Stunning 2nd-row home steps from beach - ocean-view decks, AC, walk to boardwalk
House in Carolina Beach, NC
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Salty Dream
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Live the laid-back island lifestyle at this family-friendly home featuring a superb location just steps from the beach! You’re also within walking distance from coffee shops and dining options, plus all the action along the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
Enjoy three tiers of outdoor living space offering partial ocean views! Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the elevated deck or the ground-level screened porch, your afternoons taking in the views from the top-floor crow’s nest, and your evenings grilling and dining alfresco in your backyard.
This completely renovated house is a delight to come home to after a day spent at the beach, offering an outdoor shower to rinse away any lingering sand and a washer/dryer to take care of the swimsuits and towels. The welcoming interior features a coveted open layout as well as central air conditioning. Thoughtfully upgraded, you’ll love the new flooring, fresh paint, renovated spa-like primary bathroom, brand-new kitchen appliances, modern furniture, and decor. Extra perks include high-speed WiFi and Bose Bluetooth speakers.
Create crowd-pleasing recipes in the well-equipped kitchen, outfitted with a full suite of appliances and center island, then set the 10-seat dining room table for a special vacation meal. Helpful kitchen extras include an air fryer, extra-large seafood steaming pot, professional-grade blender, filtered water, and ice maker. Choose between multiple coffee brewing methods like a traditional pot brewer, Keurig machine, French press, mocha pot, and pour-over brewing equipment. A high chair is provided for those traveling with little ones.
Work up a sweat in the exercise area, equipped with yoga mats and blocks, a kettlebell, resistance bands, a jump rope, and a fan. Kick back and watch TV shows in the living room or play video games like Playstation and Nintendo in the top floor living area after a fun-filled day. There’s also a large gaming area that includes a ping-pong table, darts, corn hole, oversized Jenga, poker set, and board games. The bedrooms feature brand-new hybrid, plush mattresses and bedding, smart TVs, and phone charging clocks. Plus, beach chairs, towels, toys, and a wagon add convenience during your beach vacation.
THINGS TO KNOW
Two adult bikes are provided.
Streaming services are available using your own accounts.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Live the laid-back island lifestyle at this family-friendly home featuring a superb location just steps from the beach! You’re also within walking distance from coffee shops and dining options, plus all the action along the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
Enjoy three tiers of outdoor living space offering partial ocean views! Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the elevated deck or the ground-level screened porch, your afternoons taking in the views from the top-floor crow’s nest, and your evenings grilling and dining alfresco in your backyard.
This completely renovated house is a delight to come home to after a day spent at the beach, offering an outdoor shower to rinse away any lingering sand and a washer/dryer to take care of the swimsuits and towels. The welcoming interior features a coveted open layout as well as central air conditioning. Thoughtfully upgraded, you’ll love the new flooring, fresh paint, renovated spa-like primary bathroom, brand-new kitchen appliances, modern furniture, and decor. Extra perks include high-speed WiFi and Bose Bluetooth speakers.
Create crowd-pleasing recipes in the well-equipped kitchen, outfitted with a full suite of appliances and center island, then set the 10-seat dining room table for a special vacation meal. Helpful kitchen extras include an air fryer, extra-large seafood steaming pot, professional-grade blender, filtered water, and ice maker. Choose between multiple coffee brewing methods like a traditional pot brewer, Keurig machine, French press, mocha pot, and pour-over brewing equipment. A high chair is provided for those traveling with little ones.
Work up a sweat in the exercise area, equipped with yoga mats and blocks, a kettlebell, resistance bands, a jump rope, and a fan. Kick back and watch TV shows in the living room or play video games like Playstation and Nintendo in the top floor living area after a fun-filled day. There’s also a large gaming area that includes a ping-pong table, darts, corn hole, oversized Jenga, poker set, and board games. The bedrooms feature brand-new hybrid, plush mattresses and bedding, smart TVs, and phone charging clocks. Plus, beach chairs, towels, toys, and a wagon add convenience during your beach vacation.
THINGS TO KNOW
Two adult bikes are provided.
Streaming services are available using your own accounts.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Carolina Beach, NC
$$$$
Reviews
10.0
After 7 years, we earned a work sabbatical and eagerly looked forward to relaxing at Carolina beach. The Salty Dream met all our expectations and more. The house was clean, the renovations were lovely, and the beds were new and very comfortable. The house was fully stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, boogie boards, games, and even a wagon to carry the supplies to the beach. It was a quick walk to the beach and still gave the gorgeous breeze on the front porch. There was plenty of space to spread out and the kids loved the upstairs gaming setup for chill afternoons after a day in the sun. It was truly the best stay we've had at a beach house, and with activities at the boardwalk and shopping and restaurants close by it was a perfect mix of peace and quiet and options for activities. Top your stay off with some fresh Britt's donuts and it really did feel like a dream. The kids are already plotting how to come back 😁
10.0
We had a great time, steps from the beach, house was well supplied and very comfortable! Short distance from boardwalk.
10.0
Overall, a very pleasant stay. Everyone was very happy with the appearance of the house and the amenities that were provided. It was nice not having to worry about packing certain things because you knew they were already provided at the home. The proximity of the house to the beach access was very nice, especially with taking smaller children. Just a two minute walk. It really was a great stay, and we would highly recommend this home.
10.0
Overall, very enjoyable trip! Beautiful clean home, great layout for large families. Nice backyard. All the amenities you need. Short walk to beach.
10.0
Roomy, plenty of beach toys, very close to beach access. Clean and comfortable.
10.0
The home has many extras to ensure a comfortable stay. Great location and close to the beach. I loved that the home had everything needed for a fun beach day. It had a cooler, wagons, beach toys and so much more. The beds were comfy and very clean.
10.0
The house was very clean and well equipped. It was perfect for our extended family, ages ranging from 13 to 76. We loved the location to the beach. Big plus having beach chairs, beach towels and a beach wagon. They thought of everything! It was also nice to have towels and linens provided with beds made on arrival. The kids loved using the bikes as well.
10.0
Great!
10.0
This place was amazing! Everybody had a great time and loved the home. So clean!
10.0
Nice home, the upstairs was a perfect suite for our college age guys to have a space to hang out and play video games. The beds were comfortable. Nice porch with ocean view.
A couple things to note: bring Kerig pods as the drip element of the coffee maker doesn’t work. The Kerig side does. Also, this is suppose to be a pet free home but there was evidence of a pet presence which triggered our allergies.
10.0
This house is the perfect location with everything you need for a family getaway. Spacious, clean, and super cute. Felt like home! So close to the beach that you could hear the waves crash at night as if you were ocean front. Very accommodating for a group of 10 between the ages of 2 and 70. Would highly recommend. Everything was very updated inside and out, just like the pictures. Great choice!
10.0
The house was amazing. Tons of room, very clean.
10.0
This property is a steal! It was recently renovated and furnished in a way that makes me want the owners to design my own home, very upscale but comfortable and livable. The house was spotless and had everything we needed for our family gathering. I'm normally cautious about using dishes from my VRBO because I'm a germaphobe, but everything was clean and obviously we'll cared for. And the management company was immediately responsive, even when we had a question during our late night check in. 10/10, will stay again.
10.0
I loved the proximity to the beach and pier. Also the house itself is beautiful.
10.0
This was by far the nicest cottage we have stayed at. We have been going to the North Carolina coast since my kids were young and now we come with their kids. Previously we stayed at Topsail Island this trip we decided to give Carolina Beach a try. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to our next beach vacation.
10.0
Kitchen was well-equipped. Really appreciate the little touches, such as board games in the cabinet, plenty of beach towel, chairs, and boogie boards. Very convenient to beach across the street. Nice balconies of the front and the back. Worked great for our family of 8.
8.0
We really loved that the home was so close to the beach. It made our beach time very easy and convenient. The home was spacious for our group of 12. I liked the upstairs area for our 3 teenagers. The yard was great for lawn games like cornhole.
10.0
We loved this house! The house is just like the pictures. The location is great and close walk to the beach. The kitchen was well stocked. My family enjoyed the beach toys, chairs. We also enjoyed the dart board. We had plenty of room to spread around.
The bathroom towels are very worn and could use a refresh. We also had a problem with the upstairs air conditioner. It gets very hot during the day but does cool off again for sleeping at night. We did call about that and were told to turn it down and see if that helps it cool off. Not really a solution. Since it cooled back down at night we tolerated it. We didn’t want to spend all our vacation waiting for someone to call or come by. But it really should be checked out further. We also had a problem with one of the toilets but that problem was resolved within a few hours.
Despite those difficulties we had a great week and a beautiful house. We would visit again!
10.0
The owners was attentive and timely with her instructions. The HOA rules weren’t shared ahead of time so there was one little thing but overall a very good stay.
10.0
Amazing luxury home in an amazing location. Could see the ocean from the porch, just steps to the beach. Home was nicely decorated, super comfortable beds, and plenty of room for our group of 10. My favorite part was sitting in the porch, feeling the ocean breeze and watching people go by. Excellent kitchen for preparing large meals.
10.0
This house has absolutely everything you could ask for. They've thought of everything. It was incredibly clean, and the layout was perfect for our group. I can't wait to stay at this rental again!!
10.0
We absolutely loved our stay! It’s a great house 12 people for comfortably. The kitchen had all the cooking essential we needed.
10.0
The little details make your stay so relaxing and so easy. I loved the big open kitchen area and the cozy bedrooms all with tvs and comfy beds.
With the beach just yards away you can see the waves crashing on the sand. It was such a relaxing time.
And everything is there for your beach time! A wagon, beach towels, umbrella, chairs, bicycles and even sun screen and fishing poles!
A family delight with a game room in the garage, work out area, and the entire 2nd floor gaming area and bedroom for all the kids!
It will comfortably fit three families.
I had my morning coffee on the beach!!!
I will be back for sure!
10.0
This home is in a great location. Easy access to the beach! The home is large and well appointed. The owners sharing their chairs, wagon, boogie boards is a huge bonus. Great time!!!
10.0
This house was sparkling clean, beautifully decorated, and filled with comfy spots, both inside and out. Quick and easy access to the beach. The kitchen has everything you might want or need including quality knives and versatile coffee brewing options. We loved every minute of our stay. Would absolutely book again!
10.0
Spacious, beautifully furnished and renovated property right across the street from the beach. In addition to the convenient location, no detail was overlooked here. Thoughtfully stocked kitchen, abundant linens, pillows and beach towels. Plenty of space inside and out! Would definitely recommend this home for families!
10.0
If you are looking for an inviting atmosphere with top notch accommodations, this is the place! We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing at the house after spending time at the beach. My only recommendation to the company who owns this house is to add a pool and/or hot tub. It was hard to ignore how refreshing the neighbor’s pool appeared!
10.0
We absolutely LOVED staying here. The house is so welcoming from the moment you pull into the driveway. It is just steps from the beach and a breeze to hop back to the house for a quick lunch. It’s impeccably decorated and has everything you need for the perfect beach vacation! The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are incredibly comfortable, the master bath is a DREAM, and our kids loved the upstairs gaming room and playing air hockey downstairs! We cannot recommend this beautiful place enough. You will love it!
10.0
Our family loved staying at this cozy beach house. It had everything we needed for our stay. The owner was very easy to communicate with as well! I loved how close it was to the beach and convenient places to grab something to eat! Definitely recommending to friends!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Carolina Beach?
The average price for a rental in Carolina Beach is $392 per night. This rental is $288 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning 2nd-row home steps from beach - ocean-view decks, AC, walk to boardwalk. 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 Stunning 2nd-row home steps from beach - ocean-view decks, AC, walk to boardwalk pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stunning 2nd-row home steps from beach - ocean-view decks, AC, walk to boardwalk?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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