Carolina Family Tides: On the water, boat slip, steps from beach, and VIEWS! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Condo

Family Tides is a 3bd 2.5 bath condo in the desired Captains Quarters community of Carolina Beach. The main level of this hideaway was modernized in early 2024 to include a brand new kitchen with upgraded countertops, floor, appliances, and more. The living area was also refreshed to include new furnishings and refreshed features. The home comes with a brand-new 30 foot boat slip that includes power and fresh water (bring your boat!). Appreciate the day at the beach or spend time at the community pool that's just steps from the condo (open in May, literally steps away). The ground level has a garage with storage and a grass area to play games. The main level (second floor) includes a half bath, kitchen, living area, and enormous outdoor deck for watching boats go by in the canal. The second story has a sizable master bedroom with private deck and full ensuite bathroom. The first guest room has two twin beds. The second has a queen bed. The kitchen comes entirely supplied with glassware, pots and pans, cooking silverware, blender, Keurig coffee maker and toaster oven. Each bedroom and the living room have brand new intelligent TVs. A grassy lawn area out back is ideal for yard games. A hightop dining table and chairs on the huge main balcony provide and amazing opportunity to appreciate the sunset over the water.

The home does include linens and some essentials!

The Carolina Beach Boardwalk District (1.4 miles away) has a elegant boardwalk along the beach with shopping, fair rides, seasonal Thursday nighttime fireworks, ice cream stores and many eateries! Everything from housemade tacos to gormet hotdogs! Freeman park, one of the state's only drive on beaches, is half a mile down Canal Drive. Carolina Beach State Park, with boat launch (and fuel station), hiking and cycling trails is 2.5 miles away.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is on the waterfront. 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

How to find the best vacation home experience:

Finding your best deal:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Wrightsville Beach area. To find the best value, try shifting your family's Wrightsville Beach trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best properties are booked very early. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, visitor guides contain money saving offers on nearby tours and attractions.

Finding the best rental home in Carolina Beach:

• Choose dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Carolina Family Tides: On the water, boat slip, steps from beach, and VIEWS! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available online. If they are not listed, email or call the property owner before you book your rental. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what configuration is suitable for your vacation group.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the property manager about pets before booking.

During your stay:

• Add the owner's contact info to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make certain that damages are not linked to your stay, make a record of any problem areas during arrival. Get in touch with the property manager right away to record your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible resource to find the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Double-check the property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did you have a fantastic time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.