The house was nicely laid out with a nearly independent upstairs and downstairs. It would be appropriate for a family with teens or for two related family units. The upstairs decks were very pleasant, and a private dock on the canal would appeal to any boat owners.
As noted in other reviews, there was a noticeable smell on the first floor. We found that by running the downstairs fan 24/7, the smell was almost entirely gone by the end of the week.
Bed linens were provided with a welcome surprise of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths. This is unusual for a Holden Beach rental, in our limited experience.
This was one of the few houses that we saw that was not on stilts. The lower level was at ground level, which may be related to the smell.