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

We know how much we appreciate 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 outfitted our home to help you forget about the busy life and fall in adore 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 appreciate 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 Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. 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

Booking the best Wrightsville Beach rental experience:

Getting the most from your vacation rental budget:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are high season in Holden Beach. Reserve your Wrightsville Beach rental in Fall or Spring months to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a discount.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach area magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines have deals for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Choosing the perfect vacation rental:

• To start, have your family agree to date ranges and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Perfect Family Vacation Getaway!! has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, call the property manager before you book the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You will need to determine what is best for your family.
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some do not. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.
• If there's a certain Wrightsville Beach beach you are enamored with, look for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.

Know before you go:

• Add the owner's contact information to your phone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Note any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are very helpful if a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected everything. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your family have a wonderful stay? Most rental management companies make it easy for guests to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or host was fantastic, they would love to hear about it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.