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COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 (Carolina Beach)
A modern living room with a staircase, a large white sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 (Carolina Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a white table and chairs. - COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 (Carolina Beach)
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and large windows. - COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 (Carolina Beach)
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Near Carolina Beach, COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms159 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾

  • New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

    Welcome to Heads Carolina! ☀

    Make family memories by the coast at this newly built, family-friendly Carolina Beach duplex! With plenty of room for the whole crew, a fenced backyard for kids and four-legged family members, and the beach just a six-minute walk away, this bright and comfortable three-bedroom retreat makes it easy to settle in and enjoy Carolina Beach.

    The location puts you close to local favorites including the Veggie Wagon, Tiki Bar, and Fun Time Ice Cream, with convenient access to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and weekend farmers market!

    The open-concept main level is designed for spending time together. Prepare family meals in the well-equipped kitchen, gather around the table for dinner or game night, or relax on the sofa after a day in the sun. The breezy balcony is a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening too!

    Outside, the fenced backyard is especially convenient for families traveling with children and dogs, giving everyone a little extra space to enjoy. An outdoor shower makes rinsing off sandy feet and paws after the beach easy.

    Upstairs, the primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a spacious en suite bathroom, private balcony, and comfortable daybed that's perfect for lounging or accommodating younger children.

    The third bedroom is made with kids in mind and is a fun space for siblings, cousins, and friends to share. It features its own en suite bathroom and plenty of sleeping options, including a bunk bed with a double bed on the bottom and twin on top, a twin trundle bed, and an additional twin bed with a trundle underneath.

    Whether you're planning beach days with the kids, bringing the dog along for the adventure, or simply looking for a comfortable place where everyone can reconnect, this Carolina Beach duplex offers the space, location, and family-friendly features for a memorable coastal getaway!

    Property Highlights
    Family-friendly three-bedroom duplex
    Dog-friendly
    Fenced backyard
    Approximately a six-minute walk to the beach
    Outdoor shower for rinsing off after beach days
    Multiple sleeping options designed with families and children in mind
    Convenient to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, dining, shopping, and local attractions

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,712 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Good Hops Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
    Kure Beach
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    4 min drive
  • The Sandspur
    3 min drive
  • Crush & Grind
    4 min drive
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carolina Beach, Mike Chappell Park and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Kure Beach and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

COASTAL DUPLEX 🌊 | WALK TO BEACH | FAMILY & DOG-FRIENDLY 🐾 Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and easy access to beach

We loved this place! Great property and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carolina Beach

We enjoy the beach and the stay. We visit this area twice a year.we will be back on the again Myrtle Beach
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house and location

Very walkable to the beach, a few restaurants and ice cream. It was great to bring our dog along and loved the layout of the home.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice home

Loved how close it was to the Greenway, tons of people out walking dogs which was great since we brought ours. Plenty of room, updated kitchen and baths. Overall would go back again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Easter family reunion

We loved the layout and family friendliness of the unit
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood

Great townhome, close to beach and activities. Beautiful neighborhood for walks. Only con was we noticed a few riaches indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing Vacation

The home was surprisingly spacious and welcoming. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The house is situated in a beautiful neighborhood, and the beach is about a 5-10 minute walk. Close to some really delicious local favorites too (Butts and Such, Uncle Vinny’s, and the Peach Cobbler Factory). The fact that it is a pet friendly property is a plus, so the entire family can enjoy a vacation! 🐾
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and exactly as pictured! The location was very safe, quiet, only 4 blocks from the beach, with space enough for parking 3 SUVs.A couple of notes for the owner: the slats in the outside shower are the same width and distance apart as the slats of the fence - any neighbor can look through the fence and get peeks of whoever is in the shower from all directions.It would be nice to have a table or seating in the backyard, along with a grill.If you're not going to have dressers for clothing in the bedrooms, add some cubbies or more hangers or shelves to the closets of the 2nd & 3rd bedrooms. It was inconvenient to have to keep my full bag on the floor when I only had about a foot and a half of space on each side of the bed to walk around the downstairs bedroom. The dogs loved it and my apologies for the mountain of dog hair they left! If there was a broom & dust pan for guest use, I would have swept! The main living space was really comfortable between the kitchen, dining area, living area and deck, really nice flow and tons of seating - all in all, I would stay here again with a couple of little tweaks! Great house for a great price :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house and location!

We stayed at the Mack #2 to be close to a wedding venue and also the beach! It was the perfect location to both. I can’t say enough nice things about the house. Everything was clean and ready to go upon our arrival. The outdoor shower was perfect to rinse off after the beach. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen and both balconies. We had to reach out to VACASA a couple of times and each time they were quick to respond and very helpful each time! We hope to come stay again in the future to make more memories !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful trip

My husband went on this vacation with our little dog. We had invited our children and grandchildren but they couldn’t make it, so it was just the 2 of us with so much room. It was a wonderful trip. The home is beautiful and had a very clean smell to it when we arrived. Loved the back yard for my girl to be let outside without her leash. We could not have ask for a better experience. Thank you Vacasa and thank your cleaning staff.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great size and location

We loved the house and the location. It was our first time to Carolina Beach and we have plans of returning. The place was very spacious and the beds were comfortable. I couldn’t give it 5 stars because the ice maker didn’t work (apparently had been broken but no one said anything about it). The dishwasher was broken as well. Maintenance came out to look at the dishwasher but couldn’t really do anything about it. We use plastic and paperware most of the time anyways. Make sure to bring your own pots and pans because there isn’t to much to choose from. The silverware, if you choose to use it, is very odd shaped!! The floors were not very clean when we arrived and there was still wet laundry in the dryer that had never been turned on!! Vacasa was quick to respond and offered to come back out and do the floors but we had already moved our stuff in. Overall a very nice place just some issues that we had never had to deal with before when renting!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Comfortable Home!

Very good location, only 6 minute walk to beach. Spacious home, good for families. Would definitely rent again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and neat

Our stay here was great! The condo was very clean and neat and had plenty of room. The neighborhood was very quiet and we were able to relax. I would definitely stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Time

Had an amazing time at Carolina Beach. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends & family. A+ experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and very nice. Dishwasher didn’t work as well as it should, the fridge gave us problems being cold enough at first (our ice cream nearly melted being in the freezer), & had to keep readjusting the thermostats. Overall it is a nice place & is very clean. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything you need including a GOLF CART!

Really enjoyed the golf cart, so I didn’t have to walk or load up the car for rides to the beach and around town. All amenities were excellent! TV’s, WiFi and electronics were super. 100% will stay there again. Great central location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely home near the beach!

Home was very pretty and clean. Close proximity to the beach and having access to the golf cart was a big plus!! The beds weren’t very comfortable and the water pressure left something to be desired but we made due. All in all it was a fun place to get away for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

We were somewhat skeptical of this property due to the limited number of reviews but we had an amazing stay! The property was pristine and had more than enough space to accommodate everyone in our party of 9 (4 adults, 5 kiddos) and the location was close to everything we needed. To top things off, there is even a golf cart provided which seats 6; we were able to get to the beach, restaurants, and boardwalk in a flash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

This home is very spacious and well maintained. It’s within very close proximity to the beach (you can hear the waves from the home) and also close to many local eateries. This home is definitely dog friendly, we enjoyed having the private fenced in backyard for our pup. The internet was super fast and the owner had several steaming services available for viewing. Overall, this is a great property, would certainly rent again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
house was okay. main issue was kitchen. it was very dirty. appliances need replaced ASAP. dishwasher did not clean dishes and could be a fire hazard. most dishes, cups, utensils etc were really dirty and needed to be washed by hand prior to using. stove was very erratic with temperature as were stove burners. there are better rental options.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only thing that was noticeable that the drains drain too slow
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend in CB!

We really enjoyed our stay at the #1 Mack! Everything seemed brand new. It was super clean and comfortable. Fully stocked with everything you need for a week. I loved the huge tv in the living room for watching movies at night. The golf cart made it so easy to get everything to the beach that the distance didn’t even matter. We took to the golf cart to the beach, shops, restaurants, aquarium, really everywhere. Great private fenced in back yard for the family and pups to play. I will be booking again for sure.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great stay

Pro’s: Newer property, very clean, nice furniture. Golf cart was a really great amenity and also the outdoor shower. Con’s: Many stairs that are fairly steep. Also, it would have been nice if some standard items like dishwasher detergent, trash bags, laundry detergent would have been provided. Also, there is not a grill available. Only reason I deducted a star. Overall we had a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

EXCELLENT!!!!

We really enjoyed our stay at the #1 Mack! Everything seemed brand new. It was super clean and comfortable. Fully stocked with everything you need for a week. I loved the huge tv in the living room for watching movies at night. The golf cart made it so easy to get everything to the beach that the distance didn’t even matter. We took to the golf cart to the beach, shops, restaurants, aquarium, really everywhere. Great private fenced in back yard for the family and pups to play. I will be booking again for sure!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mackerel House

The house was very nice HOWEVER the sofa was AWFUL. It was so dirty it literally smelled. Fortunately our son lived in Carolina Beach so he could go home and get blankets and Frabreeze to cover it so we could use it. The TV remotes were not working properly at all. One guest could turn off their TV and another rooms TV would automatically go on. Minor as it may seem, the kitchen silverware was not good. We loved the neighborhood and the condo was sufficiently supplied. happened time and time again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024