Close to beach and tiki bar! Linens included! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1575 square feet

We have newly upgraded our wifi which has eliminated "dead spots" so everybody in the group will have fast internet access! We have also added a new leather reclining appreciate seat to relax in.

This property is a bright, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1st-floor home with an open floor plan and 2 decks, and is located only 1 street back from the beach on calming Bowfin Lane. The North Carolina Street public beach access is only a short 2-min. walk from the driveway. All furnishings is new as of July 2020. There is enough room for ~8 people with a King master bedroom, a Queen second bedroom, and a third bedroom featuring 1 Full and 1 Twin bed - additional sleeping is available with the pull-out Queen couch bed. The huge main deck has ample seating for everybody, with a smaller deck located off of the master bedroom.

The open, completely-furnished kitchen includes granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and all typical prepare ware/silverware/cups and plates. The sizable dining area has seating for up to 9. The cavernous living room area is ideal for calming after a long day at the beach. Spectrum cable TV is included, and you may also log in to your Netflix/Hulu/Prime video accounts from any TV in the home.


Outside, there is parking for up to 5 cars. There is additional space below the home and in the backyard to relax. There is also an outdoor spray station for your beach gear, and an enclosed shower to get the sand off. We have a grille and beach chairs/toys in our storage unit for your use.

This rental is located in close proximity to the beach, Ocean Grille and Tiki Bar, Granny's Kitchen, Vinny's Pizza, and Fun Time Ice Cream. Head north a few blocks closer to downtown Carolina Beach, and you'll find the boardwalk area with eateries, bars, amusement park rides, and even the famed Britt's Doughnut shop. The town typically offers fireworks and complimentary outdoor movies on Friday nights during the summer time, or you may even see a Netflix production being filmed! A few miles to the south is the town of Kure Beach, which features a great fishing pier, superb dining options, and a great playground with a disc golf course. Fort Fisher is located just south of Kure; the live oaks near the fort are the ideal place to watch the sunset and the NC Aquarium is not to be missed! There is also a ferry past the aquarium where you can take a 30-min. boat ride to the town of Southport, home of many historical sites and films (eg, I Know What You Did Last Summer).

Linens are supplied: We supply towels, wash clothes and beach towels. The bedrooms all have their own blankets, pillows and sheets supplied. (1 set per room) This is a giant savings from what most linen companies charge and you'll savor the move in ready convenience we offer.

No family pets allowed. Please note that our home has two units. We are unit 1 and have the entire first floor. The upper-level Unit 2 is separate.

Check in is at 4:00 pm on the day of arrival and and check out is at 10:00 am on the day of departure. Each guest will receive a unique code for the keypad lock that is good for the duration of your stay.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting. 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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: We love pets, but do not allow them.

Strategies to get the perfect rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. Booking your Wilmington, NC vacation rental in the Spring or Fall is a good way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Some property managers offer discounts for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property management companies frequently offer renters an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC area magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, visitor guide magazines have deals for local shops and restaurants.

Planning, picking, and booking the rightrental home:

• To start, have your group agree to a vacation week and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Close to beach and tiki bar! Linens included! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the host before booking the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out what configuration is optimal for your family.
• If your group is traveling with pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Get details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Usually, hosts charge additional pet fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Tips for a wonderful stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few issues.
• Lock your vacation home while you're away. Protect your property!
• Upon check-in, note any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers disrupting your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the host is not available, take pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to compel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your experience find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.