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Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip
  • As low as $521 - $521/Night
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip

General Features

  • 3 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Boat on site
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Desk
  • Dishwasher
  • Ecotours nearby
  • English
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fishing nearby
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Living room
  • Marina nearby
  • Microwave
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near laundromat
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Onsite parking
  • Oven
  • Pet friendly
  • Power boating nearby
  • Refrigerator
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sofa bed
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • WiFi available, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Windsurfing nearby

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About this Property
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home
Welcome to "Carolina Joy"! This single family, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is located on the north end of Carolina Beach. Two 30' boat slip and spectacular vistas of the sound make this property the ideal spot for your next family vacation! There is a brand new 16' x 16' gazebo with lights and furnishings, along with 30 amp shore power. Note that the dock was extended to allow for 2 additional feet of water depth.

The great room of this home features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and a striking open floor plan that floods the living space with natural light. The new owners are also updating furnishings throughout. You can savor sound front vistas and watching boaters navigate the waterway from the striking kitchen that features a comfortable rustic décor. The kitchen overlooks the living room and a dining area that leads out to a generous screened in porch with expansive vistas of the canal. A modest desk enables travelers that need to work remotely a great workspace with a calming back drop. Just imagine sipping your morning coffee and watching a pod of dolphins swim by or dining at the outdoor table with a spectacular sunset dazzling on the water.

The roomy primary bedroom features a new bed for the Queen-sized bed, handsome stained-glass accents and a Jacuzzi tub that overlooks the water. Guests of this room will appreciate the on suite bathroom, TV, and direct access to the screened porch. Two additional Queen guest bedrooms with private bathrooms are sure to please your family and friends. The completely fenced in backyard gives a great space for outdoor entertainment. Make sure to bring your yard games – there is plenty of space for volleyball, cornhole, badminton, and grilling. There is a huge area underneath the home that is ideal for shaded relaxation and provides an enclosed outdoor shower.

Fishermen and boaters will appreciate the close by public boat ramp and nearly immediate access to the Intra-Coastal, Snow's Cut and the Cape Fear River with minimum wake zone navigation offered form this dock. The sizable gazebo with dining table for six and 3 Captain's Chairs is ideal for appreciating the long-range vistas of the harbor that includes summer fireworks display offered at the boardwalk, the long boat races in the fall and the Christmas Boat Flotilla in December. A public boat ramp is conveniently located just around the corner and there is ample parking for your boat trailer on the side of the home. Some guests rent gas golf carts to ride up to the beach or up to our legendary Carolina Beach Boardwalk where you find stores, eateries, and an abundance of summer activities such as fireworks, carnival rides and live music.

Make plans today for a lifetime of memories! This home is close by Freeman Park so if you have a four-wheel drive car, bring it. There is a power plug located under the driveway for electric golf carts. This is one of the few beach areas where you can actually drive out onto the beach. Savor a short walk to the little-known private beach of Florida, the North End Pier and eateries. The "Barge" and "Sunset Vistas and Entertainment" are striking.

There is a good reason that many families have returned to this property for decades. Often times, rebooking upon departure!

Occupancy: 8
Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in the Summer. Minimum two nighttime stay other seasons.
Linens Configuration: 3 Queens, Sleeper Couch
Parking: Parking for 4 cars, or three cars and a boat trailer. Do not park on the lawn.
Prohibited: Smoking, Parking on the Lawn. Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Pet Policy: Dogs welcome as an optional add-on for this property with a non-returnable fee of $250 + tax that is charged per pet. min. of 2 dogs per reservation. Charge will be added after booking if not selected at checkout.  
Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund.  All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-returnable cancellation costs and travel insurance (if applicable).

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C259– Carolina Joy” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Legion Stadium, or consider a night out at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkeling, and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

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