Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to "Carolina Joy"! This single family, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is located on the north end of Carolina Beach. A 30' boat slip and striking vistas of the sound make this property the ideal spot for your next family vacation! Owner uses left side of boat slip. Guest should use right (South) side of boat slip. There is a brand new 16' x 16' gazebo with lights and furnishings, along with 30 amp shore power. Note that the dock was extended to allow for 2 additional feet of water depth.

The great room of this home features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and a beautiful open floor plan that floods the living space with natural light. The new owners are also updating furnishings throughout. You can appreciate sound front vistas and watching boaters navigate the waterway from the handsome kitchen that features a comfortable rustic décor. The kitchen overlooks the living room and a dining area that leads out to a generous screened in porch with expansive vistas of the canal. A modest desk enables travelers that need to work remotely a great workspace with a calming back drop. Just imagine sipping your morning coffee and watching a pod of dolphins swim by or dining at the outdoor table with a spectacular sunset dazzling on the water.

The cavernous primary bedroom features a new bed for the Queen-sized bed, handsome stained-glass accents and a Jacuzzi tub that overlooks the water. Guests of this room will savor the on suite bathroom, TV, and direct access to the screened porch. Two additional Queen guest bedrooms with private bathrooms are sure to please your family and friends. The partially fenced in backyard gives a great space for outdoor entertainment. Make sure to bring your yard games – there is plenty of space for volleyball, cornhole, badminton, and grilling. There is a huge area underneath the home that is ideal for shaded relaxation and provides an enclosed outdoor shower.

Fishermen will certainly appreciate the boathouse and pier. A public boat ramp is conveniently located just around the corner and there is ample parking for your boat trailer on the side of the home. Some guests rent gas golf carts to ride up to the beach or up to our legendary Carolina Beach Boardwalk where you find stores, eateries, and an abundance of summer activities such as fireworks, carnival rides and live music.

Make plans today for a lifetime of memories! This home is close by Freeman Park so if you have a four-wheel drive car, bring it. This is one of the few beach areas where you can actually drive out onto the beach.

Occupancy: 8
Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in the Summer. Minimum two nighttime stay other seasons.
Linens Configuration: 3 Queens, Sleeper Couch
Parking: Parking for 4 cars, or three cars and a boat trailer. Do not park on the lawn.
Prohibited: Smoking, Parking on the Lawn. Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with a nonrefundable fee that is charged per pet. min. of 2 dogs per reservation.

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C259– Carolina Joy” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher 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 allowed

Rental home booking tips and tricks:

Finding your perfect rental:

• Summer time is high season in Carolina Beach. Book your rental home in Fall or Spring months to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your group qualifies for a discount.
• Property management companies typically offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport area magazine 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 stories, travel guides contain coupons for local shops and restaurants.

Choosing the best rental home in Carolina Beach:

• Select a group leader, choose your vacation dates, and select a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking pages. If not, reach out to the host before booking your rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what is right for your family.
• Is your group looking for unique amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Some properties allow pets, and some don't. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the host about pet restrictions before booking.

Advice for a great stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, intercom or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few concerns.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an incredible source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.