Upscale 4 BR Duplex with a Pool! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Plan your next vacation to "Hooked On Swordfish"! This fresh four bedroom, three bath duplex has everything you need for a memorable beach vacation. Just three short blocks to the ocean, you can appreciate fun days at the beach and relax by the pool in the evening.

The main level has a well-equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, a roomy living and a dining room that leads out to your private deck overlooking the pool. The third level is where you will find the primary bedroom suite with King bed, cavernous bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and an additional bedroom with Queen bed and bath. The first floor has a street side bedroom with a Double bed and pyramid bunk bed (Twin over Double) and an additional Queen bedroom with private deck.

"Hooked on Swordfish" shares a fenced in pool with the duplex. For bigger family groups that would like to be close to one another please ask about renting the adjoining unit, "Southern Swordfish", for a total of 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms!

While visiting in Carolina Beach, be sure to check out the Boardwalk area, where you will find stores, eateries and the summer activities such as fireworks, carnival rides and live music. Watch the fishermen come in with the catch of the day at the marina or dine out with the family. Only a few miles south to the Ft. Fisher Historic Museum, the Civil War battleground and the NC Aquarium. Make plans to visit Carolina Beach today!

*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel complimentary to contact our office.

Occupancy: 11
Stay Requirements: Friday to Friday rental in summer. Minimum of two nighttime stay in other seasons.
Linens Configuration: 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Full, 1 Pyramid Bunk Bed (Twin over Full)
Parking: Parking for three cars - one under carport, two driveway
Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Family Animals, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Conveniences: Communal Pool, Outdoor Shower, Keyless Entry

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 “C236 – Hooked on Swordfish” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Halyburton Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School 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 not allowed

Getting the best Carolina Beach vacation property experience:

How to get the best value:

• The sooner your group can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• Reserving a rental home in the Spring or Fall is one of our best tips for saving money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Owners sometimes offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning, selecting, and booking the perfectvacation home:

• To start, have your family select the best dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Upscale 4 BR Duplex with a Pool! has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the host before booking the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to work out what bed configuration is best for your vacation.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a property that allows animals. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.

Tips for your stay:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you are out! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• To make certain that damages are not linked to your visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas during check in. Make contact with the property manager immediately to document any damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• At departure, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not forget any personal items. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to propel more reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.