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 striking Carolina Beach home is a great escape. Savor enchanting 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 handsome 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, opulent 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 huge 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 enormous 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 beautiful 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 sizable, 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. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Tregembo Animal Park 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

Booking the best vacation rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To get the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we suggest reserving in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Southport restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines that include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Selecting and booking the rightrental:

• Select dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Stunning Family Getaway - Water Views, Easy Boat Launch has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible online. If not, email the property owner before booking your home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, filter your search for a property that allows animals. Make sure to ask for information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a specific event or attraction? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your phone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of issues.
• Lock your rental while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• To make sure that damages are not linked to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas during arrival. Speak to the host right away to relay any damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• On check-out day, complete a walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and scan for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on great reviews to compel more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.