The Sandbox Ocean View 2 Bed\/2 Bath - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 753.5 square feet

Welcome to the Sandbox where the marina meets the ocean! Your impressive beach get-away has one owner suite with a queen bed, private full bathroom & private access to the balcony overlooking the ocean.  Parlor in bed & watch the waves as the moon illuminates the ocean! The 2nd bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed with another single bed. Pull out trundle available but charmingly for a kid. Come back to find a entirely equipped kitchen will accommodate all your needs. *2nd floor unit, No Elevator*

The centrally located bar area is anchored with a surfboard and there is a top of the line washer & dryer in the unit. Read your favorite book in the comfortable chaise lounge with the ocean in your foreground. Guest room has a single over full bunk bed and an additional single bed. Trundle is available but ideal for a kid. A ideal set up for modest families and/or kids! You have access to the beach and boardwalk just across the street and tandem unit specific assigned parking for 2 cars. Park & never have to use the car while here!  Also, there is additional storage downstairs in locked storage units for sandy beach apparatus and the front overlooks the pool.  In storage, for your use is a beach cart, body boards, a skim board and have added a Keurig coffee machine as well! **2nd Floor Unit, NO ELEVATOR**

Access to the storage unit downstairs which has 3 body boards, a skim board and a beach cart. Storage code will be supplied in your itinerary the day before your scheduled check-in. One long tandem marked parking space , fits two cars. Also, building private pool access with a key supplied in the unit.

I'm Mary-Katherine your host. I'm on the island most of the time and painless to contact via message directly in the AirBnB app.

If you don't already know, Carolina Beach is one of the best kept secrets in NC! You can ride your 4x4 on Freeman Park beach, walk or wheel to anything you will need to make your vacation memorable- World famed Britts donuts, so many extraordinary eateries, many with roof top ocean vistas, a new top of the line Arcade, carnival rides, rentable bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards, live music & fireworks on the beach, Saturday farmers market by the lake, movies by the lake on Sunday evenings, visit the Kure Beach pier and do some fishing, the list goes on and on!

This location is superb for being able to have some privacy off the beach but with ocean vistas and access merely across the street. Once your car is parked, you have no need to get back in unless you want to visit Fort Fisher or the Aquarium or battleship in downtown Wilmington (which is also a fascinating destination in itself! There are sunset boat tours and deep sea fishing tours available across the street as well. Our beach, unlike most in this area, has lifeguards and terrific businesses where you can rent chairs, umbrellas, etc. which can be set up for you in the mornings before the heat sets in!

Sorry no family pets
PLEASE download the AirBnB app on your phone BEFORE you leave for your trip so you have fast access to ALL check-in instructions, access codes, WiFi info, your home manual & guidebook.

Please treat our place like it is your own
No pets
Leave shoes at the door to reduce the amount of sand in the unit
No towels or clothing over balconies (outside furnishings ok)
Please do not feed birds off the balcony
Please follow check-in & check-out procedures closely
Please do not boost the thermostat more than 1-2 degrees at a time
Please do not wash off make-up on towels/washcloths; only disposable wipes
Please do NOT put extremely sandy clothing or towels in washer or dryer
It is prohibitive to allow kids or pets on the balcony without adult supervision at ALL TIMES!

Most importantly, PLEASE ENJOY our beloved ocean side "Sandbox" condo. It brings us genuine joy to know you adored your stay, that's our goal. We want you to return year after year.

Let MK know via text if you need anything via the CHAT ONLY

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo 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 Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Carolina Beach rental experience:

Find your best deal:

• 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 groups book their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summertime is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. To get the best rental within your budget, we suggest reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Wilmington, NC restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer.
• Hosts sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines contain coupons for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Selecting the best vacation rental:

• Choose your dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. The Sandbox Ocean View 2 Bed\/2 Bath has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before booking the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• Some rentals allow pets, but others do not. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the host about pets before booking.
• If there's a particular Wilmington, NC destination you long to visit, keep an eye out for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .

Have a wonderful stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Save the instructions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, intercom or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many difficulties.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property when you are away, just like you would at home.
• At Check-in, note any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be respectful. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property a final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on good ratings to compel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.