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Ocean & Canal Dream House!! *Pool*Elevator*fully appointed* 4BR 4 Bath

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Front - #1 on left
poolside deck
kitchen & bar
living room
living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Convertable bed

1 Double Futon

Convertible bed

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master #1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master #2

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

master bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

poolside bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean & Canal Dream House!! *Pool*Elevator*fully appointed* 4BR 4 Bath

This is one side of a three-story duplex located on the North end of Carolina Beach. The house is located across the street from the ocean, with the front door only a few steps from the public beach access. There is 2700 square feet of living area. A public walkway to the beach is almost directly across the street from the house, and this is not a busy street as this end of the island is all residential. The views of the beach and the canal are so beautiful and relaxing. It is a rare treat to have both in one property.

Watch the sun rise and set from any room in the house. When looking at the photo of the house, the left side is Unit #1.

There are six covered porches with access from every floor to both the ocean view and the canal view! The elevator services all 4 floors, from the carport to the top floor. This elevator is provided as a convenience. Full size wheel chairs do not fit easily, and not recommended. There is a security camera in the elevator interior cab.

Bed linens and bath towels are included with the rental. There are 8 bath setups, each setup is 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, and 1 washcloth. The beds will have fresh linens installed (1 king, 4 queen, 1 twin).

The first floor has a recreation room with a poker table, combination air hockey & Pool table, 46' HD TV and a sleeper sofa. There is also a private bedroom with a queen bed and a twin bed, and a private deck overlooking the sound There is a common bath between the recreation room and the bedroom. The washer and dryer are located in the hallway.

The middle floor has a family room with a gas fireplace, and home theater setup, consisting of 46' LED television with a bluray player, digital cable service. and iPhone/android ready receiver with dolby 5-channel home theater system. Adjacent in the open floor plan is the kitchen, dining room and breakfast bar, pantry and private deck overlooking the ocean. There is also a bedroom with a queen bed, bath, and private deck overlooking the sound.

The third floor has 2 master suites. The first has a king bed, over size 'chair and half' which also pulls out to a twin sleeper, 42' television with digital cable, huge Jacuzzi tub and separate shower stall. The best feature is the large deck overlooking the ocean. The ocean views are really nice from this room and sunrises are just amazing. There is a double futon in the hallway sitting area and elevator access. The second master bedroom has two queen beds and a private bath, This bedroom also has a deck overlooking the sound with impressive views of canal sunsets.

All bedrooms have flat screen televisions with cable service, and variable speed ceiling fans.

There is a private heated pool (shared only with the adjacent sister unit). The pool is open mid-march through October. Pool heat is available in the shoulder seasons as an option. There is a large deck area and plenty of patio furniture. Adjacent there are 2 shower stalls and a 1/2 bath. An outdoor stereo allows tuning the local FM stations, or streaming music from your personal device. The storage area in the carport we try to keep plenty of beach & water toys for the kids. The pool area also has a built-in charcoal grill with 2 separate cooking surfaces (one smaller, one very large).

Worth mentioning is the water system upgrades to this house. The kitchen has a high end reverse osmosis water filtration system to supply cooking and drinking water. (No need to purchase distilled water.) There is also whole house water softener system to provide high quality water for all guests. Another issue with beach water is low water pressure. That has been addressed by installing a pressure booster system so multiple showers can be going at the same time.

This house was built for the enjoyment of our family and yours. It is extremely well built with nothing spared, and impeccably maintained. Come and enjoy the fabulous views of both the ocean and the canal. Sit on the front decks and see and hear the ocean roar. Watch the sun set against the sailboat silhouettes in the canal. This house is an absolute dream!

The pool is a special amenity and can be heated in the shoulder season, or even year round. There is a large built in BBQ pit for cookouts (and cocktails) on pleasant summer evenings.

***Families and responsible adults ONLY need inquire***


Thanks for considering beach home for your vacation!

FAQs:

1) What is the physical address? Answer: 1317-1 Carolina Beach Avenue North, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
2) Is this located in near the beach? Answer: YES! beach access is almost directly across the front door. The Carolina Beach board walk is about 1 mile south, and Freeman Park and CB pier is 1/2 mile north. There is a manned life guard station in the summer months.
3) What days do the weekly rentals start? During peak summer months, this is strictly a Saturday-to-Saturday rental. Off peak is more flexible and weekly rentals can most likely start on any day you prefer.
4) What are check-in and check-out times? Answer: Standard check in: 4pm, and standard check out: 11pm.
5) Can we have an early check-in, or late check-out? Answer: during peak season (summer months) occupancy is 100% so this is most likely not an option. Off-peak is possible provided the cleaning service allows, and other guests are not arriving(departing) the day you are departing(arriving)... just ask us.6) are any amenities included? yes, You will find the property fully stocked with: napkins, paper towels, bath tissue, hand soap, dishwasher and dish soap, trash bags, seasonings, kitchen utensils, cookware, place settings.
6)Is WiFi Internet service or phone service provided? Yes, 100mbs broadband over Wifi is included. Also local and domestic long distance phone service is included.
7)are linens included? Yes, bed linens are provided for all 6 beds (1 twin, 4 queen, 1 king). There are 8 sets of bath linens. A bath linen setup is a bath towel, a hand towel, and washcloth.
8)I need more linens than what is provided in the base rental, can additional be provided? Yes, please inquire.
9) is the pool open year round? The pool is closed for winter.
10) Is the pool heated? Pool heat is available in the shoulder seasons, which is Apr-May and Sept-Oct. The heat fee is $200.
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Keywords: Townhouse, pool, elevator beach

Property manager

Dennis Briddell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult when using the elevator.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit 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 Wrightsville Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, or check out an event or a game at Legion Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Freeman Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean & Canal Dream House!! *Pool*Elevator*fully appointed* 4BR 4 Bath have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ocean & Canal Dream House!! *Pool*Elevator*fully appointed* 4BR 4 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean & Canal Dream House!! *Pool*Elevator*fully appointed* 4BR 4 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean & Canal Dream House!! *Pool*Elevator*fully appointed* 4BR 4 Bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean & Canal Dream House!! *Pool*Elevator*fully appointed* 4BR 4 Bath located?

This family-friendly Carolina Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 1.3 mi (2.1 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. 104 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 113 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
The house was the ideal setting for several family members to get together and spend time, cooking and watching sunrises, and gazing at the ocean and intercoastal from the many balconies.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeaAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for beach lovers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Everything we needed.
Plenty of bedrooms and lots of space. Everything we needed. We very much enjoyed the stay and very close to beach access. Views are great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a wonderful and memorable vacation!! Loved the house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time!
Great location and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a family!
The house is in a perfect family location. right across the street from beach access. The house is very family-friendly and the elevator was perfect for our elderly grandma.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had a wonderful stay at the perfect house. There were 8 adults and 4 children. This house was the perfect fit. The pool put the icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All time favorite place to stay!
Our host was awesome! Very easy to work with and reply’s promptly. Location is perfect for our entire family with the access directly across the road since my husband is in a wheelchair. Great house that allows enough room for everyone to spread out and do their own thing. All the amenities are as listed and works as needed. Beautiful home ‘
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location/views, nice pool
Nice balcony views & plenty of space to relax. The elevator was great for my mom. The walk to the beach was so close. Kids loved the pool. Overall a great choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Communication was great, the pool was nice and relaxing, location is perfect..walk across the street and you are at the beach. I would book again in the future. The Sunrises and Sunsets were phenomenal. The elavator was a huge plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
*****
The property is wonderful. The kids loved the pool, the beach is just across the street, and the views and location are super. Plenty of shared space and quiet areas.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental
This was our second stay at this rental. Great location…very close to public beach access. Spacious and very clean. Enjoyed the pool. The owner was very helpful in resolving a small issue with the elevator. Definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house!
This is the second year in a row we stayed at this same house, we love it!!! The elevator is a lifesaver, the location is AMAZING, within 30 seconds of the beach, within 5 minutes of tons of restaurants and 2 minutes from the boardwalk! We love all of the decks with amazing views of the Ocean or Bay, we usually congregated on the middle deck (off of the living room) facing the ocean. The kitchen is large and there is a large dining room table for eating or playing games. The Air Hockey/Pool table is awesome, the kids spent a lot of time there and in the really nice and large pool! We would definitely stay again, but sadly, we are traveled out after 2 years in a row!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Family Trip EVER !!
Our trip was one of the best ever . The property was excellent and was just what we needed. Very clean, easy access . It went beyond our expectations in every way . The owner was available for any questions or concerns and replied promptly. Hope to stay there again real soon .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina Beach
The property was excellent! The property had many amenities. Beach Access directly across the street. The owner had many things that any family would need for a week’s vacation. The pool was excellent and I would absolutely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina Beach Vaca. 2023
Fantastic experience from beginning to end. Owner made themselves available from the start. House was described to a T, our family had a blast. Amenities were spot on, location kept everyone happy. Appreciate the hospitality!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Jonesville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2022 review
This property is a great location, easily accessible to the beach, pool is clean, and elevator is very helpful for loading and unloading. Check in is seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Madelyn C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Great location, right across the street from beach access. Plenty of room for everyone. We have a disabled daughter so the elevator was a plus! Outdoor pool was great especially because surf was high so the little ones could only splash around on shore. Furnishings are very dated (One of the two supplied baby gates was broken) and housekeeping could be improved.Electronic lock wouldn’t work the main door but worked for elevators access. Host was very responsive and gave us access to a key very quickly. People came to fix the lock the next day but didn’t have the battery needed and were supposed to return next day not sure if they did we just used elevator and key for rest of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
This duplex had plenty of room for family to have their own space but also time together. Lots of walking steps though because elevator was not working properly. The pool was nice for the two small children and we had good neighbors in other duplex sharing for a few days. Very close to beach access and lots of decks for watching sunrise over ocean and sunset over canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay and we will be back!!
This house was the perfect stay, we loved it so much we want to come back! The front decks are where we all spent most of our time, the kitchen is large and fit all 9 of us comfortably. The bedrooms and closets and bathrooms are large and fit everything we needed! The pool is great, we used the grill twice, and the location to the beach (& restaurants/boardwalk) couldn’t be better. Also, the elevator is a life saver, especially for my older parents! We used it a lot!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B., Emerald Isle, nc 28594

You gotta stay here
AMAZING place to stay!!:) Wake up to the sun rise, watch the dolphin play, or watch the boats go by. Across the street from the beach!! Come back dip in the pool, cook on the new fire pit. To end the day watch the best sunsets ever from one of the rear porches. If you get boared or kids are board there is a card table or air hockey. Elevator if you dont want to do stairs. Restaurents and the boardwalk nearby too. I highly recomend a stay here, every thing is top shelf!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

property has great potential but needs some attention
property was not clean (wife vacuumed floor around game table, lot of sand on floor & rugs) needs good deep cleaning throughout, bedding needs lot of attention/replacement, furnishings and carpet outdated and badly warn, clothes dryer vent below filter needs to be cleaned as lint is building up in that area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

mary c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful house
The host of this property is amazing. He promptly answered any questions I had. Upon arrival and getting settled in we discovered the cleaning company he used was not great. when we attempted to use the oven, the oven actually had flames due to something previously spilled in it. There were also random things left around the house, beer cans, shampoo, lighter, and cigarette ducks. If the host had not been so wonderful, I would have left a very bad review on the cleanliness of the residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

SARAH P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute place, but not the cleanest.
Cute place across from beach access. Very convenient location. We did had some issues with cleanliness and bugs. Previous tennants also hid tiny toys around the house (we found 9 of them, so who cleaned?). When we arrived, there was a ton of garbage around the shared pool. I ended up having to wash potholders and hand towels in the kitchen as they were covered in crumbs from the previous tennants. Furniture was dated and ran down. As stated, there are only towels and linens for 8. When contacted, the property owner kindly had someone come to the house asap to handle the bug problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nana Birthday Celebration/Family Vacation
This was our 2nd time staying at this property. Although this time we didn't get to utilize the pool space or the beach due to the time of the year and weather, we absolutely loved having a nice comfy space to enjoy our family, those of which we all traveled a good distance to be together. It was a bit unfortunate to see the for-sale sign outside the property, we did wonder how that could affect us indirectly. We did notice things were a little more dated than we last remembered (couches a little worn down, comforters had bleach stains) but the space overall was welcoming and the kitchen was stocked with extra pots and pans which really came in handy. We loved the toaster because it allowed for more than 2 slices of bread to be toasted at once. & the elevator saved our lives (great auntie just had hip surgery a few weeks back, and another family member with leg/foot pain). Overall, we hope that in the future if the dates are right, this property will still be available, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Briddell

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We have 13yo twins, boy/girl, and live in Raleigh. We love spending time at the beach, and are fortunate to have a wonderful place in Asheville as well. VRBO #249920

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property in May 2012. Carolina beach was at the top of our list because there is nothing quite like it. There is the boardwalk, (Britt's donuts!)Freeman Park, charter fishing fleet, great restaurants, night life, and of course a beautiful beach and intracoastal waterway. Our family has immensely enjoyed our visits to this special place and hope our guests can have similar experiences.

What makes this property unique

The amenities this house offers and proximity to everything make this a special property. I do consider this an excellent value and a lot of thought and effort has gone into making it a great vacation spot for your family.

Languages:

English

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