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 handsome 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on the West end Canals provides the ideal back drop to a fabulous hideaway while making memories with family and friends! This home features a enormous open concept living area with a handsome 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 gorgeous 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. 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. With jet skiing, kayaking, and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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

Strategies to get the perfect Carolina Beach rental home experience:

Finding your perfect vacation home:

• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Summer is high season in Holden Beach. To book the most suitable rental home within budget, we recommend reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at the beach and popular Carolina Beach attractions. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Often, property management companies supply Carolina Beach area visitors guide magazines which include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Make a plan and choose a perfect Carolina Beach rental:

• Start by selecting trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Tortuga - Fantastic Canal Home with Floating Dock! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the property management company before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what is best for your group.
• Some rentals allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property management company about your furry family members before booking.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .

More tips for your stay:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, elevator or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents lots of difficulties.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are out! Don't let burglars spoil your holiday.
• At Check-in, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually 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 bird watching?
• Double-check the property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at departure. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on good feedback to propel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.