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 magnificent hideaway while making memories with family and friends! This home features a enormous open concept living area with a gorgeous 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 newly 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 opulent 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 entirely utilize the canal dock right in your backyard! A covered porch on the backside of the home accepts striking 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 included 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

Tips and Tricks for getting the best rental home experience:

Getting the most from your budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Reserve your Cape Fear area rental property in the Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• In the Cape Fear area area, The sooner your group can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Some hosts offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local Cape Fear area visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines have money saving offers on nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Selecting the perfect vacation rental:

• Select vacation dates and max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Tortuga - Fantastic Canal Home with Floating Dock! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Cape Fear area rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally accessible online. Otherwise, email the property manager before you reserve your home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to work out what bed configuration is suitable for your trip.
• Does your family require special amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your stay:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• Note any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be useful if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Respect your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are out, just like you would at home.
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed everything at departure. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to propel new bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.