. We especially loved the new shelf/cabinets in the bathrooms this time. We had never been to Varnamtown before our first visit to The Fishhouse. We feel in love with the area! We loved it so much that we moved from western NC to Varnamtown in 2019. Even though we live 2 miles from The Fishhouse, we still keep coming back!!!!! We love fishing off of that deck and we are addicted to this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JT D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Had a great getaway with the wife a some friends the house was great in every way possible the back porch was the best part being right there on the water and the peace and quite.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!
What an amazing, perfectly coastal North Carolina experience. We are somewhat local (Wilmington) and needed a comfortable, relaxing place for our teen boys to fish and celebrate heading back to school. The house is even better than it looks online- the perfect fishing cottage. Beautiful inlet views, extremely peaceful and had everything we needed. Our boys walked down to the local seafood and bait shop, fished nonstop, and hung on the spacious deck the entire weekend. We rented a pontoon for a few hours, docked it right at the house, and toured the beautiful waterways. As a larger family, we do VRBO pretty much everywhere- and this hidden gem is a unanimous top 10 for us! Host was extremely responsive and thoughtful. Location is just a few seconds away from everything you need- but still feels like you’re alone in the country coastal region. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+
This property is conveniently located with the perfect fishing access right off the back porch. Just open your eyes, crawl out of bed, stumble to the deck, and cast your line as you enjoy the sunrise. It’s beautiful. The only thing missing was a crab pot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creating memories....
Stayed there before and returned this time to create memories with our family. Quiet and relaxing...nice place to kick back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River life house
Great place to stay very unique home we loved being so close to the water
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite place to stay
This is our third year here and never are we disappointed. We stayed finally when it was warm and it was an amazing experience. Forever our favorite place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
We loved the location, very quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary V., Mount Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Home is always spotless. The views from the deck are beautiful. Fishing is also great. Always quiet and just a short distance to Holden Beach and Shallotte.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!!
Great place to stay. Enjoy the deck watching the boats cruising. Husband loves the fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., Fayetteville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Weekend
Great weather, great fishing, great views! Always a fun trip at the Fish House.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
V-Town Fish House
Cozy and comfortable cabin, felt like home. Perfect family vacation! We had our boat docked at the house for easy trips on Lockwood Folly and the ICW. The porch overlooking Lockwood Folly was wonderful. We enjoyed family time and fishing and cookouts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Nice quiet retreat. Ammenities were great. Porch with rockers was the star of the show. Thank you so much for your hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Launch
Unique place to stay, wonderfully clean, roomy and equipped. After getting the method down to exit kayaks onto the floating dock, it was great for kayaking! The deck was great! We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024