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Spectacular Oceanfront Condo - Once Upon A Tide

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Large deck overlooking the ocean! Best view on the Island!
Comfortable lounge chairs to enjoy the ocean views and sounds
Living room professionally decorated
Relaxing Living room with smart TV, pullout couch, open concept
Open concept making it easy for everyone to move around

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Oceanfront Condo - Once Upon A Tide

Fully updated oceanfront condo with an unbeatable ocean view located in the heart of Carolina Beach! This 3rd floor, 2 bed/2 bath, oceanfront condo is equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable visit to Carolina Beach. The unit is located within walking distance of the Boardwalk, Carolina Beach Lake Park, a variety of restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and many other popular local attractions.

Coral Surf has a private beach access behind the building as well as a private pool open between May and September. Or you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of the ocean from the top floor balcony. The view is particularly stunning early in the morning when the sun first rises.

The fully equipped kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, toaster, washer/dryer, utensils, plates, cups, pots/pans, etc. General amenities include dish washer, Wifi, central heat/air, covered parking for 2 cars, keyless entry, fully equipped kitchen, linens, bath towels, beach towels, cable TV with premium movie channels, and several games. We also have a beach wagon, tent and toys available for your use!

We've spent the time to make our condo TURNKEY so that you can spend your time with your family, relaxing, enjoying the views, and making memories.

As a standard, high season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) bookings have a 7-day minimum requirement with a Saturday check in. Please check our calendar for availability.

IMPORTANT: This is a non-smoking unit (including E-cigs/Vaping), and no pets are allowed in the entire complex.

Guests have access to the entire condo, and are also welcome to use community pool and the private beach access!

Our condo is located just south of the boardwalk and the heart of Carolina Beach. It is only half a mile from the boardwalk and directly behind the Carolina Beach Lake. The Lake offers a wonderful walking trail, picnic tables, grills and paddle boats. In the summer the Lake also does free Outdoor Movies and concerts. There is also a Farmer's Market every Saturday during the summer months.

House Rules: This home does not allow pets, smoking, events or parties. Must be 25 years old to book the home. Rental agreement is required to be signed within 48 hours of booking the home.

Most attractions are within walking distance!
1) Minimum age requirement is 25 years old to rent this property.
2) No smoking of any kind is allowed (including e-cigarettes and vaping).
3) No pets are allowed.
4) No parties are allowed.

Property manager

Alex Jenkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is near theme parks and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Oceanfront Condo - Once Upon A Tide have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spectacular Oceanfront Condo - Once Upon A Tide pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Oceanfront Condo - Once Upon A Tide?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Oceanfront Condo - Once Upon A Tide?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Oceanfront Condo - Once Upon A Tide located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Wonderful and Convenient Stay!

This place was in the perfect location for a fun, peaceful and convenient stay (3 nights). After deciding the day before checkout that we wanted to stay an extra night, the host was more than flexible and quick to add another night. The view from the balcony is stunning, and condo was clean, welcoming, and cozy!We will be staying here whenever we return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Comfortable

A friend of mine and myself met up and stayed at this condo. It was very nice and felt really homey! Even though we didn’t use them, having the extra amenities like beach chairs, beach towels etc. was a great perk. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul W.

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

Wonderful place

Great view and location. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely place!

Great access to beach, beautiful place, everything we needed was there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Paradise on Carolina Beach

This is a beautifully appointed condo with a great view and covered balcony. It is conveniently located to everything. It is our second time staying here, for good reason, and we can highly recommend it. We like to come off season and there is still so much to see and do when it gets cooler/cold. Great hosts!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

Nice

Enjoyed the stay and accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Love this place!!!

Carolina Beach is a hiddwn gem. The beaches are beautiful and the condo what absolutely fabulous. Clean with a beautiful ocean view. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste R., Morrisville

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

Such a great location!

This is a great condo. It's clean, nicely appointed, great location, and the property management are friendly and quick to respond. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Great Getaway

Love the location and view of the Beach. Convenient to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Stay

Nice place Good communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Great Times

This was just an awesome property to stay in. The host is awesome and we’ll get back to you in a very quick period of time. This place is located A perfect spot short walks or short drives get you anywhere me and my family would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Great vacation rental

So close to the beach. Well appointed. The views were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathreen S.

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

Peaceful, relaxing, beautiful!!

Absolutely stunning condo with every amenity needed! We loved sitting out on the balcony with views of the ocean and beach. Hosts quickly responded to all questions. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect place to vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Would stay again- beautiful view, clean, highly recommend

We had a fantastic experience, the view from the balcony is perfection no matter the time of day. I would caution anyone who has trouble walking that it is a walk up about 4 flights of stairs. However, the walk is worth it for the view from the balcony and the clean, lovely furnished space. The beds were also very comfortable with plush comforters and pillows. Highly recommend and we will hope to stay there again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Fabulous

The property was spotless, views incredible, great communication from owners and had everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

3c

Property was nice,it had a couple issues,but it didn't bother us.we were just there to relax,and thats what we did.thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M., Charlotte, NC

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

Clean condo, great view!

The property was clean and very well equipped, with a terrific balcony and a great ocean view. We went in the off season, but the location was convenient to several restaurants. Checkin and checkout were both very easy and convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

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

October

Clean and had everything we needed. Great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER B.

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

Best Place we have rented in North Carolina.

We have stayed in Nags Head, Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and Myrtle and Folly in SC and this was the best condo to date. Loaded with everything you need such as beach towels beach chairs all kitchen items even spices. The deck is fantastic with phenomenal views. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin K., United States

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

Beautiful condo!

My husband and I came for New Years to enjoy some quality time. The condo was gorgeous with amazing views. The owners were very nice and answered our question on an item right away. Walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. The covered porch overlooking the ocean was a huge bonus with comfortable lounge chairs, and we did actually see the civil war shipwreck on low tide.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

CALLIE P.

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

We will be back!

Absolute perfection. We loved everything about this condo. Great location, beautiful porch, easy access to the beach, nicely decorated…the list goes on. We will 100% be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

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

Location, location, location

The view from the balcony, living room, and the kitchen is tremendous. What can be better than enjoying your morning coffee as you watch the sunrise and the dolphins slowly swimming by. The condo is clean and suits its guests very well. Would my wife and I being willing to stay here again? The answer is absolutely, yes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Fantastic place with amazing location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property is just like the pictures - actually better than the pictures! Really well decorated and spacious. The balcony was probably our favorite spot where we could sit and watch/listen to the ocean. The location of this unit was ideal as well. Since the area is not right by large hotels/condo units, we felt like we had a more private section of the beach. The owner was great with communication and responded promptly. We also enjoyed the smaller touches like shampoo/conditioner/body wash in each bathroom plus the beach equipment. Good parking as well. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B., Monroe, NC

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

Beautiful Condo with Amazing Views

This condo was perfect for me, my husband and my parents. It was extremely well maintained, very clean and comfortable. It exceeded ALL of our expectations. The view was amazing and the balcony was plenty big enough for all four to be outside at the same time without feeling crowded. The owners are very responsive and have provided all the conveniences of home. We will definitely try to rent here in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

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

Location, location, location!

Once Upon A Tide is a top floor unit in a well maintained older condominium in downtown Carolina Beach. With its pair of side by side sliding doors, the view is unmatched and the deck is perfect. Everything worth experiencing is an easy walk. Behind us was a park which was a great place to walk when the beach was too windy. It surrounds a lake whose visible inhabitants — egrets, ibises, turtles, ducks, etc. — were fun to watch and informative plaques re flora and fauna are artfully placed along the path. Furnishings in the condo are tasteful and comfortable — great beds! — and the kitchen and bathrooms have been adequately updated given the space limitations. All in all a great week in a great place in a great neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex Jenkins

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My wife and I love coming to Carolina Beach with our twins. A few of the things we love most about Carolina Beach are that it is so welcoming, family-oriented, and active throughout the year. We get so much joy out of being there, and we hope that all of our guests can join us in creating memories there. We have worked hard to make our condo the perfect place for our guests to enjoy a relaxing getaway.

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