Welcome to 142 Marlin Dr, a truly exceptional canal-front home located on award-winning Holden Beach. Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained, this fully furnished 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,216 heated sq. ft. and is perfectly suited as your next primary residence, coastal beach getaway, or investment property. Never offered as a vacation rental, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Holden Beach's most thoughtfully renovated canal-front homes. Completed with incredible attention to detail, the extensive renovations include a completely redesigned kitchen featuring custom hardwood cabinetry, a large kitchen island with matching leathered natural Brazilian quartzite countertops, GE Caf Series Smart Appliances in Matte White, a Kohler farmhouse sink, custom brass hardware, updated LVP flooring throughout, new interior doors, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated fixtures, recessed lighting, rewired electrical, roof, HVAC system, tankless water heater, EV charger, and much more. Every improvement was carefully selected to create a home that is as functional as it is beautiful. See full improvement list for more details. Step outside and enjoy everything that makes Holden Beach living so special. The beautifully designed backyard features a heated 11'x30' Barrier Reef fiberglass in-ground pool with tanning ledge, expansive decking and entertainment areas, a new floating dock with oversized aluminum gangway, and direct Intracoastal Waterway access, making boating, fishing, kayaking, and waterfront entertaining effortless. The public beach access is conveniently located directly across Ocean Boulevard, while the direct Intracoastal Waterway access allows you to leave your dock and cruise straight into the Intracoastal Waterway. The property's location between the ICW and the Ocean also creates wonderful coastal breezes that are hard to find. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the water, spending the afternoon on the boat, or relaxing by the pool after a day on the beach, this home offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle. Holden Beach is centrally located between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. This is coastal living at its finest. Come take a look for yourself today!