Carolina Beach apartment with canal sunsets, a shared saltwater pool heated through November and Starfish Beach Access just 250 steps away.
✓ Sunset swing on a huge canal-view balcony
✓ Fully stocked kitchen & generous dining space
✓ Recliners and family games
✓ 1.2 miles to the Boardwalk & dining
✓ Spacious 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths & beach storage
✓ Dog-friendly; nearby off-leash beach Oct–Mar
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YOUR OWN APARTMENT AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Your group gets the entire first-floor apartment: 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, made for family getaways, trips with friends and, yes, the pups too.
Enjoy your own entrance, indoor living spaces and first-floor balconies. The apartment does not connect inside to the upstairs apartment. The pool, partially fenced yard, outdoor shower, exterior seating, charcoal grill and other ground-level outdoor amenities are shared with Apartment B guests (floors 2 and 3). Exterior stairs lead to Unit A; the elevator serves Unit B only.
WHY FALL AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Fall is Carolina Beach`s best-kept secret: warm days, quiet beaches and golden canal sunsets. Planning for spring or summer instead? It`s all waiting then, too.
• Pool heated to about 80°F, free Oct 1–Nov 30, temperature permitting
• Quiet beaches and lighter traffic for golf cart cruising
• Seasonal off-leash dog beach access and surf fishing at Freeman Park
• Cozy nights in: recliners and family games
WHY YOU`LL LOVE IT
• Beach access: 250 steps, about a 3 min walk
• Huge canal-view balcony with a sunset swing
• Boardwalk restaurants, cafés and shops: 1.2 miles
• Fully stocked kitchen with generous pantry space
• Canal-view kitchen sink
• Dining seats 10 at the table + 5 at the island
• Living room seats 9, with recliners & decorative fireplace
• Private entrance; no indoor spaces shared with Unit B
• Bring or rent kayaks/paddleboards; public launch 0.3 miles away
• Shared loungers, outdoor dining and charcoal grill
• Shared outdoor shower and ground-floor beach storage
Starter coffee and snacks fuel the `who`s doing the grocery run?` debate.
Bigger crew? Book the entire Blue Water Vista house for 8 bedrooms, 7 baths and exclusive use of the pool and backyard.
FAMILY- AND DOG-FRIENDLY
• Travel crib in Bedroom 1; high chair in the dining room
• Play area in the bunk room and family games
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each welcome; pet fees 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. Since outdoor amenities are shared, you may encounter dogs staying in Apartment B, even if you aren`t bringing pets. The outdoor shower is handy for sandy paws, too. Pups will assume this whole trip was planned for them. Let them believe it.
COMFORTS INCLUDED
• Beds made, towels waiting, plus extra pillows and blankets
• TV, ceiling fan and bedside charging in every bedroom
• Spacious bedrooms with ample closet space
• Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash & hand soap in every bath
• Wi-Fi, washer/dryer and smart-lock self check-in
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
• Bedroom 1: King, large ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 2: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 3: Queen, twin bunks, floor mattress & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks
STAIRS & ACCESS
• Exterior stairs are required to reach Unit A: 2 flights up to the apartment
• The elevator serves Unit B only; no first-floor stop
• All balconies above the first floor and both rooftop decks are reserved for Unit B guests and are not included in your rental
POOL & BACKYARD
• Shared 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
• The beach and the canal are a short walk away
LOCAL DOG RULES
• Town beach: leashed dogs anytime Oct–Mar; Apr–Sep, leashed dogs before 9 AM or after 5 PM
• Freeman Park: off-leash under voice control Oct–Mar; leashed Apr–Sep
• Dogs aren`t allowed in the Boardwalk district
NEARBY
• Sandpiper Lane Public Dinghy Dock: 0.3 miles; kayak & paddleboard launch. The dock across the street is private and belongs to our neighbors
• 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
• Boardwalk restaurants, cafés and shops: 1.2 miles
• 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 renovation and expansion.
Expect more activity during summer and holiday weekends, with a quieter pace in fall. Canal Drive can occasionally experience street flooding during heavy rain or unusually high tides. Access may be temporarily affected while the water recedes.
PARKING & GETTING AROUND
• Park in Lane A only
• Space for 3 cars, or 2 cars plus 1 rental golf cart
• Tandem parking: cars park one behind another. Leaving may take teamwork and a friendly `can you move your car?`
• We`re roughly 1 mile north of the center of town. After crossing Snow`s Cut Bridge, continue to Carl Winner Drive, turn left, then turn left onto Canal Drive
• The beach is easy to reach on foot; a car or rental golf cart is convenient for groceries and exploring
• Uber and Lyft are options; availability varies
• The NC Transporter and Carolina Limo advertise private airport transfers serving Carolina Beach vacation rentals. Reserve ahead and confirm pickup at 1206 Canal Drive directly with the provider
QUESTIONS & EMERGENCIES
For fire, medical or immediate safety emergencies, call 911.
Please message me through your booking app first for questions, requests or concerns. 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 fridge welcome sign. Please call three times in a row if you can`t reach me. If I miss your call, leave a voicemail with your name, callback number, property address and the urgent issue.
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.
HOUSE RULES
• Booking guest must be 25+ and stay on-site the entire trip
• No third-party bookings for someone else
• All guests and pets must be listed on the reservation
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each; pet fees apply
• The pool area is a people-only zone
• Please keep an eye on little ones around the pool
• Smoke-free and vape-free home
• Grilling happens at the ground-level grill, not on decks or balconies
• Quiet hours: 9 PM–7 AM, per Carolina Beach town rules (blame the town, not us)
• Please be considerate of guests sharing the outdoor spaces
• For safety, there are three exterior security cameras: one on the roof facing the pool, one above garage door A and one above garage door B overlooking the carport area. Cameras are on during stays
Please read our full house rules before booking and share them with your group. Booking means your whole group agrees to follow them.
SAFETY & PROPERTY DISCLOSURES
• Must climb stairs: You must walk up 2 flights of stairs to access the apartment.
• Pool and nearby water: There is a pool in the backyard and it is a short walk to the beach or the canal.
• Security cameras: For safety, there are three exterior security cameras: one on the roof facing the pool, one above garage door A and one above garage door B overlooking the carport area.
• Shared spaces: Pool, partially fenced yard, outdoor shower, exterior seating, and charcoal grill areas are shared with guests renting the upstairs unit (B) on floors 2 and 3. No elevator access.
EASY CHECKOUT
Start the dishwasher, take out the trash, and we`ll do the rest—no stripping beds.
Heated pool first or sunset swing first? Excellent problem to have.
★ HOUSE RULES & SAFETY GUIDELINES ★
Welcome! Make yourself at home, be kind to the house, and keep it clean-ish while you’re here.
The guest who booked the reservation is responsible for making sure everyone in the group—including visitors, children, 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-party bookings. All overnight guests and pet(s) must be listed on reservation.
✔ Guest Limit
Maximum occupancy is 9 people, including children. 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 party and a house-rule violation.
✔ Elevator Safety
✦ Do not use the elevator during storms, flickering lights, unstable power, possible outages, or if there is smoke or fire. Please use the stairs instead.
✦ Before touching the sliding door to exit to exit, wait for the elevator button light to turn off, as shown on the posted sign.
✦ Children may not operate the elevator and must be assisted by an adult.
✦ Do not force the doors, tamper with the controls, or misuse the elevator.
✦ Maximum capacity is two adults and no more than 500 pounds total.
✦ Never attempt to exit between floors.
If the Elevator Stops Working With Someone Inside
1. Remain inside. Do not force the doors or attempt to exit between floors.
2. Use the wall phone to call 911, then notify the host immediately through the app and phone number listed on fridge welcome sign.
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