NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly!
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The Ultimate Family Beach Retreat: Where Modern Comfort Meets Kid-Friendly Fun
Escape to your dream beach house, where sleek modern updates blend seamlessly with a focus on ultimate family relaxation. This delightful home sits just 5 blocks from the ocean's call and conveniently backs onto a greenway, perfect for bike rides and scenic strolls. Nearby, you'll discover a buzzing park complete with a skateboarding ramps, a dog park, playground, and athletic courts – endless entertainment awaits!
Step inside and discover a thoughtfully designed space where parents can unwind while little ones embark on playtime adventures. The open floor plan boasts new, modern furniture, offering a chic backdrop for creating cherished memories.
But the true gem of this house lies in its dedicated playroom – a child's paradise! A rock climbing wall offers active challenges, while monkey bars and a climbing net ignite a sense of adventure. An abundance of thoughtful toys promises hours of imaginative fun, and the focus on safety & kid friendly features throughout the home, allows parents to enjoy peace of mind.
We understand the needs of traveling families. From highchairs, portable cribs and black out shades to beach toys and wagons, you'll find many essentials already provided, making packing less stressful and your vacation more enjoyable.
The home is conveniently located in a quiet area of Carolina Beach, yet it's still very close to restaurants, grocery stores, and activities.
Book your stay and experience the perfect blend of relaxation, play, and modern beach living!
*About The Home* First Floor • Kitchen: Dining table with a leaf to accommodate seating for up to 10 people, 3 barstools, drip & Nespresso coffee makers, 1 high chair, 1 booster seat, suction plates, filtered water in the fridge, and all of the kitchen appliances, utensils, serve ware, and dinnerware needed for a comfortable stay. • Living Room: comfortable seating with a smart TV featuring Youtube TV for streaming plus family games in the entertainment center. • King Bedroom: This room features a king bed, built-in wardrobe, dedicated workspace, and a TV. • Playroom: As described above, the playroom has a rock climbing wall, monkey bars, climbing net, train & car table with tracks, magnet wall, play kitchen, fort building, cash register, toy rocket ship, tree house building, and little people activities. • Full Bathroom: This bathroom has a walk in shower. In the closet, you'll find a brand new, full-size washer & dryer. • Patio: Dining table with seating for 10
Second Floor • Bunk Room: This room has 2 twin-over-full bunk beds with stairs separating them. The stairs are drawers for additional storage. You'll also find a built-in reading nook with comfortable pillows and fun lights, as well as bean bag chairs. This room has a TV. • Full Bathroom: This bathroom is connected to the bunk room and the hallway. The bathroom features a shower with a bath tub and double vanity. • King Bedroom: This room features a king bed, reading chair, TV, and private patio with 4 lounge chairs & a fan. In the closet, you'll find a mini crib & baby changing pad.
Outside: • On the bottom level, we have 2 hammock chairs, 2 wagons, beach chairs, and beach toys available for use • Parking available for 4 cars under the home
*Additional Details* Linens are included. Beach towels & Mini Crib (pack-n-play sized) sheets are NOT included.
This property is a duplex. One side of the duplex is occupied permanently.
Ample Beach parking is available along the main road and at the beach accesses. Off-Road driving on beaches is permitted in certain areas.
Golf Cart rentals are available locally. Please let us know if you are interested and we can help coordinate.
An additional liability waiver agreement is required to be signed, to stay in the property.
Must be 25 years or older to rent.
Max of 2 pets.
The property has a security camera or recording device capable of recording or sending video, audio, or still images. We have one camera in the car port that monitors the entrances to the home.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is home to this condo. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School.
Carolina Beach, NC
What's nearby
Carolina Beach Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Carolina Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Carolina Beach Arcade - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Good Hops Brewing - 2 min drive
Island Burgers And Bites - 3 min drive
El Cazador Carolina Beach - 3 min drive
Crush & Grind - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly!?
As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly! on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$735, 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 NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is NEW!! Playroom, Modern Home, Greenway & Park, Dog Friendly! located?
This family-friendly Carolina Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Mike Chappell Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Our family had a blast at this kid and dog friendly beach house! The playroom was a hit with the littles, and the beach carts with sand toys were an added bonus. Beach chairs and boogie boards were also available for use, which meant less packing. The house was beautifully decorated, and stocked with all necessities. We will definitely return!
Our kids were super excited as all. As they entered the house and had an absolute blast during our stay. The kids were 5,6,8 and 11 and they all had fun.
The property was super clean and lovely. It was very supplied with everything we needed. The host was very prompt is all communications and very responsive. We even asked for more laundry pods and towels and she had them delivered.
The property is in a quiet part of the town and has a great trail close by that is great for late evening walk.
We will definitely be coming back.
We had a wonderful time! Our family of 5 (3 kids, age 6 and 5 y/o twins) LOVED this home. We chose it because it was a short distance walk (10 mins) to the beach and it was not to close to the boardwalk because we did not want to deal with late night noise. The location of this home allowed for quiet at night time but still gave the proximity needed to experience Carolina Beach. We also chose this home for the kids' playroom and activities. We wanted a place that would keep them entertained and this place did more than that! Our children had memorable experiences. The adults were also extremely pleased! Our host was very communicative and professional, she checked in with us to ensure all was well. A situation occurred that preceded us and she took care of it right away! In all, we had an excellent experience! The pictures are not photoshopped...they show exactly what the home is: a beautiful, clean oasis!