General Features[>
- DVD player
- Games
- 4.5 bathrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Bathtub or shower
- Beach sun loungers
- Bed sheets provided
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Ecotours nearby
- Elevator
- English
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- Handrails in stairways
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Heating
- Highchair
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Ice maker
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Iron/ironing board
- Kayaking nearby
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Lobster/crab pot
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near laundromat
- Near the ocean
- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
- No pets allowed
- On the beach
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor pool
- Oven
- Parasailing nearby
- Power boating nearby
- Private pool
- Recycling
- Refrigerator
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stovetop
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 2250 sq ft (209 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Sleeps 14
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 2250 square feet
memorable stays with family and friends.
Wake up to expansive ocean vistas, step out onto one of three cavernous decks, and appreciate direct
access to the sand via your private boardwalk ramp. Whether you're calming by the pool,
grilling with appreciated ones, or gathering around the upsized picnic table, this home was constructed for
connection, comfort, and coastal living.
ABOUT THE HOME:
This charmingly constructed home features tongue-and-groove ceilings, adding warmth and
character throughout.
ACCOMODATIONS:
5 Bedrooms | Sleeps 14 total
(11 in bedrooms + couch bed & kid-sized bed in common area)
4 Bathrooms (3 ensuite for added privacy)
Elevator access (convenience only – see policy below)
Washer & dryer
Covered parking + private driveway (3–4 cars depending on size)
Ideal for multi-generational families, this layout accepts everybody to spread out while still
appreciating shared spaces together.
AMENITIES:
Outdoor Living
Oceanfront pool (shared only with the adjacent sister property—same ownership, well-maintained and never busy)
Expansive pool deck overlooking the ocean
Private boardwalk to the beach
Outdoor hot water shower
Propane grille
Oversized picnic table for group meals
3 composite decks with cool deck technology (comfortable even in summer heat)
LOCATION:
0.8 miles to the iconic Carolina Beach Boardwalk
️ 1 mile to Carolina Beach Pier & Restaurant
Appreciate morning walks to the boardwalk, evening sunsets on the pier, and painless access to everything Carolina Beach has to offer.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom 1: (King bed, Oceanfront, en suite bathroom)
Bedroom 2: (King bed, Oceanfront, en suite bathroom)
Bedroom 3: (Queen, Street side, private deck, en suite bathroom)
Bedroom 4: (Queen, Street side, private deck)
Bedroom 5: (Bunk room —Twin on top and Queen on bottom)
Living area: Couch bed + kid bed
BOOKING DETAILS:
Peak season units: Sunday to Sunday
Check-in: Begins at 4:00 PM (guaranteed by 6:00 PM June–August)
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Please plan accordingly—early arrivals and late departures are not allowed.
GUEST ACCESS:
You’ll receive a secure electronic door code prior to arrival.
WHAT’S PROVIDED:
Fresh linens are supplied for all five bedrooms and placed at the end of each bed prior to your arrival.
Please note: a required $200 linen service fee is charged per stay and covers cleaning and preparation of all linens.
WHAT TO BRING:
Paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags
Soaps & detergents
Basic cleaning supplies
Beach towels
**IMPORTANT POLICIES**
POOL:
Open year-round (unheated by default)
Heating available: $110/day
Must be requested at least 1 week in advance
Applies to entire stay
ELEVATOR:
For convenience only
Not ADA compliant or guaranteed
No refunds for outages
HOME RULES:
No events (weddings, events, etc.)
No smoking
No family pets
Must be 21+ to book
PARKING:
Room for 3-4 cars depending on size
**CANCELLATION POLICY**
Full refund if canceled 60+ days prior
Deposit forfeited if less than 60 days
PRICING:
Pricing is transparent, and all required costs (including linens) are disclosed upfront—no surprises after booking.
WHY GUESTS LOVE SANDY DUNES:
Oceanfront pool + private beach access (rare combo)
Ideal layout for huge families (5BR + 3 ensuite baths)
Multiple decks for gathering and peaceful space
Professionally managed with local support close by
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Beach Vibes Management Services proudly manages Sandy Dunes and is here to ensure a seamless, anxiety-complimentary vacation. As local owners with over 20 years of experience on the island, Lisa and Thomas offer trusted recommendations, strong local connections, and responsive support throughout your stay. Located close by, they’re always close if anything is needed.
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. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- The Fudgeboat - 0.7 miles
- Pop's Diner - 1.0 miles
- Squigleys - 1.2 miles
- Franks Pizza - 0.6 miles
- Cape Fear Boil Company - 0.7 miles
- Michael's Seafood Restaurant & Catering - 0.7 miles
- Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden - 0.7 miles
- Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill - 0.7 miles
Nearby Activities
- Carolina Beach Pier - 0.7 miles
- Freeman Park - 0.7 miles
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 1.0 miles
- Kure Beach Pier - 1.3 miles
- Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - 3.6 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 1.9 miles
- Beau Rivage Golf & Resort - 4.7 miles
- Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures - 0.3 miles
Nearby Shopping
- The Fudgeboat - 0.7 miles
- Squigleys - 1.2 miles
- Island Tackle & Hardware - 0.7 miles
- Celtic Creamery & Seaside Shenanigans Boutique - 1.0 miles
- Sandal Factory - 1.0 miles
- Sandal Factory - 1.0 miles
- Saltwater Surf Art Gallery - 1.0 miles
- Pleasure Island Rentals - 1.0 miles
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