NO FEES 2 BDR\/2BA Waterfront Condo w\/Pool and Beach Access - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 1200 square feet

Welcome to Upstream Retreat! A 2 bedroom/2 bath condo located on the Intercoastal Waterway and two blocks from the beach with NO hidden costs! The space has been refreshed with all new furnishings, appliances, finishes, and a kitchen stock full of goodies. Upstream is ideal for a couples' getaway, remote working, or family hideaway. With great vistas for watching the sunrise and sunset off the two porches and fireworks from the marina (seasonal), come see why we appreciate calling Carolina Beach home!

Along with full access to the condo, guests will have 2 assigned off-street parking spaces as well as access to the pool, docks for fishing and water sports, and grilles in the common areas. The neighborhood is peaceful, and close to everything with a mix of visitors and year-round residents living in the building and area.

INTERIOR KITCHEN AND LIVING SPACE
• Open concept kitchen and living space
• Seating for 6 at dining room table
• Additional bar seating in kitchen
• Substantial sectional couch with full-size bed pull out or additional room for calming
• Sizable flat screen TV with streaming options
• All new stainless steel kitchen appliances
• Totally supplied kitchen – microwave, toaster, air fryer, pots/pans, blender, serving pieces, spices, wine glasses/wine tool, kids’s plate wear, ice packs for coolers, and more!

BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS
• Primary room: king size bed, ample workstation, TV, full bathroom, private patio, and pull-out single bed for little ones
• Secondary bedroom: twin over queen sized bunk bed with full bathroom next door

OUTDOOR SPACE AND AMENITIES
• 4 min. walk to beach access
• Oversized back porch overlooking canal with ceiling fan
• Outdoor dining for 6
• 2 captain chairs and outdoor bistro seating
• Pool with canal vistas (seasonal)
• Dock accessibility for fishing and water sports (boat slips unavailable)
• 2 off-street parking spots
• EV Charging station (as available)
• Carolina Beach Boardwalk with eateries, arcades, and stores (1 mile)


WHAT WE PROVIDE
• Bed linens
• Extra pillows and blankets
• Bath and beach towels
• Washer/dryer with starter detergent
• High speed, reliable Wi-Fi
• Soaps/shampoo/body wash
• Starter garbage bags and dishwasher detergent
• Hot and iced Keurig coffee and tea to start
• Cleaning supplies and sanitizer wipes
• Hangers, hooks, and clothes hamper
• Kids’s booster seat
• Indoor games and kids's toys
• Modest cooler for beach

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
• Sunscreen
• Extra Cooler(s)
• Beach Chairs, Umbrella, Water Sports Equipment (fishing poles, paddleboards, pool floats, etc). See our guidebook and home manual for rental recommendations.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, or check out an event or a game at Legion Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the best Carolina Beach vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner your group can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Reserve your Carolina Beach vacation in Fall or Spring to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guides have discounts for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Finding the perfect rental home in the Carolina Beach area:

• Start by choosing vacation dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration you need. NO FEES 2 BDR\/2BA Waterfront Condo w\/Pool and Beach Access has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Carolina Beach vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property owner before reserving the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish what is suitable for your family.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you will need a pet-friendly property. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some hosts charge additional pet fees.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Additional considerations:

• Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• Record any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a great source for finding the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• When it's time to leave, take a walk-through to confirm you haven't leave anything behind. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to inspire new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.