Hobbs Realty - Very Last Home on the Island w\/Heated Pool, Elevator, Luxury Amenities - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This spectacular "end of island" home is located in Holden Beach West's private community and offers beautiful vistas of the ocean, Shallotte Inlet, and Intracoastal Waterway. It is technically a second-row home, but very unique with its unobstructed vistas. This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath keyless entry home (2K, 2Q, 4T) includes cavernous primary bedrooms with private balconies as well as a gourmet kitchen, private swimming pool, and wrap-around porch. TVs and DVD players are in every bedroom and the common living area, as well as surround sound, upgraded cable, and a Sonos sound bar for your listening enjoyment. Cable TV is supplied in the main living room, the rest are intelligent TVs that allow you to stream your favorite movies and shows with your personal Hulu, Netflix, and Disney Plus accounts! A gas grille is included. Please note that the bedroom with the shared bathroom has access to the powder room but must enter the neighboring bedroom for a full bathroom.

Beach access is directly across the street at 1365 Ocean Blvd West. This home is near an inlet and the distance to the beach and ocean are subject to change. Due to high tides and forces of nature, tidal pools may exist in natural settings on the island. Oceanfront properties near an ocean inlet are subject to rapid and substantial changes in dune structure and distance to the beach strand.

The home provides a residential passenger elevator to make loading and unloading a breeze! No need to tote groceries and suitcases up the stairs. Please read and follow all posted rules. To properly prepare your home, early check-ins/late check-outs are not available, so plan to check in at 4:00 PM so as not to miss a min. of surf and sand!

This pool may be heated from September - May for an additional $500 fee per week. Please note that under optimal conditions, the pool can be heated 10 degrees above the outside temperature/max. of 87°F. Please call our office for more details as for optimal use, this service should be scheduled in advance.

This home is a proud member of The 100 Collection™. If you are searching for an exceptional vacation rental experience, we cordially invite you to book a stay in this meticulously curated property. Discover the gold standard in vacation units at Holden Beach!

Embrace the warmth of southern 'Hobbspitality' Luxe style! Appreciate a welcome set of starter amenities, including K cups, two rolls of paper towels, trash bags, laundry and dishwasher pods, hand soap, dish soap, kitchen cleaning wipes, and a sponge. All bathrooms include two rolls of toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, makeup wipes, and bar soap. Your beds are made with fresh linens and a lightweight blanket, so you can jump right into making memories rather than making beds! While we provide a lightweight blanket, we urge you to bring additional layers for your comfort. Please note that while top bunk beds, trundles, sleeper couches, futons, and daybeds will not be made, we will provide fresh linens for them.

This owner also provides bath & beach towel sets (one bath towel, one beach towel, one hand towel, and one washcloth) per occupancy for your convenience.

As a gift to you, this home offers a $250 credit for you to select top-quality beach gear for your vacation stay. You can choose from a range of items including bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, body boards, and more. Simply select the gear you want for your vacation at least 48 hours before your scheduled check-in date, and VayK Gear will take care of the rest! Please note, a modest delivery fee may apply. Available when you stay between May 1 through the end of September.

Absolutely no family pets nor smoking allowed on this property.

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Big Beach, while Museum of Coastal Carolina and Sunset River Marketplace are cultural highlights. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect rental home experience:

When to book a Southport rental home & When to go:

• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To find the largest vacation home for your budget, we recommend booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular Southport attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide 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 information, visitors guide magazines contain deals for nearby tours and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking yourrental home:

• Choose your vacation week and budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Hobbs Realty - Very Last Home on the Island w\/Heated Pool, Elevator, Luxury Amenities has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is regularly available on booking websites. Otherwise, call the property owner before booking the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly rental. Get specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Does your family require particular amenities? Most 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. .

Tips to have a fantastic stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the instructions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent a lot of concerns.
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let crooks spoil your holiday.
• Upon arrival, record any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers disrupting your quiet neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently 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 shopping?
• When it's time to leave, complete a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a terrific vacation? Many rental home management companies make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.