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 vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Carolina Beach. Booking your vacation rental in the Fall or Spring is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable homes. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your vacation property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Hosts sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Booking websites often offer renters an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Southport 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 information, visitors guides contain discounts for nearby tours and attractions.

Make a plan and choose your Southport vacation home:

• Choose a group leader, select your trip dates, and choose a budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. 5BR 5BA w/ Hot Tub, ample Parking, 2 Blocks from Beach, Boardwalk & Downtown! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property manager before you book your home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a certain Southport attraction you are enamored with, look for properties that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or costs might be applied to your contract.

Additional considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Add a note with the directions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• To make sure damages aren't linked to your family's visit, record any problem areas upon your arrival. message the property manager immediately to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep the property locked while you are away! Don't let burglars ruin your vacation.
• At departure, take a walk-through to make sure you didn't forget anything. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to drive future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.