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Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach

On beach with water park, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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In the heart of Carolina Beach, this oceanfront townhome offers a luxurious retreat with fantastic ocean views, private beach access and expansive decks. Unwind in the master suite's Jacuzzi tub or lounge on the deck watching dolphins swim by. The property features TVs in each bedroom, a fully furnished kitchen with stainless steel appliances and brand new microwave and refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach

On beach with water park, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
At this holiday home, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
7137

About the area

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

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    2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • CC8GTX Boardwalk on Fly Trap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park, south of Wilmington, North Carolina, AGPix_0637
    Carolina Beach State Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • BMKXWH People with dogs walking at Freeman Park area at Carolina Beach, Pleasure Island USA
    Freeman Park
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Island Burgers And Bites
    16 min walk
  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Nollie's Taco Joint
    14 min walk
  • El Cazador Carolina Beach
    18 min walk
  • Cape Fear Boil Company
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Spacious Oceanfront Retreat | 5 Decks, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Great Overall Experience

We had a great stay at Dolphin Watch. The location was perfect for quick beach access as well as close proximity to the marina for our boat. The kitchen was well equipped. We could hear occasional movement of other guests above the second floor rooms we occupied. It didn't impair our sleep.

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family property

Great space. Lots of room. Great location. Family friendly with room for everyone to do their own thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Dolphin Watch Wonderful Views

All of the porches provided lovely views of the ocean. The home is beautiful & spacious. Megan & the other personnel were very responsive to questions. I highly recommend this property & ITrip for your next getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J., Chisago City MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation and wedding

We loved having a property right on the beach, so handy with all the kids. Owners respond quickly to all questions. Restaurants, parks, shopping, necessities are close by. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay!!!

Property was beautiful, view incredible, so comfortable and the host was great communicator!!! Highly recommend!!!! The little market across the street also had incredible egg sandwiches and French toast!!!! Hidden gem!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay again for sure

We like most everything. Small things that could have been viewed as negative were overshadowed by the positives We loved the beach access and lots of parking spaces. Neighborhood was nice as well. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W., Potsdam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

Location: perfect Home: perfect Owner : perfect and responded immediately to any of my questions Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

UNCW Grad weekend 2024

Perfect weekend. Accommodations amazing. 10 of us fit comfortably with room to spare. Private access to the beach is the best part. If you are headed to Wilmington area this is worth the drive. We will be back!! They have beach chairs too❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev C., Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT LOCATION

The north end of Carolina beach is a great location. We enjoyed Going to Carolina Beach Prier for dinner one night, great food! It was fun going to Celtic Creamery, so close!! Glad there were beach chairs there. That was handy. Outdoor shower area was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Beautiful home, perfect location

The house is well laid out and beautiful. It had everything we needed from the kitchen to an iron and ironing board. It even has a pack and play-though none of our kids are that young anymore. The master suite is spacious & the other rooms are adequate. And unlike so many other rentals, the table is large enough for everyone to gather and enjoy meals together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Great Property Highly Recommend

My family enjoyed this property so much. It was very clean, just as advertised, and everything was in working condition. We loved sunrises and sunsets on the deck. The location was great and you can't beat the views. It is a well maintained house and we highly recommend. We would love to stay here again. Thank you to iTrip for being such a great company to work with and answering all of our questions!
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

Great Location & Set-Up

Our family trip was a big success at Dolphin Watch! The location being a very short drive/walk from the center of Carolina Beach but also beach front with a private boardwalk was wonderful. The house is located fairly in the middle between two public access so there was no crowding at all in front of the house, even during the busier beach days. Having 3 bedrooms and the kitchen/living room on the 2nd (but first livable floor) was a great plus for bringing in luggage and supplies. The only negative I have is that some of the items in the house are well worn/stained and quite a few blinds were missing. However, most everything was in great working order for its age. Definitely will consider the area and this house for future trips!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

aul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very well equipped house!

Gorgeous view. Great to be able to walk out to the beach There were 13 of us and all felt comfortable sleeping. The kitchen is well equipped with all kinds of extras like an electric tea kettle. We could have used more forks and spoons but that could be easily fixed. The last day the ice machine went out so that will need to be addressed. Other than that it was a wonderful place to stay. Be aware that there are other folks staying in another part of the house and parking is very tight!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

No Oven

My overall impression was Good. Nice house which reflects the time it was built or renovated. It showed signs of wear which happens with a rental property. The house was clean which I credit to the cleaning staff, excellent job. The beach was great and that’s why I chose a beachfront property. If you are considering this property please read and heed the prior reviews! Since this unit 1 is first and half of the second floor it has its own issues. As mentioned in a prior review, you are subject to the banging, bouncing and running of footsteps on the stairs of the second floor. When the upstairs guests arrived at 11:30 at night and had to run up & downstairs to bring in luggage & weekend supplies it was an annoyance. Also in a prior review - the oven does not work ! But that review was over a year ago! As soon as we found the oven did not work I remembered that review, those poor guest were there for Thanksgiving. Although I noted and recorded the many other minor damage and issues and contacted the management company I had given up by this time. The last item although not major was just another annoyance, the charcoal grill and ash bucket were both full of the previous users used coal and dust. Although the management company did offer to come over; I did not want to burden the on call worker on Labor Day weekend for this issue. So since I’m running out of text. Managers do your job. Pay attention to the property as much as the contract. I will not use VRBO again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our family gathering. Kitchen was well supplied (even had sharp knives!) and everything was super clean; easy beach access; and lots of spread out space for our multi-aged group. Our hosts responded quickly to our questions and made good suggestions. It was a great stay that was too short.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawnmel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place location was absolutely perfect and as advertised. So happy to not have to clean up on check in as everything was perfect. Check in and check out was easy. House is well stocked for our meal preps. Great place for family vacation for the week. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Stay

Everything about our stay was great- loved the location / the house / plenty of space and the host were very helpful ! Recommend !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

Dolphin Watch is spectacular!

My wife, our children, and my wife's family all stayed at Dolphin Watch for a week, and it was the greatest family vacation we've had to date. The house itself is beautiful and well maintained with plenty of space for everyone, the back porches were our go-to hangouts every evening, and the private access to the beach was perfect. It's also right across the road from the North End Cafe, which is a great spot for coffees, sandwiches, etc. Can't wait to stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Gray stay

Dolphin watch has the most amazing location with a private walkway to the beach. It was perfect for 3 families (11 guests total, 6 adults and 5 children) the house is mostly well maintained and better than the pictures. The person assigned to us from itrip was extremely responsive and helpful. The only issue was the dishwasher wasn’t working.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was as advertised!

Everything was as advertised. Love the clear and frequent communication from the property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great NYE!

Our second NYE staying here. Everything was great and restful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation, property could use some TLC

We had a great 4 days at the beach! Property was in a good location, convenient to Carolina Beach boardwalk and downtown restaurants. Property managers were very responsive and we even got an early check-in. My only complaints have to do with broken chairs (kitchen and upper deck), lack of chairs (1 broken chair on upper deck), rusty nails on walkway to the beach, wrought iron furniture with no cushions, stained cushions on sofa, etc. Just seems like the amenities can use a little TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Beautiful beach access.

Beautiful beach access.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin watch

Very clean...huge kitchen/living room area with bar...would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, perfect sized home

The house was in a great location within walking distance to the boardwalk. Beach access was great and plenty of parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021