• As low as $383/Night
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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General Features

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Cycling nearby
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ecotours nearby
  • English
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Free WiFi
  • Golf nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Heating
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Living room
  • Microwave
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Onsite parking
  • Oven
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Patio
  • Pet friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stovetop
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Unit size: 1280 sq ft (119 sq m)
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Water park
  • Winery tours nearby

About this Property

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home
  • Approximately 1280 square feet

Welcome to the Rec Player's Retreat, a striking 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach home in the heart of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, ideal for up to 6 guests. This enchanting getaway offers a calming escape, just a short walk from the lively town center and the vibrant activities of Pleasure Island. Whether you're seeking a calming hideaway or appealing adventures, this home is attractively located to offer the best of both worlds.

Inside, you'll find a roomy living room, a completely equipped modern kitchen, and three handsomely furnished bedrooms. The primary bedroom features a king-size bed for the ultimate in comfort, while a comfortable queen room provides a serene setting, and a beautiful twin room is ideal for families or friends traveling together.

Rec Player’s Retreat also features a fenced yard, ideal for your furry friends, a gas grille for delicious BBQ nights, a fire pit for cozy evenings, and a patio where you can relax with a sunset view. The home's location also provides simple access to a plethora of outdoor activities, from fun-filled water adventures to peaceful nature exploration.

Golf courses, fishing spots, water parks, and eco-tourism locations are just a few of the attractions mins. away. For food enthusiasts, a multitude of eateries offer a variety of culinary delights. And shopping lovers won't be disappointed with the selection of stores in close proximity.

So why wait? Feel the calming beach life with the amenities of home at Rec Player's Retreat today.

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Wrightsville Beach rental home tips and tricks:

Sticking to your rental home budget:

  • Summertime is high season in Carolina Beach. Booking your vacation rental in the Fall or Spring is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties.
  • Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
  • Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
  • Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
  • Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitor guides have deals for local shops and restaurants.

Finding the best rental home in Carolina Beach:

  • Start by selecting potential vacation weeks and a maximum budget.
  • Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Rec Player's Retreat
  • Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available online. Otherwise, call the property management company before booking your home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
  • If there's a certain Wrightsville Beach attraction you simply love, browse homes that are either nearby, or those that cater to your needs.
  • Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
  • Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or charges might be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your visit:

  • Get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
  • To make sure no damages are linked to your visit, note any problem areas when you arrive. E-mail the property manager right away to report any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
  • Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, intercom or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents many concerns.
  • Be a good neighbor. Often times, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
  • Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
  • Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would back home.
  • Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
  • Record a video to document the condition of the property.
  • Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on great feedback to inspire new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.

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