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

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 6 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 enormous 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, sizable 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 adore with rocking in the chairs while taking in the beautiful vistas of the ocean that have made Holden Beach one of the most trendy 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 appreciate 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 adore 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

Tricks and tips to get the best Carolina Beach vacation rental experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. To get the best value, change your vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer promotional rates for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Often, property management companies supply Carolina Beach area visitor guide magazines which will include special offers, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to select the best vacation rental:

• Choose a group leader, select your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Perfect Family Vacation Getaway!! has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking websites. Otherwise, reach out to the property manager before reserving the vacation home. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or might be applied to your contract.
• If there's a particular Carolina Beach attraction you long to visit, search for homes that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Add the host's phone number to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent a lot of problems.
• Protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• During check-in, make note of any issues with the property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors bothering your peaceful home life. Use the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to make sure you've collected everything. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your group have a terrific time? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property management company was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.