Dooley's Place | Steps to the Beach! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1225 square feet

Come relax and relax on the front porch of Dooley's Place! This home is charmingly decorated, well maintained, and located steps away from the beach! Dooley's Place has everything you need for a marvelous family vacation with all of the amenities of home. This property accommodates up to 6 guests with 3 roomy bedrooms and 1.5 baths (king and 1/2 bath in master bedroom, queen in second bedroom and 2 twins in the third bedroom).

Dooley's Place is comfortable and clean with an refreshed kitchen and all of the conveniences you need including an outdoor grille, outdoor shower, cable and WIFI, a screened in back porch, and a enormous backyard with an enclosed fence. The location of Dooley's Place is simply the BEST - you are 1 block from the ocean and in the most ideal spot on the island - within walking distance of the Ocean Grille/Tiki Bar, Granny's, Pop's, Uncle Vinny's, and The Peach Cobbler Factory. Be our guest and grab front row seats on the beach for the weekly fireworks display! Additionally, you are so close to Kure Beach, Fort Fisher, The Aquarium, Carolina Beach State Park and the Southport Ferry. We have ample room for parking and can't wait for you to stay with us -- don't forget to bring the family dog!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Finding the best Carolina Beach vacation rental experience:

Sticking to a rental home budget:

• To get the best value, consider shifting your trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer.
• The earlier you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines that include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to choose and book the perfect Southport rental home:

• Select your vacation dates and budget.
• Steps to the Beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, call the property owner before you book your rental. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• If there's a particular Southport attraction you are enamored with, keep an eye out for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your phone.
• During check-in, note any damages to the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers disrupting your peaceful home life. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to stimulate more bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.