Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock!
*NEW for 2026 – Brand New Carpet in All Bedrooms*
Canal-Front Luxury | Boat Slip | Kayaks | 150 Steps to Beach | Dog Friendly
Welcome to your serene waterfront escape on Carolina Beach’s scenic canal. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath condo offers front-row views of the Intracoastal Waterway, where boats drift by, pelicans perch, and sunsets light up the sky.
With three waterfront decks, a dock, and a shared gazebo perfect for sunset dinners, this home blends relaxation and adventure — and yes, your dog is welcome too.
The Starfish beach access is just 150 steps away, and the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is only one mile from your door.
* Ground Level - Plenty of space to store beach chairs, coolers, fishing gear, and water toys. Beach towels provided.
*First Floor – Waterfront Bedrooms - Bedroom 1 (Waterfront), King bed with twin trundle, Private deck overlooking the Intracoastal, 55” 4K Smart TV - Bedroom 2, Queen bed + three built-in twin bunks, 50” 4K Smart TV - Hall bath with shower/tub combo - Full-size washer & dryer
* Second Floor – Main Living Space - The heart of the home features open-concept living with incredible water views. - Fully equipped kitchen - Dining table for 8 + 4 bar seats - Spacious living area with three sofas - 65” 4K Smart TV - Puzzles, games & binoculars for bird watching - Sliders open to a waterfront deck with seating — perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails.
* Third Floor – Primary Suite + Guest Suite - Primary Suite (Waterfront), King bed, Private deck access, Keurig + coffee provided, 55” 4K Smart TV, Walk-in closet, Spa-style bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate shower & double vanity - Guest Suite, Queen bed with beach view, Private bath with shower/tub combo
* Outdoor & Water Amenities This property is built for coastal living: - Dock with 35-foot boat slip (water & electric) - Two kayaks + two stand-up paddleboards (life jackets included) - Shared waterfront gazebo (seating for 12) - Large propane grill - Outdoor hot/cold shower - Beach wagon - Carport parking for 3–4 vehicles (depending on size)
* Pet Friendly - Two dogs allowed with prior approval. - $175 non-refundable dog fee. - Town of Carolina Beach regulations apply: April 1 – September 30: Dogs allowed before 9AM & after 5PM October 1 – March 31: Dogs allowed all day Dogs must remain leashed
* Important Notes Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM Primary renter must be 25+ No smoking We provide sheets, bath towels, beach towels, pillows, bedspreads, and blankets.
Please note: Canal Drive can experience flooding during strong storms or King Tides. Water may enter the carport and lower entry area but is designed to drain as tides recede. We recommend reviewing the North Carolina King Tide Chart when planning your stay.
Town of Carolina Beach Dog Rules - All dogs are required to be on a leash at all times. April 1st through September 30th, dogs are allowed on the beach during restricted hours BEFORE 9:00 a.m. and AFTER 5:00 p.m. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 9AM-5PM. October 1st through March 31st,dogs are allowed on the beach during all hours. $225 non-refundable pet fee. NOTE: Canal Drive is prone to flood during strong storms, or during lunar/King high tides. Water may enter the carport and bottom floor entryway. The ground level is designed for the water to escape when it recedes. Please research the North Carolina King Tide Chart to see when this occurs.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Carolina Beach
Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday 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. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Freeman Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Island Burgers And Bites - 3 min drive
Cape Fear Boil Company - 5 min drive
Good Hops Brewing - 5 min drive
Riko's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock!?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock! on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$522, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and your own boat dock! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The host company (A1Property) was a treat to work with and very responsive to an issue with the electric lock batteries going dead. This was a great location for us in our visit to the Wilmington area to watch our son run in the marathon and visit with him and his fiance
Tim A.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Tom S.
16 December 2025
Thanksgiving gathering
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay at the home very with one exception. The main floor had no bathroom and with my elderly mom coming it was very difficult to navigate stairs just to find a bathroom when everyone is gathered on the main floor. I would not stay there again for that reason.
Beautiful views, comfortable home, close to everything, loads of activities! We really enjoyed the paddle boards, kayaking and canoeing in the bay. The beach was an easy walk. Our boys really enjoyed surfing. Our boys went to the nearby skate park nearly every night. We will definitely return!
Kristina S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda L.
11 August 2025
Beach time
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location to enjoy the beach as well as the calm of the intercoastal. Close enough to walk to downtown and enjoy activities. Night time was quiet and serene.
Amanda L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debbie W.
21 June 2025
Carolina beach canal ffont
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time staying at this house right on canal ! Property management team was great to work with. Great communication and made renting go smoothly!
Debbie W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melanie B.
30 June 2025
Awesome views!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This rental was a delight and perfect for our family gathering. There was plenty of room. Communication, cleanliness, overall amenities were exactly as described and couldn't have asked for more.
Very smooth check in! The house was very clean and well kept. Very close to the beach and marsh. We enjoyed using the kayak and exploring the area! Will definitely return!
Sohale V.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David M.
19 December 2024
Great View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Three nice balconies with stunning view of the bay. Really awesome house, too many impressive points to even mention. Had a great vacation here! Steep steps, so consider that, otherwise enjoy!
Extremely comfortable and very close to beach!! House was well equiped to meet our needs. The stairs definately got everyone in shape!!! Not recommended for those with heart issues, as the stairs are a bear, for the unfit!!
The house was clean and conveniently located. The views were gorgeous. We really enjoyed our stay. I do wish they provided more towels and linens. The listing said they had bikes but we could'nt find any. Since everything is pay for parking on carolina beach, bikes would've been cconvenient to have.
Katherine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christina D.
18 July 2022
Perfect location and beautiful townhome!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Well equipped with everything you need for a perfect vacation! Owners thought of everything! Beachy decor throughout and spectacular views that just never get old to look at! Clean, spacious and steps from the most gorgeous serene and spacious beach!
Christina D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joan L.
15 October 2022
Great views in a well equipped house!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great views in a very well-equipped, user-friendly house. I loved that everything was labeled. It was very clean and we had great communication with the property manager. Good location too. Lots of steps!
Joan L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Hey Joan, thanks for the great review! Come see us again. David
We all really enjoyed this rental and area! We had fun swimming, fishing, canoeing/paddle boarding off the docks, we caught several croakers and spot fish, all of which we released, as they were small, so fun to catch! The beach was super close to walk to for fun beach time and early morning walks… Really, the best of both areas of water…The house was clean and well Maintained and it had pretty much everything we needed in the kitchen and rooms. The laundry room was a plus and much needed. It was nice to have the beach towels available… The accommodation for our dog was perfect! Thank you! We had a wonderful time and it was great area!
Joy M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
12 July 2025
20-27 June 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This property was just right for us. Our main intention and activity for our stay was fishing. The dock was just right for us with very easy access to the ICW and CB inlet. There is plenty of water under it at low tide, suitable for large boats up to 30+ feet. The location is just 1 mile from the boardwalk, shops and restaurants of CB. The view is very nice. The condo is well appointed and the kitchen met all of our needs. There are paddle boards and kayaks which we did not use. The unit was clean for sure when we arrived. I did not choose 5 stars for this (spotless) because the carpet through out (only in bedrooms), is in need of replacing. There are scuffs on many walls. With so many renters using properties, it’s to be expected. It is however a little stressful after you check in and consider what damage you should report, wondering what is already known or could some of it be new from the last renter. It can be time consuming to annotate everything so I tried to summarize instead of annotating it all. This condition did not bother us at all aside from trying to make sure it was known. We would stay here again, it was perfect for our needs.
Andrew C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pixie C.
2 August 2024
Family Beach Vacay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great vacation at Carolina Beach! House and location were both amazing. House was well equipped with everything we needed. View from the three balconies was beautiful watching the sunrise and sunset. Management responded quickly and helped with all our needs.
Pixie C.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
George P.
28 July 2024
A Week at Docks, Decks and Sunsets
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Mostly wonderful. I was scolded because I did not register in advance that we had dogs with us, but I did not find anywhere on the form to indicate that.
George P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Francesca A.
4 January 2024
Beautiful location and comfortable condo
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great stay! The condo is spacious with comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchen (although there is no pantry space available). Gorgeous sunset views and a block to the beach for sunrise and beach walks. Management was very responsive.
Francesca A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
laura l.
17 November 2023
Fantastic!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a group of 4 couples, attending a wedding in Wilmington. Plenty of room for all! Loved the living room/kitchen area with the view/balcony. We enjoyed having coffee together in the mornings and cocktails in the evenings! House had everything we needed for cooking! Very clean. Great location!
laura l.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lula D.
12 July 2023
A great family time.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an amazing family vacation. The home was perfect in every way, clean, well stocked, and it was in a great location. My granddaughters learned to paddle board, and kayak. We all fished off the pier and watdhed beautiful sunsets.
Lula D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James C.
8 July 2023
A Nice Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Really enjoyed the property. Being on the canal was nice. Kayaks and paddle boards available for use along with a grass grill. Was nice to hang out on the decks facing the canal. Kitchen was well stocked. Location was only 1.5 blocks from the beach. More or less had to drive to get to shops and restaurants being a ways up the strip between the canal and the ocean. Lots of steps being 4 levels. Only negative was the shower and tubs could have been cleaned a bit better.
James C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ruby W.
7 June 2023
Rental Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was awesome! We had so much fun on the dock with the paddleboards we barely went to the beach. Only complaint is the flooding at hi tide. We had to park the car several blocks from the house and walk through water to get home. Other than that, very good experience.
Our stay was amazing. We were able to see the ocean and the waterway. I will say, if I had known about all of the stairs, we would have missed out on those perfect views. Very thankful for our stay,
Jennifer M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
About the host
Hosted by A1 Property Management Inc.
We are a local, professional management company. When you arrive, the property will be clean and ready for your arrival. If you need anything during your stay, we will respond asap.
Why they chose this property
The views from the decks and gazebo are amazing. Perfect place to relax with a drink and watch the sunset.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests