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, T.V., 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 roomy 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 suitcases and vacation needs. A giant 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 outstanding 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. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. 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

Our top Vacation rental home tips:

When to visit & When to book:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in coastal NC. To get the largest rental within your budget, we recommend booking in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at Wrightsville Beach restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Owners sometimes offer special rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Often, property management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guide magazines which will include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to pick the perfect rental in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• To start, have your family agree to date ranges and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Just For The Shell of It! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is generally available online. If not, reach out to the property management company before you reserve your rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to determine what configuration is optimal for your vacation family.
• Does your group require specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs applied to your agreement.

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• During arrival, document any damages to the property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, intercom or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often help. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected everything. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out 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.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to drive more reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.