Title: Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/b5f24065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/7ce56747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/bc069c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/61ccd09e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/316b3d03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled along the pristine coastline, Dolphin Watch offers a luxurious beachfront retreat. Enjoy private porch views of the ocean, step onto the boardwalk to endless beach adventures or unwind with modern appliances in your full-size kitchen. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator Disclosure: there is a $150 per pet fee for this property that will be added at time of confirmation. This Premier Ocean Front duplex has views views and more views! Dolphin Watch has many upgrades including granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a private elevator. TV's in every-room, with a king in the master bedroom, queens in three of the bedrooms and the 5th bedroom with two twins. There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room on the top floor. You will enjoy your own private walkway to the beach and an enclosed outside shower. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths Max. Occupancy: 12 Bed Sizes: King, queen, queen, queen, twin & twin, queen sleeper sofa The Bedding and Bath Linen Package for advertised bedrooms and baths are provided with professionally, freshly laundered linens for your safety and beds pre-made prior to arrival for your convenience! The package provided includes: • Bed linen set for each advertised bedroom (top bunks, sleeper sofas, and futons are typically not pre-made) • Bath towel and washcloth set for maximum occupancy • Bathroom set including hand towel and bathmat for each interior bathroom Central heat & air, ceiling fans, washer/dryer. Main living space w/ flat screen TV Wireless internet access. Keurig and Standard drip coffeemaker. Two oceanfront porches. Parking up to 5 cars This home provides Smarthome Keyless Entry. Under no circumstances is smoking permitted inside. Smoking is only permitted outside on the premises if the home's policy allows. No Smoking Policies are strictly enforced. Violations will result in charges to guest for additional cleaning and could result in eviction of guests without refund and/or negation of rental in future. Grilling is permitted at this property. Under no circumstances is grilling permitted on wooden decks and boardwalks or underneath buildings or homes. Grilling Policies are strictly enforced. Violation may result in eviction without refund. Guest will be held financially and legally accountable for problems or damages caused by violations. One dog allowed with paid pet rent of $21.43 per dog per night reserved plus tax. Premises that allow pets only allow friendly, housebroken, flea free dogs over 12 months old that are on a veterinarian approved monthly flea/tick treatment and prevention program. Birds, cats, and all other pets are prohibited. Families that bring dogs are required to follow pet policies and pay non-refundable pet rent for each dog as applicable with their reservations. Unauthorized pets shall result in eviction and/or at Carolina Retreats' sole discretion double pet rent plus tax per reserved night payable on demand for each pet. Policies are strictly enforced. Partial Week Getaways and Advance Bookings with Alternate Arrival/Departure Day: • After Labor Day – Mid-June: Partial Week Getaways and Advance Bookings with Alternate Arrival/Departure Days with a 3-night minimum stay are permitted in advance with any arrival and departure day. PLEASE BE SURE YOU REVIEW ALL INFORMATION IN OUR VACATION RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - any reservation request made via this site is a reservation request only and is subject to review. For Current Year Rates and Availability details: \-Please select your desired dates for Check In and Check Out. \-Indicate the number of Guests adults and children and if you will have Pets, if pets are allowed. \-Click Apply \-Click on View details to see a detailed accounting of rate, fees, options, and taxes. Please be aware that we cannot be held responsible for quote information that is incorrectly displayed on this website. Go to our direct site if you wish to make a direct booking. \-Please note that for dog friendly homes, pet rent per dog per week reserved is an additional fee plus tax not included in the total provided. Next Year Rates and Availability: \-Please note that during the current year we offer guests who wish to request in advance a specific house for specific dates during the next calendar year as an Advance Reservation Request. Rates and Availability are subject to change. \-A non-refundable Advance Reservation administrative fee is charged for each requested week. \-The tenant renting a home in the present year has priority status for the same approximate dates in the house next year if they make their Request on or before the last day of their stay this year. \-Dates are available for Requests to be booked by the public beginning at 9:00AM ET on the first weekday following the tenant's checkout. \-An Advance Request does not guarantee the rental season or the availability of a home or its rental rate for the next calendar year. The availability of a home for rental, the rental rate, and changes to a home or its amenities and furnishings, are established solely by the homeowner. Every effort is made to ensure that all information and photographs in Carolina Retreats’ advertising are accurate and complete. Rate information for properties is subject to change and the quote provided online is only valid at the time of booking. Carolina Retreats cannot be held responsible for possible typographical errors; omissions; price changes; changes in taxes; changes to Terms and Conditions; or changes made by vacation home owners in furnishings, equipment, or bed arrangements. Vacation homes are privately owned and changes may be made to homes or their contents. Carolina Retreats reserves the right to correct any errors. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### 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 ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### 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: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53950000/53943800/53943767/f0048a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Oceanfront Getaway | 5 Decks, Jacuzzi Tub, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach Carolina Beach - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=53943767&PinnedHotelID=53943767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079700/34079618/5c9edfee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog Friendly, Oceanfront House with Large Deck and Private Beach Access! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Townhome Dolphin Watch 5 BR / 3.5 BA Duplex in Carolina Beach Sleeps 12 582 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.05419%2C-77.88270&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u1GgEH8RrPlgVpU7zSc38VEi-gw=) Carolina Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - Freeman Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Carolina Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬4 min drive - ‪GulfStream Restaurant - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator located? > Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home 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 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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