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"The Happy Place" Unit 1

Vacation home near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
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Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms2271 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Wilmington Beach stay.With a stay at this Wilmington Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carolina Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Joe Eakes Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocean Front Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Havana's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tropical - ‬4 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.

"The Happy Place" Unit 1

Looking for a PF BEACH get-a-way Right in the middle of BOTH the CB and KB that can fit your entire family so ALL can enjoy our painted beach sunrises and salty evening breezes? "The Happy Place unit 1" may be just the home away from home you are looking for! The home consists of 2277 sq ft of balconies, salty breezes, and adventures galore! The home's prime location, included amenities and beach proximity will make spending your time beach-combing and sun-seeking an Ocean BREEZE!

Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher) has become a RAPIDLY increasing vacation (and full-time!) destination for the East coast and beyond for many reasons. It’s a family-oriented beach with a touch of everything one might be looking for! It’s an AMAZING place to visit, live, and never leave!

The home lies directly in the middle of both CB and KB and is a long walk or short drive to downtown and everything that is has to offer. In Carolina Beach you’ve got the boardwalk, restaurants, and local shops of all kinds. If you like adventures, the marina is also there where you can take an offshore fishing trip, diving excursion, or party boat out for a sunset sail. Camping more your thing? Bring the 4X4 and drive (and camp) on the beach at Freeman Park, located on the North End of the island. You can also head down to KB and fish directly off their fishing pier complete with bait, tackles, and more! The CB Lake is nearby, hosting a weekly Farmer’s Market every Saturday and FIREWORKS every Thursday! We welcome you to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves because that's exactly what the beach is for!

The entry to this 4 bedroom/4 bath townhome *sandcastle* opens into large entryway with ample storage space for all your personal beach nick-knacks, bikes, trikes and belongings! Moving inside, you encounter a private laundry room perfect for keeping those Hawaiian shirts, khaki shorts, and swim wear primed and ready to go! As you move deeper into your Coastal get-a-way, you'll soon encounter Bedroom #1, the “kids’ room” with a Twin + Queen bunk bed, a Twin futon chair, and a private slider out to the rear garden, and Full bathroom #1 (complete with a large walk-in shower) directly next door to round out this ideal ground floor space for ANY age!

As you head back into hallway and ascend up to the expansive second floor open entertainment area, kitchen, dining room, family room, and more! Bedroom #2 (with a Queen bed) and Full bathroom #2 sits just off your modern chef’s kitchen complete with granite, granite, and more granite! Modern stainless appliances and a kitchen chocked full of amenities give you access to dine both IN and OUT like royalty. The large family room equipped with an eclectic mix of high-end furnishings, cozy amenities and technology ensures a proper opportunity to recharge from a day of adventuring! Also on this floor nestled just beyond the large screen rests another private deck space providing both interior AND exterior dining options to suit the weather, mood, or ambience.

As you make your way upstairs, the Master bedroom (Bedroom #3) complete with a King size bed, Twin guest bed, ensuite bathroom (#3) with a double vanity and walk-in shower stall accompanies your private oversized East facing balcony (*complete with Sea Salt breezes at no added cost! * Heading West back into the hallway, bedroom #4 with two Twin beds size bed along with Bathroom #4 (complete with a shower/tub combo) comes into view.

As if partial Atlantic views, crisp morning breezes, and pelicans floating in tandem overhead less than a few blocks away from Wilmington Beach wasn’t enough, a spiral staircase from the Master takes you up a final flight to a truly remarkable indoor/outdoor space complete with an array of outdoor seating and access to a tranquility and respite that will simply melt your cares into the sun-kissed seascape before you. It’s not IF you deserve this, it’s how quick can you visit!

A few of the amenities provided by your Owners include courtesy large shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel left in the bathroom of each bath as well. Also, a roll of TP in each bathroom, 1 roll of PT in the kitchen, 2 garbage bags per garbage, laundry pods, dishwasher pods, dryer sheets, hand soap, dish soap, a sponge, coffee, tea, and pure cane sugar in each kitchen.

The HOME: Guests have full access to their own private HOME (never shared) along with a respective deck, patio, or balcony.

PARKING: Each reservation will have access to (3) THREE assigned carport parking spaces (depending upon vehicle size).

•Closest BEACH access: North Carolina Public Beach Access (North Carolina Ave).

The home itself is just three short blocks from the nearest beach access. The property is a short drive from down town CB with its shops, activities and dining and is equidistant to the smaller, but just as charming down town KB. There are fireworks during the summer every Thursday night and local fairs around the lake each Saturday morning. CB is a mix of friendly locals, snowbirds, and vacationers all looking to escape the inland and enjoy the sand, surf, and atmosphere. We truly have an amazing community!

CB and the surrounding neighborhood offers an array of sights and activities to enjoy while here. Some of these examples are (but not limited to) a subtle beach hike through CB State Park, Fishing on the KB Pier, Kayaking to one of the many islands surrounding the ICWW, watching canons blast during a historical reenactment at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, or petting some Sting Rays at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This doesn’t even include the aweing scenery of Airlie Gardens, and our very own battleship (USS NC) in Wilmington! Perhaps more relaxing and less “adventure” is your speed. Our own local Brewery (Good Hops) along with a round of Frisbee golf may be a great time.

And between the beach and Down Town Wilmington, boy do we have FOOD, Festivals, and good times!

There isn’t anywhere or anything on our Island that isn’t accessible with foot power. Downtown Carolina Beach has a number of vendors (such as Pleasure Island Rentals @ 2 N Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC 28428 (golf carts) and Tony Silvagni’s Surf School @ 107 Charlotte ave Carolina Beach NC 28428 (bicycles, paddleboards, surfboards, kayaks) for rent as an alternative to walking or driving. Taxi’s (local golf cart taxi’s) and Uber’s are also generally available for an assist when needed as well throughout the island! You can catch a Ferry to Southport in Kure Beach @ 2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach which leads to another ferry to Bald Head Island where NO CARS are allowed at all!

After all, you won’t catch many locals going OTB! (Over The Bridge). Everything you need is right here!

•Salt Water Real Estate has partnered with the absolute best vendors our Island has to offer to help ensure guests can spend more time enjoying themselves and less time researching! Our partners include the Tony Silvagni Surf School for professional surf lessons, bicycle, umbrella and chair rentals, Hot Ticket Fishing Charters, Salty Dog Yoga, Amy’s Rise N Shine, and Griffin Cleaning and linens.

•Linens
(Sheets, bath towels, wash cloths pillowcases, wash cloths, bathmats) ARE included as part of the rental here (excluding beach towels which can be rented through scrubandgo@griffinscleaning dot org. If requiring extra or non-included linens, please reach out to Griffin Cleaning Services who is a partner with SWRE and will assist in any way possible! Please make sure all linens are placed in the basket or hamper before your departure! Please let all BED LINENS on the beds remain on the beds for our TEAM to take care of!

Alternative Parking:

Carolina Beach

•The Town of CB offers multiple public parking options to visitors and residents on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis. Town-operated parking is open year round and paid parking is enforced March 1st - October 31st from 9AM - 8PM. Parking fees restart each morning during enforcement hours for all of the Town's parking lots and on-street parking spaces.

•PARKING RATES:
*(Parking rates are approved annually and are subject to change)
March 1st - October 31st, 9AM - 8PM
Parking Lots $ 6/hour or $25/day
Premium Parking Lots $ 7/hour or $35/day
Bus, Limo, and oversized vehicle $10/hour or $40/day
On-Street Parking:
Without Time Restrictions $ 5/hour
With Time Restrictions $ 5/hour
Weekly Parking Permits $100
Available for purchase at Town Hall, the Parking Office (open 7 days a week) and online.

GOLF CARTS

•To the county, golf carts are considered automobiles. Generally speaking, golf carts are NOT allowed on premises of ANY condo, condotel, or apartment. The same goes for trailers, motorcycles, etc. For SFR’s or properties supporting multiple vehicles, carts should be OK. However, be conscious that few homes have external outlets WITHOUT GFCI’S (which are code by today’s standards). Charging a cart on a GFCI will immediately trip the breaker, resulting in the inability to charge a cart amongst other repercussions.

•There is a $150 non-refundable pet fee for up to two pups. There is a two-dog maximum unless an exception is granted. Cats are not allowed on premises.

•April 1st through September 30th, dogs are allowed on the Carolina Beach during restricted hours of BEFORE 9:00 am and AFTER 5:00 pm. On the extreme North End of Carolina Beach, dogs are allowed on leash 24/7 on leash. In Kure Beach, dogs are NOT allowed at any juncture. Fort Fisher allows dogs on leash on the beach 24/7.

Pup rules for Pet Friendly homes
•Pups are NEVER allowed on any furniture. (*Single biggest added charge from the cleaners/owners post stay.)
•Do NOT let your pup bark excessively in any multi-unit environment.
•ALWAYS pick up after your pup IMMEDIATELY after the potty sesh.
Assistance during your stay!:
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,271 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1737150

Frequently asked questions

How close is "The Happy Place" Unit 1 to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "The Happy Place" Unit 1 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is "The Happy Place" Unit 1 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does "The Happy Place" Unit 1 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "The Happy Place" Unit 1?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "The Happy Place" Unit 1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "The Happy Place" Unit 1?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "The Happy Place" Unit 1 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "The Happy Place" Unit 1 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "The Happy Place" Unit 1 to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Carolina Beach.