Carefree By the Sea at Holden Beach - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1950 square feet

Beach AND Intracoastal Waterway access via private community walkways!
Charming family vacation home located between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach in a great neighborhood. Well outfitted kitchen with everything you'll need to make your meals. Plenty of space for everybody to spread out. Linens and towels are included for 11. The beds will already be made when you arrive so you don't have to waste precious vacation time making beds. Savor the screened porch in the back and two outdoor decks in the front with new rocking chairs and impressive vistas of the marsh and Waterway. Use the private community dock to fish and crab or just relax. Take a 4 min. walk to the beach with access via the private community walkway over the dunes to the sand and surf (no steps to navigate!). Intelligent TVs in every bedroom and common rooms to keep everybody entertained when not appreciating the spectacular setting. Ground level storage space for your beach gear, a huge outdoor shower with hot and cold water, a picnic table, a hammock, and a gas grille are all supplied. Family memories are just waiting to be made here.

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Holden Beach and Big Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Traveling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Getting the best Holden Beach vacation home experience:

When to book a Wrightsville Beach rental home & When to go:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer time is high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. Booking your vacation rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is a good way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guides that include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Start by having your family decide on trip dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Carefree By the Sea at Holden Beach has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. If they are not listed, call the property management company before you reserve your rental. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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 fees or could be applied to your contract.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.

More tips for your visit:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Add a note with the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your stay, note any problem areas upon check in. Speak to the property manager immediately to record any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are an incredible resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the host whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a great stay? Most rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or host was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address 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 comments.