About this Property

Disclosure: there is a $150 per pet fee for this unit that will be added at time of confirmation. Beach Wind is a freshly refreshed quintessential beach bungalow located between a peaceful one way street and the sea front. A wrap around porch with rockers, Adirondack chairs and a picnic table helps create a peaceful beach hideaway. It's location is steps away from the public beach access and tons of local destinations. Take a walk to the Carolina Beach Lake, Veggie Wagon, A&G BBQ, and many more well known local hot spots. ON the main floor, the living room offers a 60 in ROKU Intelligent TV with tons of calming seating available and a LARGE dinning table to eat or play games on. Downstairs master room has a king bed, generous closet and its own bathroom with a walk in shower. Second downstairs bedroom has two double beds. Freshly remodeled delightful kitchen is sure to please, with quartz counter tops and stainless alliances, a huge farmhouse style dinning that seats 8. Two more seats at the bar and a flat screen ROKU tv so no one misses the show or game. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms. Another master bedroom on the top floor with a King bed and its own private bathroom. The second top floor room has a Queen bed and a twin bed with sea vistas. The cavernous third bedroom has two doubles and a twin bed, the top floor 4th bedroom has a double bed with a twin also.

Money Saving Strategies

• Search for the tourism bureau where you want to vacation. Most official tourism bureaus supply printed guide books with special packages for rental properties, dining and activities. These guides provide a good start to your rental home search.
• Willing to modify your dates? Off-season rates are usually a fraction of high costs.
• Are you a armed forces veteran? Quite a few vacation rental companies provide markdowns to veterans and active-duty forces. Make sure to confirm with property management company to see if your travelling crew qualifies for a reduced price.
• Is there a specific experience that you are most getting excited about during your stay? You should prioritize your proximity to the adventures and locations you are most excited about.
• Consider obtaining trip insurance with your rental contract. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the basic vacation rental rate, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any nights missed as a result of personal health-related emergencies or storms, in addition to ensuing extra hurricane evacuation costs or charges, like an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforseen occurs .

How to Book a Rental Home

You might be surprised to discover how many properties are available at your destination. Rental homes are gaining in popularity among vacationers, and visitors will find that the sheer number of properties available allows them to find an optimum retreat to suit their Southport family, from peaceful condos to massive event homes with several bedrooms.

The majority of vacation rentals in Southport are privately operated and many are represented by established local property management agencies. Vacation rental management companies leverage scale, technology and practical knowledge to provide convenient operational administration on behalf of the property owner..

Seasoned Southport vacationers have discovered a number of tips and tricks over the years when it comes to renting vacation rentals, however most novices will be delighted to realize that several "techniques" are in plain sight, if you know how to search.

Finding and reserving the best rental:

Before you start to book "Beach Breeze: 6 BR / 4 BA house in Carolina Beach, Sleeps 18", examine our short checklist of factors to consider.

Begin Your Search Early

Southport rental homes are reserved several months (and up to a year) in advance. To get the best selection, begin your planning and search Six-Twelve months in advance of your trip. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years are excellent times to find and book your vacation rental home..

Find your Spot and Determine Dates

Oftentimes, the toughest part of preparing for your vacation is choosing where to go, and when. After the big decisions are hammered out, everything else is simplier and easier.

Choosing an Properly-Sized Rental

How many family members are joining your getaway? Keep in mind that a lot of properties list maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in the home's living room. You'll need to determine what is suitable for your party. Specific descriptions of bedrooms and beds are typically accessible on the internet. Otherwise, email or call the property manager before you book.

Establish Your Budget

The majority of rental homes are advertised with a cost range. Determine the rate for your selected trip. It could be at the high end of the range. Make sure to get cost-sharing commitments from friends and family before booking a costly rental. Typically, just one member of the group will be responsible for making the whole reservation and collecting each person's share.

Rental Home Features

What amenities is your family searching for? Is a swimming pool mandatory?Are you looking for a rental home with open-air lounge? Are you more interested in a natural landscape or amusements? Are bed sheets offered with the rental, or do you need to bring your own? Build a list of priority conveniences to facilitate narrow your search.

Accessibility and Special Considerations

Do certain members of your group have specific needs? If wheel chair accessibility, elevators, pool lifts or other specialized devices are necessary, include that into your search. Nearly all vacation rental listings include a list of amenities.

Fido Approved

Make sure to include your furrry friends. While a number of rental homes permit pets or animals, rules and fees fluctuate per rental. Many restrictions might dismiss a potential rental property. Read your contract carefully! Extra fees or deposits may be applied to your contract. When in doubt, ask the property owner and get it in writing.

Searching the Internet

. Together with Homeaway, VRBO and Tripadvisor, we recommend searching Google for "Southport local rentals" for local vacation rental management companies. In addition to having distinctive properties, local companies offer top-notch service..

Negotiate the Price

Re-read the description to ensure the property has everything you need. If it is something is missing, the rental management company might know of similar properties that fit your desires and budget..

Although not true for all rental homes, many rental owners and property managers will make a deal on rates. If they are unwilling to budge on a peak-season trip, try getting an additional night. Off-peak season offers your best chance to make a deal for a reduced rate.

Read the Agreement

It is advisable to know which services are included:

• Utility bills
• Internet
• Telephone service
• Hot Tub Heating
• Cable and pay-per-view TV
• Cleaning Fees
• Trash Pickup (and which day?)
• Maintenance (get a phone number)
• Check in & Check Out Key Exchange
• Parking Space

Get a total that incorporates taxes, animal and other additional fees.

Cancellations Happen

Be sure you are familiar with the cancellation policy before booking. You will likely be offered trip insurance. Trip insurance defends the renter against emergency situations and weather events, It provides peace of mind should disaster strike.

Reserve It

As soon as you think you've found "the one", start the booking process. Keep in mind that most rental contracts will require a considerable rental down payment and/or security deposit to cover the rental owner.

Know Who to Call

Be sure you get the manager's contact phone number and entry/exit procedures for your vacation property. We suggest saving the contact's details in your cell phone and wallet.

Congratulations! All that is left is making the most of your vacation!

During your Stay

• Record the overall condition of the rental property immediately upon arrival. We also advise promptly calling the rental home manager with a report of any wear and tear, together with your request for any critical repairs. If there is a difference of opinion about liability later, having the documented problems and contact attempts will probably be valuable.
• Ask questions. If you have any ambiguity about parking, policies of the house, condo access, pool operations, etc... we suggest you ask the rental manager immediately. A phone call can save hours of difficulties.
• Please be respectful of the community. . Remember the golden rule and treat others the same way you'd like to be treated by vacationers next to your home.
• Ask a local. Residents are a fantastic source of suggestions.
• Be sure to protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the vacation home locked up when you are away, just like you would at home.

Checking Out

• Check to make sure you've packed everything. Examine drawers, bath cabinets and wardrobes.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental home one final time and look for property damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager wherever possible (this may not be possible).. If the property owner is not available, ensure that you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a great time? Most rental property sites ask for reviews after your stay . Rental owners and rental managers will thank you for positive recommendations. If something went wrong and they did not correct it in a acceptable manner, or when the rental was not as described, you may want to make it a point as part of your review.

Learn from your Stay

Did they enjoy their stay? Hopefully this guide helped you find a great rental unit. Maybe the rental property was not quite right, and you will better understand how to improve your search next time.