How Sweet The Sound - Great Dune Home in Quiet Neighborhood. - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Presenting the refreshed “How Sweet the Sound”! This wonderfully located home on Holden Beach has supplied a place for family memories for years and its new owners have newly refreshed and updated the home for you appreciate! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the home can comfortably host a family or group of couples or friends. The sun-drenched open concept living room and kitchen features vaulted ceilings and plentiful space to gather together. The additional sunroom provides an additional hang-out and play/game space and the back deck is ideal for appreciating Holden Beach’s famed sunsets. The Seahorse Bedroom features a new king bed, freshly modernized ensuite bathroom with shower and a constructed-in desk in the bedroom for remote-work if needed. The Sailboat Bedroom features a new queen bed and access to the home’s shared bathroom containing a shower/tub and plentiful counter space and storage. The Seashell Bedroom features a new pyramid bunkbed with a twin bed on top, full bed on bottom, plus additional twin trundle bed underneath. The room is just a few steps from the home’s shared bathroom. Updates to the home in the Fall/Winter of 2021 include: updated décor and color scheme, new beds, comforters and furnishings in the bedrooms, and a new huge-scale intelligent TV in the living room. The home is also well prepared for families with kids with a high chair, plentiful toys and books! Coastal Vacations can assist you with a pack-n-play rental if needed as well. The home is peacefully located on the third row, with partial ocean vistas from the living room, sunroom and back deck. Appreciate this and the ocean breeze and impressive starry skies from the more peaceful third row that avoids the ocean boulevard traffic and faces a private neighborhood’s grassy knoll providing an broad view and occasional sailboat sightings in the intercoastal. You can be on the sand in less than five mins. thanks to very close beach access. When you’re not on the sand, you can savor the sound of the surf and ocean breeze from the back deck and lower patio. The lower patio features a picnic table, charcoal grille and outdoor shower next to the landscaped yard.

New for 2023 the backyard is fenced in, a shaded seating area under the home, a putting green and a bocce ball court have been added.

Bed linens supplied (Beds in bedrooms only) for weekly units. No Towels included can be rented.

****The owner utilizes outside cameras for security purposes only.****

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. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Finding the best Holden Beach rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Wilmington, NC area. Book your Wilmington, NC rental property in Fall or Spring to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Some owners offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, travel guides contain deals for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Begin by choosing your a vacation week and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. How Sweet The Sound - Great Dune Home in Quiet Neighborhood. has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is regularly available on booking websites. Otherwise, call the property management company before you reserve your rental. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to determine which bed configuration is suitable for your family.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly property. Request information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Does your family require particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

More considerations:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your . Put the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-in, record any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent resource to find the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Upon check-out, take a walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to stimulate more bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.