Thalassa: Beautiful pet friendly seaside retreat! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

“Thalassa” is a impressive new construction home that offers 4-bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a fabulous central location. Savor a soak in the pristine hot tub at the end of a long day or grille the catch of the day as the sun sets. Located in a residential area and just a short walk to the beach, this family home offers seclusion and convenience with thoughtful touches throughout. This pet friendly home includes shampoo, conditioner, laundry supplies, beach towels to ensure a fuss complimentary vacation with plenty of space indoors and outdoors for your family to spread out while relishing the culture of island life.

The main living level of “Thalassa” welcomes you with a enormous open concept living space. Complete with a sizeable living area, dining table, and kitchen, this great room is the heart of the home and a magnificent gathering space for family meals, movie nights, board games, and spending time together. The kitchen is furnished with stainless steel appliances, a huge sink, an eat-in island with seating for 5, and ample storage space for your groceries. After dinner, kick back on the covered front porch with a cool drink and let the salt air wash all your anxiety away! The primary bedroom is furnished with a comfortable king-sized bed and features its own private bathroom with dual vanity, rainfall shower head, and walk in shower. There is also a half bathroom and laundry room on this living level for added convenience to guests.

Upstairs you will find a additional living space as well as the three guest bedrooms. The first guest bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and offers a T.V.. Another guest bedroom features a twin day bed that has a twin trundle neatly tucked below. This room caters to the junior members of your family but is versatile and will work for single adults as well. There is a full bathroom complete with a combination tub and shower which works ideally for little one’s bath time! At the opposite end of the lofted living space, there is another queen guest bedroom which also offers a TV for your viewing and streaming enjoyment. There is a plush futon on this living level that makes a great hangout for teens and doubles as an additional sleeping area in the evenings if needed.

The outdoor enclosed shower comes in extremely handy for washing away that pesky sand from the beach and for rinsing off before appreciating a soak in the hot tub. Your private hot tub is covered and available for use in all seasons. There is a gas grille available along with a wood burning faire pit in the back yard. Whether you are at the beach, calming on the covered deck, grilling your favorite summer dish, or enjoying the hot tub – “Thalassa” is sure to check all the boxes your family wants and needs to have a really special vacation experience.

In the summer season make sure to try the famed donuts at Britt's and Thursday nighttime fireworks on the beach! The North Carolina Aquarium and the Fort Fisher historical site are a short drive away and make great daytime activities for everybody to savor. Catch a ferry ride over to Southport for the day for some great local dining options or spend the day hiking in the maritime forest of Carolina Beach State Park. Venus fly traps and native pitcher plants can be spotted in the park seasonally and make a really memorable experience. You'll want to immerse yourself in the myriads of activities offered on Pleasure Island. Book today for a really memorable family friendly experience!

Occupancy: 11.
Stay Requirements: Flexible arrivals in summer with a minimum of 2-nighttime stays year-round.
Linens Configuration: 1 King, 2 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Twin Trundle, 1 Full Futon, 1 Twin Rollaway.
Parking: Assigned parking on site for 5 cars.
Pet Policy: Animals welcome with a non-returnable fee. min. of 2 family pets per reservation.
Prohibited: Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Boat Trailers, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Conveniences: Keyless Entry, Covered Parking, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Beach Towels Included, Shampoo & Conditioner Supplied, Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Gas Grille, Wood Burning Fire Pit, Single Family Home, Pet Friendly.

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C322 – Thalassa” as a vacation rental.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. 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 North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkeling, and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Southport rental home booking tips:

Get the best rental home value:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer vacations during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are high season in the Southport area. Booking in the Spring or Fall is a good way to save money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Southport area magazine upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain deals for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Begin by choosing your trip dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Thalassa: Beautiful pet friendly seaside retreat! has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available on booking websites. If not, reach out to the property management company before reserving the home. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is best for your family.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or applied to your agreement.
• Does your group require special amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Remember to confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental

Some things to know before you go:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your .
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent quite a few issues.
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let crooks ruin your vacation.
• Upon check-in, document any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an excellent source for finding the best local attractions.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• On check-out day, complete a walk-through to make sure you didn't forget anything. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.