Spectacular Oceanfront Condo with Ocean Views,Community Pool and Beach Access - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 801 square feet

The Carolina Kraken is a comfortable top-level oceanfront condo in the heart of Carolina Beach.

Appreciate all the island life has to offer at this well-appointed oceanfront condo located on the top floor of the trendy Sands IV condos. Community amenities available include a 3 ft. deep saltwater splash pool, direct beach access, outdoor showers, and an oceanfront grilling area. The Carolina Kraken is conveniently located just walking distance to the boardwalk, the beach, stores, eateries, the marina, and the Carolina Beach Lake Park.

This convenient hideaway is completely equipped for all of your vacation needs. Savor an open floor plan with vistas of the ocean from the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The King suite also offers fantastic vistas of the ocean and has a private bathroom, intelligent streaming TV, and private access to the oceanfront deck. The second bedroom offers two twin beds, a intelligent streaming TV, and shared access to the second bathroom. For convenience, the couch in the living room pulls out into a Queen-sized bed. The kitchen has freshly refreshed appliances and counters making preparing huge meals painless. The sizable oceanfront deck offers plenty of seating and is the ideal place to relax and catch the sunrise or take in the ocean breeze throughout your stay!

Summer activities on the boardwalk and at the lake all summer long include fireworks, complimentary movies, concerts, festivals, and more.

Parking instructions:
2 Parking passes supplied. To avoid towing, please have a finished parking pass visible in your windshield. If parked in, see the parking pass of the blocking car for their contact information Each unit has two spaces. Golf carts and trailers count. No additional parking passes can be included due to strict HOA rules and regulations. Any additional cars must park in paid public parking.

**PROVIDED: WIFI, entirely outfitted kitchen, paper goods, and ALL linens, including all linens + bath + beach towels to save you the hassle/cost of renting them separately ($200-300+ value)! When you arrive, beds will be made with crisp, fresh linens and complete sets of fluffy towels will be available.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Please notify our office if you're planning to bring a pet as the following pet policy will apply: A max. of 2 family pets are allowed. ONLY DOGS ARE ACCEPTED. The pet fee is $200 plus tax per pet. No dogs are allowed without prior approval and payment of a non-returnable pet fee, per pet. Undisclosed dogs will incur a minimum $300 fine plus tax. Violation of our 2-pet max. policy will incur a minimum of $300 plus tax charge, per pet, plus the tenant will be in material breach of the lease, and grounds for eviction will apply. The pet must be removed from the premises immediately, and your reservation may be canceled with no refund given.

**Please note:  All service animals & emotional support animals must be disclosed at the time of booking to allow the agent to collect records and documentation to support the request in accordance with all state and federal laws. A pet fee will NOT be charged for true Service Animals.**

From April 1st – Sept. 30, dogs are allowed on the beach before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm. No dogs are allowed on the beach between 9:00 am -5:00 pm. From October 1st – May 31st, dogs are allowed on the beach at any time.

Sea Scape requires that all reservations have a signed rental agreement that will be sent to you via text message after booking. Once you've booked your stay, you will have 48 hrs. to complete the rental agreement to confirm your stay. Sea Scape reserves the right to cancel your booking if the rental agreement is not finished within 48hrs.

Booking a vacation rental can be stressful! Our goal is to make the process as simple as possible for our guests and to provide elegant customer service every time. Please contact us with specific requests, and we'll do our best to help!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo 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. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher 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 allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the optimal Southport rental home experience:

Get the best rental value:

• Summertime is high season in Carolina Beach. Reserve your Southport rental property in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer special rates for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines contain coupons for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning and picking your prefect Southport rental home:

• Begin by choosing vacation dates and a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Spectacular Oceanfront Condo with Ocean Views,Community Pool and Beach Access has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the property owner before reserving the property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• If there's an individual Southport attraction you are crazy about, browse properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or costs could be applied to your invoice.

More considerations:

• Get the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all personal belongings. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from 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.
• Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Many rental managers make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or host was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.