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 refreshed 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 updated features. The home comes with a brand-new 30 foot boat slip that includes power and fresh water (bring your boat!). Savor 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 sizable outdoor deck for watching boats go by in the canal. The second story has a enormous 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 outfitted 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 magnificant 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 beautiful 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

Finding the best Carolina Beach vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• The sooner you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Booking a rental in the Spring or Fall is our favorite way to save money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Many property management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guides that include special offers, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning and picking your Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• Begin by selecting vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group needs. Carolina Family Tides: On the water, boat slip, steps from beach, and VIEWS! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking websites. Otherwise, email or call the property owner before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or charges may be applied to your agreement.
• If there's an individual Wrightsville Beach beach you love, keep an eye out for homes that are either close by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property. We recommend storing the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are out, just like you would at home.
• To make sure damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, make note of any problem areas when you arrive. Contact the property manager right away to document any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did you have a wonderful time? Most rental managers make it easy for vacationers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.