Moons on Mackerel - Short walk to beach & tiki bar! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

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

Brand new 3 bedroom/3 bathroom townhome located on a peaceful street just 5 short blocks from beach access and Ocean Grille & Tiki Bar! Sleeps 6-8 people.
The space:
Master Suite with private bathroom is located on 3rd floor with walk-out balcony. Secondary guest suite is on the 3rd floor and has queen bed & private bathroom. Third bedroom (and 3rd full bath) is located on main level and has a queen bed. The kitchen is entirely supplied with all your basics needed to prepare. Dining table & barstools at kitchen island for seating -- We also have a modest highchair if needed! Living room offers a pull-out queen sleeper couch, if needed. Main balcony with outdoor seating is off the main living room! Outdoor shower is located downstairs behind carport/storage.
Guest access:
You will receive a bespoke door code 24-hours before check-in.
Other things to note:
Please note if you are traveling with modest kids that this is a 3 story townhome so there are two sets of stairs in the home.

About the Area

Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach, is home to this vacation home. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park. 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

Strategies to get the perfect vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summer months are high season in Carolina Beach. Booking your vacation rental in Fall or Spring is a good way to save money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• The sooner your group can book, the better your selection will be. The best properties are booked very early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, travel guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

How to select the best vacation rental in Carolina Beach:

• Select a group lead, choose your dates, and choose a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Moons on Mackerel - Short walk to beach & tiki bar! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the property owner before reserving your home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask your host about pets before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, make note of any problem areas when you arrive. text the property manager right away to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Be respectful. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the property to confirm you've collected all of your things. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to stimulate more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.