Tortuga - Fantastic Canal Home with Floating Dock! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to Tortuga at Holden Beach! This elegant 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on the West end Canals provides the ideal back drop to a magnificent hideaway while making memories with family and friends! This home features a enormous open concept living area with a gorgeous view of the canal along with a gas fireplace for chilly evenings. Additional table seating is supplied for evenings spent playing board games or putting together puzzles. The newly refreshed kitchen has granite counter tops, gas range, counter seating and a coffee bar area with a Keurig Duo which will brew a full pot or your single use cups. After a long day at the beach, spend time soaking in the opulent jetted tub or appreciating a rain shower in the massive updated tile shower of the master bathroom. The master bedroom is on the main living level along with a guest bedroom and the laundry area. Upstairs are 2 more guest bedrooms and a sleeping nook with 2 twin beds. There are ceiling fans and TV’s in each bedroom. Additionally, this home features a den upstairs with casual couches and a dedicated TV for gaming or watching movies. Outdoor space is fenced in and the home is pet friendly! Don’t forget to bring your water toys such as floats, jet skis, kayaks or your boat to entirely utilize the canal dock right in your backyard! A covered porch on the backside of the home accepts striking vistas of the canal in front and also of the Intercoastal on the side and has rockers and cushioned chairs. Other amenities include WIFI, enclosed outdoor shower with hot/cold water and a charcoal grille.

Bed Linens (Beds in Bedrooms only) and Towels are included for Weekly Units only.

***Pool can be heated upon advance notice for a fee. Pools are heated to a max. of 87-88 degrees but can only maintain a temperature of 8-10 degrees above the outside temperature. Pool heaters cannot operate if the temperature outside is below 55 degrees. Pool heaters will not be turned on June-August. Please call for more details.***

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Lockwood Folly Country Club and River's Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

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 allowed

Tips and Tricks for getting the perfect Wrightsville Beach rental home experience:

Get the best value:

• Summer is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. To get the best value, shift your group's vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner you can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property management companies often offer renters an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, rental management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guides that include special offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to choose the perfect vacation rental in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• First, have your group choose the best dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group needs. Tortuga - Fantastic Canal Home with Floating Dock! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wrightsville Beach rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available online. If not, contact the property manager before booking your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to determine which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation group.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Some rentals allow pets, and some do not. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• To make sure that damages are not linked to your visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas during arrival. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your vacation home while you are away. Protect your property!
• Just before checking out, take a walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on good feedback to propel more reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.