Spring Specials - 3rd Row Beach - Pet Friendly - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to The Little Ray! NEWLY Renovated in 2025. 3 min. walk to the sand! 5 Minute walk to the boardwalk.

- Private coastal, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Full size kitchen. Downstairs beach bungalow in Carolina Beach. Note : The upstairs unit is a separate unit.

- 1 block from the beach and short bicycle ride to the boardwalk. Next door to local eateries, The Spot & Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria.

- Follow us on IG @casasinthecarolinas !
The space
- Recently refreshed Downstairs unit with open floor plan makes this the ideal getaway for 1 or 2. Private 1st floor entrance, not upstairs. Note: Unit upstairs is a separate unit.

- The living space has a couch with chaise and accent chair for comfortable calming. WIFI throughout entire unit with intelligent TV. YouTube TV included.

- The kitchen is outfitted with essentials for cooking and a full sized refrigerator. Bistro table available for fast dinners or work from home vibes!

- Bedroom includes : 1 Queen Bed + Full Size Mirror + Blackout Curtains

- The back porch is an extension of the home with an outdoor living and dining area. Appreciate a sizeable backyard for pups and play. Note : It is not completely fenced in.

- Outdoor shower (with hot water) to rinse the salt off after a day at the beach!

- Pet friendly for friendly family pets! Please message us for pet approval PRIOR to booking. Non-returnable pet fee of $150 applies. Family Animals MUST be added to your reservation during the booking process to incorporate the pet fee into the total price. Limit is 2 dogs; no other animals allowed. Please review the home rules for our full pet policy.
Guest access
This is a shared property. This home is a duplex and the downstairs, ground level, unit is separately rented. Each space has its own private entrance and the spaces are not connected on the interior at all- there is no interior stairwell. There is separate assigned parking. The yard and outdoor shower is shared common space.
Other things to note
We are located next door to The Spot, a local restaurant. Great place to grab a drink, watch a game, or grab a meal. During their business hours they do play music and they have outdoor seating which creates noise. While we don’t find this disruptive during the day we have supplied a sound machine in the unit for painless sleeping.

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Vacation rental booking tips and tricks:

Sticking to your budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. To get the best value, shift your family's Carolina Beach trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts offer rate reductions for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guides contain coupons for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Planning, selecting, and booking the right Carolina Beach rental:

• Select a designated group leader, select your vacation dates, and select a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Spring Specials - 3rd Row Beach - Pet Friendly has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email the property management company before you reserve your home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to determine what configuration is suitable for your group.
• Is your group looking for unique 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 persons with disabilities. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or charges applied to your contract.

More considerations:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental. Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Document any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately send them to the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors disrupting your peaceful home life. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let crooks ruin your vacation.
• Double-check the property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at check-out. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on good feedback to drive future reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.