5BR 5BA w/ Hot Tub, ample Parking, 2 Blocks from Beach, Boardwalk & Downtown! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2500 square feet

Unwind and savor in this single family 5 bedroom/5 bathroom home in the heart of Carolina Beach. View the city lights, fireworks and ocean breezes in the evening from your own balcony. Great layout for friends, families and/or multi-generational gatherings with private space and cavernous group gathering areas. Hot tub, outdoor shower, picnic table, charcoal grille, seating and grassy yard for outdoor relaxation and play.
SLEEPS AND SEATS 14. Parking for up to 5 cars.
Main floor: Open kitchen, living and dining; 2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and laundry. Well outfitted kitchen with dishes and cooking silverware, drink cooler, and island. Dining table seats 10; island bar seats 4. Flat panel Intelligent TV in Living room and BluRay DVD player and a cable package. Laundry room with washer/dryer and iron/ironing board. Covered front porch has a dining table set and lounge seating. Bedroom 1 has queen bed and a bunk bed (single over full), TV. Bedroom 2 has king bed and TV.
2nd floor: Bedroom 3 has a queen bed and door to balcony. Bedroom 4 has a king bed and door to balcony. Balcony offers conversation seating and is a gorgeous place to appreciate ocean vistas and fresh air or read. Bedroom 5 has double bed and twin bunk bed. The bedrooms surround a Loft sitting/gaming area with Intelligent TV, books and comfortable seating.
Ground level offers a huge, locked, guest storage to keep your items secure. Some beach chairs and toys available but condition and availability not guaranteed. Private rear yard is a grassy, partially fenced area. Hot tub, Charcoal grille, picnic table and adirondack seating included. Outdoor shower (hot and cold water) for washing off sand prior to entering the home. Please wash off sand before entering hot tub!
Bed linens and 14 sets of towels are supplied. Guest must make the beds.
The home is about 5-10 min. (.2 miles) walk to the beach, with very close paid parking available at the beach if you'd rather not walk. Located on a peaceful residential street it is an simple walk to most everything Carolina Beach offers.
When you are ready to discover, Shore Fun is an painless walk to downtown Carolina Beach and the board walk (less than a block). Carolina Beach offers eateries, shopping, a carnival Memorial Day to Labor Day, well known Britt's Donuts during the summer season and a vibrant nighttime life. Fort Fisher, the Aquarium, the ferry to Southport, the State Park and Cape Fear river are all a short drive, when you are ready to discover further. The gazebo has live music and bingo in the summer months. Fishing charter boats, nightly event cruises, pontoon boats and paddle boards are available.

Within a 20 min. drive to downtown Wilmington and Front Street, museums, and more to see and do!

No Smoking and no Family Animals, please. Parking accommodates 5 cars; do not park on the grass, please. A 3 day minimum stay is required in off season; 7 day (Sunday to Sunday) stay July - mid August. Weekly discount except during high season.
Greatly reduced price for month of January and February. Contact me for details!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. 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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best Carolina Beach vacation home experience:

Getting the most from your rental budget:

• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking your vacation rental in Fall or Spring is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain offers and deals for local accommodations and attractions.

Choosing and booking a perfectrental:

• To start, have your family choose a vacation week and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. 5BR 5BA w/ Hot Tub, ample Parking, 2 Blocks from Beach, Boardwalk & Downtown! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available online. If they are not listed, email or call the property owner before reserving the property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If your group is bringing pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Note that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your holiday.
• During check-in, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respect the neighborhood. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on great ratings to compel more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your experience find their best vacation rental. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.