• As low as $408/Night
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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General Features

  • 3 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Boat on site
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Desk
  • Dishwasher
  • English
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Living room
  • Marina nearby
  • Microwave
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near laundromat
  • Near the sea
  • Onsite parking
  • Oven
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Pet friendly
  • Power boating nearby
  • Refrigerator
  • Sailing nearby
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sofa bed
  • Stovetop
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Whale watching nearby
  • WiFi available, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

About this Property

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home

Welcome to "Carolina Joy"! This single family, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is located on the north end of Carolina Beach. A 30' boat slip and spectacular vistas of the sound make this property the ideal spot for your next family vacation! Owner uses left side of boat slip. Guest should use right (South) side of boat slip. There is a brand new 16' x 16' gazebo with lights and furnishings, along with 30 amp shore power. Note that the dock was extended to allow for 2 additional feet of water depth.

The great room of this home features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and a striking open floor plan that floods the living space with natural light. The new owners are also updating furnishings throughout. You can savor sound front vistas and watching boaters navigate the waterway from the impressive kitchen that features a comfortable rustic décor. The kitchen overlooks the living room and a dining area that leads out to a generous screened in porch with expansive vistas of the canal. A modest desk enables travelers that need to work remotely a great workspace with a calming back drop. Just imagine sipping your morning coffee and watching a pod of dolphins swim by or dining at the outdoor table with a spectacular sunset dazzling on the water.

The roomy primary bedroom features a new bed for the Queen-sized bed, beautiful stained-glass accents and a Jacuzzi tub that overlooks the water. Guests of this room will appreciate the on suite bathroom, TV, and direct access to the screened porch. Two additional Queen guest bedrooms with private bathrooms are sure to please your family and friends. The partially fenced in backyard gives a great space for outdoor entertainment. Make sure to bring your yard games – there is plenty of space for volleyball, cornhole, badminton, and grilling. There is a sizable area underneath the home that is ideal for shaded relaxation and provides an enclosed outdoor shower.

Fishermen will certainly appreciate the boathouse and pier. A public boat ramp is conveniently located just around the corner and there is ample parking for your boat trailer on the side of the home. Some guests rent gas golf carts to ride up to the beach or up to our legendary Carolina Beach Boardwalk where you find stores, eateries, and an abundance of summer activities such as fireworks, carnival rides and live music.

Make plans today for a lifetime of memories! This home is close by Freeman Park so if you have a four-wheel drive car, bring it. This is one of the few beach areas where you can actually drive out onto the beach.

Occupancy: 8
Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in the Summer. Minimum two nighttime stay other seasons.
Linens Configuration: 3 Queens, Sleeper Couch
Parking: Parking for 4 cars, or three cars and a boat trailer. Do not park on the lawn.
Prohibited: Smoking, Parking on the Lawn. Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with a nonrefundable fee that is charged per pet. min. of 2 dogs per reservation.

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C259– Carolina Joy” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkeling, and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Our top Carolina Beach vacation rental home tips and tricks:

When to go & When to book:

  • Summer months are the most expensive season in Carolina Beach. Reserve your rental in Fall or Spring to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
  • The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are booked very early. Booking your rental property 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
  • Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
  • Property managers often offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
  • Often, rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides which will include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose yourrental home:

  • Start by selecting your vacation dates and a spending budget.
  • Decide how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
  • Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts is regularly available on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before reserving your rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
  • Is your family looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
  • Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
  • Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or might be applied to your contract.

Know before you go:

  • Get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your .
  • During arrival, make note of any damages to the property and immediately contact the host. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
  • Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
  • Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors bothering your peaceful home. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've never otherwise known about!
  • Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
  • Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are gone, just like you would at home.
  • Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at departure. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
  • Walk through the property a final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
  • After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to drive future reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.

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