FUN BEACH GETAWAY! Beach Access Across the Street \/ Fully Equipped Kitchen - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1200 square feet

The Comforts of Home - Beach Getaway: With the beach access across the street, the beach awaits you. 5 rocking chairs on the front porch are there for your enjoyment. Peeks of the ocean from the front porch, master bed room, other bedroom and living room. Peek of the canal to the Intercoastal waterway is from back porch, dining room and a bedroom.

We began renting in the Summer of 2010 after major renovations to include refreshed sleeper couch, appreciate seat and chair which provide a comfortable spot for you to watch TV with a blu ray DVD or savor family time. All weather proof windows and blinds have been installed, Barbour carpet throughout the home except for bathrooms, dining area and kitchen where Italian tile has been laid. Counter tops in both bathrooms now have been changed to handsome granite. The Wet Bar area also now has alluring granite from Brazil as well. Appliances in the kitchen are Stainless Steel Kenmore or GE units (stove, refrigerator and dishwasher). Entirely supplied kitchen with dinnerware, flatware, cookware and modest appliances supplied. The Master bedroom has a king size bed (2016) with a flat screen, TV, blu ray DVD and a bathroom with a washer and dryer. The second bedroom has queen size bed (2017), trundle twin bed (2016), TV and blu ray DVD . The third bedroom has a queen size bed (2017) with a TV and blu ray DVD . A picnic table sits on the back porch for your enjoyment. Ceiling fans have been installed in every bedroom and the living room and each bedroom has a separate fan. There is a modest entertainment center with a modest stereo system and a host of various table games for your enjoyment.

Outside, we have 6 beach chairs, a charcoal grille, 8 stackable chairs, 4 modest side tables and rocking chairs with table in the modest separate carport area. We also have 5 outdoor rocking chairs and 3 modest side tables on the front porch and 2 rocking chairs and table on the back porch along with 2 convert-a-benches picnic table. We also have an outdoor enclose shower with hot water.

A cozy and beautiful island, without hordes or flashing lights, Holden Beach is a beach lover's dream! The Town of Holden Beach, nationally recognized as one of the premier 'Family Beaches' in the United States. Holden Beach is proud of what we do not have. We are primarily a residential community, with a modest commercial area. Holden Beach is a great place to relax, appreciate the beach and the natural wildlife that surrounds us. Collect shells and maybe some shark's teeth as you walk along the shore. Build sand castles, read, swim, nap, and ride the waves. We’ve even seen sea turtles hatching! Feel a vacation that is calming and unhurried; relax, reflect and rediscover yourself and your family! Two golf courses are at Brick Landing golf course in Ocean Isle Beach. Numerous other courses are located in close by Calabash and North Myrtle Beach.

With famed Myrtle Beach, SC only an hour drive away, you can relax on the island all day and play in Myrtle all nighttime! Take in one of the many live shows (House of Blues, Legends, Alabama Theater, Carolina Opry, Medieval Times, and The Dixie Stampede) or dance the nighttime away at one of Broadway at the Beach’s nightclubs. Find some terrific bargains at the Tanger Outlets, where you can shop at Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Liz Claiborne, and many, many other famed brand outlet stores. Putt-putt at the most extraordinary putt-putt courses you have ever seen! There is also an IMAX at Broadway at the Beach. And did we mention the waterparks?

If you are looking for great dining, Calabash, “The Seafood Capitol of the World” is only 30 mins. away. Holden Beach & Shallotte (only ~ 15 mins. away) areas have some goodies too with Surfers Cafe, Castaways, Provision, Silver Hill Grille, LouLous, Wing & Fish Company, Purple Onion Cage and more. Pizza at Patronies and ice-cream at Beaches N Cream are a MUST for our family and other yummy places.
Or you can stay at home and prepare your own meals in our completely equipped kitchen or grille out in the backyard! Don't forget Capt'n Pete's Seafood Market.

There is also a Walmart, Walgreens, Belk, Marshalls, Bath & Bodyworks, Home Depot, Lowes Home Improvement and other stores in Shallotte and local stores like Lighthouse Gifts, Junebugs Bags & Boutique, Sugarbritches, and Holden Beach General Store, Beach Mart, Robinson's Hardware, tons of local beachwear stores etc etc etc

Just mins. up the road from Shallotte you’ll find the historic town of Southport where you can stroll the shady, oak lined streets and shop for unique gifts and antiques. Take a day trip on the ferry from Southport to Bald Head Island where you can rent a golf cart (no cars allowed on the island) and tour the island. Or, take the ferry to Fort Fisher and visit the Civil War Museum or the Fort Fisher Aquarium. Pack a picnic lunch, feed the birds, and search for starfish among the mossy rocks.

Historic Wilmington, NC is about 40 mins. away. With a colorful past, including tons of pirates, this is a fun city to tour, on foot or by carriage! Visit the USS North Carolina battleship while you are there! Lots of neat stores and eateries are on Chandlers Wharf!

Charleston, SC is a roughly 120 miles away, but well worth the drive! You can tour the city in a horse drawn carriage and play in the fountain at the waterfront park.


Keywords: beach, ocean, public beach access, new appliances, bungalow, home, 2nd row, hideaway, family, no family pets, no smoking, Address: 364 Ocean Blvd W, Holden Beach, NC, 28462

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Lockwood Folly Country Club and River's Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holden Beach and Sailfish Park. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving 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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best Wilmington, NC rental experience:

Finding your perfect vacation home:

• The earlier you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Summer months are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. Booking your vacation rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our favorite way to save money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Many property management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guide magazines that include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning, picking, and booking the right Wilmington, NC vacation home:

• Select vacation week and spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration you need. FUN BEACH GETAWAY! Beach Access Across the Street \/ Fully Equipped Kitchen has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available online. If they are not listed, contact the property management company before booking your rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Are you bringing the family pet? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or costs could be applied to your invoice.
• If there's an individual Wilmington, NC destination you are crazy about, keep an eye out for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Some things to know before you go:

• We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of issues.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let burglars spoil your holiday.
• To make certain that damages are not attributed to your family's visit, inspect for any problem areas during check in. text the host immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a fantastic resource to find the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to stimulate more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.