4 Bedroom Upscale Duplex with a Pool - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Make your vacation memories in "Maritime Merriment", an fresh 4 bedroom 3 bath duplex at Carolina Beach! This comfortable and colorful unit offers partial ocean vistas, three decks, and plenty of room to relax.

The first floor features a street side bedroom with a Queen and Twin bed. This floor also has a full bathroom, laundry room, and a pool side bedroom with two Twin beds. The second level hosts an open design of the living room, dining area, and well equipped kitchen that is ideal for gatherings and family dinners. Sit out on the deck overlooking the shared pool as you watch the kids play or soak up the sun. On the third level there are two main suites with King beds and private en suite bathrooms. Every TV is connected to Spectrum cable and is complete with a Roku stick. Use the Spectrum app for cable and log into your own streaming accounts on other apps.

"Maritime Merriment" has everything you will need for your vacation and one you will want to return to every year! For bigger family groups that would like to be close by to one another please ask about renting the adjoining unit, "Mom's Merriment", for a total of 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms!

While visiting in Carolina Beach, be sure to check out the Boardwalk area, where you will find stores, eateries and the summer activities such as fireworks, carnival rides and live music. Watch the fishermen come in with the catch of the day at the marina or dine out with the family. Only a few miles south to the Fort Fisher Historic Museum, the Civil War battleground and the NC Aquarium. Make plans to visit Carolina Beach today!

*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel complimentary to contact our office.

Occupancy 10: Sun/Sun rental in Summer. Min two nighttime stay other seasons.
Linens Recap: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 3 Twins, 1 Couch Bed
Parking: Parking for three cars - one under carport, two driveway
Prohibited: Smoking, Family Animals
Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund.  All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-returnable cancellation costs and travel insurance (if applicable).

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C020 – Maritime Merriment” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkeling, and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Wrightsville Beach rental booking tips and tricks:

Get the best rental home value:

• Book your Wrightsville Beach vacation in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your group.
• Booking websites usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Often, rental management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guide magazines which will include special deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, selecting, and booking the bestrental home:

• Select a group leader, select your vacation week, and choose a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. 4 Bedroom Upscale Duplex with a Pool has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always available on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the property owner before you book the rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to work out which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• If there's an individual Wrightsville Beach attraction you long to visit, search for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Some properties allow pets, and some don't. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable breeds and types before booking.

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
• During arrival, record any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• 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 issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors bothering your home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a great vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was out of order and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.