Marsh front home with ocean views, 5 minute stroll to the beach! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Island Escape is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that sits marsh front with ocean vistas. Savor your morning coffee or evening drink while sitting on the screened in porch and listening to the waves! The Island Escape has a entirely supplied kitchen, high speed wi-fi, cable TV in 3 rooms, fenced in back yard & heated outdoor shower, amongst many other amenities. You are only a 5 min. walk from the beach! The two marsh facing bedrooms each have queen beds. The two back bedrooms each have twin over full bunkbeds. The marshfront bedrooms have cable TV and Netflix capabilites. We provide you with a gas grille and beach chairs to use during your stay. We also provide bed sheets and bath towels, don't forget to bring your beach towels! There is also an umbrella stroller and a booster seat for little ones during meal times. The backyard is fenced in and we have a heated outdoor shower.

Island Escape is 2 blocks from Joyner Marina, where they offer daily and weekly boat slip units.
We are 5 min. walk to the beach, a 3 block walk from the pier, where they have a 24 hour snack bar, amazing fishing, and a bar on the top floor, which hosts bands on the weekends!

We are 1.5 miles from the boardwalk, and 6 miles from Fort Fisher. If you have a 4X4 car, get a pass and drive it on the North End!

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. Federal Point History Center and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Legion Stadium. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Rental booking tips and tricks:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Southport area. Reserve your vacation in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• In the Southport area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property management companies typically offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip 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 extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines contain coupons for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning and choosing a perfectvacation home:

• Choose a group leader, select your trip dates, and select a max budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Marsh front home with ocean views, 5 minute stroll to the beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking websites. Otherwise, email the property manager before reserving your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to establish what is optimal for your group.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

More considerations for your visit:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Note any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if damages are assessed.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors disrupting your life at home. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• When it's time to leave, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not forget any personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and look for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on good ratings to drive more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.