Are you ready for fun times, fantastic waves, and white sand? Well, Carolina Beach is waiting for you! Presenting this wonderful town, situated at the tip of Pleasure Island. This island is a combination of spectacular cave river intercoastal waterway to the west and flawless Atlantic ocean beaches to the east. Though beaches and water activities are its draw cards, you’ll discover that it’s the local’s hospitality and amazing places to explore that really give this town its iconic personality. Set your day one at Carolina Beach Boardwalk, where you can enjoy amusement rides, superb shops, and great restaurants. If you want to learn more about this town, go to The Federal Point History Center, a charming museum.
This is just a fraction of actions, for more travel inspiration, check out this article and discover the best vacation rentals in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, USA!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Beach condo overlooking the shore (from USD 284)
Savor the cool winds of the Atlantic Ocean while chilling with your favorite drink and sitting on the balcony of this beachfront rental condo. Situated along Carolina Beach’s shoreline, this Vrbo condo is an amazing choice for a family of beach lovers. There’s ample sleeping space for everyone as both bedrooms are fitted with a queen-size bed.
Aside from the beach, you can spend your time in the living room watching shows and games on the 55-inch 4K smart TV. If you’re a culinarian, you can try your hand at cooking seafood dishes in the fully equipped kitchen. To ensure your clothes are fresh and ready for another trip, you can do your laundry quite easily with the help of the washer and dryer machines.
2. Bright and beautiful home near downtown (from USD 475)
While Florida grabs most of the media’s attention when it comes to summer escapades, you can avoid the big crowds by taking your vacation to North Carolina. This home rental offers plenty of space for a group of six sleepers. All three bedrooms are fitted with comfy king-size mattresses that you can just sink into. Centralized heating and air-conditioning will keep you cool or warm regardless of the season.
No need to hunt down a laundromat as the home comes with its own laundry machines. Although there’s a fully equipped kitchen, you shouldn’t miss out on the many places to eat in town.
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house was spotless well appointed with comfortable furnishings quality linens kitchen wareCleanliness:
clean and spacious housewe loved the entire house beautiful clean and had everything we neededthis place is top notch everything was beautiful and very cleanhouse is gorgeous and clean highly reccomendHost:
both owners were very approachable and caringRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfect if you're not looking to be right on the beachgreat location to everything excellent communication between owners
3. Oceanfront condo close to the lake (from USD 150)
Experience the magnificent view of the moonlight over the ocean and breathtaking view of the sun rises, only here at this superb oceanfront condo which is close to the lake. Steps away from the rental, the beach and water activities are waiting for you to explore. This rental is spacious, which features three bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, a living room, and a patio - good for up to eight guests. It has everything you need to keep you entertained, from a cable TV to WiFi and a DVD player.
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it was right on the beachthe guys like it right on beach great for the fishing triphaving the bedrooms and living room on separate levels gave everyone plenty of privacyour condo was right on the beach and was beautifulthe place is awesome with fantastic viewCleanliness:
it was very clean and everything we needed was thereeverything was great, except the clothes dryer took 3-4 cycles to get everything drythe place was cleanwe greatly enjoyed the veiw of the ocean from our bedroom every morningHost:
watched sun rise every morningnick the owner was very helpful and kind every time we communicatedrenting was so easya requirement to wash and dry all towels before leaving is a new onelove everything about the house and the location!Read more reviewsLocation:
location close to all shops and restaurantsthe location was great! access to beach and loved the 3 balcony's!loved sitting on the deck late at night just listening to the wavesthe location was amazing, loved being on the corner unit!perfect location
4. A perfect luxury vacation (from USD 910)
Witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and experience luxury at this property. The Carolina Beach rental presents lodgings in seven elegant bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 26 guests. It’s also available for long-term bookings if you’re planning to stay a good while. Everything is here, from a well-equipped kitchen to a variety of amenities. What’s more exciting about this accommodation is it packs with entertainment facilities from games and toys to golf carts to kayaks and cruiser bikes.
After the exhausting fun, you can chillax at the rooftop deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, or at the lovely garden and balcony. And hey, the salt water pool is also enticing.
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Spacious kitchen for cooking Comfortable bedsWe found everything we needed in the kitchen which was greatThe reason for a 4 star rating is the condition of the appliancesIt was nice for everyone to have their own spaceGreat home with plenty of room for lots of peopleCleanliness:
Blue Water Vista was clean spacious and beautifulnice beds strong air conditioning clean swimming poolThe beds were extremely comfortableBeach chairs were included which was very helpfulHost:
Especially for anyone with a boatThe location close to the marina gave us easy access to boating and kayaking adventures while the walk to the beach was a breeze When we needed a break from the beachso we cooked all of our meals herethe view the quick responses to help when we needed itI personally feel that we should have been reimbursed for the rental of the golf carts as they were not as advertisedRead more reviewsLocation:
a 30 minute drive to Wilmington (which is a favorite place of mine) and so many great places to eat on the island nearby in walking distanceThe location was great - a 2 minute walk to the oceanof course a daily dose of donutsOur ladies group really live the spaceWonderful house in a great location with something for everyone in my family fishing
5. Lavish stay at a prime location (from USD 404)
Feel like the king of the world by staying at this luxury condo, which is amazingly located on the top floor. The location on Carolina Beach and hotel-like setting is unbeatable. Guests have access to everything, from downtown Wilmington to Fort Fisher to the entertainment area to convenient stores, and many more. You can enjoy its amenities such as a fully-equipped kitchen, bedrooms, and a lovely pool. The kids will get also excited with entertainment amenities, from games to toys.
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The condo was equipped with many items such as the beach cart with chairs as well as many kitchen utensilsplus it cut down on sand getting insideEvery bedroom has it's own bathroom andThe grandkids especially enjoyed the poolThe condo was modern clean and also provided a view of the oceanCleanliness:
The condo was very spacious and very cleanHad everything thing we needed and was very comfortable and cleanThe property was very clean and so nice and roomyThe property and owners were fabulousThe house was well supplied with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyableHost:
The garage was great too not having to carry all your beach stuff upstairsthe owner was always available and so accommodatingThe owners were quick to respond with any and all questions we hadEveryone was so friendly and the pool was always warm and cleanWe love our ice creamRead more reviewsLocation:
Several nice restaurants were just a stroll awayWe also walked down to the boardwalk several timesWe ate- in several meals but also enjoyedVery safe and secure Had a great time ready to go back nowbut we rented a golf cart which was so fun and a great idea to get around Chris
6. Sunny and charming unit overlooking the ocean
Be blown away at this charming top floor condominium overlooking the ocean, yes, this accommodation got all your needs, from great amenities to new furnishings available. Experience the ocean right where you are from its cute beach-themed decoration to the balcony, which gives a spectacular view of the sea. It features a bedroom with four beds, one is a bunk bed, enough up to six guests. The kitchen is available for food preparation, or if you crave for something unique, you can explore restaurants nearby.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the front patio has excellent views that you can see from the porch or the living roomthe place is very well stocked (kitchen linens towels etc) and the storage closet downstairs was a game-changervery quiet area and comfortable place to stayCleanliness:
his condo was clean and very comfortableit was very clean comfortable and privatebeautiful clean convenient and exactly what we neededthe place was super cleanthe place itself was very clean and had everything we neededHost:
justin was a welcoming attentive hostjustin was the perfect hostjustin is a great hostjustin is a great hostjustin is accommodating and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and easy access to beacha great space located pretty central in carolina beachgreat location- to the beach access and restaurantsgreat location walking distance to restaurant & shops only steps from the beachsuper cute and very close to the beach with easy access
7. Roomy studio in the beach
From close proximity to Carolina Beach, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, and the jewel of the Cape Fear, indeed, this amazing roomy studio will let you experience real water escapades, from kayaking to parasailing to diving and more. The rental is charming and bright equipped with everything you need. Lovers will get intimate more in the adorable bed available, which has fresh linen and soft pillows. The kitchen is not included though, but there are available refrigerator and microwave for food storage and heating. To start your day right, a coffee maker is at your disposal.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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we especially appreciated having a fan and a nightlightit’s clearly been updated and with style the a/c worked well and they include dehumidifiers as wellrichard's place was sparkling clean had coffee and water bottles we could use and all around cozy spaceCleanliness:
very clean und contfortablethe space was very clean and tidythe place was clean and modernplace was cleanthe apartment was clean and spaciousHost:
the hosts were very responsive and answered any questions we hadthe hosts are very attentive and consideratetheir helpful tips and recommendations were so helpfulgreat experience with very accommodating hoststhe hosts were great letting us check in an hour early so our baby could take a napRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was fantasticgreat location - block away from the beachgreat location in the middle of the island (so it's close to everything)great place and perfect locationgreat value for the location and what you are near
8. Adorable cottage under the oaks
Get ready for intimate moments with your honey by staying at this adorable cottage under the oaks. The rental guarantees quietness, privacy, and comfort, which features a cozy bedroom, a well-maintained bathroom, and a kitchen with cooking tools. Outside arrays are accessible, three blocks to the beach and some restaurants are nearby. For a little adventure break, there are WiFi and a cable with movie channels available to keep you entertained.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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the cottage is very comfortablethe cottage was cozy and beautifulthe space was exactly as described and was very comfortable for our small familyour small family of two adults 1 small child were very comfortablevery cute little place with everything you'd want (kitchen ac wifi washer) while you're at the beachCleanliness:
super clean quarky and cutethe kitchen was very clean and functionalthe place is wonderfully decorated and very cleanhome was cleangreat place clean cozy and great locationHost:
the hosts made us feel welcomethey are great hoststhe hosts are amazing and make everything easywonderful host and a wonderful place to stayhe was very friendly and wanted to make sure we were comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
this was a really cute place close to everythingthe location was perfect - it's walking distance from pretty much everythinggreat location walking distance to tons of restaurants shops and the beachnice and quiet location near the beachwalking distance and within minutes away from the beautiful beach
9. Oceanfront condo with lovely balcony
Situated five blocks north of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, this oceanfront condo offers a comfortable and convenient stay to all. Every family aiming for a fun getaway will get thrilled at this superb rental, which presents a cool ambiance, a well-thought interior, and great amenities. It features two comfortable bedrooms, enough for up to six guests. You can be your own chef in the well-equipped kitchen, which has an oven and a microwave. If you want to venture out, don’t worry, marina restaurants, and Britt’s Donuts are just walking distance from the rental.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 4
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fully stocked kitchen washer/dryer combo was a winthe beds were comfy and the linens were freshly washed making for a great nights sleepit was the most comfortable and relaxing place on the whole islandCleanliness:
everything was very clean and comfortablethe condo was very clean and nicely decoratedthe condo was clean and comfortablethe bedding was clean and comfortableher condo was very clean and tastefully decoratedHost:
dana was a great hostdana was an amazing hosthost was friendly and quick to responddana was a great host and quickly responded to any questions or concerns we haddana was a great host and communicatorRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectexcellent location and excellent valuegreat location in carolina beachgreat place and great locationwithin walking distance to several great restaurants
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