OCEANFRONT, Heated Salt Water Pool, Elevator--Safe, Clean & Near Boardwalk - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2400 square feet

Guests can savor private beach access over the dunes and a handsome heated saltwater pool exclusive to the two units of the duplex. Pool area, huge back yard, beach access with outside shower are shared by the guests in the two units of the duplex.

The owners use the property 'Our Place in the Sun' throughout the year so it is fresh with all the amenities of home. In an effort to keep our home in top shape for all of our guests, we require a 4 day minimum stay in the off-season and a Sunday to Sunday 7-day stay in the summer.

Front and rear balconies provide water vistas from 4 of the 5 bedrooms with ocean vistas available from the 2 king rooms and waterway vistas from the 2 queen rooms. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and the table and 2 bars provide seating for up to 14 with additional table seating for 4 on the oceanfront porch. Flat screen TVs are in every bedroom. This property is ideal for families getting together for a reunion, holding conveniently up to 14 people. Bedroom 1 is on the 3rd floor and features a king bed, huge bathroom with jetted tub and granite shower, chair with pull-out twin, enormous oceanfront balcony with swing. Bedroom 2 is located on the 3rd floor and has a queen bed, sizable bathroom, and striking waterway vistas. Bedroom 3 is located oceanfront on the 1st floor with a king bed and seating available on the oceanside porch. Bedroom 4 is on the 1st floor waterway side and has a queen bed. It shares a full bath with Bedroom 5 which has a twin over twin set of bunk beds and a twin trundle. The living floor (located on the middle floor) has a L-shaped couch with a pull out queen sleeper where one kid can sleep comfortably on the L while two sleep in the pull-out bed.

Exclusive to this unit are a private, outdoor hot & cold shower, a top of the line gas grille, a paddleboard, multiple body boards, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, a beach cart, sand toys and pool floats.

During your stay you will receive a welcome bag from the owners with paper towels, napkins, laundry pods, drier sheets, dishwasher pods and other goodies to make your stay more enchanting.

Wireless internet is available throughout the unit. Each bedroom and the main living room boast flat screen TVs with premium cable packages. There are multiple dvds available for both kids and adults. There is also a CD player with bluetooth capability and multiple CDs.

Keywords: Duplex, Oceanfront, Waterfront, Beachfront, Heated Saltwater Pool, Beach House, Pool, Carolina Beach, Elevator, UNCW, Our Place in the Sun, WIFI, Family friendly, Clean, Pleasure Island, Wilmington, University of North Carolina Wilmington

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best Carolina Beach vacation rental experience:

Getting the best rental value:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Southport area. Booking your Southport vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts offer rate reductions for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines have deals for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your vacation week, and choose a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. OCEANFRONT, Heated Salt Water Pool, Elevator--Safe, Clean & Near Boardwalk has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking pages. If not, email the host before you reserve your home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs applied to your contract.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your phone.
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your family's visit, inspect the property for any problem areas during arrival. text the property manager right away to document any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, stereo or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few problems.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often an incredible resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Upon check-out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a wonderful vacation? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your property and/or property management company was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.