Perfect Family Vacation Getaway!! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2900 square feet

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

Our home was created for huge and modest groups alike. Upstairs, we have five sizable bedrooms, all with private baths and their own TV. We also have a separate living space on the ground floor (accessed from the outside) with another bedroom/bathroom with two double beds, a huge game room with two queen-size sleeper couches, enormous HD Flat Screen TV, Foosball, a card table, games, a locker room style bathroom/shower and a ping pong table.

We are one of the few screened-in porches on the island and you will fall instantly in appreciate with rocking in the chairs while taking in the elegant vistas of the ocean that have made Holden Beach one of the most fashionable family beaches around.

We know how much we appreciate having our furry friends with us on our vacation so we want you to have yours, too. Our home is pet-friendly and they appreciate calming around on the back porch, too. For bigger families or groups, consider renting our additional oceanfront property 'Tern Inn' (Vacation Rental By Owner # 443639) next door.

We have outfitted our home to help you forget about the busy life and fall in adore with kicking off your shoes and getting back in touch with fun and relaxation. We have four beach cruiser bicycles for you to discover the island. Boogie boards and sand toys are here for the kids (ok, the adults too) and we even have a library of family friendly DVDs for the movie watchers. We appreciate our beach home and we think you will too.

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. 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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

5 total pets

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Carolina Beach vacation rental experience:

When to reserve a Carolina Beach rental home & When to go:

• Summertime is high season in the Carolina Beach area. To find the most suitable rental home within your budget, we recommend booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at the beach and popular attractions. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Owners sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach area magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides have money saving offers on local tours, shops, and attractions.

How to choose and book your prefectrental home:

• Choose vacation dates and budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Perfect Family Vacation Getaway!! has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the host before you book the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to determine what bed configuration is right for your vacation.
• Visiting for a specific event? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs could be applied to your invoice.

More tips for your visit:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• To make certain damages aren't linked to your family's visit, make a record of any problem areas upon check in. Contact the property manager right away to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of problems.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• On check-out day, complete a final walk-through to make sure you haven't forget any personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your group have a wonderful vacation? Many rental home management companies make it easy for clients to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property management company was fantastic, they would love to hear about it. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.