HB178 Shem Cottage

We loved everything about this home. It is full of love and peace. It could use some closet space. But it has plenty of vintage dressers!!! We would stay here again.

We absolutely loved our stay at Shem Cottage! The home was cozy, welcoming, and beautifully decorated - every detail made it feel like a peaceful retreat. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need (and more!), which made meals so easy. The views were simply breathtaking, and we loved the quiet, private location right on the beach. It was perfect for our family with three young kids, giving us the space to relax and enjoy the shore without the crowds. We can’t wait to come back!

We fully enjoyed our stay at the Shem Cottage. The views from the house were spectacular and the kitchen came well stocked with decent cookware, french press, even a slow cooker. It was our first time in Holden Beach and I loved the quiet vibe of this place.

Great place and location to stay with your family! It’s obviously an older home but very well kept and clean upon arrival. We stayed two houses down last summer and that home was very recently remodeled with modern appliances, layouts etc. We enjoyed our stay at the Shem Cottage much more it just feels more like home to us. Will definitely stay again if available

Loved the location on the beach the windows in the front so you could see the ocean very cozy loved our stay would definitely go back

This cottage is directly on the beach, which was a must for my family with 3 young kids. No hauling a big wagon full of stuff… we simply walked down the steps to the beach each day, which was magical. The house is tiny. The pictures definitely make it look bigger. I cannot imagine fitting 8 people (the occupancy limit). My children are young, and we were all cramped inside this tiny cottage. The deck is on the back of the house, which was odd and didn’t really seem to serve a purpose. My biggest complaint was the front door- it needs to be fixed. It’s either too big/long or the floor is warped and too high, but you can’t properly open the door without using a ton of force. This has been going on for some time, as we noticed the finish completely stripped from the wood floor when we first walked in. Not sure if the vacuum was left on accident, but when I tried to use it to clean up the sand we inevitably tracked in, there was no power cord. There was also no laundry basket. I reached out to customer service who said they would take care of it, but they never brought us one. It was difficult carrying laundry from the outdoor building, up the stairs, and inside. The location allowed us to overlook these shortcomings, and although we wouldn’t stay here again (we need something slightly bigger), we are grateful for a nice trip! Thank you!