Luxury oceanfront beach home in gated community Holden Beach - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2200 square feet

Luxury oceanfront home with cavernous rooms and huge windows with vistas of ocean and sound. 3 min walk to beach. Sheets, towels, beach towels, and beach chairs supplied. A credit is included toward beach gear with one week units April through October: bicycles, kayaks, surf boards, umbrellas, and beach wagons. Beach gear will be delivered upon arrival. NO FAMILY PETS ACCEPTED. Note that walkway to beach is now replaced with MobiMat. Photos coming soon.

Artist designed decor with tons of extras: private porch off master bedroom with rocking chair and chaise lounge overlooking sound, ocean front porch with rockers overlooking ocean and enormous expanse of uncrowded beach, MobiMat walkway to beach from home with private seating area and landing on dunes overlooking ocean.

Holden Beach is recognized by National Geographic Traveler Magazine as one of the 38 Finest American Beaches and rated 9th out of all US beaches in the Family Beach category.

Quiet, private beach with wide expanse of unpopulated beach in front of home, convenient to Myrtle Beach, SC (40 mi.) and 35 area golf courses (see below for details). Gated community. One of few East Coast beaches that faces South and provides impressive vistas of the Sun setting in the West.

My home is one half of a duplex. The only shared space is the walkway to the beach. My home has its own ocean side porch, private deck off the master bedroom, and private landing on the dunes at the beach, as well as its own carport. For privacy, there is no access to the other side of the duplex, which is separately owned.
Golfing: Convenient to 35 area golf courses, including Lockwood Folly on the water and designated by Golf Digest as a 4-star Places to Play golf course, Rivers Edge, an Arnold Palmer designed challenging course along the Shallotte River, and Carolina National, a Fred Couples designed course with 27 holes.

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is near 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. Jet skiing, water skiing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: Absolutely no pets. Owner is allergic.

Our top Vacation rental booking tips and tricks:

Finding the best rental value:

• In the Southport area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Booking your vacation home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• To get the best value, try shifting your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer pleasant temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guide magazines that include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Narrow your Search:

• First, have your family commit to a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Luxury oceanfront beach home in gated community Holden Beach has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, email or call the host before you book the home. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to establish what configuration is suitable for your trip.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly rental. Ask for information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Note that some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking

Additional considerations:

• Take a copy of the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many problems.
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• During arrival, document any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• When it's time to leave, take a walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager is not available, take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to stimulate more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.