General Features[>
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Pool or billiards table
- Streaming services
- 4 bathrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Bathtub or shower
- Bed sheets provided
- Birdwatching on site
- Blender
- Car not required
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cycling nearby
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Dock
- Fire extinguisher
- Fishing on site
- Free WiFi
- Game and wildlife walks on site
- Golf nearby
- Golf privileges
- Golfing on site
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Hiking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding on site
- Ice maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Kayaking on site
- Laundry detergent
- Laundry facilities
- Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
- Living room
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Motor boating on site
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near laundromat
- Near outlet shopping
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- No pets allowed
- On the beach
- On the waterfront
- Onsite shopping
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Parasailing on site
- Refrigerator
- Scuba diving nearby
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Snorkeling nearby
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water park
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing on site
- Sleeps 12
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 1800 square feet
Fresh linens and towels are supplied in the cleaning fee, so no need to worry about additional charges!
Miller's Whimsy is centrally located to all the activity, eateries, shopping, boardwalk, pier and drive on Freeman Beach Park. If you’re looking for a simple beachfront home, no frills, a bungalow homey feel, with marvelous vistas of the ocean, huge living area for family and friends to gather, then Miller's Whimsy is the place for you!
PROPERTY INFO
Location: 516 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 ; 4 blocks away from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Home: 4 BR / 4 BA / Sleeps 12 / 7 Beds
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
*Bedroom 1: Queen
*Bedroom 2: Queen
*Bedroom 3: 2 Twins
*Front Sunroom room: Full size pullout bed (there is a sunroom in the front of the home and in the back, this pullout is in the sunroom closest to the road, not the ocean)
Bonus room under the home: 2 Twin beds and 1 Full bed (Enormous additional room is on the 1st floor with it’s own full bathroom, which has a completely separate entrance (does not have access from the top floor) which is ideal for a group of friends)
*King (0), Queen (2), Full (2), Twin (4)
*Beds are all made with clean linens upon your arrival.
**When you go under the home there is a side entrance into the additional room. The additional room is not connected to the top floor, it is connected to the garage. There is a room that locks in the garage with the 2 twin beds and a full bed. Also in the garage there is a pool table and full bathroom.**
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
-OCEAN FRONT
-Charcoal Grille
-Grand deck
-Full Library and a impressive Sunroom to savor your read! Great vistas of the water
-Private boardwalk to the beach!
-Parking: 4 spaces available. 2 short cars in the garage, 2 in the driveway. There is a height restriction. *Please do not try to park a enormous car here unless approved by us*
*Do not park in the sand in front of the home - condo next door does not allow driving on the pathway next to the home anymore*
Conveniences:
-Intelligent TV's (no cable)
-Full Library
-Pool Table
-Beach chairs (not guaranteed)
-Beach toys
-Charcoal Grille
-Washer/Dryer
-Crockpot
-Dishwasher
-Microwave and Toaster
-Drip Coffee Maker and Keurig
-Wifi and Internet
-Linens (beds made upon arrival)
-Bath towels
-A modest starter kit of toilet paper, paper towel, detergents and hand soap is also supplied
-AND MORE!
*We do our best to ensure that all items are there for your visit; however we cannot guarantee condition and quantity due to guest use*
POLICIES/RULES
*Please make yourself aware of our cancellation policy. Insurance is highly recommended.
*NO SMOKING & NO FAMILY PETS allowed at this property.
*min. Occupancy: 12 Occupants - Kids must be counted within the max. occupancy unless they are under the age of two (2) and are sleeping in a crib.
*Tenant Requirements: Tenant stated on the Agreement/Booking must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age, and acknowledge that they will occupy the Property during the entire tenancy.
*Miller's Whimsy is a classic, no frills oceanfront property in a fantastic location with a private beach walkway. It isn’t a luxury home, and the rate reflects that. Please note that refunds aren’t issued for expectations of higher-end features or finishes.
* Manager and owner of the rental property are not responsible for citations received while staying at the property.
* Be respectful of the home and contents - it is someone's home. Respect the neighbors and neighborhood.
* No events or events- If determined that a event/event is taking place at property, management has the right to evict tenants and guests with no refund given.
* If determined that a event took place on any of the nights reserved, reservation guest will be charged $500, no exceptions!
* No uninvited guests without permission
***Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Limited Damage Waiver Fee***
PLEASURE ISLAND ACTIVITIES:
- Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Pier - Fishing, Eateries, and more
- Paddle Boarding and Biking with "Paddle NC" or "Pleasure Island Units"
- Surfing - Go to Surf School for the week with Tony Silvagni
- Marina/Boating - Boat Tours with “Endless Summer Day Tours” or “Sea Legs Pedal Pub”
- Hiking at Carolina Beach State Park
- 4 Wheel Drive-on Beaches at Fort Fisher and Freeman Park in CB
-Sunday nights there are COMPLIMENTARY MOVIES playing at the lake (in the summer)
- Fireworks - Every Thursday nighttime during the summer at the Carolina Beach boardwalk
- Music - COMPLIMENTARY live music at the Carolina Beach boardwalk every Thursday nighttime during the summer months (or seasonal concerts and events at local bars and eateries)
- The Carolina Beach boardwalk - doesn’t just have live music and fireworks, there are also stores, arcades, festival rides, BRITT'S DONUTS, and more!
- NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Fort Fisher
- Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry - Take your car to Southport for the day on the car ferry from Fort Fisher!
-Rent a golf cart from Sun Fun Units!
-And More! Visit http://www.pleasureislandnc.org for more info
About the Area
Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- The Fudgeboat - 0.2 miles
- Pop's Diner - 0.5 miles
- Squigleys - 0.7 miles
- Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden - 0.3 miles
- SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 0.3 miles
- Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill - 0.3 miles
- Gulf Stream Restaurant - 0.4 miles
- Celtic Creamery & Seaside Shenanigans Boutique - 0.4 miles
Nearby Activities
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 0.6 miles
- Kure Beach Pier - 0.8 miles
- Carolina Beach Pier - 1.2 miles
- Freeman Park - 1.2 miles
- Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - 3.0 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 1.8 miles
- Kayak Carolina - 0.3 miles
- Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden - 0.3 miles
Nearby Shopping
- The Fudgeboat - 0.2 miles
- Squigleys - 0.7 miles
- Island Tackle & Hardware - 0.4 miles
- Celtic Creamery & Seaside Shenanigans Boutique - 0.4 miles
- Sandal Factory - 0.5 miles
- Sandal Factory - 0.5 miles
- Saltwater Surf Art Gallery - 0.5 miles
- Pleasure Island Rentals - 0.5 miles
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