This newly updated, spacious 4-bedroom townhome will please the entire family when staying on the always relaxing Pleasure Island. This beautiful home boasts lovely high ceilings, new furnishings, updated appliances, and a central location making it easy to explore the island.  New to the rental market, this home is ready to help you and your family make some memories to last a lifetime! Family Tides is a quick 3-5-minute walk to the beach, known by the locals as Hanby Beach. Hanby Beach is the widest beach on the Carolina/Kure Beach coast. Family Tides is in a small community of single family and townhomes owned by local families and part-time residents. A quaint neighborhood where people connect with kindness and eagerly make recommendations to visitors. A great place to stroll the quiet streets in the evening or ride your bicycle on the many connecting roads that can take you to the Carolina Beach Greenway about 2 miles north to Mike Chappell Park. Mike Chappelle Park has playgrounds, a dog park, athletic fields, and the Carolina Beach Skatepark – something for the entire family.   Taking the connecting same quiet roads to the south will bring you to the Kure Beach cluster of attractions and activities – featuring the Kure Beach Pier.  In addition to the Pier, there’s the Ocean Front Park and Pavilion, Kure Beach Community Center (offering many different yoga classes for a small drop-in fee), and the Joe Eakes Park with playground, frisbee golf, tennis courts, athletic field, and nature trail.    Family Tides has a reverse floor plan with an open living area on the top floor. It is perfect for the family to spend qualitytime together. The deck on the main level is the perfect place to watch the sunrise over the ocean or relax in the evening. The spacious living room has plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy their favorite shows and movies on the wall mounted flat screen TV.   Next to the living room is the perfect dining area for those family seafood dinners for which you've waited all summer! With seating for 6 at the table and an additional 4 bar stools at the bar, there are seats for everyone! The newly updated kitchen is equipped for all your cooking needs. The main level also boasts a bedroom with queen bed and a full bathroom.   On the second level is the spacious master bedroom suite with TV, King bed, private bath, and private deck facing the ocean. The bath includes a double sink, shower, and soaking tub.   The second level has two additional bedrooms, one with a queen bed and a twin daybed (w/television) and the other room with a double bed. These bedrooms have spacious closets and share a full bathroom. **Family Tides also provides a port-a-crib and highchair, which are stored on the bottom level in the closet located under the stairs.  **Guests have access to the outside storage where they will find a beach cart to carry beach equipment and store their own chairs and other beach items. There is an     outside shower located down the brick walk on the back side of the home. There is also a hose under the carport to do a quick clean up.  Dogs are welcome. Two Dogs each weighing under 20 pounds are welcome (one pet fee included, additional $226 after tax for 2nd pet). FamilyTides adjoins another townhome with part-time residents. Please be considerate when leaving your dogs to head out to the beach or day outings.    OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Linens (including comforters, blankets, pillows), property protection waiver and departure cleaning (not included with monthly rentals). Dog Friendly includes 1 pet fee (additional dogs are subject to additional pet fee of $200.00), restrictions may apply. Absolutely no events such as weddings, sororities,fraternities, bachelor or bachelorette parties etc... NO Smoking. Stairs on premises, no elevator. Available for rent by the week during the summer months Saturday - Saturday. Monthly reservations during the off season (mid -Sept to mid - May). **Paper towels and toilet tissue, trash bags, soaps, detergents, minimal cleaning supplies, beach towels, and any specialty items are NOT provided and would need to be brought with you, or bought once you arrive on the island. ENHANCED CLEANING: We follow CDC cleaning guidelines and ensure all high touched areas have been wiped down with disinfectant spray. GUEST ACCESS: Electronic entry. Our properties are individually owned and our guests will have use of the entire property! ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: SUMMER CHECK-INS begin at 4:00PM and end at 6:00PM. Topsail Beach office ends at 5:00PM.  OFF SEASON CHECK-INS: begin at 3:00PM and end at 5:00PM. Guests arriving, after office closing time, must contact our office to arrange for a late key pickup. CHECK OUT: Is before 10:00AM. We adhere to this policy so please do not arrive early or plan to delay your departure. Our south end beaches offer tons of adventure as well. Discover aquatic wildlife at our North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher or enjoy a relaxing ferry ride across the Cape Fear River to a quaint little shopping town called Southport. Take a trip back in time at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Museum which features live oak covered trails and bunkers from the American Civil War. Or wind down with nature at our two state parks, sure to provide a memorable experience with hiking, fishing, and water activities such as paddle boarding and kayaking. As one of North Carolina's most undeveloped beaches, the island offers a unique opportunity to see many diverse coastal wildlife, including pelicans and loggerhead sea turtles, in their natural habitat. Whether its exploring activities on the island or simply enjoying the ocean views, Pleasure Island life is sure to capture your heart. Explore the treasures of Pleasure Island; ranked one of the top 10 boardwalks in the country by Food & Wine magazine. One of the last remaining beach boardwalks on the East Coast it includes a variety of restaurants, arcade, shops, ice cream, Famous Britts Donuts, bars, and more! During the summer months, the Boardwalk is bustling with the sound of music, and extraordinary events like the weekly fireworks and concert series. Annual off- season events that include Boardwalk activities are Christmas by the Sea and the Island of Lights Festival.