General Features[>
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bed sheets provided
- Birdwatching nearby
- Blender
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Ice maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- On the beach
- On the waterfront
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor pool
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Pet friendly
- Refrigerator
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Shared/communal pool
- Shower
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Sofa bed
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- TV with cable/satellite service
- Unit size: 955 sq ft (89 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- WiFi available
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Condo
- Approximately 955 square feet
Savor an simple, calming beach hideaway at Mermaid’s Retreat, a comfortable first-floor oceanfront condo just steps from the sand! With a private walkway directly to the beach, handsome ocean vistas, and a convenient location near the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, you’ll have everything you need for the ideal coastal vacation.
THE SPACE
• 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
• Primary bedroom with queen bed
• Second bedroom with 2 twin beds
• Totally equipped kitchen
• Washer & dryer
• Private oceanfront balcony
• Private walkway directly to the beach
• 2 parking spaces in the gravel parking area
GREAT LOCATION
Leave the car parked and appreciate exploring Carolina Beach! Mermaid’s Retreat is roughly a 5–10 min. walk to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk and about a 15–20 min. walk to the Carolina Beach Pier, with plenty of eateries, stores, and local favorites close by.
PET FRIENDLY
We’re happy to welcome well-behaved dogs with prior approval. Please message us before booking if you plan to bring a pet.
• min. of 2 dogs
• Dogs must be under 50 lbs.
• $125 non-returnable pet fee for 1 dog
• $200 non-returnable pet fee for 2 dogs
• Dogs must be home trained
• Dogs must be crated when left alone in the condo
• Please keep family pets off the furnishings
We appreciate being able to offer a pet-friendly vacation rental and simply ask that guests traveling with dogs respect our home and pet policies.
Whether you’re spending your days on the beach, walking to the Boardwalk, or relaxing with an ocean view, Mermaid’s Retreat is the ideal home base for your Carolina Beach vacation!
About the Area
Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is on the beach. Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Legion Stadium, or consider a night out at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill - 0.3 miles
- Pop's Diner - 0.5 miles
- Malama Cafe - 0.5 miles
- Kate's Pancake House - 0.6 miles
- Squigleys - 0.7 miles
- The Fudgeboat - 0.1 miles
- SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 0.3 miles
- Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden - 0.3 miles
Nearby Activities
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 0.6 miles
- Kure Beach Pier - 0.7 miles
- Carolina Beach Pier - 1.3 miles
- Freeman Park - 1.3 miles
- Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - 3.0 miles
- Fort Anderson - Old Brunswick Town - 3.2 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 1.1 miles
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 5.0 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Squigleys - 0.7 miles
- The Fudgeboat - 0.1 miles
- Island Tackle & Hardware - 0.4 miles
- Celtic Creamery & Seaside Shenanigans Boutique - 0.4 miles
- Sandal Factory - 0.4 miles
- Sandal Factory - 0.5 miles
- Saltwater Surf Art Gallery - 0.5 miles
- Pleasure Island Rentals - 0.5 miles
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