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Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House

Vacation home near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake and buildings in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a bench and chairs.
A row of coastal houses with balconies, a calm lake, and surrounding vegetation.
A window with a view of a grassy field and trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

In Carolina Beach .With a stay at this Carolina Beach vacation home, you'll be steps from Carolina Beach Lake Park and a 5-minute walk from Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House

A coastal/modern style and freshly renovated lakefront bungalow in Carolina Beach with water and marsh views from every room in the house! The home features one king, two queens and a single sized bed, unlimited WiFi, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, ping pong table, dart board, corn hole boards, ring toss, and so much more. The Happy House is sure to live up to its name as it provides activities for the entire family. It is a short 5 minute walk to the beach and 10 minute walk to the main strip. Please Note About Local Smells
Carolina Beach is a beautiful coastal town, but like many seaside areas, it can occasionally have some natural odors. Guests sometimes notice a “rotten egg” smell, which can come from two common sources:
• Water system – The local groundwater naturally contains hydrogen sulfide, which can give tap water a temporary odor, especially in the off-season when pipes and water heaters aren’t used as frequently. Running hot water for a few minutes usually clears it.
• Beach environment – At certain times, decomposing seaweed or organic material along the shoreline can create a sulfur-like smell.

These smells are a normal part of the area and not a reflection of cleanliness or water safety. Most days, guests don’t notice them at all, but I like to share this upfront so you know what to expect.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Not on furniture 1 dog is $300 2 dogs is $450

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.2 mi (38-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location. Comfortable house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor V.

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

Great stay!

Very great place! Check in was super easy & owners were very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayde d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home with views of the lake. The location is perfect with access to the beach. The deck has been thoughtfully gated off to allow your pet to enjoy the outdoors with you and still be safe
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Great Location

This place was great! EXACTLY what I wanted for a get-away, ideal location, courteous and timely communication with the hosts, the house was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These were the best beds! Typically we have horrible luck with beds when we stay somewhere but I honestly didn’t want to leave them!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful space to telax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J & B H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Carolina Beach! Perfect quiet spot for a family of 5 with older 3 teens. “Happy” is a great name. Great well stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms with plenty of towels, comfy beds and lovely outdoor seating on porch. The location has an easy walk to beach, veggie wagon for delicious treats, restaurants and community lake is a sweet little place to enjoy. Thank you for renting your home to us.No worries on this but the ping pong table did not have a net so that was not an amenity. But there was plenty to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

Happy House

Wonderful house and location. The perfect place for our honeymoon. We really enjoyed our time there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Beautiful View

The house was absolutely perfect. The location was amazing, very close to several food places and a very easy access to public beach entrance, all in walking distance. We had an awesome time our whole stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James and Barbara R.

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

Happy House

Perfect stay house was advertised accurately great location clean and very welcoming Nothing needed done other than unpack and 😉 enjoy!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine E.

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

Family Vacay

Super cute beach bungalow in very convenient location. Short walk to the beach and amazing hang out time on the front porch! Very comfortable for 6 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Loved the contemporary feel and location was in walking distance to everything you needed.

Exceed out expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Quick spring break getaway

Great location! Enjoyed walking the path around the lake and hanging out on the front porch. Easy walk to beach. Loved that beds were made and towels supplied. Since we could only stay a couple nights, nice not to have those chores on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family reunion

The house was beautiful and very well maintained. Everything was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

We had a great time in the house. We enjoyed the short distance to the beach, close proximity to the boardwalk and restaurants. We appreciated your welcome sign with events and suggestions for all the local hot spots. Kitchen was stocked for cooking dinners. Check in and check out was so easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Wedding getaway

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!! Great place, very clean, excellent communication and close to everything we needed. Easy walking and the view of the lake with the wildlife was an added bonus. The beaches and boardwalk were very nice, highly recommend this listing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The owners of this property provided an exceptional experience for us. Above and beyond to allow us to stay in their home. Beautiful décor, comfortable beds, lots of recreational toys/games, and a great location with lake view and close proximity to ocean beach. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Week by the beach

The property is beautiful, quiet and it is a short walk to the beach. The lake provides a great view and is surrounded by a walking path, which our dog enjoyed. Coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance. The home is as the pictures show. Beds and couch were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

HAPPY!

A wonderful stay in a wonderful location. We enjoyed the home, the beach, the fireworks from the porch, walking the lake path each morning, darts, cornhole, the farmers market & so much more. Couldn’t have asked for a better week!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was incredibly cozy and photos are totally accurate. Easy walk to the beach and into town. Our crew walked/jogged around the path around the lake and the holiday lights were beautiful. Hosts were super responsive. If you’re staying in winter, do pay attention to the part of the ad about the sulfur smell. It was strong and persistent whenever the taps or shower were turned on, even when we ran the water for a while. Otherwise, everything was excellent. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay A. H.

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

Happy Stay at the Happy House

The house was as pictured and you couldn’t ask for a better location. It was difficult getting to the paddle boards because of the weeds, that is the only complaint. The landscape needs a little TLC other than that it definitely is a happy house, they have everything you need. My family loved the porch and beautiful lake view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Family friendly house

Carolina Beach is definitely a family friendly beach town. They offer weekly concerts, markets, and fireworks. And this house is located on a quiet street next to a small lake that has a really nice playground, paddleboat rentals, and a child themed walking path. And the beach is close and easy to get to. Just watch when crossing streets as people don't often yield for walkers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

STACEY W.

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

Great house

House was clean and in a great location. The only negative was the yard. Very grown up. It was pet friendly but no where for pet to go to bathroom or play. Needs landscaping and cut back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Weekend getaway

I booked this house for a weekend getaway for my family before my children return to school as a last summer vacation. We were able to see family while visiting also since we were fairly close to them which was nice. The home is very nice. We did not realize there was an outdoor shower until the day after check in. My only suggestion is to mention that on the welcome book so guests don’t track a lot of sand into the home. Being within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk, and lots of restaurants was great! We arrived about 30 minutes early so I contacted the host to see if we could enter the home a little early and she was quick to respond. We will definitely be returning! Thank you for sharing your beautiful lake front beach home with my family and I!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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