5BR Heated pool Oct-Nov, sunset views, near beach - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach apartment for 13 with canal sunsets, a shared saltwater pool heated Oct 1–Nov 30 (temperature permitting) and beach access 250 steps away.

✓ Sunset swing + 2 rooftop decks
✓ Full kitchen: double ovens & induction cooktop
✓ Boardwalk & dining: 1.2 miles
✓ Private elevator to floors 2 & 3
✓ 2-player Ms. Pac-Man
✓ Whole-unit water filtration system
✓ Dogs welcome; costs apply. Nearby off-leash beach Oct–Mar

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YOUR OWN APARTMENT AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Your group gets your own upstairs apartment at Blue Water Vista, made for family getaways, get-togethers, wedding weekends, trips with friends and, yes, the pups too.

Savor your own entrance, private elevator, indoor living spaces, balconies and both rooftop decks. The apartment does not connect inside to the first-floor apartment. The pool, partially fenced yard, outdoor shower, exterior seating, charcoal grille and other ground-level outdoor amenities are shared with Apartment A guests (first floor).

WHY FALL AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Fall is Carolina Beach`s best-kept secret: warm days, peaceful beaches and golden canal sunsets. Planning for spring or summer instead? It`s all waiting then, too.

• Pool heated to about 80°F, complimentary Oct 1–Nov 30 only, temperature permitting
• Double ovens for holiday meals and family celebrations
• Quiet beaches and lighter traffic for golf cart cruising
• Freeman Park: seasonal off-leash dog access and fall surf fishing
• Cozy nights in: recliners, family games and 2-player Ms. Pac-Man

WHY YOU`LL LOVE IT
• Beach access: 250 steps, about a 3 min walk
• Huge canal-view balcony with a sunset swing
• 2 rooftop decks: canal + peekaboo ocean vistas
• Private elevator to floors 2 & 3
• Entirely supplied kitchen with induction cooktop & double ovens
• Dining seats 10 at the table + 5 at the island
• Water filtration system
• Shared loungers, outdoor dining and charcoal grille
• Outdoor shower, beach storage, 8 beach towels & at least 4 beach chairs
• Bring or rent kayaks/paddleboards; public launch 0.3 miles away
• Parking for 3 cars + 1 rental golf cart

Starter coffee and snacks fuel the `who`s doing the grocery run?` debate.

Bigger crew? Book the entire Blue Water Vista home for exclusive use of both apartments, the pool and backyard.

FAMILY- AND DOG-FRIENDLY
• Travel crib in Bedroom 4; high chair in the dining room
• Bunk-room play area and family games
• 2 comfortable gliders in the living room, ideal for rocking littles to sleep
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each welcome; pet costs apply
• Freeman Park dog beach: 0.8 miles
• Mike Chappell Park`s fenced dog park: 2.3 miles

All dogs must be listed on the reservation. Since outdoor amenities are shared, you may encounter dogs staying in Apartment A, even if you aren`t bringing family pets. The outdoor shower is handy for sandy paws, too. Pups will assume this whole trip was planned for them. Let them believe it.

COMFORTS PROVIDED
• Beds made, towels waiting, plus additional pillows and blankets
• TV, ceiling fan and bedside charging in every bedroom
• Cavernous bedrooms with ample closet space
• Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash & hand soap in every bath
• Forgot-to-pack extras in 2 baths; double sinks in 3 of 4
• Wi-Fi, washer/dryer and intelligent-lock self check-in

SECOND FLOORING
Totally outfitted kitchen and generous dining area. The living room seats 8 total, including 2 comfortable gliders, with most other seats reclining. Appreciate a decorative fireplace, 2-player Ms. Pac-Man and a canal-facing balcony with a swinging bench. Interior stairs inside your apartment connect the second and third floors.

• Bedroom 4: King, huge ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 5: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 6: Queen, twin bunk beds, floor bed & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks

THIRD FLOORING
• Bedroom 7: King, faux fireplace, private balcony & room for yoga
• Bedroom 8: Queen, skylight, kitchenette & workspace
• Shared bath: double sinks, soaker tub & shower

STAIRS, ELEVATOR & ROOFTOP DECKS
The elevator works well but is picky; please read the instructions first. Tip: send a load of suitcases up on its own first.

• Private elevator from ground level to floors 2 & 3 only; no first-floor stop, and Apartment A guests cannot use it
• Third-floor stop opens directly into Bedroom 8
• Both rooftop decks are reached by stairs only; the elevator does not reach them
• Peekaboo ocean-view deck: stairs from Bedroom 8, for your whole group
• Canal-view deck: spiral staircase from Bedroom 7`s balcony

POOL & BACKYARD
• Shared saltwater pool: 11,800 gallons, 3.3–6.6 ft deep
• Pool heated Oct 1–Nov 30 only, temperature permitting
• Backyard is partially fenced; please keep pups leashed outdoors
• The beach and the canal are a short walk away

LOCAL DOG RULES
• Town beach: leashed dogs anytime Oct–Mar; Apr–Sep, leashed dogs before 9 AM or after 5 PM
• Freeman Park: off-leash under voice control Oct–Mar; leashed Apr–Sep
• Dogs aren`t allowed in the Boardwalk district

NEARBY
• Sandpiper Lane Public Dinghy Dock: 0.3 miles; kayak & paddleboard launch. The dock across the street is private and belongs to our neighbors
• North End Café & Mini Mart: 0.4 miles; dog-friendly coffee and biscuits
• Freeman Park, Carolina Beach Pier and tiki bar: 0.8 miles
• The BARge floating bar: 0.8 miles; dog-friendly
• Island Cruises: 1 mile; boat tours and sunset cruises on Saturdays through October
• Boardwalk eateries, cafés and stores: 1.2 miles
• Publix & The Veggie Wagon: 1.7 miles for groceries, produce, cold beer and live music

Explore Carolina Beach Marina, Lake and State Park, or take a trip to Kure Beach and Fort Fisher. Please note: the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is currently closed for remodel and expansion.

Expect more activity during summer and holiday weekends, with a quieter pace in fall. Canal Drive can occasionally experience street flooding during heavy rain or unusually high tides. Access may be temporarily affected while the water recedes.

PARKING & GETTING AROUND
• Park in Lane B only
• Space for 3 cars + 1 rental golf cart (in the middle of carport lanes)
• Tandem parking: cars park one behind another
• We`re roughly 1 mile north of the center of town. After crossing Snow`s Cut Bridge, continue to Carl Winner Drive, turn left, then turn left onto Canal Drive
• The beach is painless to reach on foot; a car or rental golf cart is convenient for groceries and exploring
• Uber and Lyft are options; availability varies
• The NC Transporter and Carolina Limo advertise private airport transfers serving Carolina Beach vacation units. Reserve ahead and confirm pickup at 1206 Canal Drive directly with the provider

QUESTIONS & EMERGENCIES
For fire, medical or immediate safety emergencies, call 911.

Please message me through your booking app first for questions, requests or concerns. I`m available 8 AM–10 PM Eastern and usually reply within an hour; messages after 10 PM are answered the next morning. For urgent property issues, message me, then call the host number in the app or on the refrigerator welcome sign. Please call three times in a row if you can`t reach me. If I miss your calls, leave a voicemail saying you`re a current guest with an urgent issue, with your name, callback number, property address and a brief description of the issue.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for peak summer months and holidays, when our Firm cancellation policy applies. Please review the cancellation terms for your dates before booking.

HOME RULES
• Booking guest must be 25+ and stay on-site the entire trip
• No third-event bookings for someone else
• min. 13 overnight guests
• All guests and pets must be listed on the reservation
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each; pet costs apply
• The pool area is a people-only zone
• Please keep an eye on little ones around the pool
• Swim with a buddy present—no solo swimming
• Smoke-complimentary and vape-complimentary home
• Grilling happens at the ground-level grille, not on decks or balconies
• Quiet hours: 9 PM–7 AM, per Carolina Beach town rules (blame the town, not us)
• Please be considerate of guests sharing the outdoor spaces
• For safety, there are three exterior security cameras: one on the roof facing the pool, one above garage door A and one above garage door B overlooking the carport area. Cameras are on during stays

Please read our full home rules before booking and share them with your group. Booking means your whole group agrees to follow them.

SAFETY & PROPERTY DISCLOSURES
• Must climb stairs: You must climb a spiral staircase to reach the rooftop canal facing balcony off of bedroom 7.
• Pool and close by water: There is a pool in the backyard and it is a short walk to the beach or the canal.
• Security cameras: For safety, there are three exterior security cameras: one on the roof facing the pool, one above garage door A and one above garage door B overlooking the carport area.
• Shared spaces: Pool, partially fenced yard, outdoor shower, exterior seating, and charcoal grille areas are shared with guests renting the first-floor unit (A).

EASY CHECKOUT
Start the dishwasher, take out the trash (overflow goes in the cans in your parking Lane B in the carport area), turn things off, lock all doors and windows, and we`ll do the rest—no stripping beds. Please double-check for modest items like keys, jewelry and chargers. If you think of it, set the thermostats to 74°F in summer or 68°F in winter.

Heated pool first or sunset swing first? Excellent problem to have.
★ HOME RULES & SAFETY GUIDELINES ★
Welcome! Make yourself at home, be kind to the home, and keep it clean-ish while you’re here.

The guest who booked the reservation is responsible for making sure everybody in the group—including visitors, kids, and the registered dog—follows these rules. Charges may apply for damage, missing items, guest-caused service calls, or cleaning beyond a typical stay.

✔ Booking Rules
Booking guest must be 25+ and stay for the full