Whole House! Sleeps 16. 5 bed 3.5 bath Luxory that is steps from the sand! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2653 square feet

Entire refreshed 5 bedroom beach home on the most desireable street on the Island. Just a 48 second walk Right across the street to the beach access and has great vistas from both the front and back decks. Decorated both modern and beachy, we've tried to think of everything you'll need for a great beach stay.

The home is rather sizable and roomy, and has Roku TVs in all the rooms and living room - appreciate the beach during the day, stream what you want in the evenings. For the kids and the big kid inside of you we have video games, books, board games, cards and more!

There are 5 bedrooms, 1 on the main level and 4 on the upper level. New carpet and floors installed in 2022 and 2023. All of the bedrooms have intelligent tv's for streaming.

The gourmet kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and is ready to accommodate huge families or groups. There is a bar height counter that seats 4, and the dining room table seats 6. Additional chairs available for porch side dining ! The dining room has proven to be a great place to gather to play board games, cards or just sit around the table and talk.

The living area has a 60-inch wifi-enabled flat screen TV, the master a 55-inch TV, and all the other bedrooms have 42-inch TVs. The downstairs kids room also has a arcade style Pac Man. Cable TV and high speed wireless internet service (dual-band router) are also supplied for your enjoyment.

The main level floor has one bedroom, with a twin over full bunkbed, and a full bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, pantry and access to both the front porch complete with adirondack chairs and a complete outdoor furnishings set.

The second floor has the 4 enormous bedrooms, 2 with queen beds, a master with a king, and a kids room with a twin bed, a bunk bed with a twin over a double, and a trundle bed with full size memory foam bed.

The master bedroom has a phenomenal master bathroom with quartz counters, a glass enclosed walk in shower.

For evenings and mornings there are two huge generously furnished decks, one covered in the front and one open to the start in the back overlooking the sizable fenced in back yard. Excellent for appreciating time with the family and friends and watching the firework show put on by the town of Carolina Beach in the evening!

To make your stay more enchanting, the home is secured with a keypad lock. No worrying about who has the key! There's also a beach cart supplied to make for an even easier walk over to the beach and back. And of course there's an outdoor shower for when you get home. As an added additional, check in with the owner for renting the 6 seater street legal golf cart complete with a town of carolina beach parking pass. Also available for those who like to boat, we are now offering half day boating excursions to masonboro island, subject to adance booking, check with host for rate.

Carolina Beach is an impressive vacation spot, with something for everybody in the family. There's a boardwalk with a permanent amusement park for the kids during the summer. The town hosts many movie nights at the lake, and they also have paddle boats there available for rent. The north end of the island accepts 4 wheel drive cars, and there's a pier there as well. Kure beach also has a pier, which is about a mile away and makes for a nice walk down the beach.

At the far south end of the island is the Fort Fisher state park with large uncrowded beaches, the aquarium, and the ferry to Southport.

Linens are included on request, but most of our guests chose to bring their own. Home comes with 2 gas grilles for outdoor enjoyment and

There's usually a supply of beach chairs and a cooler in the outside storage, but these are more take a chair leave a chair and not managed.

Also Available for your stay, subject to advance booking.

2024 model 6 passenger Golf Cart available for rent, contact owner directly onced booked for availabilty. $550 per week We own a couple of units and only 1 Cart, so this option may not be available for your stay unless booked in advance, it is a fashionable ad on that most of our guests take advantage of.

Half Day Boat excursion to Masonboro Island also available, for up to 8 guests. Contact owner directly once booked for availability. I will take you to the Island between 8 and 9 am and return to the dock (that is just down the road from the home) by lunch. $500

House rules:
I expect guests to behave like grown-ups:
Don’t burn down the home
Don't run around the neighborhood naked, keep it in home! :)
Don't eat drippy food at the table
There are numerous wastebaskets around the home: the toilet is not one of them”

1: Do not enter or attempt to enter the locked owners closet. This is the owners personal space, please respect this.
2: Most guests bring their own linens, We do however have linens available in upstairs linen closet. You may use what you need. Please only use what is needed, 1 towel set per guest and 1 sheet set per bed. If guest chooses to use our linens, they must be washed, dried folded and returned to the linen closet as they were found upon checkout. Failure to follow this rule will result in an additional cleaning fee charged to guest because we will have to hire a second cleaning crew to focus on linen washing while the main crew cleans the home in order for the home to be ready for checkin by the next guest. Please be respectful of this rule. We strive very hard to have the home in ideal condition in time for the next guest to check in without delays. Please respect the next guests time by not leaving dirty linens throughout the home. The cleanin window is very short and linens can take 2-3 hours to properly clean, sanitize, dry, fold and store. By booking this reservation you are acknowledging this rule and the additional fee of $225.00 that will be charged if not followed.

3: Any garbage that does not fit in the garbage bins must be removed from the property by guest. If checking out on a Sunday or a Monday, guest needs to move trash bins to the curb for trash collection. Any excess trash that is left by guest that does not fit in the bins, a removal fee of $150.00 will be charged to the guest if we have to haul it away. If trash pickup is missed due to bins not being on the road, a $150.00 trash haul away fee will be charged to the guest.

4: It is not necessary to run the AC at 60 degrees when your entire family is out of the home for the day at the beach. We try to keep our nightly rate economical so please help us keep it low by helping us not have $1,000 AC bills. :)

5: if you bring a dog, declare it when booking. a pet fee will apply. Also, pick up after your pet in the yard. If we have to scoop the poop for you after you check out, we don't do it for complimentary. A $250 poop scooping fee will be assessed. Is it worth $250? Absolutely not, we just really don't want to do it for you but will for $250.00

By booking the reservation you are acknowledging and accepting these home rules and costs if not followed. More home rules found in the home rules section.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. With jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Our top Wilmington, NC vacation rental booking tips:

Find your perfect rental home:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking a rental in Spring or Fall is our favorite way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, visitors guides have coupons for nearby shops and restaurants.

How to select the best rental home in the Wilmington, NC area:

• To start, have your family agree to dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. Whole House! Sleeps 16. 5 bed 3.5 bath Luxory that is steps from the sand! has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always accessible online. If not, reach out to the property manager before you book your home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• Some rentals allow pets, but others don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property management company about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction? Use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Take a copy of the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your . Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents many issues.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-in, record any issues with the property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific source for finding the best local attractions.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Double-check the property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a great stay? Most rental home management companies make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property manager was wonderful, they always love to hear your praise. 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 feedback.