Tortuga - Fantastic Canal Home with Floating Dock! - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to Tortuga at Holden Beach! This elegant 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on the West end Canals provides the ideal back drop to a excellent hideaway while making memories with family and friends! This home features a enormous open concept living area with a beautiful view of the canal along with a gas fireplace for chilly evenings. Additional table seating is supplied for evenings spent playing board games or putting together puzzles. The freshly refreshed kitchen has granite counter tops, gas range, counter seating and a coffee bar area with a Keurig Duo which will brew a full pot or your single use cups. After a long day at the beach, spend time soaking in the extravagant jetted tub or appreciating a rain shower in the massive updated tile shower of the master bathroom. The master bedroom is on the main living level along with a guest bedroom and the laundry area. Upstairs are 2 more guest bedrooms and a sleeping nook with 2 twin beds. There are ceiling fans and TV’s in each bedroom. Additionally, this home features a den upstairs with casual couches and a dedicated TV for gaming or watching movies. Outdoor space is fenced in and the home is pet friendly! Don’t forget to bring your water toys such as floats, jet skis, kayaks or your boat to completely utilize the canal dock right in your backyard! A covered porch on the backside of the home accepts impressive vistas of the canal in front and also of the Intercoastal on the side and has rockers and cushioned chairs. Other amenities include WIFI, enclosed outdoor shower with hot/cold water and a charcoal grille.

Bed Linens (Beds in Bedrooms only) and Towels are supplied for Weekly Units only.

***Pool can be heated upon advance notice for a fee. Pools are heated to a max. of 87-88 degrees but can only maintain a temperature of 8-10 degrees above the outside temperature. Pool heaters cannot operate if the temperature outside is below 55 degrees. Pool heaters will not be turned on June-August. Please call for more details.***

About the Area

Located in Holden Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Lockwood Folly Country Club and River's Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

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 allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect Southport rental experience:

Finding your perfect vacation home:

• Summertime is high season in the Southport area. Booking your Southport vacation rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is an excellent way to save money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• The earlier your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked early. Reserving your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Booking websites typically offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Many property management companies supply Southport area visitors guide magazines that include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, selecting, and booking your Southport vacation home:

• Begin by selecting potential vacation weeks and a maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Tortuga - Fantastic Canal Home with Floating Dock! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is regularly accessible online. If they are not listed, call the host before booking the home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out what is optimal for your vacation group.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking.
• If your group is traveling with pets, search for a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Usually, property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

Tips to have a great stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home. Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Document any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if damages are assessed.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Keep the property locked while you are away! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the property to make sure you've collected all of your things. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on good reviews to inspire more bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.