2 Kitchens, heated pool thru Nov, near beach - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

Gather for the holidays at this Carolina Beach home for 18, with 2 full kitchens and 2 living/dining areas—room to celebrate and spread out.

✓ Pool heated Oct 1–Nov 30; temperature permitting
✓ Beach access: 250 steps
✓ Canal sunsets + balcony swings
✓ Boardwalk & dining: 1.2 miles
✓ Elevator to floors 2 & 3
✓ 2-player Ms. Pac-Man
✓ Whole-home RO water
✓ Dogs welcome; costs apply. Nearby off-leash beach Oct–Mar

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THE SPACE

TOGETHER, WITH ROOM TO SPREAD OUT
Your group gets the entire home: 2 complete apartments under one roof, with 2 full kitchens and 2 living and dining areas—ideal for holiday meals, family celebrations and time together. Each dining area seats 10 at the table, plus 5 at the island, and Kitchen 2 has double ovens.

Separate entrances give each apartment added privacy, with the apartments connected via exterior stairs only. Savor convenient elevator access to floors 2 & 3 in Unit B.

WHY FALL AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Fall is Carolina Beach’s best-kept secret: warm days, peaceful beaches and golden canal sunsets. Planning for spring or summer instead? It’s all waiting then, too.

• Pool heated to about 80°F, complimentary Oct 1–Nov 30 only, temperature permitting
• 2 full kitchens for holiday meals and family celebrations
• Quiet beaches and lighter traffic for golf cart cruising
• Freeman Park: seasonal off-leash dog access and fall surf fishing
• Cozy nights in: recliners, family games and 2-player Ms. Pac-Man

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Beach access: 250 steps, about a 3 min walk
• 2 giant canal-view balconies with sunset swings
• Boardwalk eateries, cafés and stores: 1.2 miles
• 2 living rooms and dining areas for gathering and spreading out
• Each dining area seats 10 at the table + 5 at the island
• 2 entirely supplied kitchens; Kitchen 2 has an induction cooktop & double ovens
• 2-player Ms. Pac-Man for friendly competition
• Whole-home reverse osmosis water: skip bottled water and beach-town smell
• 2 rooftop decks: canal + peekaboo ocean vistas
• Bring or rent kayaks/paddleboards; public launch 0.3 miles away
• Backyard loungers, outdoor dining and charcoal grille
• Outdoor shower and ground-floor beach storage
• 16 beach towels & at least 8 beach chairs
• Parking for 6 cars + 1 rental golf cart

Starter coffee and snacks fuel the “who’s doing the grocery run?” debate.

FAMILY- AND DOG-FRIENDLY
• Travel cribs in Bedrooms 1 & 4; high chairs in both dining rooms
• Play areas in both bunk rooms and family games
• 2 comfortable gliders, ideal for rocking littles to sleep
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each welcome; pet costs apply
• Freeman Park dog beach: 0.8 miles
• Mike Chappell Park’s fenced dog park: 2.3 miles

All dogs must be listed on the reservation. The outdoor shower is handy for sandy paws, too. Pups will assume this whole trip was planned for them. Let them believe it.

COMFORTS PROVIDED
• Beds made, towels waiting, plus additional pillows and blankets
• TV, ceiling fan and bedside charging in every bedroom
• Roomy bedrooms with ample closet space
• Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash & hand soap in every bath
• Forgot-to-pack extras in 3 baths; double sinks in 5 of 7
• Wi-Fi, washer/dryer and intelligent-lock entry in each apartment

FIRST FLOORING — UNIT A
Entirely outfitted kitchen with microwave, generous pantry space and a canal-view sink. The living room seats 9, with recliners and a decorative fireplace. Step onto the canal-facing balcony for a sunset swing.

• Bedroom 1: King, huge ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 2: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 3: Queen, twin bunk beds, floor bed & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks

SECOND FLOORING — UNIT B
Totally supplied kitchen with double ovens and an induction cooktop. The living room seats 8 total, including 2 comfortable gliders, with most other seats reclining. Appreciate a decorative fireplace, 2-player Ms. Pac-Man and a canal-facing balcony with a swinging bench.

• Bedroom 4: King, sizable ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 5: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 6: Queen, twin bunk beds, floor bed & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks

Interior stairs inside Unit B connect the second and third floors.

THIRD FLOORING — UNIT B CONTINUED
• Bedroom 7: King, faux fireplace, private balcony & room for yoga
• Bedroom 8: Queen, skylight, kitchenette & workspace
• Shared bath: double sinks, soaker tub & shower

Both rooftop decks are accessed from this floor by stairs only. See access details below.

NEARBY
• Sandpiper Lane Public Dinghy Dock: 0.3 miles; kayak & paddleboard launch
• North End Café & Mini Mart: 0.4 miles; dog-friendly coffee and biscuits
• Freeman Park, Carolina Beach Pier and tiki bar: 0.8 miles
• The BARge floating bar: 0.8 miles; dog-friendly
• Island Cruises: 1 mile; boat tours and sunset cruises on Saturdays through October
• Publix & The Veggie Wagon: 1.7 miles for groceries, produce, cold beer and live music

Explore Carolina Beach Marina, Lake and State Park, or take a trip to Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.

Please note: the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is currently closed for remodel and expansion.

Heated pool first or sunset swing first? Excellent problem to have.

GUEST ACCESS

Your group has exclusive use of the entire Blue Water Vista property: both apartments, all balconies and rooftop decks, the pool, backyard and ground-level outdoor amenities.

LAYOUT & ACCESS
The apartments have separate entrances and are connected via exterior stairs only.

• Self check-in with intelligent locks
• Unit A (1st-floor) is reached by exterior stairs only
• Interior stairs inside Unit B connect floors 2 & 3
• Both rooftop decks are accessible by stairs only
• Peekaboo ocean-view deck: stairs from Bedroom 8, for your whole group
• Canal-view deck: spiral stairs from Bedroom 7’s balcony
• The dock across the street is private and belongs to our neighbors

ELEVATOR ACCESS
The elevator works well but is picky; please read the instructions first. Tip: send a load of bags up on its own first.

• Elevator from ground level to floors 2 & 3 only
• No first-floor stop; it does not serve Unit A
• Third-floor stop opens directly into Bedroom 8
• The elevator does not reach either rooftop deck

POOL & BACKYARD ACCESS
• Private saltwater pool: 11,800 gallons, 3.3–6.6 ft deep
• Pool heated Oct 1–Nov 30 only, temperature permitting
• Backyard is partially fenced; please keep pups leashed outdoors

PARKING ACCESS
• On-site parking for 6 cars + 1 rental golf cart
• Uncovered parking and charging for a rental golf cart between the two carports
• Tandem parking: cars park one behind another

LOCAL DOG ACCESS
• Town beach, 250 steps away: leashed dogs anytime Oct–Mar
• Town beach, Apr–Sep: leashed dogs before 9 AM or after 5 PM
• Freeman Park, 0.8 miles away: off-leash under voice control Oct–Mar; leashed Apr–Sep
• Dogs aren’t allowed in the Boardwalk district

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for peak summer months and holidays, when our Firm cancellation policy applies. Please review the cancellation terms for your dates before booking.

• Booking guest must be 25+ and stay on-site the entire trip
• No third-event bookings for someone else
• min. 18 overnight guests
• All guests and family pets must be listed on the reservation
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each; pet costs apply
• The pool area is a people-only zone
• Please keep pups leashed outdoors
• Please keep an eye on little ones around the pool
• Swim with a buddy present—no solo swimming
• Smoke-complimentary and vape-complimentary home
• Grilling happens at the ground-level grille, not on decks or balconies
• Quiet hours: 9 PM–7 AM, per Carolina Beach town rules (blame the town, not us)
• Three exterior cameras: one on the roof overlooking the pool and one above each garage door overlooking the carports. Cameras are on during stays

Simple checkout: start the dishwashers, take out the trash, and we’ll do the rest—no stripping beds.

Please read our full home rules before booking and share them with your group. Booking means your whole group agrees to follow them.

EMERGENCIES & HOW TO CONTACT YOUR HOST

For fire, medical or immediate safety emergencies, call 911.

Please message me through your booking app first for questions, requests or concerns. It keeps everything in one place so I can respond quickly—from check-in questions to where to find the best hush puppies.

I’m available 8 AM–10 PM Eastern and usually reply within an hour. Messages after 10 PM are answered the next morning.

For urgent property issues, message me, then call the host number in the app or on the refrigerator welcome sign. Please call 3 times in a row if I don`t pickup. If I miss your call, leave a voicemail with your name, callback number, property address and the urgent issue.

We want your stay to be smooth and calming, so reach out anytime—even just to tell us everything’s ideal.
★ HOME RULES & SAFETY GUIDELINES ★
Welcome! Make yourself at home, be kind to the home, and keep it clean-ish while you’re here.

The guest who booked the reservation is responsible for making sure everybody in the group—including visitors, kids, and the registered dog—follows these rules. Charges may apply for damage, missing items, guest-caused service calls, or cleaning beyond a typical stay.

✔ Booking Rules
Booking guest must be 25+ and stay for the full reservation. No third-event bookings. All overnight guests and pet(s) must be listed on reservation.

✔ Guest Limit
min. occupancy is 18 people, including kids. Visitors also count toward this limit.

✔ No Parties
Parties, events, and unapproved gatherings are not allowed. Excessive noise, disruptive activity, or having more people at the property than approved will be considered a event and a home-rule violation.

✔ No Indoor Smoking or Vaping