New Listing - Lemon Drop, dog friendly - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1258 square feet

Welcome to The Lemon Drop Cottage, a charming 1934 beach bungalow that will take you back to the "Good Old Days", while providing you with all of the modern amenities needed for the ideal beach vacation.
Location location, location! Once you park your car, you really don't need it again! The Lemon Drop is located two blocks from the beach and all that Carolina Beach has to offer. You will be able to walk to the beach, the Boardwalk and all of the stores & eateries located in town. Coffee stores, ice cream, pizza, Britt's Donuts, great eateries all within a few mins. from the home.

Come sit on the huge front porch and appreciate a glass of sweet tea or your morning coffee. The Lemon Drop has three bedrooms, two full freshly remodeled bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area, living room, sleeping nook, and a laundry room. We also have a nice sized private back yard with a comfortable deck with seating and outdoor lighting to relax on after a day at the beach.

The primary bedroom is located in the back of the home, with a queen size bed, gorgeous board & batten wall trim, new bed, wall mounted Intelligent tv, end tables and handsome wall sconces to allow you to do some beach reading in bed! There is also a nice office nook with a desk (in case you absolutley must do some work.) Located directly outside this bedroom is a full bath with a shower/tub combo, with a nice deep tub to relax in.

The second bedroom includes a set of twin bunk beds and dresser for the teens or little ones! The second bathroom is located between bedroom two and three. It is a full bath with a tub/shower combo. Bedroom three is located in the front of the home and has a comfortable queen bed, new end tables, lighting and vintage artwork. There is a Intelligent TV in this room as well.

The kitchen is the ideal place to prepare up a phenomenal meal with our fresh local seafood! Charming granite counters, all new soft close cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. It's completely outfitted with dishes, pots, pans, silverware glassware and more.

The laundry room is at the back of the home, a full size washer & dryer are here for your convenience, as well as plenty of shelving for groceries & supplies. There is a door here that leads to the back deck and grille area.

The dining area seats four comfortably at our vintage table with seating for three at the kitchen counter. To the side of the dining area is a cozy little nook with a beautiful daybed from World Market with a comfortable twin size bed to allow for sleeping or just cozying up with a good book!

The living room is a very welcoming space with an upsized couch, numerous chairs, enormous Intelligent TV and fun vintage artwork throughout!

We think you will fall in adore with The Lemon Drop, we have!

We provide, dog bowls, dog towels, and of course some treats for your "Good boy or girl". Note: if you plan on bringing a dog, please let us know. We charge a $175. Non-returnable dog fee.

Check in anytime after 4pm.
Check out by 10am.
You must be 25 or older to sign a Vacation Rental Agreement
Dog friendly

Primary bedroom - queen bed
Second bedroom - queen Bed
Third Bedroom - two twin beds (bunk bed)
Living area - twin day bed

All dogs are required to be on a leash at all times. April 1st through September 30th, dogs are allowed on the beach during restricted hours BEFORE 9:00 a.m. and AFTER 5:00 p.m. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 9AM-5PM. October 1st through March 31st,dogs are allowed on the beach during all hours.

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. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies to get the optimal Wrightsville Beach rental experience:

Finding your best deal:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in Carolina Beach. To find the most suitable rental home within budget, we highly recommend booking in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite Wrightsville Beach restaurants and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some owners offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach area magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Planning, selecting, and booking yourrental:

• First and foremost, have your group select vacation dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. New Listing - Lemon Drop, dog friendly has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the property owner before reserving the rental. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Does your group require specific amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your contract.

Have a great stay:

• Add the host's phone number to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Upon check-in, record any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, elevator or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents many problems.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep the property locked while you are away! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Just prior to departing, complete a final walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property a final time and scan for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to compel future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.