FUN BEACH GETAWAY! Beach Access Across the Street \/ Fully Equipped Kitchen - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1200 square feet

The Comforts of Home - Beach Getaway: With the beach access across the street, the beach awaits you. 5 rocking chairs on the front porch are there for your enjoyment. Peeks of the ocean from the front porch, master bed room, other bedroom and living room. Peek of the canal to the Intercoastal waterway is from back porch, dining room and a bedroom.

We began renting in the Summer of 2010 after major renovations to include refreshed sleeper couch, appreciate seat and chair which provide a comfortable spot for you to watch TV with a blu ray DVD or appreciate family time. All weather proof windows and blinds have been installed, Barbour carpet throughout the home except for bathrooms, dining area and kitchen where Italian tile has been laid. Counter tops in both bathrooms now have been changed to handsome granite. The Wet Bar area also now has handsome granite from Brazil as well. Appliances in the kitchen are Stainless Steel Kenmore or GE units (stove, refrigerator and dishwasher). Entirely supplied kitchen with dinnerware, flatware, cookware and modest appliances included. The Master bedroom has a king size bed (2016) with a flat screen, TV, blu ray DVD and a bathroom with a washer and dryer. The second bedroom has queen size bed (2017), trundle twin bed (2016), TV and blu ray DVD . The third bedroom has a queen size bed (2017) with a TV and blu ray DVD . A picnic table sits on the back porch for your enjoyment. Ceiling fans have been installed in every bedroom and the living room and each bedroom has a separate fan. There is a modest entertainment center with a modest stereo system and a host of various table games for your enjoyment.

Outside, we have 6 beach chairs, a charcoal grille, 8 stackable chairs, 4 modest side tables and rocking chairs with table in the modest separate carport area. We also have 5 outdoor rocking chairs and 3 modest side tables on the front porch and 2 rocking chairs and table on the back porch along with 2 convert-a-benches picnic table. We also have an outdoor enclose shower with hot water.

A cozy and gorgeous island, without hordes or flashing lights, Holden Beach is a beach lover's dream! The Town of Holden Beach, nationally recognized as one of the premier 'Family Beaches' in the United States. Holden Beach is proud of what we do not have. We are primarily a residential community, with a modest commercial area. Holden Beach is a great place to relax, savor the beach and the natural wildlife that surrounds us. Collect shells and maybe some shark's teeth as you walk along the shore. Build sand castles, read, swim, nap, and ride the waves. We’ve even seen sea turtles hatching! Feel a vacation that is calming and unhurried; relax, reflect and rediscover yourself and your family! Two golf courses are at Brick Landing golf course in Ocean Isle Beach. Numerous other courses are located in close by Calabash and North Myrtle Beach.

With famed Myrtle Beach, SC only an hour drive away, you can relax on the island all day and play in Myrtle all nighttime! Take in one of the many live shows (House of Blues, Legends, Alabama Theater, Carolina Opry, Medieval Times, and The Dixie Stampede) or dance the nighttime away at one of Broadway at the Beach’s nightclubs. Find some terrific bargains at the Tanger Outlets, where you can shop at Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Liz Claiborne, and many, many other famed brand outlet stores. Putt-putt at the most striking putt-putt courses you have ever seen! There is also an IMAX at Broadway at the Beach. And did we mention the waterparks?

If you are looking for great dining, Calabash, “The Seafood Capitol of the World” is only 30 mins. away. Holden Beach & Shallotte (only ~ 15 mins. away) areas have some goodies too with Surfers Cafe, Castaways, Provision, Silver Hill Grille, LouLous, Wing & Fish Company, Purple Onion Cage and more. Pizza at Patronies and ice-cream at Beaches N Cream are a MUST for our family and other yummy places.
Or you can stay at home and prepare your own meals in our completely equipped kitchen or grille out in the backyard! Don't forget Capt'n Pete's Seafood Market.

There is also a Walmart, Walgreens, Belk, Marshalls, Bath & Bodyworks, Home Depot, Lowes Home Improvement and other stores in Shallotte and local stores like Lighthouse Gifts, Junebugs Bags & Boutique, Sugarbritches, and Holden Beach General Store, Beach Mart, Robinson's Hardware, tons of local beachwear stores etc etc etc

Just mins. up the road from Shallotte you’ll find the historic town of Southport where you can stroll the shady, oak lined streets and shop for unique gifts and antiques. Take a day trip on the ferry from Southport to Bald Head Island where you can rent a golf cart (no cars allowed on the island) and tour the island. Or, take the ferry to Fort Fisher and visit the Civil War Museum or the Fort Fisher Aquarium. Pack a picnic lunch, feed the birds, and search for starfish among the mossy rocks.

Historic Wilmington, NC is about 40 mins. away. With a colorful past, including tons of pirates, this is a fun city to tour, on foot or by carriage! Visit the USS North Carolina battleship while you are there! Lots of neat stores and eateries are on Chandlers Wharf!

Charleston, SC is a roughly 120 miles away, but well worth the drive! You can tour the city in a horse drawn carriage and play in the fountain at the waterfront park.


Keywords: beach, ocean, public beach access, new appliances, bungalow, home, 2nd row, hideaway, family, no family pets, no smoking, Address: 364 Ocean Blvd W, Holden Beach, NC, 28462

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Planet Fun and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the optimal Wilmington, NC vacation property experience:

Sticking to your rental home budget:

• June, July, and August are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. Book your vacation home in the Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines have money saving offers on nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Start by having your family choose trip dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. FUN BEACH GETAWAY! Beach Access Across the Street \/ Fully Equipped Kitchen has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available online. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you book the vacation home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out which bed configuration is suitable for your trip.
• If there's a certain Wilmington, NC attraction you are crazy about, search for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your contract.

Tips to have a wonderful stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your phone.
• To make sure damages aren't linked to your family's stay, record any problem areas upon check in. message the property manager right away to document any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a terrific source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all of your things. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a fantastic vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your rental and/or host was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.