Stunning Family Getaway - Water Views, Easy Boat Launch - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2450 square feet

This gorgeous Carolina Beach home is a great escape. Savor handsome water vistas from all levels in a peaceful residential neighborhood. Located on NC's inter-coastal waterway, there's painless access to a public launching dock for boaters. Just mins. to charming sandy beaches and an simple walk to a 761-acre coastal park with some of the state's best fishing spots and broad hiking trails. Great eateries close by, 8 miles to the NC aquarium at Ft. Fisher, and 20 mins. to downtown Wilmington's attractions.

With 4 Bedrooms and 4 1/2 Baths, a completely equipped kitchen and dining room, handsome living area with gas fireplace, and an additional gathering/game room, Casa Carioca sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 6 outdoor balconies for appreciating your morning coffee or evening drink and a private backyard for your family escape. An elevator is available.

MASTER SUITE #1: Located on the second level, this suite offers a firm king size bed, a walk-in closet, 50-inch TV and private access to its own porch with water vistas. The spa like bathroom includes two sinks and a roomy shower with bench seating.

MASTER SUITE #2: Also located on the second level, this suite offers a plush king size bed with a Therapedic TruCool 3-inch bed topper. There is a enormous walk-in closet, a 50-inch TV and private access to its own porch with peaceful neighborhood view. The ensuite bathroom includes a cavernous shower with bench seating.

GUEST BEDROOM #3: Located on the first level, this suite offers a plush queen bed with SensorPedic 4-inch Gel Memory Foam bed topper. There is an ensuite bathroom with shower, a 50-inch TV and access to the porch overlooking the back yard.

GUEST BEDROOM #4: Located on the first level, this bedroom offers a firm queen bed and 50-inch TV. There is a hall bathroom with soaking tub right next door to the bedroom.

KITCHEN AND DINING: The spacious kitchen comes entirely equipped with appliances including coffee maker, blender, toaster, KitchenAid mixer, waffle maker and crock pot. There is a 5-burner gas stove and oven, refrigerator with ice maker, in island microwave and dishwasher. The sizable dining table comfortably seats eight with additional seating for three at the kitchen island. Patio door leads out to a porch with bistro table and chairs and a appealing view of the neighborhood.

LIVING AREA: The living space includes comfortable seating, a gas fireplace, a 65-in TV, and some of the best vistas in the home. A pair of bar stools make great conversation possible with the kitchen. Patio door leads out to a spacious porch with outdoor seating and access to the crows nest.

GAME ROOM/SITTING ROOM: On the first level, at the entrance to the townhome, you'll find an additional area for gaming, reading or enjoying the 65-inch TV. There is also a mudroom area for leaving shoes, beach towels or jackets.

GROUND LEVEL: Park up to 4 cars underneath the home. Beach chairs and body boards for your use are in one of the ground level storage spaces. There's an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand from your day at the beach. A huge, private back yard provides additional space for an evening under the stars.

GUEST AMENITIES: We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryers and makeup remover. Coffee and tea welcome you to our home. A portable Bluetooth speaker provides music anywhere in the home or on the porches. There is a full-size washer and dryer on the second level of the home.

FAMILY FRIENDLY: There's plenty to do for kids of all ages. However, because our vacation home is on three levels, it may not be suitable for infants and toddlers. For their safety, we do not allow kids to ride the elevator without an adult.

CLEANING STANDARDS: We take immense pride in the cleaning of our home so rest assured that the home not only follows recommended guidelines but exceeds them.

* We sanitize high-touch surfaces, down to the doorknobs.

* We use cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies, and wear protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination.

* We clean each room using extensive cleaning checklists.

* We provide additional cleaning supplies, so you can clean as you stay.

* We comply with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines.

COMFORT AND SAFETY: Heating and air conditioning are available in the home along with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. A whole home water softening system and reverse osmosis water filtration system provides additional comfort. You won't need to haul bags of ice or buy bottled water for drinking or cooking.

Exterior cameras are placed at the front door, back porch and parking level for home security. There are no cameras inside the home.

Unwind, soak up the water vistas, and savor all the area has to offer at Casa Carioca!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Boardwalk 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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips for getting the best Southport vacation rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• To get the largest rental home within your budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at the beach and popular attractions.
• In the Southport area, The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are booked early. Booking your rental home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Some property managers offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Often, management companies supply Southport area travel guide magazines that include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, picking, and booking the perfectrental home:

• Choose vacation week and maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Stunning Family Getaway - Water Views, Easy Boat Launch has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available online. If not, reach out to the property owner before booking the home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds.
• If there's a certain Southport beach you crave, search for properties that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to find a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.

More considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• To ensure that damages are not attributed to your stay, make note of any problem areas during arrival. Get in touch with the property manager right away to record your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers disrupting your peaceful home. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• At departure, take a walk-through to confirm you did not forget anything. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to inspire new bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.