"Carolina in My Mind" is a beautifully decorated, custom-built home with a short walk to the beach. - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

“Carolina in My Mind” is a gorgeously decorated, bespoke-constructed home with a short walk to the beach access. This 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath home has an inverted floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms on the first floor with private baths, 42” flat-screen TVs, and ceiling fans. The first-floor family room features a 42” flat-screen TV, Xbox, and Bose 3-2-1 sound system. A full-size washer and dryer are conveniently located on the first floor. The second floor features a huge open-concept kitchen with a drink center, plenty of cabinet space, Keurig and regular coffee maker, and a separate dining area with additional seating at the enormous center island. The Great Room is handsome and cavernous with a 60” flat-screen TV. The King Master bedroom located off of the Great Room has a private bath, 42” flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, and closet. Savor your morning coffee under one of the covered porches with outdoor seating and peaceful ocean vistas. After a fun day at the beach, you also can savor a spectacular in-ground swimming pool (open from Easter - October) with an outdoor sizable Blackstone griddle, enclosed shower, bar, and refrigerator. There is plentiful seating for those warm summer evenings around the pool and to appreciate the ocean breeze. Conveniently located on Brunswick Avenue, it is just a fast 3-min. walk to the private access located at the end of Boyd Street. Absolutely no family pets nor smoking allowed on this property.

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Planet Fun and Bald Head Island Information Center.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

• Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the optimal rental experience:

Finding your perfect rental home:

• Summer is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. Book your Wilmington, NC rental home in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your rental six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your family qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, travel guide magazines contain discounts for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Filter your search:

• Choose your dates and spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. "Carolina in My Mind" is a beautifully decorated, custom-built home with a short walk to the beach. has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly accessible online. If you don't see them listed, email the property management company before you reserve your home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or costs could be applied to your agreement.

Know before you go:

• We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Document any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few concerns.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a fantastic source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did you have a terrific stay? Many rental managers make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was wrong and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.