Marsh front home with ocean views, 5 minute stroll to the beach! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Island Escape is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that sits marsh front with ocean vistas. Savor your morning coffee or evening drink while sitting on the screened in porch and listening to the waves! The Island Escape has a completely supplied kitchen, high speed wi-fi, cable TV in 3 rooms, fenced in back yard & heated outdoor shower, amongst many other amenities. You are only a 5 min. walk from the beach! The two marsh facing bedrooms each have queen beds. The two back bedrooms each have twin over full bunkbeds. The marshfront bedrooms have cable TV and Netflix capabilites. We provide you with a gas grille and beach chairs to use during your stay. We also provide bed sheets and bath towels, don't forget to bring your beach towels! There is also an umbrella stroller and a booster seat for little ones during meal times. The backyard is fenced in and we have a heated outdoor shower.

Island Escape is 2 blocks from Joyner Marina, where they offer daily and weekly boat slip units.
We are 5 min. walk to the beach, a 3 block walk from the pier, where they have a 24 hour snack bar, gorgeous fishing, and a bar on the top floor, which hosts bands on the weekends!

We are 1.5 miles from the boardwalk, and 6 miles from Fort Fisher. If you have a 4X4 car, get a pass and drive it on the North End!

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. 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. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Carolina Beach rental booking tips and tricks:

Get the most from your rental budget:

• Summer time is high season in Carolina Beach. To find the best value, try changing your vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic.
• The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your group qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers often offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many property management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guides which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing and booking the perfectvacation home:

• To start, have your group decide on the best dates and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Marsh front home with ocean views, 5 minute stroll to the beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking websites. If not, email the property owner before reserving your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a specific Wrightsville Beach attraction you long to visit, search for properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or could be applied to your invoice.

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Document any issues with the property at check in, and immediately contact the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few concerns.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Just prior to departing, complete a final walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, remember to take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to propel new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.