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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carolina Beach apartment, you'll find Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.

Come join us at The Sand Bucket! Located at 405 Fourth Street N in the upper apartment, we have a great location only four blocks to the beach, Carolina Beach’s famous Boardwalk and Britt's donuts. Recently remodeled in 2023, there is a living room, bedroom with queen bed, one bathroom (shower only) and a fully equipped kitchen. There is high speed WiFi and a smart TV. The ground floor utility room houses a washing machine and dryer. The newly landscaped grounds include a patio with gas grill and outdoor shower. We love pets so Fido is welcome. Pet fee is $50/dog with a 50 pound weight limit and a maximum of two dogs. Bring your boat! There is ample onsite parking for it. Carolina Beach boasts two boat ramps for easily launching your boat for fishing or recreation!

Featured Amenities:
Keyless lock
Fast reliable Wi-Fi
Smart tv
Renovated 2023
Full kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and osmosis water filtration system
Ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom
Gas grill on the patio
Outdoor shower

We would really love to host you at The Sand Bucket! So put us on your bucket list!

Property manager

John Leeuwenburg

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. to the airport?

This apartment is 19 mi (34-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. to the beach?

This apartment is a short 10-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 2.1 mi (6-min drive) from Freeman Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. to downtown Carolina Beach?

This apartment is 0.3 mi away from Carolina Beach.

The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean little apartment. Wonderful huge yard for dog. 10 minutes to walk to beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Had a great time thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small and quaint

Cozy and close to the beach. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would Stay Again!

Would Stay Again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage near everything! Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect MDW!

The Sandbucket is a perfect place for just you and one other! The yard has all been re-done and is extremely nice. About a 10 min walk to all the restaurants, boardwalk and beach! We really enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great stay, great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christibeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, dog-friendly stay

We loved our stay at the Sand Bucket! As stated on the listing, it is an upstairs rental and the downstairs is a separate rental with a shared fenced in yard. The first night, nobody was staying downstairs, so it was nice to be able to let our dog out without worrying about that. The second night we introduced ourselves to the downstairs renters who also had a dog and all was fine from there. The VRBO itself was very nice and clean! It was small but perfect for two people (maybe 2 adults and a small child). It was about a 10 minute walk to the beach but was a very quiet neighborhood so we enjoyed that. I would recommend bringing a wagon or something to make carrying stuff to the beach easier. Only negatives were they didn’t provide soap for the shower or a hair dryer so be prepared with those things when you come! Overall it was an amazing stay and we would 100% stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The place was very clean, neat and had very easy access to the home; along with location to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Distance from beach

Cottage was lovely. Distance to beach was about 1/4 mile. We utilized Golf Cart Taxi service and it was very convenient to get around without searching for expensive parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet safe neighborhood- perfect

Perfect for me and my dog. I really enjoyed how quiet the neighborhood was. Our family reunion was down there and after long days on the beach and other things we did, perfect to come back relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay here again!

Very clean, well maintained. Kitchen is well equipped. Owners are very thoughtful, supplying items like coffee filters, baggies, hand soap is appreciated. Property is just as described, within walking distance to beach, boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accommodating

The host was extremely accommodating via two requests to extend our stay; I would absolutely use them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Adorable and clean rental!

My husband and I stayed in this rental for a quick weekend getaway to the NC coast. The second floor rental was very clean and well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Location was great as we walked everywhere to avoid paying for parking. The only note of concern is the stairs leading up to the 2nd floor. My husband is a big guy at 6’3”, 240 lbs, and the stairs would sway a bit when he walked up or down them. We would just take turns going up and down them to be safe. Not a big deal but a larger elderly person, who may not be as nimble, might feel nervous. Otherwise, a wonderful property and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carolina Beach Stay

Great location and nice outdoor, fenced area, very dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnablair K.

Liked: Cleanliness

As Described

Place was clean and as described. Close to beach and other areas, but farther than a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Little Getaway

This little apartment had everything we needed for our first visit to Carolina Beach. The host was always responsive and we did not have any issues with getting in around 11 PM when we arrived. We did have a little dog with us and the fenced in backyard area was great for him to be outside with us. The listing said up to 3 people but it would be a tighter feel if we had another body with us to move around. Only con was the shower being very small but it serves its purpose! The location was just a few blocks from the main beach area and an easy walk to and from the beach and boardwalk. Past reviews that I read had mentioned not having enough basics in the kitchen and no laundry. It seems like the host really cares what guests say because we had all of the basics needed to cook a few meals in the apartment and complete a load of laundry. I always enjoy reviews that share exactly what can be found in the apartment especially in the kitchen so for those of you like me, here is what we experienced: -Laundry is a compact washer and dryer that is in an outside closet in the corner of the backyard next to the downstairs apartment entry door. Need your own detergent and supplies. -Kitchen had a compact stove and oven, full fridge, microwave, air fryer, coffee maker, toaster, cups, bowls, utensils, cutting board, 5+ pots/pans, small baking sheet, couple serving bowls, salt, pepper, coffee filters, dish soap, sponge, etc. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W., Hendersonville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful!

The place is super clean and convenient to most everything you could want in CB. Short walk to the boardwalk and many restaurants. Owners were helpful and very nice. They also gave an excellent sight seeing tip for our trip into Wilmington. Looking forward to another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach life

Second time staying very nice place,centrally located to beaches
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

a place for our dogs

It was clean and and well maintained. Lacked a diswasher or washer/dryer but the dogs did not seem to care.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place.

Super clean. Quiet neighborhood. Good location, within walking distance to a few restaurants. Comfortable bed. Upper unit has a lot of parking. Probaby enough room for a boat and trailer.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing little getaway!

We loved our stay, the property was amazing and the location was great to walk to everything we wanted to do! The property manager was also very easy to get in contact with. Will definitely stay here again. The only reason I gave a 4 star for accuracy of online listing is that both me and my best friend missed the fact that it was a split level property that shared an outdoor space when reading the property details. I brought my dog and he is anxious and doesn’t like small dogs so we couldn’t use the yard at all as there was someone downstairs with 2 small dogs. I just think it’s a little dangerous to share a yard with strangers dogs since you never know how dogs will react to each other, but we didn’t run into any issues with the dogs thank goodness and now that we know we can prepare for it next time, especially since it’s such a nice outdoor space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy s., Avon ny

Liked: Cleanliness

Tammy

Our stay was wonderful! Great location, quiet but close to other things to do! Very clean and great managment!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This little apartment was very clean and quiet. The bedroom did get warm at night, but we liked the abundance of natural light from all the windows. We especially enjoyed being able to walk to the beach and boardwalk instead of trying to find parking. Our first morning we were a bit dismayed to discover that the kitchen did not include coffee filters for the coffee maker, though. A few pantry staples (sugar packets, salt & pepper) would have been helpful, too. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect for two people

this location is amazing! you’re right by the beach and the CB boardwalk with tons of amazing restaurants nearby. the unit is small so I wouldn’t book IF it’s more than two people but it had everything we needed. there is a possibility that you could be there at the same time as someone in the lower unit with loud dogs. the first two days their dogs barked nonstop every time they left, but it was under control after that. we coexisted just fine. I highly recommend staying here if you desire to be close to all of the festivities in carolina beach. the only thing I could recommend for the owners is to leave a swiffer mop for the guests due to how easily the sand transfers onto the floor. we swept a lot but sometimes it’s difficult to get it all. thank you for allowing us to stay! we enjoyed it very much and would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023