Just For The Shell of It! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3500 square feet

Just For the Shell of it! Boasts over 3500 square feet and accepts everybody to spread out. Take the elevator or stairs to your over 2,500 square foot living space located on the second level, and provides a huge open kitchen adjacent to a 900 square foot great room. The bottom floor is comprised of a 1,000 square foot game room that is air-conditioned and furnished with a pool table, T.V., and games. The home has full kitchen amenities and an additional refrigerator on the lower level. There is an additional-sizable master suite with a king bed, enormous tv, a private deck with a cavernous bathroom with a soaking tub. Additionally, the master bedroom provides access to the six-foot privacy fenced back yard to let your family pets roam. The master and one other bedroom also have limited ocean vistas. There are two queen bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a full-size bed and a connected bathroom. The fifth bedroom has a twin daybed and a tv. The great room has a 70-inch tv and a huge open concept. The front porch has a gate for your pets at the top of the stairs, couch and high-top table to appreciate the outdoors. Head down to the lower level in the elevator to the game room which features a sleeper couch, tv, pool table, pacman game, game table, and plenty of room to relax on the occasional rainy day. The elevator has plenty of room for all of your bags and vacation needs. A giant outdoor shower awaits after a day on the beach with hot and cold water with plenty of privacy. The home has plenty of parking and is only three homes from the ocean and is equipped with a standard electrical car charger. The home's great location is just two blocks from Freeman park, a great beach that accepts four-wheel cars. Carolina Beach is a family-friendly town with great eateries, a fabulous boardwalk area, a lake with a walking path, a state park, boat ramps, surf and deep-sea fishing, bicycle paths, access to the ICC to put in Kayaks, and many other island amenities. You are 10 miles from Wilmington, NC with all of its attractions. This really is a year-round beach town ideal for your family geaway!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home 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 Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. 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

2 total pets

Carolina Beach rental home tips:

When to visit & When to reserve a Wilmington, NC rental home:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved early. Booking your vacation rental up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. Book your Wilmington, NC rental in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies typically offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, property management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides which will include special offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning, picking, and booking the perfectvacation home:

• Start by having your family decide on date ranges and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Just For The Shell of It! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property management company before booking the rental. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Some rentals allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the owner about pet restrictions before booking.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are available before booking.

More tips for your visit:

• Put the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Record any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be respectful. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to make sure you haven't forget anything. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, ensure that you take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to drive new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.