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 enormous windows with vistas of ocean and sound. 3 min walk to beach. Sheets, towels, beach towels, and beach chairs supplied. 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 gorgeous 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 Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. 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.

Tips and Tricks to get the best Wrightsville Beach rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. To book the largest rental home for your budget, we strongly suggest booking in the Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your vacation rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies typically offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Narrow your Search:

• Select a group leader, choose your dates, and select a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration you need. 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 search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is regularly available on booking websites. Otherwise, reach out to the property management company before you reserve the property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If there's a particular Wrightsville Beach attraction you are enamored with, look for properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• If your group is bringing pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.

During your stay:

• Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Record any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be helpful if a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors bothering your quiet neighborhood. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep the property locked while you're away! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at departure. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a excellent time? Most rental home management companies make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your property and/or host was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.