Happy as a Clam! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3000 square feet

Welcome to Island Life! This coastal getaway offers modern amenities (8-9 guests, 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, 4.5 bath, 2,930 sq. ft. constructed in 2023) This roomy, open, airy modern design is ideal for entertaining. There is so much attention to detail - vaulted ceilings, gas range, stone countertops and high end cabinetry. TVs and full length mirrors in every bedroom, huge family room and electric fireplace for ambience, sizable dining table, entirely equipped kitchen with wet bar. Just 6 blocks from the ocean, steps away from Island Greenway Walk/Bicycle Trail & Mike Chappell Park, (off-street trails, parks and spectacular areas),10-acre park and has something for everybody in the family, it is equipped with two tennis courts (Pickle Ball), basketball court, playground equipment, baseball, soccer field, skate park (freshly modernized 8,000 sq. ft. skate park is complete with ramps, rails, and bowls). Some of the best fishing spots and broad hiking trails. Great eateries and shopping close by, 8 miles to the NC aquarium at Ft. Fisher, and 20 mins. to downtown Wilmington. Appreciate Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Willington Beach.

INDOOR LIVING: This open, airy modern design is ideal for entertaining. There is so much attention to detail - vaulted ceilings to a gas range, stone countertops and high end cabinetry. Enormous family room with 70” TV and electric fireplace for ambience, enormous dining table, cavernous completely equipped kitchen with wet bar.

BEDROOMS: Bedroom 1 (Master downstairs) King Bed; Bedroom 2 King Bed; Bedroom 3 Queen Bed; Bedroom 4 Bunk Beds (1 full, 1 twin). Each bedroom is complete with full size bathrooms, ample closet space and TVs. Full length mirrors in Bedrooms 1, 2 and 3. Please note, one closet is locked up in master bath for owner's belongings, if you need to hang long dresses there is a spacious closet in entry hallway. Modest room for infant with portable crib, jungle gym, infant tub, high chair.

KITCHEN: Fridge, gas range, oven, dishwasher, microwave, wet bar, cooking basics and more, dishware, glassware, flatware, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crockpot, dish towels, starter paper products, napkins, paper towels and trash bags.

GENERAL: High-speed WiFi, central A/C & heating, ceiling fans, in-unit washer and dryer, linens & bath towels, beach towels, starter laundry detergent, hand soap, body wash, hangers, 4 hair dryers, 2 make up mirrors, iron/ironing board, keyless entry.

PARKING: Driveway (3 cars) Please note: no parking in garage, if you park on the street you may get a ticket. GARAGE IS OFF LIMIT!

GUEST ACCESS: Self-check-in with keyless entry upon arrival. You will find a intelligent lock at the front door and a code will be sent to you prior to your arrival.

OTHER: The huge, flat yard is gorgeously landscaped and has an outdoor shower, high end brand new grille, four lounge chairs. Exterior cameras are placed at the front door and outside in the front. Outdoor dining set coming soon!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

The ice maker does not work, but there are plenty of ice trays in the freezer. Please fill trays with water before departure for the next quest.

Please clean grille after each use as it is not a part of the cleaning service.

Please make sure all doors are shut when you using the outside area.

Master closet is locked but there is a dresser in there and if you need to hang clothes you can use the closet in the hallway.

Garage is off limits and locked, 3 parking spaces in driveway, you cannot park on the road you may bet a ticket.

If water starts leaking in the master bath shower, there is a tool in the drawer by the toilet, you just lift up the drain and unclog the hair. The drain is modest so it clogs conveniently with hair, especially woman with long hair. It is an painless task.

DEPARTURE
Beach towels and all other bath towels must be washed and dried and put back, start one load of laundry of sheets requested by cleaning service. They only will do two loads of laundry. Please do not over suff the washer.

Also please make sure all pots/pans, wine glasses, etc. are washed and put away. Start the dishwasher before departure.

Please take out trash and recycling Monday nighttime, they come early Tuesday morning, bring trash cans back to the yard Tuesday. If you leave on any other day, please bring trash to the road.

Please turn off all lights and set air on 74 degrees, please close blinds.

Please make sure all doors and windows are locked.

We have keyless entry upon arrival. Please make sure you hit the lock button when you check out and leave the home at all times.

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the perfect rental home experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Summer time is high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. To find the best value, shift your family's Wrightsville Beach trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Many management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guides that include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Choosing the perfect vacation rental:

• Choose dates and max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Happy as a Clam! has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the host before booking the property. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a specific Wrightsville Beach destination you crave, 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 with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• Some rentals allow pets, and others don't. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the host about pets before booking.

More tips for your visit:

• Take a copy of the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• To ensure that damages are not attributed to your family's visit, record any problem areas during check in. Speak to the host immediately to document any damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers bothering your peace. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would have never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental property while you're away! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to compel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.