How Sweet The Sound - Great Dune Home in Quiet Neighborhood. - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Presenting the refreshed “How Sweet the Sound”! This wonderfully located home on Holden Beach has included a place for family memories for years and its new owners have newly refreshed and updated the home for you appreciate! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the home can comfortably host a family or group of couples or friends. The sun-drenched open concept living room and kitchen features vaulted ceilings and plentiful space to gather together. The additional sunroom provides an additional hang-out and play/game space and the back deck is ideal for appreciating Holden Beach’s famed sunsets. The Seahorse Bedroom features a new king bed, freshly modernized ensuite bathroom with shower and a constructed-in desk in the bedroom for remote-work if needed. The Sailboat Bedroom features a new queen bed and access to the home’s shared bathroom containing a shower/tub and plentiful counter space and storage. The Seashell Bedroom features a new pyramid bunkbed with a twin bed on top, full bed on bottom, plus additional twin trundle bed underneath. The room is just a few steps from the home’s shared bathroom. Updates to the home in the Fall/Winter of 2021 include: updated décor and color scheme, new beds, comforters and furnishings in the bedrooms, and a new sizable-scale intelligent TV in the living room. The home is also well prepared for families with kids with a high chair, plentiful toys and books! Coastal Vacations can assist you with a pack-n-play rental if needed as well. The home is peacefully located on the third row, with partial ocean vistas from the living room, sunroom and back deck. Appreciate this and the ocean breeze and gorgeous starry skies from the more peaceful third row that avoids the ocean boulevard traffic and faces a private neighborhood’s grassy knoll providing an broad view and occasional sailboat sightings in the intercoastal. You can be on the sand in less than five mins. thanks to very close beach access. When you’re not on the sand, you can savor the sound of the surf and ocean breeze from the back deck and lower patio. The lower patio features a picnic table, charcoal grille and outdoor shower next to the landscaped yard.

New for 2023 the backyard is fenced in, a shaded seating area under the home, a putting green and a bocce ball court have been added.

Bed linens supplied (Beds in bedrooms only) for weekly units. No Towels supplied can be rented.

****The owner utilizes outside cameras for security purposes only.****

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 windsurfing 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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best vacation property experience:

Getting the most from your rental budget:

• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To find the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we strongly suggest reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite Wilmington, NC restaurants and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• Some property management companies offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Booking websites typically offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitors guides contain discounts for nearby shops and restaurants.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select your vacation dates and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. How Sweet The Sound - Great Dune Home in Quiet Neighborhood. has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly available online. If you don't see them listed, contact the property owner before reserving the home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or charges could be applied to your contract.
• Visiting for a single event or attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental

Tips for a fantastic stay:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property when you are away, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your visit, make note of any problem areas when you arrive. text the rental manager right away to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a great resource to find the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Double-check the rental property to make sure that you've packed everything on check-out day. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good reviews to inspire more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.