Good Times and Tan Lines -Best of both worlds- Beach and Pool - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 890 square feet

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Carolina Beach has exceptional ocean vistas. It is decorated with neutral coastal colors and bright decor. You will feel right at home with the comfortable furnishings and entirely equipped kitchen.

The living room has a intelligent 50” flat screen TV accepting guests to log on to their accounts to stream from Netflix, Hulu, and other apps including complimentary Wi-Fi for the entire unit. You will find a Queen sleeper couch with memory foam bed and access to the front balcony with great ocean vistas! The cavernous balcony has a sizable table to appreciate your morning coffee as the sun rises, a family dinner or a peaceful evening drink.

The unit has been refreshed to make your stay as fun and calming as possible with bath towels, new linens and a completely furnished kitchen which includes refrigerator with automatic ice maker, glass prepare top stove with a full size oven, microwave and a ultra peaceful dishwasher. Gather around the dining room table that conveniently seats six for a seafood dinner or family game nighttime.

The private master bedroom has a King pillow top bed, a full master bath with walk in shower, intelligent flat screen TV. A patio door leads to a separate balcony that faces west for charming sunsets.

The guest room features a Queen bed, a portable crib and dresser and TV/DVD Combo.

The main bathroom located right next to the guest room includes plenty of storage space for your personal items, a tub/shower combo, bath towels and a washer and dryer.

Across the street, you will find the public beach access that will take you directly to the ocean where you can watch schools of dolphins just offshore, fish, surf the waves or just sit and soak up the sun.

Below the unit located in the outdoor closet are beach chairs for adults and kids, a beach mat and plenty of sand toys including body boards to play in the surf for your enjoyment.

This unit includes parking for 2 cars in the parking lot behind the building. The pool is next door which includes an outdoor shower to wash off the sand as you come back from the beach.

One mile south of the condo is the Carolina Beach Boardwalk which was named one of the top boardwalks by the Food and Wine magazine. It features many stores and eateries! Be sure to stop at the famed Brits Donuts and hit the amusement park rides.

You can head a few miles south on the island to find Fort Fischer Historic Site and recreational area, the North Carolina Aquarium or the ferry to Bald Head Island and Southport. The island also features a 761-acre State Park that is home to a rare and pretty Venus Flytrap along with many nature trails, marina and campsites.

Just a few short blocks north of the condo is the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier that features an outdoor tiki bar and Freeman Park where you can kick up some sand four wheeling, surf the waves or camp overnight.

The main marina on the island is just a fast drive from the condo with daily departures on fishing charters, sunset/dinner cruises and boat units. There is a kayak launch on the Intercoastal water near by.

Carolina Beach is alive with festivals and concerts all summer long. The summer features a Thursday nighttime firework display while Sunday nighttime is movie nighttime at the Lake. During the off-season annual events include Boardwalk activities such as Christmas by the Sea and the Island of Lights Festival. There is so much to do that you will want to stay at least a week!

For more added adventure, Wilmington is only 20 mins. away where you can take in the sights of the Riverwalk downtown river district along the Cape Fear River. Wilmington was voted the America’s best riverfront and rivals Charleston and Savannah for its southern appeal and history. We hope to see you soon!

Restrictions:
- Non-Smoking
- No Animals
- No Events or Parties allowed
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- In the summer season, daily units are only available for booking within 7 days
of the arrival date and require a 3-nighttime minimum.

Additional Information:
- 7 nighttime and monthly units receive a discount
- Parking for 2 cars. Campers and trailers of any kind are not allowed.
- This is a second story unit, accessible by stairs.
- Outdoor Pool is normally open April through September.
- Beach Towels are not supplied
- Airport: Wilmington International Airport (19.6 miles)

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. 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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: Our HOA does not allow renters to have pets.

Strategies for getting the best Wilmington, NC rental experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• To get the best value, shift your family's Wilmington, NC vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines have deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

How to choose the perfect rental home in the Wilmington, NC area:

• Select dates and budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Good Times and Tan Lines -Best of both worlds- Beach and Pool has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property management company before you reserve your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what is optimal for your family.
• Traveling with pets? 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. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or applied to your contract.
• If there's a particular Wilmington, NC beach you crave, keep an eye out for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Advice for a great stay:

• Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Upon arrival, note any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors bothering your quiet neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check the property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on good reviews to compel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.