Carpe Diem, Beachfront, Fun Game Room, Outdoor Hot Shower, Linens Included

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5.0
Outstanding(90 Reviews)

House in Surf City, NC

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Unwind and leave the world behind as you step into Carpe Diem. Relax in the ambiance of a true Carolina beach cottage with wood walls, charming beach-themed furnishings and expansive ocean views. The beds in your spacious bedrooms will be made, and bathrooms will have towels. Step out on the deck on the way to the ocean, passing the full hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower with dry changing area. The gate at the top of the stairs keeps your furry family members enclosed in the deck area. Conveniently situated in Surf City, south of the bridge, Carpe Diem allows easy access to fun and shopping, both on and off the island.

Family and friends will lounge comfortably on the spacious deck furniture overlooking the surf. Enjoy meals prepared in the modern, open plan kitchen which is fully equipped with everything needed to create beach side feasts. Grill your catch of the day downstairs or put a cake in the oven for your oceanfront celebration, while you watch the dolphins play in the surf!

In the evening as light fades through the great room skylights, gather to play your favorite movies, TV or music in the surround sound equipment. Little ones can enjoy their own DVD entertainment, relaxing in their rooms. High speed Internet keeps everyone in touch with the folks back home. Access the hall closet for a variety of “fun and games”. Work on jigsaw puzzles, or take a trip through Candy Land, Park Place or Board Walk. If the little ones get too ‘board’ with the games, head downstairs to start your own Foosball, or Ping Pong tournament! The future young NBA stars can practice their moves with the Pop-A-Shot! Browse the downstairs closet of beach toys. Build the sandcastle of your dreams. Boogie board or try your luck with horseshoes or cornhole games on the beach. Whatever you imagine for your beach side vacation, Carpe Diem will help you make it come true.

With most living areas on one level stair climbing is reduced. The main level is a split plan with four bedrooms ( 2 king beds, 1 queen, and a pair of twins), two baths, the center of the house is a great room. Seating for eating includes a kitchen island with 3 bar stools, a 8 place dining table and a 4 place game table in the family room. We regularly host dinners with friends and neighbors. Feeding large groups is easy at Carpe Diem. Send your Barbecue heroes to the large gas grill to do some of the cooking in the patio at the front of the house.

The lower level will be happily taken over by the younger generation. There you will find two bedrooms, one with 3 twin beds and one with a queen size bed and a twin bed, as well as a full bath. The bedrooms open onto the garage which is converted into the fully equipped game room. In the game room you’ll find ping pong, foosball, pop-a-shot, a large TV, loud stereo, card table, mini fridge, built in counter and stools, game closet with beach toys, balls, bingo, etc. Please note that the lower level is connected to the main level only by the outside steps on the front entry to the house. Use the intercom on the cordless phone to call them for dinner. Maybe the kids will invite you down to challenge you to a game.

* Bed sizes: King, King, Queen, 2 Singles, Queen and 1 Single, 3 Singles.
* On 2 levels with exterior stairs only - no interior stairs between levels.
* Most living areas on 1 level.
* Central heat & air, ceiling fans, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
* 6 cable (digital service with HD programming and movie channels) flat panel TVs; home theater sound system, Blu-Ray player, 2 DVD players.
* Wired/wireless high speed internet access
* Oceanfront open deck with built-in seating, safety gate, lounge chairs, and other furniture.
* Garage provides ping pong table, foosball table for your enjoyment as well as storage space for your beach items. This area has A/C.
* Enclosed outside shower with hot water.
* Grilling allowed. Gas grill (gas provided).
* No smoking allowed in house.
* Partial weeks not allowed.
* Storage room and workshop off garage not available




Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(90 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
The house was very nice.we had a great time.but was I was most impressed with was the owner. Thank you Kevin
5.0
Jul 2024
Carpe Diem was a perfect fit for our family vacation! The cousins loved having their own space to retreat to, and called it their cousin clubhouse. With all of the game choices they never even thought to watch TV or go on iPads. The kitchen was well stocked, and beds and furniture were comfortable. House while looking small from the outside was very spacious for the number of people we had. View was amazing. We will definitely book at Carpe Diem again!
5.0
Jul 2024
Had a wonderful family stay at Carpe Diem! Right on the beach and the house had all of the amenities you could possibly think of. Well stocked, clean and a great game room to boot.
5.0
Jun 2024
My family and I had a wonderful week vacation at Carpe Diem. Awesome location that is right on the beach. We loved how convenient it was to the beach and pretty much everything else on the island. Outside of the location, the top 2 amenities were the game room for the kids on the 1st floor: axe throwing, ping pong, foosball, and arcade basketball-my grandsons broke all of the high scores on the basketball game. The other great part of the house is the kitchen. We have stayed on Topsail for over 15 years is this house was by far, the most equipped kitchen we have ever had. You name it, it was included. This house was a lucky find and a great time!
5.0
Jun 2024
Vacation home was perfect for a family looking to stay right on shore. We had zero complaints or issues. Little steep trek to the beach which could be difficult to some people. But if you have no accessibility concerns, you'll love your stay! Contact with the host was simple, probably one of the best I've had staying in vrbo properties.
5.0
May 2024
Kevin and Rebecca are great at communicating. My friends and I have been renting in Surf City for about 15 years. First time at Carpe Diem, won’t be the last. Highlights: All linen supplied except for beach towels. Best kitchen utensils, pots and pans that we have ever had at a rental A welcome bag with toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags etc so you don’t have to run out to the store. Brilliant idea! A gas grill, with extra tank if needed, on a patio area out front (many rentals will not let you use a grill) The game room in the basement. Really comfortable beds and pillows Clean, clean, clean! Great location Fantastic for a multigenerational family Plenty of loungers on the deck TV in every room Lots of kids buckets and spades Our week was the beginning of May. One of the times you hope the weather is good, it was. Again I have to repeat, best supplied kitchen EVER! Thanks guys! We’ll be back.
5.0
Oct 2023
I have rented several vacation houses from NC to Florida and this house is now at the top of my list and we will definitely be staying here again. The house was clean, looked even better in person than in the pictures and is close enough to the bridge that you don’t have to drive 30 minutes to get somewhere. If you have a cart it’s easy to get on the beach with just a few steps to go down to get on the beach. Plenty of entertainment downstairs for kids and adults if it happens to rain as well.
5.0
Sep 2023
This was the best place we have stayed on vacation yet.You get everything advertised in the listing and more. We enjoyed every minute of the time we had here even though our stay was cut short by tropical storm Ophelia by one day. We probably could have stayed, but we were cautious as no one knew exactly what might be coming. Any way, we highly recommend this place and the owners couldn't have been more gracious and accomodating.I keep thinking that one of my adult children will want to do their own thing with their children someday,but If we are fortunate enough to vacation as a family again next year, I hope this place is available when it's time to make the reservation.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Surf City?

The average price for a rental in Surf City is $493 per night. This rental is $407 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Carpe Diem, Beachfront, Fun Game Room, Outdoor Hot Shower, Linens Included. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Carpe Diem, Beachfront, Fun Game Room, Outdoor Hot Shower, Linens Included pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Carpe Diem, Beachfront, Fun Game Room, Outdoor Hot Shower, Linens Included?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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