Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2000 square feet

La Dolce Vita is a charming oceanfront beach home located on the extraordinary family-aligned Holden Beach. This home was just finished in March of 2013. Holden Beach was voted top 10 family beaches and is a family friendly, non-commercialized, ideal spot for anyone who wants a break and loves the beach. The entire island is rental homes. This accepts for families to relax and savor the spectacular beach without hordes of people. Holden Beach has multiple fun eateries but no fast food or commercial shopping at all. The island is 7 miles long. A short bridge links the island to the mainland where more eateries, shopping, and nightlife can be found if you like. We are conveniently located approx. 1/2 mile east of the bridge.

La Dolce Vita is a 2000 sq ft House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10), luxury oceanfront home with cavernous rooms and huge windows with vistas of ocean. Extensive expanse of uncrowded beach in front of home. Private walkway from home to beach. Two enormous decks overlooking nothing but ocean!

Spectacular decor with tons of extras: Two family rooms, sizable well equipped kitchen, great vistas of ocean from inside of home, two huge ocean front decks with rockers, laundry room, dining table combined with a counter bar that will seat up to 12, master bedroom with gorgeous view of ocean, two more bedrooms each with one queen bed, one more bedroom with four twin XL bunk beds, and large expanse of uncrowded beach, outdoor table and chairs, outdoor enclosed shower, wireless high speed internet connection, 4 TVs, DVD, well equipped kitchen, ceiling fans, peaceful and private.

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Planet Fun and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. 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

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 very best vacation property experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• Book your rental in Fall or Spring months to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Some hosts offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guide magazines that include special offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Finding the best vacation home in the Wilmington, NC area:

• First and foremost, have your family choose the best dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Oceanfront, Sweet Life on Holden Beach, 4 Bedroom, Family Vacation Home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is usually available online. Otherwise, email or call the property management company before you reserve the rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You will need to determine what bed configuration is right for your family.
• Is your group looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some do not. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask your host about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• During check-in, document any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few problems.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an incredible resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to propel more reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.