Blue Crab Bay- luxury 5 bedrm house, steps from beach, ocean views, EV charger! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3371 square feet

Blue Crab Bay is a opulent second row, entirely detached home located conveniently between Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. This location offers guests fast access to the Boardwalk and all of the fun that Carolina Beach offers, including stores, ice cream, arcade and Thursday nighttime fireworks in the summer. For those who appreciate a quieter beach trip, the calm serenity of Kure Beach is is available just to the south, where you can walk the Kure Beach Pier, visit Fort Fisher for a beautiful sunset or savor the aquarium.

Our home comfortably hosts 14 people featuring 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a sizable open living space on the top floor and 4 decks - providing the ideal space for friends and family to gather or to find a peaceful space for relaxation. We are a 1 min. walk to the sand with the Alabama Ave beach access (a favorite of local surfers!) directly across the street.

On the top (third) floor, the home features an broad open floor plan blending the kitchen, dining space, family room, huge deck and powder room to create a ideal gathering space for friends and family.

The completely equipped gourmet kitchen features high end appliances, a gas cooktop, double oven, coffee maker and all the essentials. A huge island with 4 bar stools offers a ideal social space, combined with the dining table featuring seating for 8 offers ample inside dining space.

The kitchen overlooks the serene coastal family room featuring a sectional couch, sizable flat screen Roku TV, modren gas fireplace and wet bar with wine and drink refrigerator. The glass sliding doors push open to reveal a enormous deck where you can soak in the ocean vistas, listen to the waves and savor your coffee or drinks from the colorful high top dining table or comfortable lounge space. This is coastal living at its best!

The remainder of the top floor features a powder room, a bunk room with a full size bottom bed, twin size top bunk and twin size trundle bed. Across the hall is the first of four master suites in the home featuring a king size bed, private ensuite bathroom and ample closet space.

On the second floor, this home features three more beautiful master suites each featuring a king size bed, private en suite, Roku TV, and calming coastal decor, ideal to getaway to after a day at the beach. The primary master suite contains a elegant, extravagant ensuite with double sinks, complimentary standing bath tub, large glass shower and its own private deck facing the ocean. This is a true master getaway! The second floor is rounded out with a full size laundry room containing washer, dryer, iron and ironing board - ideal to accomodate multiple families on vacation.

The first floor of the home features a cozy, fun lounge space with a queen size sleeper couch, Roku TV,  and full bathroom with shower. For your entertainment, you will find Golden Tee and PacMan arcade games, as well as a foosball table and an array of boardgames to enjoy. 

The lounge space leads to the fully fenced in backyard where you can enjoy backyard games such as corn hole, giant Jenga or giant Connect Four while grilling out after a day of beach fun.

We've got your beach needs covered by providing beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella, and beach wagon so that all you have to do is show up and enjoy a day at the beach! For our young guests, we provide a pack 'n play and sand toys.

Please Note:

Each reservation includes linens - bed sheets, blankets, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, make up towels, beach towels, dish towels. Additionally, laundry, bathroom, and kitchen "starter packs" are included and each bathroom offers travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion.

The home contains a modest elevator reaching all three floors for those with accessibility concerns. Ample parking is available on the double driveway, where 6 cars can effortlessly and safely park. Covered parking in the car port is available for two cars.

An EV charger available for use at the rate of $50/week, or $10 a day for stays less than 7 days long. EVIQO level 2 charger, 48 amp equipped with SAE J1772 connector. Adapter needed for Tesla.

We are happy to be a dog friendly property. Two dogs under 50 pounds each are allowed with a $200 pet fee.

Our six seater forward facing golf cart is available as an additional rental upon inquiry.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Our top Carolina Beach rental property booking tips and tricks:

How to get the best rental home value:

• The sooner your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your rental six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Summer is high season in Carolina Beach. Reserve your Brunswick area rental in Spring or Fall to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Brunswick area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Brunswick area area visitors guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Brunswick area visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing and booking the right Brunswick area rental home:

• Begin by selecting your potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Blue Crab Bay- luxury 5 bedrm house, steps from beach, ocean views, EV charger! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. If not, call the property management company before you book the vacation home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the owner about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

Tips for your stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, stereo or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of difficulties.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are out, just like you would back home.
• To make certain that damages are not linked to your visit, make note of any problem areas upon check in. Contact the property manager immediately to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often, nearby homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Double-check the rental property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a terrific vacation? Many rental home management companies make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was wonderful, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.