Blue Crab Bay- fabulous 5 bedroom house, steps from the beach, ocean views! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3371 square feet

Welcome to Blue Crab Bay, a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home with ocean vistas and public beach access just steps away.  Located directly between Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, guests have fast access to eateries to the north and south.   This home comfortably sleeps 14 people.

The first floor is a lounge space with a couch that has a queen size pull out bed,  TV,  and game room including foosball and two arcade games.  There are also board games available for your use. There is a full bathroom with shower located on this floor, as well as access to the fenced in back yard.  

The second floor contains the master bedroom (king bed) with opulent en suite, as well as two other bedrooms both with king size beds and their own ensuites.  

The third/top floor contains a bedroom with a twin over full bunk bed with twin size trundle bed (sleeps 4) and the final bedroom (king bed) with its own en suite.  The remainder of the astounding third floor is ideal for gathering, featuring a enormous entirely outfitted kitchen with giant island and bar stools.  The living room has a sectional couch, gas fireplace, and wet bar.  The sliding glass doors open and lead to a sizable deck with ocean vistas and outside seating, ideal to appreciate the salty air and waves crashing.

Outside of the home, there is a fenced in back yard with corn hole set, seating, and grille. There are also beach chairs, a beach wagon and sand toys for your use.

Bed sheets, blankets, towels, beach towels, laundry and kitchen "starter pack" are included.

Elevator available for use upon inquiry.

Don't miss your chance to savor Carolina Beach and all it has to offer from this striking home away from home!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Halyburton Park and Carolina Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips and Tricks for getting the best Wrightsville Beach vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your rental six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Reserve your rental home in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites often offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guides have discounts for local tours and attractions.

Choosing and booking the bestrental:

• To start, have your group decide on vacation dates and a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family requires. Blue Crab Bay- fabulous 5 bedroom house, steps from the beach, ocean views! has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is usually accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, contact the property management company before booking your rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• 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 your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges might be applied to your invoice.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental.

Tips for a smooth stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few concerns.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would at home.
• At Check-in, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your quiet neighborhood. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Just before checking out, take a walk-through to make sure you have not forget anything. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great reviews to compel more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.