Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Elevator - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2300 square feet

The Tern Inn is the ideal way to spend your vacation with family or friends.

This handsome, pet-friendly, 2-story home was created with your family and friends in mind. We have a bespoke-made, ten foot dining table that effortlessly seats 14, two separate sitting rooms with cable T.V., DVD players and private baths attached to each of the four bedrooms. We have over 35 windows that offer beautiful vistas of the ocean or intracoastal waterway so you can relax and appreciate the view from anywhere in the home.

We are also one of the few homes on the island with an elevator for painless accessibility from all floors and a full-size handicap bathroom with completely equipped shower.

You will fall instantly in appreciate with rocking in the chairs on the back deck while taking in the beautiful vistas of the ocean that have made Holden Beach one of the most trendy family beaches around.

We have outfitted our home to help you forget about the busyness of life and fall in adore with kicking off your shoes and getting back in touch with fun and relaxation. We offer a library of books for your vacation reading downtime and body boards & sand toys for the kids (okay, the adults too). You can even come straight off the beach to the private outdoor shower and picnic area on the carport level.

We appreciate our beach home and we think you will too. For bigger families or groups, consider renting our additional oceanfront property 'Sandcastle' (Vacation Rental By Owner # 442909) next door.

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. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. 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

Pet Policy

Note from host: $240 first pet; $150 each thereafter.

Booking the best vacation property experience:

Sticking to your spending budget:

• Summertime is high season in Holden Beach. Reserve your Wrightsville Beach rental in the Fall or Spring to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach 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 your favorite beach.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Some hosts offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines have money saving offers on local tours, shops, and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Start by selecting your vacation dates and a budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Elevator has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the host before you book the property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what configuration is optimal for your family.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or could be applied to your contract.

Advice for your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Record any issues with the property at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are useful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers disrupting your home life. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to propel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.