\"Serenity By The Sea\" - Oceanfront Home w/ Private Pool, 5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3028 square feet

Welcome to "Serenity by the Sea", a Spectacular Ocean Front Home in the East End Gated Community of Dunescape, offering a great 12' x 22' Private Backyard Pool and newly modernized gourmet kitchen wide open vistas of the sea! Resting among the rolling sand dunes you will savor listening to the sounds of the waves from your ocean view decks. A pretty spectacular walkway leads you to you a private beach area. Take long walks around the point at the east end of the island, which wraps around into the Intracoastal Waterway and bring home some shells. At home, appreciate calming and entertaining around your pristine private pool deck area with plenty of room to swim, read, play and enjoy outdoor entertaining. Once inside, you will be amazed at the beauty and craftsmanship of the newly refreshed gourmet kitchen. Tons of natural light fill the great room and dining areas overlooking the ocean. Updated finishes and fixtures are found throughout this home, which offers five well appointed bedrooms in which to rejuvenate and rest up for another beach day ahead. Dunescape's amenities include a gated entry, seasonal outdoor pool, tennis, & basketball court.

This is a NO PET property

Swimming pools are open each year from March - November. Pool heating is not available for this home. Pools are cleaned prior to arrival, and also cleaned mid-stay for 7 nighttime units.

Community pools are normally open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. This may be subject to change without notice.

Discounts may be available for this property. To view your total vacation price, including any available discounts, please input your stay dates with number of guests and click Book Now. (Don't worry, your vacation will not be booked until you have confirmed the terms)

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. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun 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

Tips to get the best Wilmington, NC vacation home experience:

When to go & When to book:

• Summer months are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To get the largest rental within budget, we recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at Wilmington, NC restaurants, tours, and activities.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• Some hosts offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines have coupons for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Select vacation week and budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. \"Serenity By The Sea\" - Oceanfront Home w/ Private Pool, 5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is commonly accessible online. If not, email the property management company before reserving the vacation property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out what is best for your family.
• Visiting for a single event or attraction? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property manager about your furry family members before booking.

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the instructions to your smartphone.
• During arrival, note any issues with the property and immediately alert the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often help. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental while you are away. Keep your property safe!
• Re-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a wonderful time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for clients to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was fantastic, they would love to hear about it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address 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 review.