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Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Carolina Beach vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina. Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Freeman Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip

Welcome to "Carolina Joy"! This single family, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is located on the north end of Carolina Beach. A 30' boat slip and amazing views of the sound make this property the perfect spot for your next family vacation! Owner uses left side of boat slip. Guest should use right (South) side of boat slip. There is a brand new 16' x 16' gazebo with lights and furniture, along with 30 amp shore power. Note that the dock was extended to allow for 2 extra feet of water depth.

The great room of this house features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and a charming open floor plan that floods the living space with natural light. The new owners are also updating furniture throughout. You can enjoy sound front views and watching boaters navigate the waterway from the beautiful kitchen that boasts a cozy rustic décor. The kitchen overlooks the living room and a dining area that leads out to a generous screened in porch with panoramic views of the canal. A small desk enables travelers that need to work remotely a great workspace with a relaxing back drop. Just imagine sipping your morning coffee and watching a pod of dolphins swim by or dining at the outdoor table with a spectacular sunset dazzling on the water.

The spacious primary bedroom features a new mattress for the Queen-sized bed, beautiful stained-glass accents and a Jacuzzi tub that overlooks the water. Guests of this room will appreciate the on suite bathroom, TV, and direct access to the screened porch. Two additional Queen guest bedrooms with private bathrooms are sure to please your family and friends. The partially fenced in backyard gives a great space for outdoor entertainment. Make sure to bring your yard games – there is plenty of space for volleyball, cornhole, badminton, and grilling. There is a large area underneath the home that is ideal for shaded relaxation and provides an enclosed outdoor shower.

Fishermen will certainly appreciate the boathouse and pier. A public boat ramp is conveniently located just around the corner and there is ample parking for your boat trailer on the side of the house. Some guests rent gas golf carts to ride up to the beach or up to our legendary Carolina Beach Boardwalk where you find shops, restaurants, and an abundance of summer activities such as fireworks, carnival rides and live music.

Make plans today for a lifetime of memories! This home is close by Freeman Park so if you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, bring it. This is one of the few beach areas where you can actually drive out onto the beach.

Occupancy: 8
Stay Requirements: Saturday to Saturday rental in the Summer. Minimum two night stay other seasons.
Bedding Configuration: 3 Queens, Sleeper Sofa
Parking: Parking for 4 vehicles, or three vehicles and a boat trailer. Do not park on the lawn.
Prohibited: Smoking, Parking on the Lawn. Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with a nonrefundable fee that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation.
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 “C259– Carolina Joy” as a vacation rental.

Property manager

Bryant Real Estate

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 12-minute walk from Freeman Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Sprawling Sound Front Home w Boat Slip Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kelly Z., Seneca sc

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Nice stay and everything. One thing was a problem for us was the owner or somebody had a boat at the dock while we were renting the house and felt “watched” the whole time we stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was advertised as fenced in backyard and no fence was there. Sprinklers went off all week, day and night.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James and Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carolina Joy is a JOY!!!

This is our second time staying at this property in the last year or so. We love Carolina Beach and try to come down a couple of times a year for 6+years now. To date, this home is our favorite! Clean, well maintained and fully stocked with needed items. Felt comfortable and welcoming. Pet friendly too! The views are awesome of the canal. Highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avalon week

Been going to this house for several years. Love this place on the water. Needs a new sofa in living room. The fenced in yard was great for our dog. Can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Charming, Private and Perfect

Truly a hidden gem. Off the main beaten path, this home is a private oasis. We loved the backyard, dock and screened-in porch. The open kitchen / living room was great for watching over kids and being together as a family. The furniture is dated and uncomfortable inside, but who stays inside at the beach? Had some water bugs on the first day but the management company sprayed immediately, thank you for being prompt! Overall great home, would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anup D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful views and great layout

Booking and all check in was very easy . It’s not beach front ( was not advertised that way either ) but it has a great layout and perfect to spend time with friends and family . Loved the marina and Laos the view when you get up in the morning . Thank you for making our trip awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Views

We stayed at Avalon for a relaxing weeklong vacation. The views and dock are lovely. It is nice to be off the main road and busy traffic. You are only a short 5 minute walk from the beach. The kitchen was well supplied and everything looks exactly like the pictures. We would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

G3 D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Dock!

Great house for water toys. The back porch and dock are great places to hang out and watch the boats go by. If you have kayaks, SUPs, etc. you can launch them from the (private) floating dock. Downtown is within dinghy range if you have a motor, and you can tie up for free at the municipal dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing view ... loved the screened in porch...

reclining sofas need to be replaced... mattress very hard and uncomfortable, people enjoy a softer mattress like home ! If they would replace master bedroom with King Bed and softer mattress we would rent again ...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness

October Beach

We have stayed here several times over the years and Are still in love with it. The sound side flooding was a bit inconvenient but we adapted. That screened in porch and the view of the canal and boats is so peaceful! We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jan S., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but needs clean up outside

Have enjoyed our 2nd stay at this property and we would return. Would ask that the owners clean up the water area from the storm. It had been 6 weeks since the storm and the yard and water area was strewn with debris. So glad the pier and dock were fixed but the screens on porch and pier building needed much repair. We couldn’t use the pier building because of bugs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice place

Loved the location. Watching all the boats was fun. Everything was clean when we arrived. Bryant realty information was very helpful. The only problem was the toilets got stopped up every time it was used. BYO plunger.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

As described - great location with dock

Bryant. realty was great - responsive and Through !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful sunsets

Great property. Beautiful view! Close to beach. Just wish they had some more necessities, like salt, counter cleaner, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Jan S., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to bring your pet to the beach

We enjoyed our stay at Avalon...the backyard, pier and porch were the best things about the location. Would suggest that the property owner get new mattresses as they were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Byron W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Never again with Bryant Realty

The house was nice but the Bryant realtors ruin my experience. There is no southern charm with this group. There contract was nothing but threats. There was no sheets on the beds they wanted another 20+ dollars for sheets which is ridiculous! There were no towels I had to go to Walmart and buy towels so myself and kids could shower. The water and power was turned off at dock with no help from the office. Made me download there app to enter the home. Another little trick so they send advertisements and more threats. Threatened to fine me if I left to much trash in the trash cans. I've rented several places on the Carolina coast and always had a great experience. I will never rent a place with Bryant Realty involved or any other management company. These type people are destroying the south and the good old southern hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Carolina Beach -

My family had a wonderful time in Carolina Beach. The town is very friendly and had just the right amount of quiet beach and night life. Our golden retriever absolutely loved swimming! The Avalon property overall was very nice and provided all the comforts of home. The only suggestion would be to update the furniture (couches had an unpleasant odor), and we had a few run ins with some unexpected guests - cockroaches! Aside from that, the property management company was excellent and we LOVED the location. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Kelli C.

Great Family Location

Nice location. Easy fishing. Just wish pricing a little better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness

Avalon

House was a great location for us. We rented a boat for several days so having the dock was great and just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019