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 splendid 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 supplied. 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 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 not allowed

Strategies to get the best rental home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Summertime is high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. To find the largest rental within budget, we highly recommend booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite Wrightsville Beach restaurants and activities.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are booked early. Reserving your rental six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Some hosts offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guides which include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Narrow your Search:

• Select a group lead, select your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your family requires. 5BR 5BA w\/ Hot Tub, ample Parking, 2 Blocks from Beach, Boardwalk & Downtown! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is normally accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You'll need to work out what configuration is right for your trip.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or costs may be applied to your agreement.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are helpful if there is a dispute.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many issues.
• Respect the neighborhood. Frequently, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your vacation home while you're away. Protect your property!
• Re-check the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and look for damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a wonderful stay? Many rental home management companies make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.