Walk to Beach, Full Kitchen, Cozy Surf Studio - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment

Welcome to the Driftwood Suite, a handsomely designed 1 bedroom, 1 bath suite just steps away from the beach. This freshly remodeled space is centrally located and ideal for a couples hideaway or modest family vacation. Driftwood is equipped with a entirely supplied kitchen, washer & dryer, walk-in closet, dedicated workspace, and two 50" TVs.


-- THE PROPERTY --

- Freshly Renovated Private Studio in Carolina Beach

- Simple 5-min. walk to the beach! (0.2 miles to the closest beach access)

- Totally equipped kitchen (coffee pot, french press, toaster, blender, pots/pans, dinnerware, silverware, cooking sheets, & more)

- 1 king bed with highly rated 12” Zinus memory foam bed

- Samsung Washer & Dryer

- High-speed WiFi

- Dedicated work space with a desk & comfortable leather swivel chair

- (2) 50” HD Intelligent Roku TVs.

- Pack ’n’ play, kids’s silverware, and kids’s tableware.

- Private deck with outdoor furnishings; ideal for a cup of coffee and a good book.

- Minutes from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Historic Fort Fisher, Carolina Beach State Park, Fort Fisher Aquarium and tons of great eateries.

- Pet friendly for friendly family pets! Please message us for pet approval PRIOR to booking. Non-returnable pet fee of $150 applies. If possible, please add pets to your reservation during the booking process. Limit is 2 dogs; no other animals allowed. Please review the home rules for our full pet policy.

- We supply bed linens & bath towels. Beach towels NOT supplied.

- We also provide enough hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, & trash bags to get you started upon arrival. However, if you are staying longer than a couple nights, please plan to supplement with your own supplies based on your personal needs.

- Please note that we do require a signed rental agreement.


-- PET POLICY --

- Please message us for pet approval PRIOR to booking.
- If possible, please add pets to your reservation during the booking process. Once added, the $150 pet fee is supplied as part of the nightly rate (spread out equally over the course of the stay) and in the total price at checkout.
- Pet fee is non-returnable and is a flat rate for the stay.
- Limit is 2 dogs; no other animals allowed.
- Must pick up all droppings from pet(s).
- Dogs must be completely housebroken.
- Dogs are not allowed on furnishings or linens.


-- HOME RULES --

- NO SMOKING. If anything is smoked inside, you will incur a $300 fee for deodorization treatment.
- Check-in time is 4:00PM and check out by 10:00AM. No parking on premises before check in time or after check out time.
- Self check-in with keyless PIN code lock
- When pulling into the driveway & facing the home from the street, please park only on the right side of the driveway. The upper apartment is assigned the left side of the driveway.
- No entry is allowed into the garage because it is used as office space/storage. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- All visitors must be approved by host.
- Be respectful of our neighbors by keeping noise volumes low.
- In order to avoid potential staining, please do NOT use bleach to clean anything during your stay. We have professional cleaners who will use bleach appropriately in between guests to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
- Do not burn incense, essential oils, or similar items. These scents are difficult to remove before the next guest checks in, and some guests may have sensitivity to smells.
- Guest must sign rental agreement.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this apartment is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Tregembo Animal Park. 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

2 total pets

Tricks and tips to get the best Wrightsville Beach vacation property experience:

Money saving strategies:

• The sooner your group can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Wrightsville Beach area. Booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Some hosts offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, property management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to choose the perfect rental home in Carolina Beach:

• Begin by choosing your trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. Walk to Beach, Full Kitchen, Cozy Surf Studio has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wrightsville Beach rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available on booking websites. If not, email or call the property owner before booking your home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must book a pet-friendly rental. Request information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Note that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Does your group require special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental

Additional considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Save the instructions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, stereo or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents lots of concerns.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Note any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately send them to the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute is filed.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors disrupting your peaceful home. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Upon check-out, take a walk-through to confirm you did not forget anything. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, take video of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to drive more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.