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 appreciate 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 roomy 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 supplied 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 handsome place to savor 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 sizable, 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 included. 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 painless walk to most everything Carolina Beach offers.
When you are ready to discover, Shore Fun is an simple 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 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

Tips and Tricks to get the optimal Wrightsville Beach rental experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Wrightsville Beach area. Reserve your rental property in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Selecting and booking your prefect Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• Choose a designated group leader, choose your vacation week, and choose a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. 5BR 5BA w\/ Hot Tub, ample Parking, 2 Blocks from Beach, Boardwalk & Downtown! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking pages. If not, call the property owner before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to work out what is best for your trip.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you must book a pet-friendly property. Make sure to ask for details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a particular Wrightsville Beach attraction you love, look for homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More considerations:

• We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental property while you are gone! Don't let thieves ruin your trip.
• Note any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your peace and quiet. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to compel new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.