Babington Ocean Front Beach Home with Pool--heated pool optional-- - Vacation rental home in Holden Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Please see some of our reviews in photos. When our property management company sold their business we decided to manage the property ourselves. We are new to Vrbo but have rented this property for many years with five star reviews.
Appreciate 9 acres of privacy at 1249 Ocean Blvd West with 420 feet of gorgeous beach frontage in the West End gated community. This exceptional property has a sizable pool and decking with alluring fencing which assures total privacy. "Babington" is privately maintained and immaculately clean. All bed linens and bath towels are supplied throughout the year. All beds are newly made upon your arrival so that guests can appreciate an anxiety-complimentary vacation in this beautiful home. This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home accommodates 11 guests. The first floor has 2 bedrooms with a king bed in the master bedroom and a double/single bed in the second. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with a queen in the first, a queen in the second and a queen in the third. All upstairs bedrooms have an ocean view and an oceanfront porch with rockers. This home offers central heat and air, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer, fast-chill refrigerator, additional enormous ice maker, high-speed internet, intelligent TV's in all bedrooms. Apple TV, DVD player and surround sound speaker in the living room area, upper and lower porches, enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water, fish cleaning station with hot water, covered grilling area with seating and covered parking. The private walkway to the beach has a sun deck, stargazing deck and multiple showers. The pool is generously furnished with chairs, lounges, tables and umbrellas.

Heated pool OPTIONAL for early spring and late fall with 48 hour notice. A separate 50 dollar daily fee will be charged.
Pool heater not available Dec through February. If you choose to purchase pool heat we will turn it on prior to your arrival with the understanding that outdoor weather conditions greatly affect the pool water temperature. Pool heaters cannot operate if the temperature outside is under 50 degrees.

This is a NON-SMOKING home. Outside ash cans are included for smokers.

Linens: K,D/S,Q,Q,Q

Parking Notes: Guests may park directly in front of the home. There is a covered parking area as well as parking in the driveway. NOTE: Parking on the street and/or sidewalks is stringently prohibited and may result in a violation ticket or towing.

Our pool company, 4-Season's, comes by for routine pool cleaning/maintenance on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. They are quick and you probably won’t see them.
Our linen company, Shallotte Cleaners, picks up/drops off our beach home laundry on Tuesdays & Fridays. You probably won't see them either. No one needs inside access to the home. The laundry is stored in a locked closet under the carport.

We provide only enough toilet paper, trash bags and soap to get you through the first day or two. Beach and Pool towels are not supplied.

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. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best Cape Fear area vacation property experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summer months are high season in the Cape Fear area area. To find the best value, try changing your family's Cape Fear area trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Owners sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family.
• Booking websites usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Cape Fear area area magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines contain coupons for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning, picking, and booking your prefectvacation home:

• Begin by choosing potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. Babington Ocean Front Beach Home with Pool--heated pool optional-- has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available online. If not, email or call the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to establish what is right for your family.
• Visiting for a single attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are available before booking
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly vacation rental. Make sure to ask for details on breed, size, and type requirements. Some property owners charge additional pet fees.

Some things to know before you go:

• Be sure you get the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Make a record of any damages to the property during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at departure. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your group have a excellent time? Many rental management companies make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your property and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.