Luxury oceanfront beach home in gated community Holden Beach - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2200 square feet

Luxury oceanfront home with roomy rooms and huge windows with vistas of ocean and sound. 3 min walk to beach. Sheets, towels, beach towels, and beach chairs included. A credit is supplied toward beach gear with one week units April through October: bicycles, kayaks, surf boards, umbrellas, and beach wagons. Beach gear will be delivered upon arrival. NO FAMILY PETS ACCEPTED. Note that walkway to beach is now replaced with MobiMat. Photos coming soon.

Artist designed decor with tons of extras: private porch off master bedroom with rocking chair and chaise lounge overlooking sound, ocean front porch with rockers overlooking ocean and sizable expanse of uncrowded beach, MobiMat walkway to beach from home with private seating area and landing on dunes overlooking ocean.

Holden Beach is recognized by National Geographic Traveler Magazine as one of the 38 Finest American Beaches and rated 9th out of all US beaches in the Family Beach category.

Quiet, private beach with wide expanse of unpopulated beach in front of home, convenient to Myrtle Beach, SC (40 mi.) and 35 area golf courses (see below for details). Gated community. One of few East Coast beaches that faces South and provides striking vistas of the Sun setting in the West.

My home is one half of a duplex. The only shared space is the walkway to the beach. My home has its own ocean side porch, private deck off the master bedroom, and private landing on the dunes at the beach, as well as its own carport. For privacy, there is no access to the other side of the duplex, which is separately owned.
Golfing: Convenient to 35 area golf courses, including Lockwood Folly on the water and designated by Golf Digest as a 4-star Places to Play golf course, Rivers Edge, an Arnold Palmer designed challenging course along the Shallotte River, and Carolina National, a Fred Couples designed course with 27 holes.

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Planet Fun and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Jet skiing, water skiing, 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: Absolutely no pets. Owner is allergic.

How to find the best Holden Beach vacation home experience:

Sticking to your rental home budget:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Wilmington, NC area. Reserving a rental home in Fall or Spring is an excellent way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable homes. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Some owners offer promotional rates for veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines have discounts for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning, selecting, and booking your prefect Wilmington, NC rental home:

• Choose your vacation dates and spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Luxury oceanfront beach home in gated community Holden Beach has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rentals search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is regularly available online. Otherwise, email or call the property management company before you book the home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to work out what configuration is optimal for your vacation group.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you will need a property that allows animals. Request specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Note that some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you're away! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• During check-in, note any issues with the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and scan for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a wonderful time? Most rental websites make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your rental and/or host was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.