5-Minute Walk to Beach & Boardwalk, Private Porch! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to Carolina Dream!
- Private 2 bedroom, 1 bath townhome in Carolina Beach
- Recently modernized with brand new kitchen & appliances
- Just a 5 min. walk to the public beach access! Located a few homes behind Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats.


-- THE PROPERTY --

- Front porch with 2 Adirondack benches
- Full kitchen with dishes and pots & pans
- Well supplied with appliances (full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, blender, and washer/dryer)
- Coffee bar with 12 cup coffee pot and French press
- Both bedrooms include a king size bed with highly rated 12” Zinus memory foam bed
- First bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen, & living area are on the main level
- Second bedroom and washroom with washer/dryer and vanity sink are upstairs
- High-speed WiFi
- Intelligent Roku TV's in the living room and master bedroom.
- Pack ‘n’ play and high chair available if desired.
- 2 covered parking spaces available in the carport under the townhome. The carport is 7 feet 6 inches tall, so your car must be shorter than that to fit. We do NOT have alternative parking for taller cars.
- We supply bed linens & bath towels. Beach towels NOT supplied.
- We also provide enough hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, & trash bags to get you started upon arrival. However, if you are staying longer than a couple nights, please plan to supplement with your own supplies based on your personal needs.
- Please note that we do require a signed rental agreement.



-- PET POLICY --

- Please message us for pet approval PRIOR to booking.
- If possible, please add family pets to your reservation during the booking process. Once added, the $150 pet fee is supplied as part of the nightly rate (spread out equally over the course of the stay) and in the total price at checkout.
- Pet fee is non-returnable and is a flat rate for the stay.
- Limit is 2 dogs; no other animals allowed.
- Must pick up all droppings from pet(s).
- Dogs must be completely housebroken.
- Dogs are not allowed on furnishings or linens.



-- HOME RULES --

- NO SMOKING. If anything is smoked inside, you will incur a $200 fee for deodorization treatment.
- Check-in time is 4:00PM and check out by 10:00AM. Early check ins and late check outs are not available due to our COVID-19 cleaning protocols. No parking on premises before check in time or after check out time.
- Self check-in with keyless PIN code lock
- Please park in the 2 assigned parking spaces located directly below Unit C (Carolina Dream). Each space measures 10 feet wide, 21 feet deep, and has a height of 7 ft 6 inches. Your car MUST fit within these dimensions because there is no other parking available.
- No more than 2 cars are allowed to park on the property.
- Do not block the driveway or park in any spaces assigned to the adjoining townhomes (Units A, B, & D), or you could be towed.
- The yard behind this property is not this property’s backyard. That yard belongs to the purple home adjacent to this property, so please stay out of the yard (including pets).
- All visitors must be approved by host.
- Be respectful of our neighbors by keeping noise volumes low.
- In order to avoid potential staining, please do NOT use bleach to clean anything in the bungalow during your stay. We have professional cleaners who will use bleach appropriately in between guests to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
- Do not burn incense, essential oils, or similar items. These scents are difficult to remove before the next guest checks in, and some guests may have sensitivity to smells.
- Guest must sign rental agreement.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Halyburton Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Strategies to get the best Carolina Beach vacation property experience:

When to visit & When to reserve a Carolina Beach rental home:

• Summertime is high season in Carolina Beach. Reserve your Cape Fear area rental property in Fall or Spring months to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• In the Cape Fear area area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved early. Reserving your rental six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies supply Cape Fear area area visitors guide magazines that include special deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Cape Fear area area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Choose your vacation dates and budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. 5-Minute Walk to Beach & Boardwalk, Private Porch! has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property manager before reserving the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what is best for your vacation.
• Visiting for a single event or attraction? If so, use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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 charges could be applied to your invoice.

Additional considerations:

• Take a copy of the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental.
• Document any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if there is a dispute.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, television set or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent quite a few issues.
• Be respectful. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental while you're out. Keep your property safe!
• Double-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a excellent time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for clients to provide reviews. If your property and/or property manager was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.