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 sizable and modest groups alike. Upstairs, we have five huge 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 enormous game room with two queen-size sleeper couches, huge 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 beautiful vistas of the ocean that have made Holden Beach one of the most fashionable family beaches around.

We know how much we adore 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 supplied 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 Planet Fun and Museum of Coastal Carolina. 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 to get the very best Southport vacation home experience:

Finding your perfect rental:

• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• To get the best value, consider shifting your family's Southport vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Many management companies supply Southport area visitor guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing the best rental home in the Southport area:

• Start by having your family decide on vacation dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Perfect Family Vacation Getaway!! has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, email or call the host before you reserve the home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to determine what is suitable for your vacation.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or charges applied to your invoice.
• If there's an individual Southport destination you love, browse properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.

Tips for a wonderful stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your phone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent a lot of concerns.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect your property!
• To make sure damages aren't attributed to your visit, note any problem areas during arrival. E-mail the host right away to document any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic resource to find the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a fantastic vacation? Many rental management companies make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.