This immaculate 5 bedroom Intracostal Waterway home is \"Unique for Shore\"! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This immaculate Intracoastal Waterway home is the ideal vacation spot on Holden Beach!

With three floors of living space, this elegant home will be your favorite getaway year after year. Outside, you will find extraordinary living spaces with striking ICW vistas. There are three levels of covered decking to take in the sunrise and sunset! A covered seating area with a dining table can be found on the ground level along with an outdoor kitchen boasting a Green Egg grille, gas stovetop, granite countertop, and a sink for convenience. There is plenty of room to dine, relax and savor the salty air while making lasting memories on Holden Beach!

The unique backyard does not stop there! Appreciate all of your favorite watersports from the ICW access. The beach access for this home is a few blocks away at the end of Roger Street, which runs beside the home. Bring your boat, modest watercraft, kayak, SUP, fishing poles, and crab traps to appreciate the time on the water. There is a day dock for convenience. Docking is only allowed during the day, not overnight or for the week. Please note that the boat lift is not supplied with the rental of this home. Swing your cares away in the wooden swing on the dock and sink your feet into the vibrant green and low maintenance Turf grass!

Inside on the ground level, you will find a finished garage area that opens to the roomy backyard. The ground level also has a kitchenette with a mini-refrigerator, full refrigerator, modest sink, and dishwasher. A half bathroom can be found for convenience when appreciating the outside spaces and a TV and ping pong table for entertainment. There are no interior stairs from the ground-level garage area to the first living floor, but the elevator is accessible to all 3 floors.

On the first living level, you will find a cavernous living room, a laundry room, and 3 bedrooms! The top floor has the best vistas in the home with beautiful vistas from the sizable windows. The open kitchen is a chef's dream with a butcher block island, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a Wolfe gas range, a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer, and everything you need to prepare culinary delights! The open kitchen and living area have a lot of natural light, vaulted ceilings, and fashonable cypress beams. There are also 2 bedrooms and a half bathroom on this top level. with 2 washers and dryers for convenience!

​​​​​​​The home provides a residential passenger elevator to make loading and unloading a breeze! No need to tote groceries and bags up the stairs. Please read and follow all posted rules.

Embrace the warmth of southern 'Hobbspitality'! Savor a welcome set of starter amenities, including one roll of paper towels, trash bags, laundry and dishwasher pods, dish soap, and a sponge. All bathrooms include one roll of toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, makeup wipes, and bar soap. Your beds are made with fresh linens and a lightweight blanket, so you can jump right into making memories rather than making beds! While we provide a lightweight blanket, we urge you to bring additional layers for your comfort. Please note that while top bunk beds, trundles, sleeper couches, futons, and daybeds will not be made, we will provide fresh linens for them.

This owner also provides bath towel sets (one bath towel, one hand towel, and one washcloth) per occupancy for your convenience. Beach and pool towels are not supplied. Occupancy is limited to 12 guests.

As a gift to you, this home offers a $250 credit for you to select top-quality beach gear for your vacation stay. You can choose from a range of items including bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, body boards, and more. Simply select the gear you want for your vacation at least 48 hours before your scheduled check-in date, and VayK Gear will take care of the rest! Please note, a modest delivery fee may apply. Available when you stay between May 1 through the end of September.

Absolutely no family pets nor smoking allowed on this property.

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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Wilmington, NC vacation rental home tips and tricks:

Money saving strategies:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking a rental in the Spring or Fall is a great way to save money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Many rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area travel guide magazines that include special deals, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning, picking, and booking the perfectvacation home:

• To start, have your group commit to the best dates and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your group needs. This immaculate 5 bedroom Intracostal Waterway home is \"Unique for Shore\"! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the host before you book the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your contract.
• If there's an individual Wilmington, NC beach you long to visit, look for properties that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More considerations:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few issues.
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your family's stay, make note of any problem areas during check in. Call the rental manager right away to relay your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Be a good neighbor. Often, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a fantastic vacation? Most rental management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.