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Starfish Shack

Condo with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Carolina Beach

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Starfish Shack (Carolina Beach)
In the heart of Carolina Beach, Starfish Shack offers a charming beach retreat. Just 2.5 blocks from the ocean, this custom-built home features four bedrooms with ensuite baths and multiple decks for relaxation and taking in the sea views. Enjoy quality time with family and friends in the spacious kitchen or living area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 112160 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Starfish Shack

Condo with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Carolina Beach
This smoke-free condo building features laundry facilities and a garden. The condo has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Carolina Beach condo provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,160 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
Note from host: Dogs Only unless otherwise detailed in listing.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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About the area

Located near the beach, this condo is in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carolina Beach Arcade and Good Hops Brewing. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Pretty oceanfront beach rentals; Shutterstock ID 45397519; Purchase Order: -
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean waves and fishing pier at Kure Beach, North Carolina
    Kure Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Early Morning at Kure beach Pier, NC
    Kure Beach Pier
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ocean Front Park
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    4 min drive
  • Nollie's Taco Joint
    4 min drive
  • The Sandspur
    3 min drive
  • Crush & Grind
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starfish Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starfish Shack?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Shack?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starfish Shack located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Mike Chappell Park and Joe Eakes Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Starfish Shack Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful. Great location. The property management team was great to answer any questions. The host responded promptly to a question prior to our visit. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

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

September Beach Week

We had a great time at Starfish shack. The house met our needs as a large family and gave us a place to be all together while also being spacious enough to have our own space. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer B.

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

Amazing bacation

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We loved every bit of your home. The location to the beach was perfect. Enjoyed the porches so much. Plenty of room for all of us. The home is exactly as described and we experienced no problems at all. Thank you again 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Find Close to the Beach

Overall, very happy with our stay. We were disappointed that the property didn’t have a fenced in yard for our dog, since the photos made it look like it did. The rental also had very minimal basics in the kitchen. Otherwise, the walk to the beach was very convenient, and we were happy with the cleanliness/updates of a new construction.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Great stay

Property and location was great. Family and pet friendly, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed the location and patio. Only complaint is the nickel and diming for extras.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ana g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seashore

The property was beautiful! Location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keary W.

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

Family Vacation at Carolina Beach

Amazing property!! Easy to rent and worth the cost! Fun with the whole family, including pets! Looking forward to another stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

It was a great place. Spacious!

It was wonderful. Would do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Enjoyed

Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

chelsea s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay for a family reunion. The space was clean and new, spacious and light. Like some other reviews mentioned, it was light on cooking implements. I will say it lacks some personal touches, clearly a management company property. However it suited us we'll for our weeklong stay. In addition we had an issue with the elevator and they responded and took care of the issue within an hour on a Sunday. I was impressed with that. Also, great location, quiet and am easy one block walk to the beach. I would recommend the Starfish Shack.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
*Living area, dining area, & kitchen were misleading in the photos *No Elevator to the top bedroom *No Beach View *Very Limited mixing bowls & pots & pans for cooking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Lovely beach hiuse

The house is clean and new furnishings. Lots of stairs with 4 levels, the elevator helped but also a little temperamental. We had our dog with us and thought the back yard was fenced in, it is not. There is a short 2 block walk to the beach, but also a public parking area directly across from the house Very nice house, would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camilla L.

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

A peaceful Thanksgiving

After losing my father a month ago it was great to go back to his favorite place and spend some quality time as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen U., Dania, FL

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

Great Property!

Great property with a prime location. Everything was brand new and as represented in the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Halema A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but ants need to be addressed ASAP.

Pros: Great location! 2 short blocks to Carolina Beach. Very nice house & accommodates 8 comfortably. Check-in and Check-out was easy. Cons: There were ants all over the house on the 1st floor. They were on the walls, counter tops, etc. While spraying for the ants since we brought RAID with us, we pulled the couch away from the wall and found trash. The TV remote to the 1st master king bedroom was missing. Garbage disposal didn't work. Trash bins were half full when we arrived, therefore we had to put trash in garage when we checked out since there wasn't any room left in bins. Dishwasher stopped working and started leaking the night before we checked out. The property managers took care of all of our concerns except the ants. Luckily, we brought RAID and sprayed. I would also suggest getting house exterminated and maybe labeling the remotes to the matching TVs and possibly the light switches. We enjoyed our stay despite the Cons but I wanted to leave an honest review.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022