Happy as a Clam! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3000 square feet

Welcome to Island Life! This coastal getaway offers modern amenities (8-9 guests, 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, 4.5 bath, 2,930 sq. ft. constructed in 2023) This cavernous, open, airy modern design is ideal for entertaining. There is so much attention to detail - vaulted ceilings, gas range, stone countertops and high end cabinetry. TVs and full length mirrors in every bedroom, enormous family room and electric fireplace for ambience, huge dining table, completely equipped kitchen with wet bar. Just 6 blocks from the ocean, steps away from Island Greenway Walk/Bicycle Trail & Mike Chappell Park, (off-street trails, parks and spectacular areas),10-acre park and has something for everybody in the family, it is equipped with two tennis courts (Pickle Ball), basketball court, playground equipment, baseball, soccer field, skate park (newly remodeled 8,000 sq. ft. skate park is complete with ramps, rails, and bowls). Some of the best fishing spots and broad hiking trails. Great eateries and shopping close by, 8 miles to the NC aquarium at Ft. Fisher, and 20 mins. to downtown Wilmington. Savor Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Willington Beach.

INDOOR LIVING: This open, airy modern design is ideal for entertaining. There is so much attention to detail - vaulted ceilings to a gas range, stone countertops and high end cabinetry. Giant family room with 70” TV and electric fireplace for ambience, huge dining table, roomy entirely equipped kitchen with wet bar.

BEDROOMS: Bedroom 1 (Master downstairs) King Bed; Bedroom 2 King Bed; Bedroom 3 Queen Bed; Bedroom 4 Bunk Beds (1 full, 1 twin). Each bedroom is complete with full size bathrooms, ample closet space and TVs. Full length mirrors in Bedrooms 1, 2 and 3. Please note, one closet is locked up in master bath for owner's belongings, if you need to hang long dresses there is a spacious closet in entry hallway. Modest room for infant with portable crib, jungle gym, infant tub, high chair.

KITCHEN: Fridge, gas range, oven, dishwasher, microwave, wet bar, cooking basics and more, dishware, glassware, flatware, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crockpot, dish towels, starter paper products, napkins, paper towels and trash bags.

GENERAL: High-speed WiFi, central A/C & heating, ceiling fans, in-unit washer and dryer, linens & bath towels, beach towels, starter laundry detergent, hand soap, body wash, hangers, 4 hair dryers, 2 make up mirrors, iron/ironing board, keyless entry.

PARKING: Driveway (3 cars) Please note: no parking in garage, if you park on the street you may get a ticket. GARAGE IS OFF LIMIT!

GUEST ACCESS: Self-check-in with keyless entry upon arrival. You will find a intelligent lock at the front door and a code will be sent to you prior to your arrival.

OTHER: The sizable, flat yard is gorgeously landscaped and has an outdoor shower, high end brand new grille, four lounge chairs. Exterior cameras are placed at the front door and outside in the front. Outdoor dining set coming soon!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

The ice maker does not work, but there are plenty of ice trays in the freezer. Please fill trays with water before departure for the next quest.

Please clean grille after each use as it is not a part of the cleaning service.

Please make sure all doors are shut when you using the outside area.

Master closet is locked but there is a dresser in there and if you need to hang clothes you can use the closet in the hallway.

Garage is off limits and locked, 3 parking spaces in driveway, you cannot park on the road you may bet a ticket.

If water starts leaking in the master bath shower, there is a tool in the drawer by the toilet, you just lift up the drain and unclog the hair. The drain is modest so it clogs conveniently with hair, especially woman with long hair. It is an simple task.

DEPARTURE
Beach towels and all other bath towels must be washed and dried and put back, start one load of laundry of sheets requested by cleaning service. They only will do two loads of laundry. Please do not over suff the washer.

Also please make sure all pots/pans, wine glasses, etc. are washed and put away. Start the dishwasher before departure.

Please take out trash and recycling Monday nighttime, they come early Tuesday morning, bring trash cans back to the yard Tuesday. If you leave on any other day, please bring trash to the road.

Please turn off all lights and set air on 74 degrees, please close blinds.

Please make sure all doors and windows are locked.

We have keyless entry upon arrival. Please make sure you hit the lock button when you check out and leave the home at all times.

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. 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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Rental property booking tips and tricks:

When to visit Carolina Beach & When to reserve a Carolina Beach rental home:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To get the best value, consider changing your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 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 emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guide magazines have money saving offers on local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Planning, selecting, and booking the bestvacation home:

• Start by having your group decide on trip dates and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Happy as a Clam! has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is often available online. If you don't see them listed, call the property owner before you reserve the property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or may be applied to your contract.
• If there's a certain Wilmington, NC beach you crave, keep an eye out for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking.

Know before you go:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the instructions to your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of issues.
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• During check-in, document any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected everything. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to stimulate more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation 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 reasonably to remedy it.