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In the heart of downtown Carolina Beach, this beautifully appointed executive vacation rental offers an ocean view deck and is mere seconds from the boardwalk, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. With a gourmet kitchen on the main level and private baths in each suite on levels two and three including master with sunken tub you're sure to enjoy your stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Tides | Water Views + Walk to the Beach!

Beautifully appointed executive vacation rental, well equipped in the heart of downtown Carolina Beach right next to the Marriot Hotel! Three level home boasts ocean view decks and is seconds from the boardwalk, restaurants, shopping, entertaining and more! Top level features the master suite with double tiered balcony overlooking the ocean and canal, king bed, flat screen, sunken tub and dual bowl vanity. Second level houses two additional suites with private baths as well as the laundry facilities. Living & dining areas and gourmet kitchen make up the main level.1/2 bath on this level is an added convenience. Parking, side by side, for 2 vehicles, Make and Model of vehicles will need to be approved at time of booking.

Camera Disclosure: A security camera is mounted at the entrance of the property, facing the parking lot.

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
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • 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: 1,800 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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.

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

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    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • CC8GTX Boardwalk on Fly Trap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park, south of Wilmington, North Carolina, AGPix_0637
    Carolina Beach State Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • K38 Baja Grill
    14 min walk
  • Crush & Grind
    4 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    7 min walk
  • El Cazador Carolina Beach
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Tides | Water Views + Walk to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Tides | Water Views + Walk to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Tides | Water Views + Walk to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Tides | Water Views + Walk to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Tides | Water Views + Walk to the Beach! located?

Located in Downtown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also within 5 minutes.

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Family Tides | Water Views + Walk to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

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

Fun N. Carolina Beach Retreat

Great property located steps away from the board walk. Easy check in/check out process! Lots of space for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, "just right" townhouse 1blk from the beach

Great location. Walking distance to stores, restaurants, boardwalk, beach, amusement park. You can hear music every night but it ends at a reasonable time and we did not find that it interfered with sleeping. Townhouse was clean and comfortable. Slight view of beach. Note there are many stairs in this unit in case that is an issue. Property manager was very responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayanna K.

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

Fun weekend getaway

The location was awesome, walking distance to lots of restaurants and the Boardwalk (though it was a little noisy at night, most things settled by around midnight). Easy access to the beach. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom, which was great. The beds were made for one pillow per person (not a deal breaker, but if you need more than that to be comfortable, bring your own). Well supplied kitchen and working W/D. Each floor has a balcony that faces the ocean (with a top walkup with the best view). The unit was pretty clean, though the carpets on the 2nd & 3rd floor had stains and the top floor needed another pass through with a vaccum. There are a lot of stairs, so would not suggest this for anyone with mobility issues. We had a great time and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed in this unit several times. It is our favorite when visiting Carolina Beach. We love it because of it's location. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Great

So nice and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

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

Getaway

Great location and nice views
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

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

Location Location

Right in the middle of everything, beach access and showers very close, worked great with kids, plenty of separation for naps and great everyone having their own bathroom. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sushma S.

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

Great Location & very spacious!

The condo is in a great location and it is gorgeous inside! The host was very responsive. All the instructions were clear. Check-out process was simple with minimal clean up required from us. The listing is 100% accurate. Make sure to bring your beach towels, toys, and all toiletries, including hand soap.We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

Amazing experience, will definitely come back!

My wife and I spent a great vacation at Family Tides. The place was super clean, the kitchen had everything that we needed and the best part was - it's literally 2 minutes walking distance to the beach!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann C.

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

If staying bring EVERYTHING including toilet paper!! Towels are 1 per person and beds are aweful!!

Rental property company managing the location communicated very well but bedding and towels were questionable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

PERFECT!!!!

Everything about this property was just as described, Location to the beach, restaurants, shopping, boardwalk all walking distance! Loved Gibbys, The Tiki Hut, some of the little bars and coffee places all walking distance except for the Tiki Hut but worth the 2 mile drive! The mud room on first floor to keep your beach stuff in was great kept the sand inside to a minimum. Lots of stairs so if you have older people and or small kids this property would be a challenge! The only "issue" we had and wasn't even a problem was the grill it is an electric grill and we did not have good luck w/ it....tried inside and outside plugs had to rearrange a few meals that we had planned! Maybe access to a gas grill down on ground level might be an idea??? Internet not the fastest. Wasn't crazy about bringing my own linens but made leaving a little easier to just throw our dirty stuff in a bag and take it with! Cindi was so accommodating met us at the door since we were coming in after hours! Definitely worth every penny would DEFINATELY stay here again and or recommend to anyone visiting Carolina Beach!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Scott W.

Stairs and more stairs

The rooms were as pictured for the most part. They should probably have included pictures of the stairs as anyone with a heart condition should look elsewhere. Each level is separated by around 30 stairs at around 75 degree angle. It was a little irritating to have to make our own beds after having to pay extra for sheets. I really don't get that whole paying extra for sheets deal... its like buying a new car and having to pay extra for tires. Not only do you have to pay extra for sheets and make your own beds, you are also expected to wash and dry the sheets when you are finished. The light switch layout is completely bizarre. I could never figure out where to look for a switch to turn something on as nothing was intuitively located. The kitchen was another huge disappointment as the only spice we could find was salt and pepper shakers. I have stayed in numerous vacation rentals and never had this issue. I specifically wanted a grill and we grocery shopped for this purpose only to find that the grill was both dirty and did not work at all. To add insult to injury, money was deducted from my deposit for a broken lock on a cabinet... $100. No locks were broken during our stay and despite my protest, this was not reversed. Also deducted extra money for ''unwashed linens'' and not unloading clean dishes from dishwasher. I thought the point of vacation was to not have to do all the chores you did at home. I will say that other than the above issues, the rooms and furniture were very nice and beds were comfortable. Location was ideal with short walk to Boardwalk and restaurants. Crows nest balcony was a nice touch.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teddy M M.

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

Easter Weekend

Condo was exactly as listed. Loved the thee balconies and location. Easy walk to all shops, restaurants, and beach. Unit was very clean and plenty of room for all of us. Communication with the property manager was excellent and check-in and check-out very easy and convenient. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HENRY G.

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

Great property

This property served our needs and it was perfect. We only wished the tv in 2nd & 3rd bedroom were bigger.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathryn C.

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

Cute place

Rental management company easy to do business with good customer experience! Good location for teens and tweens as easily accessible and walk to stores, eateries. Very busy location on beach, if quiet and space on beach is a must on holiday weekend look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Great vacation

The condo is very nice, clean and well maintained. It's in a perfect location. The rental agent was great to work with. The one thing to mention is it's a lot of stairs between each floor in the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Great Location

Clean, modern, plenty of space and privacy with a great centralized location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

The house was super nice! Clean and well maintained

I hadn’t been on a vacation in a long time... me and my family had a great time walking distance to the boardwalk and the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eric p.

Fantastic beach house!

Wonderful beach house with everything you could possibly want! Steps to the beach, steps to restaurants and bars and more. The house is beautiful, the beds are comfy and the kitchen has everything you need to prepare a great meal. We had a great time.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

CAROL W.

Things you should know

The house is beautiful. We had 6 adults and 2 teenagers in the property. There are a lot of stairs so be ready. The house is well furnished and has everything you need. On the downside. There is only 2 parking places for the building and you have to pay 8.00 a day for for each additional car. We had a problem with a out side rug fraying when we ran a sweeper on it, so it looks like we have lost our deposit on the house. I would advise you to photo the place when you leave. I have booked a lot of vacations and never had a problem with the cleaning of the place till this time. I was told the place was left dirty, not sure what they are talking about since it has been over 2 weeks and I cant get an answer on it. So make sure you photo when you leave since it is hard to fight now especially since I am 10 hours away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great beach house! One minute from the beautifu beach!

It was a great experience! The house was very clean, with well-furnished, ready-to-use kitchen. I stayed the room with two twin beds. It could connect two beds to one king size bed for two people. It was comfortable to sleep. Shower has warm water all the time. The balcony was nice. We could see the fire work from roof top balcony! To the beach, it just takes one minute, which is really great. We could come and back very easily, and we don’t have to use car with wet swim suits. I definitely stay here again!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

50 Yard Line

Downtown Carolina Beach. 30 seconds to the beach. 30 seconds to coffee. Condo was immaculate, well appointed and the perfect size. Definitely staying here again next summer. Thanks Cindi(who was great)!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Wanda W.

Nice

Nice beach house. Nice location. Upon arrival the third floor did not have power. I called the property manager. I was instructed to flip the breaker. Told by the property mgr that I drove through the storm and I should know that maybe there would be an issue. Well as the vacation leasee I thought maybe someone would come to do that for us. Was told no one is coming for that. I may have expected too much. I've been a real estate broker in NC for over 16 years. New to me that a maintenance person would not come to check a breaker box of a vacation home that I have no ownership of. Interesting.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!

As an individual who travels and vacations extensively, I can personally attest to the superb quality of this beach house! First, the house was immaculately clean; more than adequately furnished. The internet was extremely fast and the smart TV was equipped with various apps (netflix, hulu, and etc.). The balcony views of the ocean on both floors were stunningly beautiful at sunrise. Also, the location is centralized in an ideal area of the beach; in close proximity to a number of resturants and shopping destinations. There is simply too many positives to list! I will certainly be returning!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

Great place!

Family Ties is a great place to stay. We had 2 families and we both stayed comfortably. We had nice views and the walk to the beach is just through the parking lot. Cindi was great, she answered all my questions and provided great tips on places to go and visit. Crab hunting every night was a hit with the kids. The fireworks off the boardwalk were amazing. I would come come back in a heartbeat and stay at this condo!! Thand you Cindi for helping make our first family vacation a blast!!