Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Professionally decorated and furnished, this inverted home offers everything for a ideal family vacation! Spectacular vistas of the ocean and ICW as well as the marsh. Extra sitting area with queen sleeper couch (linens not included) for spreading out. Expanded cable (32-inch HDTV) and WIFI. Wood floors in kitchen, great room and sitting room. Covered porches, Enclosed H/C Outside Shower, porch furnishings, picnic table and grille. Beach access located between 677 & 679 OBW or 743 & 745 OBW.

Bed Linens supplied (Beds in Bedrooms Only) For Weekly Units. No Towels Included.

**STRICT 3 PM CHECK-IN**

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. Planet Fun and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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 not allowed

How to find the best Holden Beach rental experience:

Sticking to a spending plan:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Carolina Beach area. Reserve your Carolina Beach vacation home in Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are booked early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, travel guide magazines have deals for local shops and restaurants.

Planning and choosing a perfect Carolina Beach vacation home:

• First, have your family agree to a vacation week and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Carpe Diem - Spectacular Ocean, Waterway & Marsh Views! has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible on booking websites. If not, reach out to the host before you book your rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you must book a rental that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Note that some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

Advice for your stay:

• Take a copy of the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Record any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, television set or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent a lot of issues.
• Be a good neighbor. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Double-check the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at check-out. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and scan for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to drive more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.