CAROLINA VIEWS (OCEAN + MARSH)

OCEANFRONT AND MARSHFRONT. Updated. Open Concept. Breathtaking views of the ocean on the spacious front porch with spectacular views of the marsh from the back porch. Beautiful Community Pool. Truly a one-of-a-kind property for the price. The space Frequently Asked Questions 1. Is the property available 2. Where is the property located? What is nearby? 3. Information about the property and community 4. Do we allow pets? 5. Do we allow smoking? 6. What is your check-in policy? Do you offer early check-in? 7. What is your checkout policy? Do you offer late checkout? 8. Is the property oceanfront? 9. Does the property have easy access to the beach 10. Do you offer discounts for return guests? 11. Do you have age minimums for the property? 12. Do you have any recommendations for getting around? 13. What is the parking situation? 14. Do you have any recommendations for food or activities? 15. What is the grocery situation? 16. What is the linen situation? 17. What do I need to bring? 18. Do you have any beach supplies? Where are they located? 19. What kitchen supplies do I need to bring? 20. Do you offer dedicated golf cart parking? 1. Is the property available? - Yes, the property is available if the dates are open on the calendar. Dates blocked off on the calendar are not available. To help prevent fraud, we ask guests to complete their profiles with pictures before booking their reservation. 2. Where is the property located? What is nearby? - The property is at the popular North end of Carolina Beach. The address of the property is 1801 Canal Drive, Building A. The unit number will be provided 5 days before check-in. The property is a short 2-minute walk from the beach access and Freeman Park, a popular drive-on beach. A Tiki Bar on the pier is also a short 2-minute walk away with comfy bar food, spectacular ocean views, and unbelievable drink specials. The famous Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a short 5-minute cruise away. Downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach are 25-30 minutes away, depending on traffic. 3. Information about the property and community - The property is located in the Breakers community, one of the hottest condo developments in Carolina Beach because of both ocean and marsh views and proximity to Freeman Park. Built in the 1980s, the building is older, but most of the units have been fixed up (including ours), which adds to the class of the community. But again, the building is older. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. The property is on the 3RD FLOOR. MUST BE ABLE TO WALK UP 2 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS (Approximately 20 steps). Trust me, the views are worth it. - It is a lively but classy community. Mostly vacationers during the summer. Mostly residents during the off-season. The parking lot below the property allows for easy parking of 2 cars. 4. Do you allow pets? -- We love pets, but to ensure the highest quality property, we unfortunately have a strict no pet policy except for documented service animals. No exceptions will be made. This includes small pets, well-behaved pets, mature pets, hypoallergenic pets, etc. 5. Do we allow smoking? - No smoking is allowed on the property, including the deck or outdoor areas. Any evidence of smoking on the property will again result in a $250 fee + damages and a poor review on Airbnb. 6. What is your check-in policy? Do you offer early check-in? - We are proud to offer easy self-check-in starting at 3 p.m. Five days prior to your reservation, you will receive an Airbnb message with a check-in code (for a lockbox next to the front door), unit number, additional parking information, etc. - We cannot offer early check-in during peak season (May to August); however, starting in 2025, guests may inquire about early check-in for a small fee during the off-season. 7. What is your checkout policy? Do you offer late checkout? -Check-out is 11 am. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer late checkout at this time. Guests who check out late are subject to a $50 late checkout fee if they are still in the property >30 minutes after the checkout time. Otherwise, checkout is easy and laid out. Like most private rentals, we ask guests to take out the trash (dumpster in the community), clear the dishwasher, etc. - For the 2025 season, guests will not be required to strip the linens. All parking passes must be returned by 11 am. If the weather is gorgeous (which it usually is) and you are trying to get in a couple extra hours at the beach, there is a town parking lot across the street where you can park for $20 a day. 8. Is the property really oceanfront? - Absolutely! Guests rave about the Ocean and Marsh views that define the property. However, since it is across the street, the pictures really do not do the views justice. I have been going to property for years, and I still can't get over the views. We do a ton of cooking at the property because it feels like the ocean is in your living room when you are in the kitchen. 9. Does the property have easy access to the beach? - Absolutely, less than 2 minutes from the porch to the sand via two public beach access points. Guests will be provided a PDF 5 days prior to arrival that maps out the easiest way to access the beach. Guests share access to the beach with Freeman Park, which is a drive on beach. Traffic is incredibly slow-moving and, at times, incredibly entertaining as you watch certain vehicles that have no business driving on the beach get stuck in the sand. 10. Do you offer discounts for return guests? - We love our return guests. If you have stayed with us previously, please let me know before booking, and we are happy to provide a discount as our way of saying thank you. 11. Do you have age minimums for the property? - Due to legal liabilities, we ask that all guests staying at the property be over the age of 25 (excluding children). We leave it up to our guests to adhere to this policy and do not actively enforce age restrictions. Truthfully, we want guests who will respect and enjoy the property without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves. Any reports of underage drinking or unruly behavior of any kind are subject to immediate removal from the property without a refund. Like they told me my first week in college. Have fun, but not too much fun. 12. Do you have any recommendations for getting around? - We recommend that guest bring their own vehicle or rent a car, preferably a Jeep, when on Carolina Beach. We provide two parking passes for each reservation. You will benefit from a car for dinner and non-beach activities during your stay. The beach and tiki bar are obviously very walkable. However, the boardwalk where the remainder of Carolina Beach is a quick 5–7 minute drive away. Uber and Lyft services on the island are limited, but I have not tried them recently. 13. How is the parking situation? - We provide 2 parking passes with each reservation. Parking is available in the lot directly below the house. The only rule is DO NOT park in front of the garage, as these are reserved for lower-level units (compensation for inferior views). - Overall, parking is surprisingly plentiful for an Oceanfront condo community. However, they will tow your vehicle if you do not put the parking pass in your car, especially during peak season. - You will receive a PDF with a map 5 days prior to arrival that outlines where to park if you are more visual like me! 14. Do you have any recommendations for food or activities? - Absolutely. We have a welcome book that provides a list of all our favorite places in the Carolina Beach area to visit upon your arrival. However, a couple of our favorite places to get you started include: o Carolina Beach Pier Tiki Bar- beautiful pier and tiki bar. Walking distance. amazing views. Comfy bar food. Local favorite. o Fat Pelican- coolest vibe, most eclectic bar I know o Wake N Bake- the bacon and maple syrup glazed doughnuts are worth the calories o Brunchies- great views of the harbor and delicious brunch food o Kates Pancake House- my favorite breakfast joint o Flaming Amy Burrito (FAB)- a local staple, our go-to cheap eat - If you are Wilmington/Wrightsville area we also recommend: o Indochine- where my wife and I had our first date. Excellent outdoor seating o Blue Surf Café- best meatloaf sandwich ever, perhaps best sandwich ever o Blue Water- best water views around - Ultimately, there are not a lot of bad bites in Carolina Beach or Wilmington. However, be advised that restaurants can get very busy during peak season. We recommend either going early or calling ahead from May to August. Also, if you happen to be looking for a good church while in town, we recommend Port City Church in Wilmington. 15. What is the grocery situation? - There are two grocery stores on the island, Food Lion and Publix. Food Lion is a little older. The Publix was built in 2019 or 2020. We use both. Food Lion has good quality meat and, overall, lower prices. The Publix has the sandwiches for the beach and, overall, a better selection. There are also a couple of smaller places for fresh Seafood we recommend: - Cape Fear Seafood company- great crab and seafood pots - Blackburn Brothers Fresh Seafood- super high quality fresh off-the-dock seafood, but they do close early. - We also really like the Veggie Wagon as well for premade meals and other local favorites. 16. What is the linen situation? - Guests will receive hand towels, kitchen towels, queen bedding x 1, and several bath towels with each reservation. - Guests are required to bring their own beach towels - Starting for the 2025 season, for added convenience, guests are no longer asked to strip beds or place linen in the washer. 17. What do I need to bring? - Other than your favorite adult beverages? As discussed above, we ask that guests bring their own beach towels. We also do not have an umbrella this season, as the sand, humidity, and Atlantic Ocean have destroyed the last several. So, if you are pigmently challenged and burn easily like me, I highly recommend bringing/buying your own umbrella or another shade device. There are many beach stores on the island where you can pick one up. Publix usually sells beach gear as well for added convenience. We also recommend Island Tackle and Hardware as they have shade devices and more (they take a lot of our money; we like them a lot). We were offering individually packaged bath soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with COVID, but we found most guests largely did not use them, so we donated these supplies to our local shelter. We try to keep community supplies of shampoo and conditioner on hand if you happen to forget. Dish soap and hand soap obviously are provided. 18. Do you have any beach supplies? Where are they located? - While we do not offer an umbrella currently, we do have beach chairs, toys, and games in a storage unit at the back of the building (building A). A key is on the welcome board to access the storage unit upon arrival. To find the unit, walk behind building A, and you will see a path next to HVAC directly underneath our back porch. There will be a door with our unit number on it. You will receive a PDF 5 days prior to arrival with instructions on how to access the storage unit. 19. What kitchen supplies do I need to bring? - We hope relatively few. We take pride in offering a fully functional kitchen, including pots and pans, an array of seasoning, oil, kitchen utensils, and much more. Many of our guests have commented on how stocked the kitchen is compared to our competitors. The unit will also be stocked with a garbage bag in each trashcan, a recycling bag, 1 roll of paper towels, and 1 roll of toilet paper. These supplies are not intended to last the guests through their entire stay (especially for longer stays), so we ask that guests pick up these consumables when they stop at the grocery store. 20. Do you offer dedicated golf cart parking? - While golf carts are not prohibited, we cannot offer separate golf cart parking. Any golf cart rental must be parked in a vehicle parking spot with one of the two provided parking passes. Extension cords cannot be run from the condo unit across the parking lot. Parking in front of the garage units is not allowed, as the first-floor units own these spots. Guest access Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath condo with oversize porch suited for entertaining. Spectacular views of both the marsh and ocean. Community access to the pool beach and Freeman park. Private access to storage unit with chairs and beach toys. Unlimited access to coffee, tea, creamers and sugar.