Just For The Shell of It! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3500 square feet

Just For the Shell of it! Boasts over 3500 square feet and accepts everybody to spread out. Take the elevator or stairs to your over 2,500 square foot living space located on the second level, and provides a enormous open kitchen adjacent to a 900 square foot great room. The bottom floor is comprised of a 1,000 square foot game room that is air-conditioned and furnished with a pool table, TV, and games. The home has full kitchen amenities and an additional refrigerator on the lower level. There is an additional-sizable master suite with a king bed, huge tv, a private deck with a cavernous bathroom with a soaking tub. Additionally, the master bedroom provides access to the six-foot privacy fenced back yard to let your family pets roam. The master and one other bedroom also have limited ocean vistas. There are two queen bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a full-size bed and a connected bathroom. The fifth bedroom has a twin daybed and a tv. The great room has a 70-inch tv and a huge open concept. The front porch has a gate for your pets at the top of the stairs, couch and high-top table to appreciate the outdoors. Head down to the lower level in the elevator to the game room which features a sleeper couch, tv, pool table, pacman game, game table, and plenty of room to relax on the occasional rainy day. The elevator has plenty of room for all of your bags and vacation needs. A humongous outdoor shower awaits after a day on the beach with hot and cold water with plenty of privacy. The home has plenty of parking and is only three homes from the ocean and is equipped with a standard electrical car charger. The home's great location is just two blocks from Freeman park, a great beach that accepts four-wheel cars. Carolina Beach is a family-friendly town with great eateries, a amazing boardwalk area, a lake with a walking path, a state park, boat ramps, surf and deep-sea fishing, bicycle paths, access to the ICC to put in Kayaks, and many other island amenities. You are 10 miles from Wilmington, NC with all of its attractions. This really is a year-round beach town ideal for your family geaway!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Federal Point History Center and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Legion Stadium. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. 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

2 total pets

Tricks and tips for getting the best Carolina Beach vacation home experience:

Sticking to your rental budget:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. Booking a rental in the Spring or Fall is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. 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? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Often, management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guide magazines that include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to pick the best rental home in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• Choose dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your group needs. Just For The Shell of It! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, contact the property owner before booking your home. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out what configuration is suitable for your vacation family.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly property. Request details on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, hosts charge additional pet fees.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the host's phone number to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, television set or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent a lot of difficulties.
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• Record any issues with the property during check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute is filed.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Just before checking out, take a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a excellent time? Most rental managers make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental and/or host was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.