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Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 686 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!

Down by the Sea is a fully updated, nicely furnished, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo at Carolina Beach with great ocean views and access to 2 swimming pools. This is a top floor unit located directly across the street from the beach and has 2 amazing decks with great views. This unit offers washer and dryer in the unit, fully updated kitchen and bathrooms, and tile floors throughout. The master bedroom is beautifully decorated with a king bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed. There are two pull out couches in the living room. You can walk to the Carolina Beach pier to fish or enjoy the views. The pier also has a restaurant and bar. Freeman park, which is 4 wheel drive beach access is located just a few blocks north. This property is fully furnished and ready for your enjoyment today. The beach access is right across the street from this unit!

Please Note: The Community Pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Property manager

Carolina Retreats Vacations | Pleasure Island

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 930 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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 indicated 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the neighborhood

Map
Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 15 minutes.

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Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Lots of room for several people. Clean and convenient⁸ly located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Good place. Quiet and clean. Pool and parking wasn't the greatest but overall a very pleasant vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10

Nice property, good location and pools. The only drawbacks were 3rd floor and no elevator,(this was clearly shared in the location write up) and only 2 parking passes, not clearly communicated in write up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We had a great stay. The easy walk to the beach was so nice. The view from the front deck is breathtakking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The place was perfect for us and the location was great too! The only problem is parking space. You are only allowed (2) parking spaces. If you have more than that, you have to pay for "public parking" which is about $20.00/daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

The property is a perfect walking distance to the beach and one pool. Family of four had plenty of space in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

We enjoyed our weekend stay at this condo. It was very clean, recently updated and nicely furnished. The two balconies and ocean view were great! The only negative is the narrow hallway and stairs to the third floor :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Staying at Carolina Beach was so relaxing and this condo offered a beautiful non-ocean front view. The condo was well stocked and beautifully decorated. The husbands only complaint was no satellite tv to watch his car shows. 😊 Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10

We had a wonderful time enjoying our family beach trip. The condo was plenty enough room for my immediate family of 5 and my sister, my niece and my mother. The porches provided awesome sunrise and sunset views. Access to the beach is literally right across the street. The kitchen provided everything we needed to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. The mattresses were comfy, even the sofa pullout! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

The only downside of this unit would have to be the stairs. Walking up and down with groceries was not fun. Otherwise, the location is great and the views of the ocean and sunset from the decks were nice. The listing indicated 2 pools were available but upon check-in was only told about one. This wasn’t a huge problem because the pool wasn’t occupied by more than a few swimmers at any time. This unit had everything our family of 6 needed and was clean and comfortable. It’s a short walk to the pier, beach access, and pool but may be too long to the boardwalk. Highly recommend the Mahi sandwich from the pier restaurant as well. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The condo was very clean and had everything inside we needed. The view of the ocean was awesome and the short walk to the beach was great too. You do have to pick up keys and drop off keys to the property management company which was about 7 minutes driving. Not a big deal at all. Property management was excellent, very attentive! They did say there were beach chairs and they only had one that was not broken which was disappointing since there were four of us. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

Overall, it was a nice property. It was a good size for four people and had some great attributes.The view from the balcony was by far the best part. You could open the slider and hear the ocean so well. The kitchen was also great with all appliances you could need to cook. Everything seemed clean enough, and all towels and linens were wrapped in cling wrap to show they were cleaned. However, some pieces of furniture need replacing- the queen bed did not feel stable at all and the black couch in the living room had zero support when sitting down, which only made one of the couches reliable to actually sit on. The bathroom in the hallway, during the shower the water doesn’t drain right away, so all the little hairs and dirt in the drain come up and fill up the tub. Other than those things that need to be updated, it was a good stay in Carolina Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

I loved it here! We're already planning our vacation for next year. It was clean and the kitchen is extremely well stocked. We loved the balcony view also. We used the public accesses to the right (if looking at the water) which was about 30ft. It was not far at all. Their was another to the left but it had been washed away by a previous storm and was closed. This place sits towards the end of the 'strip' which we loved - less traffic. I would recommend this place to friends and family. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of the big 5 is the bed in the master. It wasn't awful but... It has one of those egg carton things as the topper already on a (I believe) a padded topper. It was a bit much but we left it in fear of not knowing what it was like if we took it off. Also it squeaks really loud at the slightest move or rollover. by the 3rd night we figured out how to maneuver some pillows for a different support... Other than that we honestly loved this place. They answered any question I had right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Check in process was super simple, property was just as advertised and was in a perfect location. We loved that you could see the ocean from the balcony and the beach access was just a couple minute walk. Property was clean and all linens were provided. Is also a short drive to the boardwalk and within walking distance of the pier. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

This place was exactly what we needed. Great condo and location. The beach view was awesome. We have never stayed where we could hear the ocean from our condo. We left the balcony door open most of the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

The unit was excellent. Nice view of the beach. We had dinner on the balcony most nights. The Managent was very responsive. The only reason for a 4 for cleanliness was the old, carpeted and not so clean staircase leading to the condo. Otherwise I highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Our family had an amazing vacation! This property was exactly as advertised with excellent amenities. I highly recommend this property for small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

The apartment was great for for me my wife my 3 kids and my cousin and her son
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

My family had a wonderful time at this condo. The balcony and view at the condo were amazing. The pool was great and the beach was rejuvenating. Communication with the property manager was good. You do have to drive to their office for a parking pass, which was inconvenient given we arrived late at night. I didn’t understand why that couldn’t have just been left inside the condo. Be mindful there is no elevator and the condo is on the fifth floor. The main bedroom bed is only a double. It was very small and uncomfortable for two people in my opinion. Otherwise we enjoyed this location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10

Want to stay there again

10/10

We had a great time . This property is clean and up to date. Beautiful ocean view. Short walk to beach. Definitely would recommend this property.

8/10

Overall, the condo was accommodating for a family of 4, has a comfortable master bed, met our needs and only a 3 minute walk to the beach!! Areas to note: The bathroom in the master bedroom is extremely small with no room for toiletries, etc., garbage receptacle location is a hike to get to, there is not an outdoor spigot on the property to wash sand away (have to use pool shower) and the pool is small for the number of surrounding condos - not cons, mostly inconveniences. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

This property was wonderful for our family. Clean, tastefully decorated, and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking there. It's right across the street from the beach, and a short walk the little, locally owned fishing pier. There is no outdoor shower/ rinse off at this property- that was the one thing I would have liked that they didn't have.