Just For The Shell of It! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3500 square feet

Just For the Shell of it! Boasts over 3500 square feet and accepts everybody to spread out. Take the elevator or stairs to your over 2,500 square foot living space located on the second level, and provides a enormous open kitchen adjacent to a 900 square foot great room. The bottom floor is comprised of a 1,000 square foot game room that is air-conditioned and furnished with a pool table, TV, and games. The home has full kitchen amenities and an additional refrigerator on the lower level. There is an additional-sizable master suite with a king bed, huge tv, a private deck with a cavernous bathroom with a soaking tub. Additionally, the master bedroom provides access to the six-foot privacy fenced back yard to let your family pets roam. The master and one other bedroom also have limited ocean vistas. There are two queen bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a full-size bed and a connected bathroom. The fifth bedroom has a twin daybed and a tv. The great room has a 70-inch tv and a huge open concept. The front porch has a gate for your pets at the top of the stairs, couch and high-top table to appreciate the outdoors. Head down to the lower level in the elevator to the game room which features a sleeper couch, tv, pool table, pacman game, game table, and plenty of room to relax on the occasional rainy day. The elevator has plenty of room for all of your bags and vacation needs. A humongous outdoor shower awaits after a day on the beach with hot and cold water with plenty of privacy. The home has plenty of parking and is only three homes from the ocean and is equipped with a standard electrical car charger. The home's great location is just two blocks from Freeman park, a great beach that accepts four-wheel cars. Carolina Beach is a family-friendly town with great eateries, a amazing boardwalk area, a lake with a walking path, a state park, boat ramps, surf and deep-sea fishing, bicycle paths, access to the ICC to put in Kayaks, and many other island amenities. You are 10 miles from Wilmington, NC with all of its attractions. This really is a year-round beach town ideal for your family geaway!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Federal Point History Center and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Legion Stadium. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Strategies to get the best Wilmington, NC vacation rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner your group can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• To get the largest vacation home within budget, we strongly suggest booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at the beach and popular attractions. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers frequently offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides that include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Selecting the best vacation rental:

• Begin by selecting the best vacation week and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Just For The Shell of It! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available on booking websites. Otherwise, email the property owner before you reserve the property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to determine what is optimal for your family.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or might be applied to your agreement.
• If there's an individual Wilmington, NC beach you crave, keep an eye out for properties that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental.

Some things to know before you go:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you are out! Don't let crooks ruin your holiday.
• Make a record of any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you didn't leave anything behind. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a excellent stay? Most rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your property and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear about it. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.