Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk\nLinens Included! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 969 square feet

**Due to our security locks, we do not have the option for early check in OR late check outs**

Make sure to download the Vacation Rental By Owner APP on your phone! You Will Need it for Access information!

The Property address and your Access Code will be supplied from Vacation Rental By Owner (3) days before check in as well as visible and available in the Vacation Rental By Owner APP and the Welcome / Hospitality Guide.

Unwind at the Barefoot Mermaid, a 3BR 2BA bungalow getaway half a mile from the beach and only one mile from Carolina Beach’s best dining, recreation, and entertainment. Eateries for every taste. An old-fashioned Boardwalk with a Ferris wheel and amusement rides. Fireworks on the beach every Thursday. Free live music on Fridays. Lake Park, with a Saturday Farmers’ Market and complimentary outdoor movies on Sundays. All within one mile of this beach hideaway. The Island Greenway, a 1.2-mile cycling/walking path is a block from the home. Another block over is Mike Chappell Park, with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, a skate park, and playground. A short drive away, visit the NC Aquarium, Ft. Fisher, Carolina Beach State Park, and the Kure Beach Pier for fishing and sightseeing.

**Bring your own Beach towels**

Back at the home, settle into the comfortable vintage-inspired living room.
Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the Intelligent TV lets you log into your favorite streaming services.
In the mood for tunes?
Connect your device to the stereo speakers with sub-woofer. Central A/C plus 5 ceiling fans will keep you cool.

Prepare meals in the entirely equipped kitchen, with full-size stove, oven, and refrigerator (w/ice-maker and filtered water), dishwasher, microwave, 2 coffee makers (drip and pod), convection toaster oven, crock pot, blender, dishware, cookware, and silverware. Serve in the light-filled dining area or at the kitchen counter. Out back, there’s a picnic table with umbrella, and a covered porch with rockers that are the ideal place to sit and listen for the ocean in the peaceful of the evening.

You have three bedrooms to choose from: Queen (w/shower bath), Queen (w/Intelligent TV), and Twin with painless-to-use trundle (sleeps 2).
The second bathroom has a tub/shower.
There is also a full-size washer/dryer.

The Barefoot Mermaid is your beach getaway—tucked out of the way, yet just mins. from the best Carolina Beach has to offer.
Cottage-style one-story living—no stilts, just three steps up to the entrance. Located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, the bungalow provides off-street parking for two or three cars, depending on size.

Bring your own beach towels, chairs, body boards, paddle-boards, surfboards, kayaks, bicycles, etc., and get ready to make some memories!

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this cottage. 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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Booking the best Carolina Beach rental home experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Carolina Beach. To find the best value, shift your trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer warm temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers often offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Many property management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guides which will include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning, picking, and booking a perfect Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation dates, and choose a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk\nLinens Included! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often accessible online. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property owner before you reserve the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you must book a pet-friendly property. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Note that some property managers charge additional pet fees.

Tips for your stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• Make a record of any issues with the property during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are helpful if a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are out, just like you would at home.
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a great stay? Many rental home management companies make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.