Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Elevator - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2300 square feet

The Tern Inn is the ideal way to spend your vacation with family or friends.

This handsome, pet-friendly, 2-story home was created with your family and friends in mind. We have a bespoke-made, ten foot dining table that comfortably seats 14, two separate sitting rooms with cable T.V., DVD players and private baths attached to each of the four bedrooms. We have over 35 windows that offer charming vistas of the ocean or intracoastal waterway so you can relax and appreciate the view from anywhere in the home.

We are also one of the few homes on the island with an elevator for painless accessibility from all floors and a full-size handicap bathroom with completely equipped shower.

You will fall instantly in adore with rocking in the chairs on the back deck while taking in the beautiful vistas of the ocean that have made Holden Beach one of the most fashionable family beaches around.

We have supplied our home to help you forget about the busyness of life and fall in appreciate with kicking off your shoes and getting back in touch with fun and relaxation. We offer a library of books for your vacation reading downtime and body boards & sand toys for the kids (okay, the adults too). You can even come straight off the beach to the private outdoor shower and picnic area on the carport level.

We appreciate our beach home and we think you will too. For bigger families or groups, consider renting our additional oceanfront property 'Sandcastle' (Vacation Rental By Owner # 442909) next door.

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

Note from host: $240 first pet; $150 each thereafter.

Tips and Tricks to get the optimal Wrightsville Beach rental home experience:

Sticking to your budget:

• The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked very early. Reserving your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Holden Beach. To get the best value, consider shifting your family's Wrightsville Beach vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies typically offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guide magazines that include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning and picking yourrental:

• Begin by choosing the best vacation week and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Elevator has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking pages. If not, call the property owner before reserving the rental. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You'll need to establish what is optimal for your group.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Get specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Note that some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Know before you go:

• Add the property manager's information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let burglars ruin your family vacation.
• To make sure no damages are attributed to your stay, make note of any problem areas during arrival. E-mail the property manager right away to document any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be respectful. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not forget any personal items. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can. If the manager is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on great feedback to drive new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.