5-Minute Walk to Beach & Boardwalk, Private Porch! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to Carolina Dream!
- Private 2 bedroom, 1 bath townhome in Carolina Beach
- Recently remodeled with brand new kitchen & appliances
- Just a 5 min. walk to the public beach access! Located a few homes behind Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats.


-- THE PROPERTY --

- Front porch with 2 Adirondack benches
- Full kitchen with dishes and pots & pans
- Well supplied with appliances (full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, blender, and washer/dryer)
- Coffee bar with 12 cup coffee pot and French press
- Both bedrooms include a king size bed with highly rated 12” Zinus memory foam bed
- First bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen, & living area are on the main level
- Second bedroom and washroom with washer/dryer and vanity sink are upstairs
- High-speed WiFi
- Intelligent Roku TV's in the living room and master bedroom.
- Pack ‘n’ play and high chair available if desired.
- 2 covered parking spaces available in the carport under the townhome. The carport is 7 feet 6 inches tall, so your car must be shorter than that to fit. We do NOT have alternative parking for taller cars.
- We supply bed linens & bath towels. Beach towels NOT supplied.
- We also provide enough hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, & trash bags to get you started upon arrival. However, if you are staying longer than a couple nights, please plan to supplement with your own supplies based on your personal needs.
- Please note that we do require a signed rental agreement.



-- PET POLICY --

- Please message us for pet approval PRIOR to booking.
- If possible, please add family pets to your reservation during the booking process. Once added, the $150 pet fee is supplied as part of the nightly rate (spread out equally over the course of the stay) and in the total price at checkout.
- Pet fee is non-returnable and is a flat rate for the stay.
- Limit is 2 dogs; no other animals allowed.
- Must pick up all droppings from pet(s).
- Dogs must be completely housebroken.
- Dogs are not allowed on furnishings or linens.



-- HOME RULES --

- NO SMOKING. If anything is smoked inside, you will incur a $200 fee for deodorization treatment.
- Check-in time is 4:00PM and check out by 10:00AM. Early check ins and late check outs are not available due to our COVID-19 cleaning protocols. No parking on premises before check in time or after check out time.
- Self check-in with keyless PIN code lock
- Please park in the 2 assigned parking spaces located directly below Unit C (Carolina Dream). Each space measures 10 feet wide, 21 feet deep, and has a height of 7 ft 6 inches. Your car MUST fit within these dimensions because there is no other parking available.
- No more than 2 cars are allowed to park on the property.
- Do not block the driveway or park in any spaces assigned to the adjoining townhomes (Units A, B, & D), or you could be towed.
- The yard behind this property is not this property’s backyard. That yard belongs to the purple home adjacent to this property, so please stay out of the yard (including pets).
- All visitors must be approved by host.
- Be respectful of our neighbors by keeping noise volumes low.
- In order to avoid potential staining, please do NOT use bleach to clean anything in the bungalow during your stay. We have professional cleaners who will use bleach appropriately in between guests to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
- Do not burn incense, essential oils, or similar items. These scents are difficult to remove before the next guest checks in, and some guests may have sensitivity to smells.
- Guest must sign rental agreement.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Tregembo Animal Park 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

2 total pets

Our top Southport rental property booking tips:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Reserve your Southport rental property in the Spring or Fall to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• In the Southport area, The sooner your group can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Owners sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitor guides that include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• First and foremost, have your group commit to dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. 5-Minute Walk to Beach & Boardwalk, Private Porch! has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, reach out to the host before reserving the property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to establish what configuration is right for your group.
• Does your family require unique amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking
• If your family is traveling with pets, you will need a rental that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property managers charge additional pet fees.

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your . Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• During check-in, note any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your vacation home while you are out. Protect your property!
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget anything. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to compel new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers 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 expeditiously to remedy it.