"Dolphin Watch" is a six-bedroom, three-bath home with a reverse floor plan that has gorgeous ocean views, natural light, and room for the whole family, making it the perfect vacation spot! Located on the North end of Carolina Beach, your family is within walking distance of the North End Fishing Pier, the High Tide Lounge, and Freeman Park.
The primary bedroom is located on the first floor. With a King size bed, two closets, a beautiful en suite with double vanities and a garden tub, this room is a real retreat. A large deck across the front of the home is shared between the primary and the second bedroom. The second bedroom has a Queen bed and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom that connects to the third bedroom. The third bedroom has a Queen bed and features a private, stand-up deck perfect for enjoying the salt air. Bedroom four is also on this level and has a day bed with a trundle. The laundry area with stackable washer and dryer is located on this floor.
The top floor has two more bedrooms and the main living area. The fifth bedroom has a Queen bed. The sixth bedroom has a Queen, a bathroom that is also accessible from the hall, and a private, stand-up deck. The main living area boasts a large, open floor plan with the dining area and kitchen. East-facing windows and sliding glass doors to the deck create a sunny, cheery atmosphere. Enjoy the sunrise over the ocean while you drink your morning coffee or have breakfast on the deck where you can easily "Dolphin Watch" for hours! The kitchen has all the appliances you will need to prepare your favorite meals: oven, electric range, microwave, and double-door fridge with freezer drawer. The dining table has seating for eight, and the island has three bar stools - eat in or order takeout from one of the island’s many fantastic restaurants!
The beach access directly across the street gives a front row seat to a beautiful ocean scene with rock formations. The Town of Carolina Beach will be re-opening this access after its yearly maintenance due to erosion. Until then, it’s just a short walk to the access one block over where you can set up all day! Don’t miss out on this home- you’ll want to come back any time of year! It is dog-friendly, so bring your best friend with you.
Occupancy: 12 Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in Summer. Minimum two night stay other seasons. Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 4 Queen, 1 Day Bed with Twin Trundle Parking: Parking for four vehicles Pet Policy: Pet Policy: Dogs welcome as an optional add-on for this property with a non-refundable fee of $250 + tax that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation. Charge will be added after booking when the option to bring a pet and number of pets are selected. Nonrefundable fees are listed in the House Rules and animals must be disclosed via the Rental Agreement. Fees are not included automatically when booking on VRBO and must be paid separately to the host if you wish to bring a pet(s). Failure to disclose and prepay for dogs will result in penalty fees which are disclosed in House Rule #16.
Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Grills, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Featured Amenities: Keyless Entry, Ocean View Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund. All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable).
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 “C007 – Dolphin Watch” as a vacation rental.
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Legion Stadium or Trask Coliseum. Jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Riko's - 5 min drive
K38 Baja Grill - 5 min drive
Good Hops Brewing - 6 min drive
Crush & Grind - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Friendly 6 BR Home w Ocean Views! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly 6 BR Home w Ocean Views!?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly 6 BR Home w Ocean Views! on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$949, 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 Family Friendly 6 BR Home w Ocean Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Friendly 6 BR Home w Ocean Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Friendly 6 BR Home w Ocean Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Friendly 6 BR Home w Ocean Views! located?
Situated in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice home in a great location. The walk to the beach wasn't far at all. Plenty of parking for extended family. Our only little complaint would be in the kitchen where new pots and pans are really needed. Overall it was a great place to stay. Would definitely stay again!
Teresa T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the location. We'll look into the kitchenware mentioned and address accordingly. Visit again soon!
The rental company was very accessible for any questions or concerns we had throughout the booking and check in process. The fridge was broken before we even checked in and was replaced by the 3rd day. The house was clean and beautiful. The WiFi was good, tvs were good, dishwasher worked, stove and oven worked. AC was great. No complaints it was a great choice for a family vacation
Jean R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you had a great experience with our rental company and the property you stayed in. We appreciate your understanding regarding the fridge issue, and are glad we were able to resolve it in a timely manner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
This was our first visit to Carolina Beach and our stay at this property couldn't have been better! The rooms were spacious and clean with views of the ocean. We loved sitting on the upper patio and listening to the waves. The dining table offered plenty of seating for our large family, which is nice! Overall, we were extremely pleased with the property and our stay!
Colleen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2021
Colleen - We could not have said it any better! We're so thrilled to hear you had the best vacation at Dolphin Watch and you took full advantage to all this beautiful beach house has to offer. Thank you for allowing Dolphin Watch to host your beach vacation and we're looking forward to your next trip to paradise soon!
great location many fun things to do.
TV remotes had many issues with all, oven/stove, and fridge pretty dated but all in all it was a great time and we really enjoyed the stay!
Tim G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Pat, We are happy to hear that everything during your trip was easy!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Neda A.
11 October 2022
Beach 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:
Very good
Neda A.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2022
Neda, We are happy to hear you enjoyed the property!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angene W.
21 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing!!!
My family and I wanted a get a way at the beach and this was better than our dreams. This property was perfect and was equipped for my one year old son (crib and baby gate). The layout of the property was perfect and spacious. I highly recommend this property for an amazing family weekend.
Angene W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2022
Thank you for the review, Angene! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you choose us for your next vacation!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Beth W.
26 September 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Our family vacation
Overall our vacation very nice. I have specifically addressed some of the issues concerning our stay. I am not sure that we would ever rent a home owned by a realty company again.
Beth W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Hi Beth, thank you for the feedback. We hate that you ran into issues during your stay, and would like to discuss that further. Feel free to reach out to our office any time!
Great house with plenty of room, and the most amazing porch that I've ever seen. Spacious kitchen and living area. Plenty of seating for everyone to be in the same room. Only down side was inconvenient beach access. Another bonus was the live music from the Tiki Bar/ North Pier which was just a short walk down the beach.
Alecia H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2021
Alecia - We're thrilled to hear Dolphin Watch was just what you and your family needed! The top floor of this large beach house offers guests a large open floor plan with the kitchen/ dining/ and living room all open. This allowing guests to cook meals, eat dinners, or relax on the couch with those you love. Want to take the bonding outside? Absolutely! The large furnished/ covered ocean view deck gives guests the chance to relax by the beach and listen to the waves crash in the distance. Thank you for allowing Dolphin Watch to host your beach retreat! We are looking forward to your trip to paradise soon!
Enjoyed this house very much. Everything was clean and just as described. To Enjoy the beach you do have to walk down a few blocks, As stated in description. Only negative about location.
Adam and Michelle D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2022
Glad you enjoyed your vacation, Adam and Michelle! Come on back anytime, you are always welcome.
Six children were celebrating the 86th birthday of their mother. She always said she hated the beach but this experience has changed all of that. The ocean views were breathtaking for her. The cleanliness of the property was tops for her.
Arbra L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Stay was good
Need update the range can’t read the settings
Trash was told be picked up on Tue come fine out it’s on Monday .. had trash for over week with 6 adults
Perfect house for a group of friends. The beach is a close walk. Balcony areas are fantastic with a beautiful view. The kitchen doesn’t have a wide variety of cookware, so if you need something special, bring it. There wasn’t a cutting board and knives were super dull, I would just bring our own next time. I would rent this house again!
Lauren M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Very dog friendly property……We loved the close proximity to Freeman Park. No ice maker…but we didn’t think to ask….and no problem picking up ice at local grocery store. Beautifully decorated. There was ongoing construction on a neighboring property….but workman were courteous…and noise was not intrusive after 5:00 pm or early morning.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2021
Great to hear you enjoyed your vacation at Dolphin Watch, Anne! We're looking forward to your next trip to paradise soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
28 September 2022
Great for a group
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Other than a few missing amenities -- a working dishwasher and at least one hairdryer (which I assume will be addressed), it was a great place for seven friends who needed five 'adult' rooms. Loved the location across from the beach and proximity to the wonderful Tiki Bar on the peer. I did find it a bit strange that you had to make your own bed.
Linda S.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Linda, Thank you for your feedback. The dishwasher issue has been addressed and is properly working. We do not provide hair dryers in our units. The location is perfect and the tiki bar is such a fun place! Per your signed rental agreement, bedmaking was suspended for 2022, hopefully we will reinstate this service in 2023!
We were in CB to have a celebration of life memorial at the Island North Gazebo, rose ceremony @ the pier and reception @ high tide. The house was the perfect amount of space. Being in walking distance could not have been better with going back and forth to get things set up. The only issue we had was navigating the stairs being 50+ and getting everything out by 10AM
Cleaning lady was waiting to get in and it just took awhile for us to pack up the fridge etc. I highly recommend a late check-out if available or clean out the fridge etc the night before.
Kristy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lynda F.
25 September 2022
Location was good, although we had to hurtle over builders to get
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Dishwasher wasn’t working. With 10 people in the house eating at home this was a HUGE inconvenience. When maintenance came out he indicated that it’s been acting g up and thought they fixed it. Guess Not!
Lynda F.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2022
Lynda, We are aware that there was an issue with the dishwasher that could not be fixed during your stay and I completely understand how frustrating this can be. We are truly sorry and regret this negatively impacted your overall experience at this lovely home.
We are grateful that you reached out to us, and we have already worked with the homeowner to address the issues with the dishwasher. We did issues you a refund of $100 from the owner due to the inconveniences you encountered.
Upon arrival we found the upstairs bathroom curtain rod lying on the floor. It would barely stay up. The floors are nasty. If you stay here wear shoes while in the house or your feet will be black. There is mold in the showers and dishwasher. Master shower handle is backwards so cold is hot and hot is cold. Outdoor furniture is falling apart. Just not a great place. Needs to be updated. Won’t stay here again.
James G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
James, thank you for the feedback. We will have our hospitality team take a look at the concerns you had.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Linda M.
30 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disappointed
My husband and I were on vacation with our adult children and grandchildren so we needed a large house. The house is located right across the street from the ocean and has a pretty view from the deck. The beach access directly across from the house remains closed due to erosion. There were numerous small things that were broken or not working properly. The kitchen cabinets are in total disarray. The floor was very dirty. If you walk barefoot your feet will become black. Overall I would not recommend renting this house until it is renovated.
Linda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
Hi Linda! Thank you for the feedback. We hate to hear that you were disappointed in your stay, and wish you had expressed your concerns with us so we could've addressed them during your vacation! Come back again soon!
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It’s conveniently located to the beach. The house offers many amenities and conveniences with lots of room. The property was very clean. It is managed by a realty company.
It is my belief that after paying $6,000 for a week
( including all fees & taxes) that the company could provide toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent. I was surprised that a maintenance man came into the house while we were out. I thought that could be taken care of after we left the property for the week. It was a non emergency issue ( changing air filter).
Being on this end of the beach you are a couple miles from the boardwalk area & need to drive there. Parking is a problem. The city and private parking areas are a rip off and they are anxious to hand out tickets. So beware. It seems that if you’re staying on the north side, where this house is located, you are penalized by this.
Overall it was a good experience. Very nice house. We enjoyed our time there.
Debra W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
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