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"Sandy Paws Lower" Pup Friendly and 100 paws to the Beach!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

"Sandy Paws Lower" Pup Friendly and 100 paws to the Beach!

“Sandy Paws” suite Lower is a Pet Friendly duplex managed by Dale and Salt Water Real Estate and is the perfect beach location to bring the ENTIRE family, paws and ALL! This first floor 2 bed/1.5 bath apartment is just one row back from our sandy shores, a moderate walk to downtown CB, and all the sea sights, sounds, and experiences you are looking for!

Pleasure Island is a coastal barrier island in Southeastern North Carolina, USA just south of the City of Wilmington. Pleasure Island is located within Federal Point Township, in New Hanover County. The coastal resort towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, as well as the annexed communities of Wilmington Beach and Hanby Beach are located on the island.

"Sandy Paws" sits directly across the street from the BEACH and is under a block walk to the ICWW and paddle access! The home itself is short ride or long walk from Downtown Carolina Beach with its shops, activities and dining. Carolina Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods offer an array of sights and activities to enjoy while here. Some of these examples are (but not limited to) a subtle beach hike through Carolina Beach State Park, Fishing on the Kure Beach Pier, kayaking to one of the many islands surrounding the Intracoastal Waterway, watching canons blast during a historical reenactment at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, or petting some Sting Rays at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This doesn’t even include the aweing scenery of Airlie Gardens, and our very own battleship (USS NC) in Wilmington! Perhaps more relaxing and less “adventure” is your speed? Our own local Brewery (Good Hops) along with a round of Frisbee golf may be what the doctor ordered!

In Carolina Beach you’ve got the boardwalk, restaurants, and local shops of all kinds. If you like adventures, the marina is also there where you can take an offshore fishing trip, diving excursion, or party boat out for a sunset sail. Camping more your thing? Bring the 4X4 and drive (and camp) on the beach at Freeman Park, located on the North End of the island. You can also head down to Kure Beach and fish directly off their fishing pier complete with bait, tackles, and more!

The entry to this 2 bedroom/1.5 bath home opens up into a large, newly furnished family room combined with an open dining area and fully equipped kitchen (stove+oven, refrigerator). The kitchen is stocked will all of the basic cooking and dining utensils one can expect (plates, bowls, cups, silverware, etc.). In addition, there is a microwave, toaster, coffer maker and blender ready to help make yourself at home.

A few of the amenities provided by your Owners include courtesy large shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel left in the bathroom of each bath as well. Also, a roll of TP in each bathroom, 1 roll of PT in the kitchen, 2 garbage bags per garbage, laundry pods, dishwasher pods, dryer sheets, hand soap, dish soap, a sponge, coffee, tea, and pure cane sugar in each kitchen. Additional items are likely on sight as well!

The home's ONE QUEEN and ONE FULL + TWIN bunk bed consists of either a plush luxury mattress or a new encased 8” memory foam/cooling gel composition mattress because we want all of our guests to be comfortable when it comes time to recharge.

There is one smart TV in each suite to utilize one's personal subscriptions (such as Netflix or Hulu) along with a WIFI computer connection for when it's time to sit back and enjoy some movies or shows after a long day at the beach!

The YARD: The backyard/front yard is intended for both units to be able to congregate, BBQ, play, and have a blast. Please do NOT let your pets loose. Feel free to utilize the front yard, side yard, or any number of amazing neighborhood walks.

The HOME: Guests have full access to their own private space (never shared) along with a private deck/patio. The front yard is shared by BOTH units and should not be used for pets to run loose unattended. Proper pet etiquette and owner responsibility should be followed at all times!

PARKING: Each guest will have access to (2) TWO 8'x14' assigned parking spaces. Any additional community parking spaces would have availability on a first come first serve basis.

•Closest BEACH access: Oyster shell Public Beach Access (Oyster shell Lane).

I will be available for check-in and general assistance until 8PM EST. Anything with the exception of an emergency (ie. flood, fire, or another *safety* related risk sent to Maintenance) will be responded to ASAP the following day :)

Pleasure Island is a coastal barrier island in Southeastern North Carolina, USA just south of the City of Wilmington. Pleasure Island is located within Federal Point Township, in New Hanover County. The coastal resort towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, as well as the annexed communities of Wilmington Beach and Hanby Beach are located on the island. The building itself is one row away from the ocean, and one block from the Intracoastal Waterway. The property is set eight blocks from downtown Carolina Beach with its shops, activities, and dining.

Carolina Beach is a mix of friendly locals, snowbirds, and vacationers all looking to escape the inland and enjoy the sand, surf, and sun. We truly have an amazing community! Carolina Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods offer an array of sights and activities to enjoy while here. Some of these examples are (but not limited to) a subtle beach hike through Carolina Beach State Park, Fishing on the Kure Beach Pier, kayaking to one of the many islands surrounding the Intracoastal Waterway, watching canons blast during a historical reenactment at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, or petting some Sting Rays at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This doesn’t even include the awing scenery of Airlie Gardens, and our very own battleship (USS NC) in Wilmington!

There isn’t anywhere or anything on our Island that isn’t accessible with foot power. Downtown Carolina Beach has several vendors such as Tony Silvagni’s Surf School @ 308 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (bicycles, paddleboards, surfboards, kayaks, chairs, and umbrellas) for rent as an alternative to walking or driving. There's Sun Fun Rentals @1204 N Lake Park Blvd Unit F Carolina Beach, NC 28428. Taxi’s (local golf cart taxi’s) and Uber’s are also generally available for an assist when needed as well throughout the island! You can catch a Ferry to Southport in Kure Beach @ 2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach which leads to another ferry to Bald Head Island where NO CARS are allowed at all!

After all, you won’t catch many locals going OTB! (Over The Bridge). Everything you need is right here!

•Salt Water Real Estate has partnered with the absolute best vendors our Island has to offer to help ensure guests can spend more time enjoying themselves and less time researching! Our partners include the Tony Silvagni Surf School for professional surf lessons, bicycle, umbrella and chair rentals, Hot Ticket Fishing Charters, Salty Dog Yoga, Amy’s Rise N Shine, and Griffin Cleaning and linens.

•Linens
(Sheets, bath towels, wash cloths pillowcases, wash cloths, bathmats) ARE included as part of the rental here (excluding beach towels which can be rented through scrubandgo@griffinscleaning dot org. If requiring extra or non-included linens, please reach out to Griffin Cleaning Services who is a partner with SWRE and will assist in any way possible! Please make sure all linens are placed in the basket or hamper before your departure! Please let all BED LINENS on the beds remain on the beds for our TEAM to take care of! A sincere thanks for your help and we hope that YOU have an AMAZING ADVENTURE!

Alternative Parking:

Carolina Beach

•The Town of Carolina Beach offers multiple public parking options to visitors and residents on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis. Town-operated parking is open year round and paid parking is enforced March 1st - October 31st from 9AM - 8PM. Parking fees restart each morning during enforcement hours for all of the Town's parking lots and on-street parking spaces.

GOLF CARTS

•To the county, golf carts are considered automobiles. Generally speaking, golf carts are NOT allowed on premises of ANY condo, condotel, or apartment. The same goes for trailers, motorcycles, etc. For SFR’s or properties supporting multiple vehicles, carts should be OK. However, be conscious that few homes have external outlets WITHOUT GFCI’S (which are code by today’s standards). Charging a cart on a GFCI will immediately trip the breaker, resulting in the inability to charge a cart amongst other repercussions. Gas carts will generally be the ideal rental option if in a home whose parking supports such.

•There is a $100 non-refundable pet fee for one approved pup and a $50 pup fee for a second. There is a two-dog maximum unless an exception is granted. Cats are not allowed on premises. If inquiring about a different pet request, please ask!

•April 1st through September 30th, dogs are allowed on the Carolina Beach during restricted hours of BEFORE 9:00 am and AFTER 5:00 pm. On the extreme North End of Carolina Beach, dogs are allowed on leash 24/7 on leash. In Kure Beach, dogs are NOT allowed at any juncture. Fort Fisher allows dogs on leash on the beach 24/7.

Pup rules for Pet Friendly homes

•Any interactions between your furry son or daughter and other neighbors (animal OR human) are completely at your discretion (and *liability). Please be a responsible pup owner and protect yourselves and others as may be necessary!
•Pups are NEVER allowed on any furniture. (*Single biggest added charge from the cleaners/owners post stay.) •Do NOT let your pup bark excessively in any multi-unit environment.•ALWAYS pick up after your pup IMMEDIATELY.

•ALL suites are non-smoking (including vaping) and a heavy cleaning/repair charge can result if not adhered to. This includes porches, decks, balconies, and walkways.

Property manager

Dale

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is near 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.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Freeman Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sandy Paws Lower" Pup Friendly and 100 paws to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Sandy Paws Lower" Pup Friendly and 100 paws to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Sandy Paws Lower" Pup Friendly and 100 paws to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Sandy Paws Lower" Pup Friendly and 100 paws to the Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Cozy

Great place. Convenient proximity to the beach and great accommodations for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paulline j.

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

Great time at the beach!

Loved the location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

connie c.

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

Thoroughly pleased

Enjoyed our stay at Sandy Paws so much! Clean, convenient to beach access and very well equipped! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Beach Vacation

Gorgeous here would love to come back and stay at one of Dales properties he was wonderful to us. Location was perfect right in the middle of everything
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Beach Days

We enjoyed our stay. Easy walk to the beach. In fact great location and accessible to all things Carolina Beach. Clean & inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Perfect

Everything u need w a little extra. No real frills but was perfect for our stay. Highly recommed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M.

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

Best dog-friendly property we’ve stay a

We loved this pet-friendly property! It had all the amenities for our short stay, along with easy access to the beach. We would definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gyongyi M., Wallkill

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

Beach getaway

The place is very clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and aquarium.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jim C.

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

NC

Pretty good
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

We had a great time and our dog did too!

Great location, very close to public beach access. You can walk to the Boardwalk. Quick drive to Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

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

Wonderful

Our stay was wonderful. The property was exactly as advertised and CLEAN! Would recommend to anyone, especially if they small children or pets!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kammi W.

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

Great Vacation Spot

Pet Friendly house-location was perfect and not crowded for peak season week. Very clean and updated! Loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fisher W., High Point NC

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

Perfect get away spot!

Great location close the the beach and walking distance to the boardwalk and other attractions. Half bath was really nice with a teenager in tow. Host was very easy to work with. Covered from porch was also a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony h.

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

Great vacation

So close to the beach. Great covered front porch to relax on and walking distance to the boardwalk. Had a great vacation. Having a grill in the yard to cook was awesome. Booking and check in was easy and Dale was very helpful and responsive . We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Beach vacation

Everything was as expected. Great property great location great communication had a wonderful time will definitely do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Great location well kept.

Close to the beach. Place is kept very well. Excellent place to stay. Front porch with a door is a great little locked space for the puppy to hang out. We'll managed place with very friendly and prompt responses. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

Cozy Ocean Getaway!

Myself, 2 teen daughters and wife truly enjoyed our stay. It was steps from the beach and close to restaurants and shops! We’ve already discussed staying there again in the near future. Lastly, Dale was quick to respond every time we had a question. Thx for providing us a wonderful place to stay this week!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Teslin M.

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

Perfect location

Couldn’t have asked for a better location, just a few steps from public access to the beach. We enjoyed our week so much, house was cute and did all we needed it to do since we spent a lot of time at the beach. It was nice knowing we had found a such a pet friendly vacation spot, loved that the most! Just know if you are staying with older kids it could get a little cramped if you spent a lot of time at the house but definitely not a deterrent for us to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ S., Summersville, WV

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

Easy and peaceful

Enough space for the three of us and our dogs. Enjoyed the beach being a walk across the street and having everything we needed. Would recommend a screened in porch, the flies were relentless when sitting on the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

RJ G., Salem Va

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

Property was as described and perfect

for my wife and I and our two Goldens. Proximity to the beach was excellent and restaurants in CB were really good. Dale our check in manager was excellent as well. One thing about this CB location were the locals were extremely friendly and helpful with some great suggestions throughout our stay. It's definitely a do over vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janel B., Charlotte, NC

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay at “Sandy Paws” and being able to bring our two chocolate labs. The place was clean and just a quick bike ride to all the shops and stores on the main strip. AC worked great and the kitchen had everything we needed. The added outside shower was awesome for rinsing off sand when we came back from the beach, and the fenced in porch was a nice place to relax with the pups in the evenings without worrying about them being able to run off. We also loved being a bit farther down the strip on the beach, as we were never near big crowds despite it being a busy July week. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Perfect family getaway

We had never been to North Carolina before and This was our first time and it did not disappoint. We absolutely loved this place. It was very clean. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. It's exactly as it shows in the listing. Very short walk to the beach. They had boogie boards, beach chairs, a wagon, and all kinds of beach gear to use The shower that is outside is great to wash all the sand off. The fact that you can bring your fur babies is amazing too. We will definitely be staying here again. We absolutely loved it! It was perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

8 nights, family of 4 with 2 dogs

Had an excellent stay at Sandy Paws! Dale was a great host, house was accurately described and spotless upon arrival. Dogs enjoyed the beach, and the outdoor shower and kiddie pool were perfect to clean them up after a morning or evening of swimming or playing in the surf. Location was 10 out of 10! Two minute walk to the beach and two minute drive to the boardwalk. There’s also a little corner store half a block away that has great coffee, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, pancakes and French Toast. Their lunch sandwiches looked good too, but didn’t have a chance to try them. Overall had an excellent stay and would definitely rent from Dale again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Great place at the beach

Property was perfect for our family of 3 and our dog. Beach access is very close so we could see the sunrise every day. Property description was accurate, but pay attention. I only did at the last minute so we were sure to pack linens, towels, etc. Kitchen was well stocked, even had spices and two coffee makers - one Keurig and a regular one under the sink. We remembered to bring paper towels, but forgot a dish towel, so be sure to remember to pack that as well. Dale was super responsive to all of our questions and very quick with his replies. It was a perfect getaway and we hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

vending m.

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

A true gem in paradise :)

My family booked this property for the first time from 9/12/24-9/15/24. From the moment I booked, I started noticing the weather changing and looking like rain our entire visit. I reached out to Dale, who was fantastic. He offered different days to come down, and was just so friendly, quick to respond, and an absolute great guy. This is a pup friendly home, with two bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 bath and full kitchen. It is absolutely adorable, very tidy, and super comfy. The enclosed porch area was perfect for my two doggies, one who is a pittie. I was concerned when I first booked, because so many rentals will not allow pit bulls, and Dale assured me that would never be the case with his properties, as he is a pit bull dad himself. That was so wonderful to hear. We absolutely loved this rental home. It was literally within steps to a public beach access and has a large yard for walking your pups. Everything about this home is perfect and we could live there forever. We did not want to leave and cannot wait to return. If you are looking for a cute little beach home for your family including your pups, then look no further. You will not be disappointed. We got to meet Dale before heading out and he was just as hospitable in person as over messages. He loves families, he loves fur babies, and he truly wants everyone who rents from him to have a fantastic vacation. This is our go to from now on. Our gem in paradise!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dale

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At Salt Water Real Estate, our motto is simple. People come first. Integrity isn't optional. We take care of our owners, whom entrust us with their homes. We take care of our guests whom entrust us with their stays. We love what we do... where we live... and who we work with. Life's a sandcastle. Grab a shovel and let's get building!

Languages:

English