• As low as $255/Night
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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General Features

  • DVD player
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • English
  • Fence around the pool
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Living room
  • Marina nearby
  • Microwave
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near laundromat
  • Near the sea
  • No pets allowed
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport
  • Oven
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Refrigerator
  • Sailing nearby
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Sleeps 11
  • Smoke detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spa tub
  • Stovetop
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Water park
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • WiFi available

About this Property

  • Sleeps 11
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home

Plan your next vacation to "Hooked On Swordfish"! This fresh four bedroom, three bath duplex has everything you need for a memorable beach vacation. Just three short blocks to the ocean, you can appreciate fun days at the beach and relax by the pool in the evening.



The main level has a well-equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, a cavernous living and a dining room that leads out to your private deck overlooking the pool. The third level is where you will find the primary bedroom suite with King bed, roomy bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and an additional bedroom with Queen bed and bath. The first floor has a street side bedroom with a Double bed and pyramid bunk bed (Twin over Double) and an additional Queen bedroom with private deck.



"Hooked on Swordfish" shares a fenced in pool with the duplex. For bigger family groups that would like to be close to one another please ask about renting the adjoining unit, "Zepka", for a total of 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms!



While visiting in Carolina Beach, be sure to check out the Boardwalk area, where you will find stores, eateries and the summer activities such as fireworks, carnival rides and live music. Watch the fishermen come in with the catch of the day at the marina or dine out with the family. Only a few miles south to the Ft. Fisher Historic Museum, the Civil War battleground and the NC Aquarium. Make plans to visit Carolina Beach today!

*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel complimentary to contact our office.

Occupancy 11: Fri/Fri rental in Summer. Min two nighttime stay other seasons.

Linens Recap: 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Full, 1 Pyramid Bunk Bed (Twin over Full)

Parking: Parking for three cars - one under carport, two driveway

Prohibited: Smoking, Animals, Grilling



Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a family owned and operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C236 – Hooked on Swordfish” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Halyburton Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. 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 not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the very best vacation property experience:

Get the most from your spending budget:

  • Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
  • Reserve your Wilmington, NC rental property in Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
  • Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your family qualifies for a discount.
  • Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
  • Many property management companies supply Wilmington, NC area travel guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Narrow your rental Search:

  • First and foremost, have your family select the best dates and a budget.
  • Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. Hooked On Swordfish: Upscale Duplex With Pool Nestled Between Live Oaks has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
  • Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking pages. If not, email the host before booking the home. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to work out which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation family.
  • If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Request details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some hosts charge additional pet fees.
  • Does your group require particular amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
  • Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.

More tips for your stay:

  • Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental property.
  • Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, intercom or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of issues.
  • Keep your rental home locked while you're out! Don't let burglars ruin your trip.
  • Upon arrival, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the host. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
  • Be respectful. Often times, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
  • Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
  • Re-check the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
  • Inspect the property one final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, ensure that you take pictures of the property to record its condition.
  • Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Many rental home management companies make it easy for clients to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.

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