Title: Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=54479104&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! Holiday home with kitchen, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk ## Photo gallery for Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54479200/54479104/9ac58d08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54479200/54479104/7f7b61cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54479200/54479104/10392635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54479200/54479104/1d883ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54479200/54479104/86a0e6aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Home Away From Home on Carolina Beach offers a warm retreat with exceptionally clean surroundings, perfect for your group of up to 10\. With its proximity to the beach, large front porches and back deck ideal for grilling, you can unwind in style. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! Welcome to your Home Away From Home on Carolina Beach! First and foremost, one of our greatest priorities is that our home is exceptionally clean upon your arrival. Rest assured that we have partnered with an extremely highly regarded cleaning crew who has just as high of standards as we do. We have also graciously stocked the kitchen with a large variety of cookware, allowing your group of up to 10 to make our home feel like yours during your stay. The beach access can be seen from the front yard, just a short 5 minute walk straight down the road and onto the sand. Our home has 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. On the first floor there is 1 bedroom with a queen bed and 1 full bathroom with a shower. On the second floor there are 3 bedrooms with a king bed, 1 bedroom with two twin beds (twin trundle bed), and 1 full bathroom with a tub/shower. The bedroom with the twin trundle bed is part of a 3 room suite (the third room being a living room), along with one of the bedrooms with a king bed. These two bedrooms are ideal for a family with children, or a group of family or friends who do not mind the shared space. There is a living room upstairs which comes in handy when members of the group want to spread out and relax away from the main floor's open concept living space. After all, you are on vacation! Our home has two large front porches -- on the first and second floor. We also have a back deck on the first floor off of the kitchen where we do our grilling! This property is set back off the road, canopied by trees, and is our favorite place to enjoy the outdoors -- in the shade, with a nice sea breeze. So you may feel more prepared and aware of what we provide to you -- please read below: Bedding: \- Bedding for 1 queen bed, 3 king beds and 2 twin beds (1 twin bed will be made up, and a second set of twin sheets will be left in the closet of the twin room for the trundle bed). \- Each bed receives 4 pillows (except the twin beds receives 2). \- Each bedroom will have an additional blanket in the closet. Towels: \- 10 Bath Towels \- 10 Wash Cloths \- 2 dish towels in the kitchen \- 4 total hand towels — 2 per bath \- 2 total floor towels/bath mats — 1 per bath. Cleaning Supplies: \- 3 laundry detergent pods \- 2 rolls of paper towels \- 1 new sponge \- 6 dishwasher detergent pods (save 1 for the morning of check-out) \- 3 garbage bags, plus a new one in the can \- 2 rolls of toilet paper per bath (4 total rolls) As we mentioned, we have extremely high standards of cleanliness, and you are on vacation, so we plan to ask very little of you during your stay, but we do have a short list of items we ask for your cooperation on: \- If you will be staying with us on Sunday night, please roll our trash and recycling bins to the curb on Sunday Night. We greatly thank you!! \- Check out is at 10 am and your keyless entry code will expire then. The housekeepers will be arriving to prepare the home for our next guests. \* If you are still at the property after check-out time, you will be charged a minimum $45 fee, or greater, depending on the delay you cause. \- The home should be left relatively clean. If excessive cleaning is required to prepare for our next guests, you will be charged an additional cleaning fee. \- Please gather all used sheets/pillow cases, kitchen dish towels, bath towels, hand towels and bathmats and place them in the laundry room. \* Please do not remove duvet covers, pillow shams or mattress pads unless soiled. \- Please place all dishes in the dishwasher and start a load when you leave. If any items don’t fit, please hand wash, dry and return to cabinets. If dirty dishes are left, this significantly delays our cleaning crew and you will be charged a $45 fee. \- Please remove all personal food items from the refrigerator/freezer and cupboards upon your departure. \- Please place all trash and recyclables in the bins outside when you leave. We hope you and your group make memories to last a lifetime! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73034700/73034640/0b07c241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 Yaupon Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=73034640&PinnedHotelID=73034640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102270000/102267300/102267290/62ed39ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 minute walk to beach; Golf cart included! 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Wilmington Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=95432894&PinnedHotelID=95432894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## 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%7C34.02013%2C-77.90288&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mmOG-1Va-uNWETK0ZhE61DCv1R4=) Carolina Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Carolina Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Mike Chappell Park \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Carolina Beach Lake Park \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Kure Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Carolina Beach Boardwalk \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sandspur - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach!? ### What time is check-in at Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach!? ### What time is check-out at Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach!? ### Where is Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to Beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! Walk to 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Levii B. 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break getaway We had a great time in Carolina Beach staying at this house! It was clean, rooms exactly as described and within walking distance to the beach! ##### Levii B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather N. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for families! This was a great place for our family beach trip. It is very easy to access the beach or greenway which gave us good options for little kids. We loved the porches and there are lots of rooms which makes it easy for a big group. ##### Heather N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Roberta R. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### awesome love the house, plenty of room, plus we could grill out and fix our own food and not have to eat out all the time. close to the beach. i washed all my clothes before we left, and I didn't have to do any wash when I got home. All in all, we had a great time. maybe in a couple of years we will rent again. I will recommend it to a friend. ##### Roberta R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Judy G. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girlfriend weekend There were some great things about this home: cleanliness, location, communication, and parking spaces. There were a couple things that were problems. The air condition did not cool the house. We were told they didn’t realize it, but when you have ceiling fans in the bedrooms PLUS floor fans in the bedrooms, it appears they know the air doesn’t work very well. Though we knew there were no beach chairs or beach towels, it was just odd that a beach house wouldn’t have those things available. Overall a good experience. ##### Judy G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shelia A. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and nicely stocked kitchen ##### Shelia A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber E. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Location, size, items - everything was perfect for a great family getaway ##### Amber E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne C. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation This was a great place for our family. It had everything we needed for a fun week at the beach. ##### Lynne C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rolando A. 16 Sept 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, great service from the hosts Great location, walking distance to the beach. Great communication with the hosts and quick response! ##### Rolando A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ella W., Winston Salem 10 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### College visit Great place!! We enjoyed visiting UNCW and having a fabulous place at the beach. ##### Ella W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley C. 29 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean! The house was very clean and fully stocked! Couldn’t ask more out of a rental. ##### Ashley C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly C. 13 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Walking distance to beach. Quiet and home well equipped for eating in. Great location! Walking distance to beach. Quiet and home well equipped for eating in. Only down side was the previous renter filled the trash very full and made it difficult to place ours in receptacle. ##### Holly C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob N. 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carolina Beach Excellent property for two families vacationing together. Close to the beach (600 steps) and a short drive to groceries or restaurants. Walking distance to shops and boardwalk! Rooms were comfortable and dining room table allowed for everyone to sit comfortably. Definitely a great choice! ##### Bob N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa O. 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Clean Home This house was the perfect set up for myself and my family. Quick walk to the beach. We rented a golf cart for the week and was easy to just zip around pretty much anywhere we wanted to go from the house. Hosts were easy to communicate with and quick to reply. House was very clean and well equipped for our vacationing needs. Definitely felt like a home away from home. ##### Lisa O. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brian M. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mccall weekly getaway Great place,, short walk to the beach. Everything was set up perfectly for us. Thank you ##### brian M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric W. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The house was exactly as advertised. Very clean, great location, fit every need we had. The hosts were easy to contact and answered any questions we had. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great stay in Carolina Beach. ##### Eric W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Linda L. 3 Nov 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Lovely house but disgusting dirty ! So excited with the previous reviews we plan our family vacation at this house, how disappointed after a long drive to arrive at disgusting dirty house. I called the owners and assured me that the house was clean, so I sent them pictures and they reimburse the fee of the cleaning but I have to clean all around to be able to have my family getting in the house. They need to do some updates. Not A Way To Started Our Family Vacation!!!!!! Definitely not coming back or recommend to anyone 👎 ##### Linda L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. 29 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall experience was very good! We really liked the location & neighborhood! Overall great place to stay for our family beach vacation. We especially enjoyed the upper porch, open kitchen and easy access to grill & rear deck! ##### Mark M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Berkley S. 10 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cute, cozy beach home! The hosts were very accommodating, quick to respond and very friendly! We had a wonderful stay and look forward to coming back to Carolina beach again soon. ##### Berkley S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan M. 6 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Very convenient location to beach. Owners were very reachable and responded quickly to any questions we had. Very clean as well. ##### Jonathan M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 4 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time, very clean We had a great week in the house! We ranged in age from 77 years old to 4 months old and everyone was comfortable and happy. Kitchen is well stocked and includes all the basics. Loved the front porches. House is a short walk to the beach but we had lots of stuff so we rented a golf cart, which made it even more fun. ##### Chris H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron H. 22 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in a great location! This house was perfect for our needs, there were seven of us and it fit perfectly! The house is delightful and perfectly placed near Carolina beach! You are not on the water, but not far from it, and there is an excellent beach access at the end of the street. I highly recommend this place! ##### Cameron H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### becca z. 19 Jul 2025 ##### becca z. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ---