Spectacular Oceanfront Condo with Ocean Views,Community Pool and Beach Access - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 801 square feet

The Carolina Kraken is a comfortable top-level oceanfront condo in the heart of Carolina Beach.

Savor all the island life has to offer at this well-appointed oceanfront condo located on the top floor of the trendy Sands IV condos. Community amenities available include a 3 ft. deep saltwater splash pool, direct beach access, outdoor showers, and an oceanfront grilling area. The Carolina Kraken is conveniently located just walking distance to the boardwalk, the beach, stores, eateries, the marina, and the Carolina Beach Lake Park.

This convenient hideaway is completely equipped for all of your vacation needs. Appreciate an open floor plan with vistas of the ocean from the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The King suite also offers amazing vistas of the ocean and has a private bathroom, intelligent streaming TV, and private access to the oceanfront deck. The second bedroom offers two twin beds, a intelligent streaming TV, and shared access to the second bathroom. For convenience, the couch in the living room pulls out into a Queen-sized bed. The kitchen has freshly refreshed appliances and counters making preparing enormous meals painless. The sizable oceanfront deck offers plenty of seating and is the ideal place to relax and catch the sunrise or take in the ocean breeze throughout your stay!

Summer activities on the boardwalk and at the lake all summer long include fireworks, complimentary movies, concerts, festivals, and more.

Parking instructions:
2 Parking passes supplied. To avoid towing, please have a finished parking pass visible in your windshield. If parked in, see the parking pass of the blocking car for their contact information Each unit has two spaces. Golf carts and trailers count. No additional parking passes can be supplied due to strict HOA rules and regulations. Any additional cars must park in paid public parking.

**PROVIDED: WIFI, entirely supplied kitchen, paper goods, and ALL linens, including all linens + bath + beach towels to save you the hassle/cost of renting them separately ($200-300+ value)! When you arrive, beds will be made with crisp, fresh linens and complete sets of fluffy towels will be available.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Please notify our office if you're planning to bring a pet as the following pet policy will apply: A max. of 2 family pets are allowed. ONLY DOGS ARE ACCEPTED. The pet fee is $200 plus tax per pet. No dogs are allowed without prior approval and payment of a non-returnable pet fee, per pet. Undisclosed dogs will incur a minimum $300 fine plus tax. Violation of our 2-pet max. policy will incur a minimum of $300 plus tax charge, per pet, plus the tenant will be in material breach of the lease, and grounds for eviction will apply. The pet must be removed from the premises immediately, and your reservation may be canceled with no refund given.

**Please note:  All service animals & emotional support animals must be disclosed at the time of booking to allow the agent to collect records and documentation to support the request in accordance with all state and federal laws. A pet fee will NOT be charged for true Service Animals.**

From April 1st – Sept. 30, dogs are allowed on the beach before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm. No dogs are allowed on the beach between 9:00 am -5:00 pm. From October 1st – May 31st, dogs are allowed on the beach at any time.

Sea Scape requires that all reservations have a signed rental agreement that will be sent to you via text message after booking. Once you've booked your stay, you will have 48 hrs. to complete the rental agreement to confirm your stay. Sea Scape reserves the right to cancel your booking if the rental agreement is not finished within 48hrs.

Booking a vacation rental can be stressful! Our goal is to make the process as simple as possible for our guests and to provide striking customer service every time. Please contact us with specific requests, and we'll do our best to help!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is by the sea. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. 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 allowed

Tips and Tricks for getting the best Carolina Beach vacation home experience:

Getting the most from your rental budget:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• To find the best rental home within your budget, we suggest reserving in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your family qualifies for a special rate.
• Property managers frequently offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Southport area magazine upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines contain coupons for local tours, shops, and attractions.

How to pick the perfect vacation rental in the Southport area:

• Start by choosing vacation dates and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Spectacular Oceanfront Condo with Ocean Views,Community Pool and Beach Access has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, contact the property owner before you book the home. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? 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! Pet fees or costs could be applied to your agreement.
• If there's an individual Southport attraction you are crazy about, search for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Additional considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Save the instructions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Document any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all belongings. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a terrific time? Most rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.