Oceanfront updated 5 bedroom duplex with elevator and private beach access. - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2224 square feet

Octopus’s Garden is an refreshed three-floor duplex with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths and an elevator. Two of the bedrooms are direct ocean front, but the other rooms all have ocean vistas through the 20 plus windows! Located in Carolina Beach, a prime beachfront community, this home offers impressive expansive vistas of the ocean, has high-end finishes and top-tier amenities designed for relaxation and entertainment.

The owners take absolute pride in updating and maintaining the home. Over the years, the kitchen and baths have been modernized, high-end furnishing as well as new appliances were purchased (including a new refrigerator, oven and microwave in 2025 and dishwasher in 2024) and carpets were replaced with wood floors. The home has been elegantly decorated with incredible and unique octopus’ décor throughout.

The first floor has three roomy bedrooms – one oceanfront king room with a slider out to the deck, the second king with ocean vistas and the third with a unique queen over queen bunkbed. There is a enormous bathroom and laundry closet with a Samsung washer/dryer.

The second floor is open and cavernous to allow for huge family gatherings. It has beautiful vistas from the many side windows and the double sliders which lead to a huge deck. The living area has two couches and a coffee table as well as a decorative fireplace. The sizable, updated kitchen (including a drink refrigerator that holds 140 cans) is completely equipped with plates, bowls, glasses, pasta bowls, serving platters, mixing bowls, baking pans, a blender, toaster, BBQ kit, Cuisinart coffee center, crockpot, and a buffet warming tray. The two kitchen islands comfortably seat 6 people and the dining room table seats 8.

The third floor has two master suites with king beds and oceanfront/vistas. The oceanfront bedroom has sliders out to the deck with two chairs and a chaise lounge and an attached bathroom with a hottub tub and a sizable window facing the ocean! The other master has fantastic vistas of the ocean as well as west-facing vistas of Carolina Beach, offering gorgeous sunset colors. The bathroom has been completely modernized with subway tiles, a tile floor and vanity.

If you need more outdoor space beyond the large decks, then the covered bar/grilling area is waiting for you! Savor some beverages at the hand-designed Octopus’s Garden bar with outdoor lighting or hang out on the brick patio with Adirondack chairs and a gas barbeque. There is also a toy chest filled with kids’ buckets and shovels, an outside shower, and direct beach access from the private walkway. The unit also includes beach chairs and towels for 12 as well as coolers and bocce! Up-to-four cars can be accommodated.

Once you park your car, you can leave it there as the duplex sits on a one-way street that is more like a pedestrian walkway, and convenient to nearly anything in town! It's an painless walk to the Carolina Beach boardwalk to the North and the Tiki Bar to the South, as well as Carolina Beach Lake, the Greenway, Veggie Wagon, Britts Donuts, eateries, and bars, including locals’ and tourists’ favorite, the Fat Pelican, voted one of the top 25 dive bars in the country!

If you've never been to Carolina Beach before you're in for a treat. We're a outstanding family friendly beach town with pizza stores, ice cream stores, seafood eateries, and three grocery stores. You'll never have to (or want to) leave the island. During the summer there are complimentary outdoor concerts and movies, a Farmers Market on Saturdays, and Thursday nighttime fireworks, all within walking distance. Stroll the boardwalk, head down to the Kure Beach pier, visit the NC Aquarium or take in some local Civil War history at Fort Fisher. You can find new things to do every day or of course just relax on the beach and soak up the sun. You'll be glad you came to Carolina Beach and will want to come back year after year.

Check in is 4:00PM and check out is by 10:00AM
This is a no smoking, no family pets property.
You must be at least 25 years old to enter into a rental contract

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect vacation home experience:

Sticking to your rental budget:

• Summer time is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To find the most suitable rental for your budget, we highly recommend booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Winter holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. 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 have discounts for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Selecting the best rental home in Carolina Beach:

• Begin by selecting a vacation week and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. Oceanfront updated 5 bedroom duplex with elevator and private beach access. has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the host before booking the vacation property. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's a particular Wilmington, NC attraction you simply love, keep an eye out for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to book a rental that allows animals. Request information on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

More considerations:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• During check-in, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers bothering your home life. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would have not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental while you are out and about. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host isn't available, take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on great feedback to propel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best vacation home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.