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Walk to the Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway from this peaceful location

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to the Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway from this peaceful location

Relaxing beach getaway. Private, spacious, ground floor apartment with a full kitchen, nice backyard and deck for your kayaks, surfboards, and SUP's. Time to enjoy the water. Outdoor showers, shaded side porch, and open back porch (apartment entrance). Walk a few blocks to the beach or less to the intracoastal waterway beach. Easy access to intracoastal waterway to launch your kayak or paddle board only about a block away. Also only a block from Joyner Marina in case you are leasing a boat slip. Let us know if you have any questions, or want to inquire about booking a time that is not showing as available.

Property manager

Matt

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Legion Stadium or Trask Coliseum.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Freeman Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway from this peaceful location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway from this peaceful location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway from this peaceful location?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Walk to the Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway from this peaceful location located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nova N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

What a lovely home and a great location :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

The place was really clean and the owners were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Awesome

Absolutely awesome. Great location... very clean and so much fun. Matt and his family were terrific. I would suggest this place to anyone I know. My girlfriend and myself will be back. Nick.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Peaceful

I needed a quiet getaway to Carolina Beach. The condo and location was perfect. The walk to the beach is about three long blocks, but doable with a cart to pull everything. Since my last visit to Carolina Beach, the city has instituted parking charges for beach access at $2.50 per hour or $17 per day. I drove to Kure Beach where there were no parking fees. But the apartment was very comfortable. Matt and Sarah were very welcoming hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trish H., Easthampton, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay, walk to the beach

Had a terrific stay at this great beach cottage. Matt & his family welcomed my family & I and went out of their way to make us feel at home & offer great advice & assistance to a mom traveling alone with 2 teens! The place was great & outfitted with everything we needed & we loved the outdoor shower! It is a super easy walk to the beach (under 5 mins) & my teen girls were able to come & go themselves. Would definitely recommend— hope to visit again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay.

This rental was perfect for what we wanted. It was just me and my daughter. We had everything we needed. It was a charming little place. The host was courteous and very helpful. There is a short and pleasant bike ride to the beach. Even closer is the inter coastal waterway. The community is quiet and pleasant. Groceries, beach stores and a board walk are close by. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place

We loved our week long stay here. Comfortable and easy to access most places in CB or KB with relative ease.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Week!

I can sum up our stay in just three words: clean, cool, and comfortable. The rental delivered on all accounts. It was very clean, the AC was great, and the bed was comfortable. In addition, it was tucked away in a quiet area but close enough to the beach. Thanks so much, Matt for being a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach vacation

Matt was a great host. The place was close to the beach and sound.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you, Matt and Family!

Very responsive, very friendly. I’m not used to staying somewhere where the homeowner is there too, but I didn’t feel like I was infringing on them and they didn’t disrupt me either. The perfect, quiet spot to get away on the island and the unit had everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute getaway

The beach house apartment is below a main beach house, near the ICW but only a short walk to the beach. It had all the basics for a beach getaway. The renters were kind and helpful and fixed the one problem with the fridge that we had. Definitely good for a beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Precious Gem Situation

Be prepared to fall in love with this place. Sun, fun and friendship. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were cool, comfortable and welcome.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Very very good

10/10 Excellent

cindy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite and peaceful steps to the Ocean

Matt is super nice and the whole house is beach vibe all the way! We loved the fairy lights at night were a great addition.. Couldn't fiqure out the stove top but otherwise perfect.. We will book again un the future❤
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey K., Granger, Indiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs a few basics to rate 5 stars

There was no dresser to place our clothes, nor a shelf in the closet. The two pocket doors (bedroom and bath) did not close, so there was no privacy. The stove had 2 of 4 burners working. The two futons in the living room were arranged against the wall, perpendicular to the tv, which had few antenna channels, and spotty reception. The fan in bedroom was noisy, and there were no lamps in the unit, only harsh overhead lighting. The storm door was not hung properly, and squeaked loudly as did the kitchen cupboards. The key did not work in the deadbolt. Matt was a terrific host and was prompt with our few requests, but this place needs some basics to make it comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Memorable Trip

This was an amazing trip in every sense. Firstly Matt and Sarah are excellent hosts. They are so kind and hospitable in every way.Very genuine couple. We enjoyed talking to them! The place is so cute and tidy and not cluttered just perfect! The best thing ever is Matt has two outdoor showers which are so convenient and hot water! And this allows you do take a shower and have no sand when you go into the house. The benches to sit outside every day and have your coffee and glass of wine is so relaxing. So many beautiful little touches which I would to explain! Lastly the location is fantastic, five minute walk to beach, and two minute walk to the marina to see sunset. Just perfect and beautiful. I will go there back many many times.

10/10 Excellent

Kandi L., Concord, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay--great getaway

We used this little apartment as overflow housing for a friend's trip to CB. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely. Short walk to beautiful beach. The apartment is well-appointed with everything you need for a stay. Our flight from Atlanta was delayed until well past midnight but Matt was there to greet us when we finally made it. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

The accomodations were wonderful and the owners were very friendly and great to work with. If you are heading to Carolina Beach, I highly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th Holiday

We had friends with teenagers that were staying several blocks away and we wanted a place to retreat too. The home was quiet and peaceful. The decor was tasteful and uncluttered. It was perfect for us. I loved the jazz music playing softly in the background as we walked in. Nice touch Matt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this property. Matt and Sarah were very kind and willing to help. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

Perfect Place!

Matt and his family were great! The place was very clean and the neighborhood is nice and quiet as well! Very close to the beach as well! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Gwen D., Wytheville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We decided last minute on a weekend getaway. Booked this house on a Tuesday for the following Thursday. Excellent communication from the homeowner, and the house was perfect for my husband and I. Convenient location and super clean! I'm so glad we found this little jewel. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Linda H.

Matt was helpful but the place was quite small.

I had to ask Matt for help to work the Pandora streaming radio and the heating cooling unit on the wall. He thought he would write instructions. I suggested he add towel racks and hooks in the bathroom. I also suggested that he clean out the bedroom closet to make room for shelves.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

Clean and close to the beach

We stayed 3 nights at Matt and his wife´s house. The place is much nicer than the pictures give the impression of. It is clean and newly renovated and with a nice bathroom and kitchen. It has a nice outdoor shower as well. We were visting friends who lived just a few blocks from this place, so we only really used it to sleep, so I can´t say much about the kitchen accept that my husband loved the coffee maker! I would highly recommend this place for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Matt

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We live on the 2nd floor in a separate unit of this duplex with our four yr old, and and one yr old. We love this location and living here in a relaxing, convenient, location to enjoy the water with both the beach and waterway nearby. Given our four and one yr old, you may here some pitter patter thumps here and there but we try to keep them under control :)

Why they chose this property

Family friendly, relaxing and casual.

Languages:

English
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