LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH
Apartment in Carolina Beach, NC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 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 apartment rental
You won't believe this is a beach vacation home! Everything a home can offer plus more!!! Magnificent and rare ocean/lake views in a luxury condominium. A spacious and comfortable home away from home with beach access is just steps away. Guest can sit on the deck and watch love ones play in the sand. Serenity by the Sea is centrally located on a quiet one-way street. Once you park your car, you can toss your keys on the counter since you won't need them again during your stay. Entertainment, fine and casual dining at wonderful local restaurants, shopping and a top 10 ranked boardwalk are all just two blocks away in downtown Carolina Beach. And, don't forget Brits Donuts, ranked number 2 in the United States and is easily addictive. During the high season; enjoy the amusement park, movies at the lake, bingo, fireworks and the farmers market which are all close by.
Serenity-by-the Sea is a beautiful approximate 2000 square foot, 4 bedroom 3.5 bath, second row home (top two floors on left quarter of building), with beach access just in front of home. The private elevator is great for luggage, groceries or a ride up. While Serenity by the Sea comfortably sleeps up to 10 guest, there is plenty of room for everyone.
Upon entering Serenity-by the Sea, you will find the ground floor offers a private garage with a private elevator which accesses our two floors. For those of you that need to get some exercise after Brits donuts, there are steps in the common hallway to our home.
We have gone above and beyond furnishing our home to make sure your stay is memorable. Ascend to the top floor and step into the main living area with breathtaking views of the ocean. This level with tile floors, double crown molding and a wall of windows host the living room, dining area, kitchen and primary suite. The living area consist of a large sofa, love seat and rocker. If you need extra sleeping space, open the sofa and it makes a comfortable bed. This room has a large 47” HD smart TV, books, movies and games. Walk outside onto your large private deck and enjoy a meal, glass of wine, reading, relaxing or watching the sunrise.
A stunning open floor plan on the building’s top floor allows easy entertaining for large groups. The dining area includes a large dining room table with seating for 8, while two people can sit at the bar and there is additional seating for two at the pub table. The well equipped kitchen is a chefs dream. We have tried to think of everything a person could need to cook from a sandwich to a full five-course meal. We supply pots, pans, baking dishes, plates, children's plates, wine glasses, blenders, coffee makers, serving bowls and platters and every kind of gadget hoping to meet your culinary skills.
The primary bedroom, with a king bed, large closet, and flat screen smart tv, is also located on the top floor. The primary bath has a large tile shower and separate water closet.
The second floor offers three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first of the three is located on the ocean side with amazing ocean views. There is a large deck with two rocking chairs for our guest to relax and enjoy some quiet time. This room has a queen bed, large closet and a large flat screen smart tv. This room has an adjoining jack-n-jill bathroom.
The second bedroom is a middle bedroom with an elevator entrance. This bedroom has a queen bed, small closet and smart tv. It shares an adjoining jack-n-jill bathroom which has a bath/shower combo and double sinks.
The third bedroom has wonderful lake views and two twin beds. This room has a flat screen smart TV, large closet and large deck with two rocking chairs. It also has a private bath with tiled shower.
Just off of the main living area is a large deck with four chairs and table. Relax outside with a cup of coffee or glass of wine or enjoy a delicious meal outside. Take a stroll over to the beach or grab a good book and beach chair and loose yourself for the day. Serenity-by the Sea is only two blocks from downtown Carolina Beach.
We are a PET FREE home.
Serenity-by-the Sea makes vacationing easy, relaxing and fun.
Serenity-by-the Sea is a beautiful approximate 2000 square foot, 4 bedroom 3.5 bath, second row home (top two floors on left quarter of building), with beach access just in front of home. The private elevator is great for luggage, groceries or a ride up. While Serenity by the Sea comfortably sleeps up to 10 guest, there is plenty of room for everyone.
Upon entering Serenity-by the Sea, you will find the ground floor offers a private garage with a private elevator which accesses our two floors. For those of you that need to get some exercise after Brits donuts, there are steps in the common hallway to our home.
We have gone above and beyond furnishing our home to make sure your stay is memorable. Ascend to the top floor and step into the main living area with breathtaking views of the ocean. This level with tile floors, double crown molding and a wall of windows host the living room, dining area, kitchen and primary suite. The living area consist of a large sofa, love seat and rocker. If you need extra sleeping space, open the sofa and it makes a comfortable bed. This room has a large 47” HD smart TV, books, movies and games. Walk outside onto your large private deck and enjoy a meal, glass of wine, reading, relaxing or watching the sunrise.
A stunning open floor plan on the building’s top floor allows easy entertaining for large groups. The dining area includes a large dining room table with seating for 8, while two people can sit at the bar and there is additional seating for two at the pub table. The well equipped kitchen is a chefs dream. We have tried to think of everything a person could need to cook from a sandwich to a full five-course meal. We supply pots, pans, baking dishes, plates, children's plates, wine glasses, blenders, coffee makers, serving bowls and platters and every kind of gadget hoping to meet your culinary skills.
The primary bedroom, with a king bed, large closet, and flat screen smart tv, is also located on the top floor. The primary bath has a large tile shower and separate water closet.
The second floor offers three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first of the three is located on the ocean side with amazing ocean views. There is a large deck with two rocking chairs for our guest to relax and enjoy some quiet time. This room has a queen bed, large closet and a large flat screen smart tv. This room has an adjoining jack-n-jill bathroom.
The second bedroom is a middle bedroom with an elevator entrance. This bedroom has a queen bed, small closet and smart tv. It shares an adjoining jack-n-jill bathroom which has a bath/shower combo and double sinks.
The third bedroom has wonderful lake views and two twin beds. This room has a flat screen smart TV, large closet and large deck with two rocking chairs. It also has a private bath with tiled shower.
Just off of the main living area is a large deck with four chairs and table. Relax outside with a cup of coffee or glass of wine or enjoy a delicious meal outside. Take a stroll over to the beach or grab a good book and beach chair and loose yourself for the day. Serenity-by the Sea is only two blocks from downtown Carolina Beach.
We are a PET FREE home.
Serenity-by-the Sea makes vacationing easy, relaxing and fun.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Carolina Beach, NC
££££
Reviews
5.0
Loved our stay. Perfect location with easy access to beach and boardwalk area.
5.0
Great location very close walk to the beach.
5.0
It was our second time staying here. Wonderful property and location! We will be back!
5.0
We had a great time hanging out with friends for our las Spring Break!
5.0
We planned a weekend away with our family of 9 to this condo. Plans changed and my husband, 4 year old son and I were the only three to go on the trip. The condo is in an excellent location and is just as advertised, if not better. The layout is open and allows for relaxing without worrying about the littles safety because they can be seen in all common areas. We came back well rested and so thankful for the time together we had here.
5.0
We went to the condo for a Thanksgiving family reunion. It was very well furnished and very spacious. It was very convenient to the beach. We specially liked the fact that it had a dedicated elevator, since it was accessed on the fourth floor. The elevator was small and quite slow, but still quicker than walking up the steps. And in fact, we had a good time joking about the elevator. Overall it was a wonderful visit and we would stay there again.
5.0
Our family wanted to stay here in 2020, but our plans were derailed due to Covid. It took us three years, but we were thrilled to finally come to Serenity by the Sea. The house is so clean, full of light, plenty of space, a full stocked kitchen for real cooking, games, and to top it all off - a beautiful view! The elevator was essential since one member of our family uses a wheelchair. While the bathrooms are not exactly wheelchair accessible, we were able to make it work. The easy ramp access to the beach was fantastic, as was the use of the garage for keeping the large beach wheelchair loaned to us by Carolina Beach. Our family enjoyed being within walking distance of almost everything we wanted to do that week. We highly recommend Serenity by the Sea!
5.0
Thank you for a wonderful stay - the elevator worked really well for one of our family members who would have struggled to use the stairs otherwise.
5.0
Top notch place to stay in Carolina Beach! Well stocked with fantastic views of both the Ocean and Lake. Right in the middle of everything you could want. Walk 5 minutes to the Boardwalk, ice creme, restaurants, and most importantly right across the street from the beach access. Perfect location to be around it all. House is well stocked for cooking, provides all the needed towels and other linens, beach chairs, and all the things you really need to just enjoy the beach without having to pack more than a suitcase of clothes!
5.0
Our family just spent one week at this property and we are looking forward to returning again in the future! The property was incredibly clean and accommodating! Kitchen was stocked with everything you will need for large family meals. Additional amenities provided by host include laundry pods/dryer sheets, beach chairs and beach cruisers. The location to the beach was much closer than I expected and the view from the porch was picturesque! The small elevator was helpful for members of the family that weren’t able to navigate the multiple flights of stairs. Would highly recommend this property!
4.0
Found property to be as stated.
5.0
Fabulous condo that was well equipped, close to everything including beach, boardwalk and restaurants.
5.0
This is one of the best houses we've stayed in. Excellent amenities. Great location, fantastic views of the ocean, a short walk to the beach and boardwalk. Beyond beach activities we found may attractions in the area and in Wilmington all within a 30-minute drive or less.
5.0
Most well-stocked vacation rental we've stayed in -- kitchen ware, multiple towels per person, beach chairs and bicycles. The location was great in early May. The furnishings were very comfortable and the wall colors and art work were quite pleasing to the eye. Plenty of parking for 4 cars. Pre-arrival information and check in was easy to follow and our contact with the owner and property manager were very prompt. It was a great vacation there. Thanks!
5.0
This is a beautiful top floor condo with a perfect location and stunning views. The home is beautifully maintained and immaculate. The owner supplied ample towels, paper products, dish soap, clothes detergent, etc. above and beyond what is customary.
The beds are extremely comfortable and bed linens are lovely. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need and more. We loved or Christmas week at Serenity by the Sea.
The elevator was broken and we managed to work around it, but it could be a problem so be forewarned. Also there is no exception to the 5:00 pm check in time.
All in all we’d highly recommend this beautiful home!
5.0
Great location and a great home. Had everything we needed and more. So much room to spread out. Everything was of high quality and not what you would expect from a rental. Owner is super sweet. Checked in several times during hurricane Ian. Would definitely stay again. Three year old granddaughter said the best thing about vacation was “our house”.
5.0
This host has thought of EVERYTHING!! From a 1year old to 58 year old this property was perfect!! Views were great! Beach access great! Very short walk to the boardwalk and dining! 2 items were broken upon our arrival but we notified the PM and they noted it. Honestly this is the best place we have stayed!!
5.0
This property was very nice. It is located right across from beach access which made it very easy to spend time on the beach. The elevator made it very easy to load and unload on each floor. We had a minor issue with the door code, Steve the property manager was there in a matter of minutes to resolve it. Property was exactly how it was pictured. Great vacation!!
5.0
We had some issues checking in as the private elevator did not work and our door codes were incorrect, but a call to the VRBO manager and owner rectified the problems in a timely manner. The condo was immaculate and one of the best stocked kitchens we've ever rented. Everything was as the owner, Renee, stated in the property description. Really cannot say enough good things about our stay. I would highly recommend this property as a rental.
2.5
Would stay here again, definitely! The property was clean, had nice amenities and nice furnishings. The beds were quite comfortable too. Can’t beat the location and view😎
2.5
Our family had a very nice stay. The house was well appointed, and just as advertised, with lots of room. The location was great, very walkable, nice views. We enjoyed the beach, and the entrance is right there which was very convenient.
When checking in, the code didn’t work on one door, but the property manager answered the call right away and gave us a backup code that worked. The dishwasher and clothes washer pods, towels, beach chairs were all well-prepared and very helpful, especially when traveling from afar. We used the elevator just to move in and move out, and it worked well. We’d look forward to staying here again.
2.5
Wonderful place! Very clean, fantastic location!
2.5
Our favorite things were the well stocked kitchen, beach towels and beach chairs provided, and providing garbage bags, dish soap, and washing machine soap for the entire week.
2.5
I could rave all day about Serenity by the Sea! Renee's property was better in person than the pictures. It was spotless and pristine in terms of cleanliness and sanitizing. It was also so cozy and inviting :) Linens were laid out, including beach towels (reducing what we needed to pack). And, the basket with extra supplies kept us from having to look for anything.
The location of the condo is prime. I watched the sun rise every morning with an unobstructed view of the ocean!! Beach access was 20 paces away. We walked everywhere - boardwalk, arcade, restaurants and shops, and the lake was across the street behind the condo. Parking was plenty and convenient as well. Renee communicated thoroughly and in advance. Steve (property manager) was also very helpful with a few questions we had.
I have no complaints and have already recommended it to family and friends. We will be back for sure!
2.5
Our family had a wonderful stay in Carolina Beach. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and stay in for meals; it was a very short walk to the beach with beautiful views from both balconies; and our group of 10 was very comfortable in the space-plenty of room for our things and plenty of seating, etc...we definitely made use of the nice extras like beach towels and beach chairs and toys. We would definitely rent here again! Thanks to our host for providing such a wonderful place for us to come together in celebration of our daughter’s college graduation.
2.5
The house is very clean, great location, amazing views and lots of room! 4 bathrooms with 3 and 1/2 baths is also really nice to have! Plus, the beach is so close!!! We really enjoyed our stay!!!
2.5
Our first time in Carolina Beach. Very pleasantly surprised with everything. Excellent location, plenty of room for 5 adults. The condo was nicely equipped, allowing us to comfortably cook and eat all our meals in house (thanks to COVID). Plenty of coffee shop and ice cream shop choices within close walking distance. We've rented condos on the Florida Gulf Coast the past three years, this beat them all.
2.5
We visited for an after Christmas family holiday. There were 10 of us. 6 adults, 4 children. The house is pristine and Covid cleaning, sanitation, and other measures taken. Beds were more comfortable than home. And the view of the ocean was fantastic. Amazing time. Check-in/ Check-out process was easy communication was fantastic even on a holiday. There should be no doubts about renting this amazing house.
1.5
It has taken me over 3 months of collecting my thoughts to write this review. Just know that if you require the use of a service dog for a recognized disability, even though it violates federal law, you will be denied. As a former service dog foster and now as a professional service dog trainer, I have traveled to many places in the US and I've never been denied because of a service dog in training, even in pet-free rentals. In NC, service dogs in training have the same public access rights. In looking at VRBO policy it states that service dogs cannot be denied in pet-free properties, nor are you required to disclose the presence of a service dog. I would never do that without informing the property owner, as I believe in mutual respect and total transparency. I even contacted a VRBO customer service rep to confirm I understood the policy. He suggested I contact the property manager and said he would send an email to the property manager reminding her of VRBO policy. Although the argument that I don't personally require a service dog is null due to NC state law on service dogs in training, (verified by VRBO) the property owner made it clear that even if the dog were required by me to mitigate a disability, I would not be allowed in her pet-free property. I serve veterans and am grateful for what they have sacrificed for our freedoms, and I am an advocate for anybody whose life can be improved with a service dog, whether it's a medical alert dog, a mobility support dog, or a dog who has been trained specific tasks to mitigate PTSD. For a property owner to so blatantly turn her nose up at the Americans with Disability Act is unconscionable. A service animal is not a pet, it is an assistive medical device. Allergies, by law, are not a valid reason to deny a service animal. You can encounter service animals in a doctors office, on a plane, in schools, and you never have a guarantee that a service dog has not stayed in a hotel room prior to you. The degree of cleaning Renee claimed it would take to restore her home to pet-free status was laughable. Unfortunately I encountered someone who merely felt entitled and chose to flex her muscles and threatened to cancel my booking 2 nights before my family was to arrive from 1200 miles away. I will be discussing this with the Dept of Justice and will also talk again to VRBO. Not sure how people can list with them then and refuse to follow their policies and there will be a resolution to this.
2.5
Would rent again
2.5
Extremely well appointed top floor condo rental with balconies facing east and west. Near the main strip of shops and restaurants of Carolina Beach. Private garage with elevator made in and out convenient for our senior traveling with us. A top rental in the area!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Carolina Beach?
The average price for a rental in Carolina Beach is £193 per night. This rental is £54 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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