Stunning Family Getaway - Water Views, Easy Boat Launch - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2450 square feet

This gorgeous Carolina Beach home is a great escape. Appreciate impressive water vistas from all levels in a peaceful residential neighborhood. Located on NC's inter-coastal waterway, there's simple access to a public launching dock for boaters. Just mins. to elegant sandy beaches and an painless walk to a 761-acre coastal park with some of the state's best fishing spots and broad hiking trails. Great eateries close by, 8 miles to the NC aquarium at Ft. Fisher, and 20 mins. to downtown Wilmington's attractions.

With 4 Bedrooms and 4 1/2 Baths, a completely equipped kitchen and dining room, extravagant living area with gas fireplace, and an additional gathering/game room, Casa Carioca sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 6 outdoor balconies for appreciating your morning coffee or evening drink and a private backyard for your family escape. An elevator is available.

MASTER SUITE #1: Located on the second level, this suite offers a firm king size bed, a walk-in closet, 50-inch TV and private access to its own porch with water vistas. The spa like bathroom includes two sinks and a roomy shower with bench seating.

MASTER SUITE #2: Also located on the second level, this suite offers a plush king size bed with a Therapedic TruCool 3-inch bed topper. There is a huge walk-in closet, a 50-inch TV and private access to its own porch with peaceful neighborhood view. The ensuite bathroom includes a cavernous shower with bench seating.

GUEST BEDROOM #3: Located on the first level, this suite offers a plush queen bed with SensorPedic 4-inch Gel Memory Foam bed topper. There is an ensuite bathroom with shower, a 50-inch TV and access to the porch overlooking the back yard.

GUEST BEDROOM #4: Located on the first level, this bedroom offers a firm queen bed and 50-inch TV. There is a hall bathroom with soaking tub right next door to the bedroom.

KITCHEN AND DINING: The spacious kitchen comes entirely equipped with appliances including coffee maker, blender, toaster, KitchenAid mixer, waffle maker and crock pot. There is a 5-burner gas stove and oven, refrigerator with ice maker, in island microwave and dishwasher. The enormous dining table comfortably seats eight with additional seating for three at the kitchen island. Patio door leads out to a porch with bistro table and chairs and a beautiful view of the neighborhood.

LIVING AREA: The living space includes comfortable seating, a gas fireplace, a 65-in TV, and some of the best vistas in the home. A pair of bar stools make great conversation possible with the kitchen. Patio door leads out to a spacious porch with outdoor seating and access to the crows nest.

GAME ROOM/SITTING ROOM: On the first level, at the entrance to the townhome, you'll find an additional area for gaming, reading or enjoying the 65-inch TV. There is also a mudroom area for leaving shoes, beach towels or jackets.

GROUND LEVEL: Park up to 4 cars underneath the home. Beach chairs and body boards for your use are in one of the ground level storage spaces. There's an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand from your day at the beach. A sizable, private back yard provides additional space for an evening under the stars.

GUEST AMENITIES: We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryers and makeup remover. Coffee and tea welcome you to our home. A portable Bluetooth speaker provides music anywhere in the home or on the porches. There is a full-size washer and dryer on the second level of the home.

FAMILY FRIENDLY: There's plenty to do for kids of all ages. However, because our vacation home is on three levels, it may not be suitable for infants and toddlers. For their safety, we do not allow kids to ride the elevator without an adult.

CLEANING STANDARDS: We take immense pride in the cleaning of our home so rest assured that the home not only follows recommended guidelines but exceeds them.

* We sanitize high-touch surfaces, down to the doorknobs.

* We use cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies, and wear protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination.

* We clean each room using extensive cleaning checklists.

* We provide additional cleaning supplies, so you can clean as you stay.

* We comply with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines.

COMFORT AND SAFETY: Heating and air conditioning are available in the home along with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. A whole home water softening system and reverse osmosis water filtration system provides additional comfort. You won't need to haul bags of ice or buy bottled water for drinking or cooking.

Exterior cameras are placed at the front door, back porch and parking level for home security. There are no cameras inside the home.

Unwind, soak up the water vistas, and savor all the area has to offer at Casa Carioca!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting. 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

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Wrightsville Beach vacation property experience:

How to get the best value:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are booked early. Booking your vacation rental six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. To get the best value, consider shifting your vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer pleasant temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines contain deals for local tours and attractions.

Make a plan and pick your Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• Choose a designated group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Stunning Family Getaway - Water Views, Easy Boat Launch has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually accessible on booking websites. If not, call the property management company before booking the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out what bed configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly property. Request information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a certain Wrightsville Beach destination you simply love, look for properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the instructions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, elevator or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many concerns.
• Lock your rental property while you're away! Don't let thieves spoil your holiday.
• To make sure damages aren't attributed to your stay, inspect for any problem areas when you arrive. Contact the rental manager right away to record your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers disrupting your peaceful home. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a excellent time? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.