Raising the Bar - Oceanfront - Private Pool - Gated Community! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Handsomely refreshed family oceanfront home located in the gated west end. Cavernous living, dining and kitchen area for family gatherings. Full kitchen with two dishwashers and stainless steel appliances. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms on the first floor. Top floor has a 5th bedroom with bunk beds, bathroom and separate sitting area for the kids. Flat screen TVs in all bedrooms & living area. Great marsh vistas, covered porches and decks with rockers. Appreciate your own private pool and picnic area.

Bed linens supplied (Beds in bedrooms only) for weekly units. No Towels included can be rented.

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. 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

Strategies to get the best Carolina Beach vacation property experience:

When to visit & When to reserve a Holden Beach rental home:

• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner you can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• June, July, and August are high season in Holden Beach. To get the best value, consider shifting your trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your family.
• Property managers usually offer renters an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guides have coupons for local tours and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose a group leader, select your dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration you need. Raising the Bar - Oceanfront - Private Pool - Gated Community! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking websites. Otherwise, call the property owner before you reserve your home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish what configuration is suitable for your trip.
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to book a property that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• If there's an individual Carolina Beach beach you long to visit, keep an eye out for properties that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.

Considerations for your stay:

• Get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Keep your property safe!
• Note any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are beneficial if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• When it's time to leave, take a walk-through to make sure you have not leave anything behind. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and scan for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to stimulate future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.