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Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!

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Welcome To Sunskipper #5G - Down By The Sea
Spacious Deck - Ocean Views
Ocean Views
Front Exterior
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 886.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1-Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sofa Sleeper- Floor 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!

Carolina Beach 28428
Rents Sunday to Sunday for weekly stays, partials as below
No Golf Carts Allowed, they will be towed!

Down by the Sea (formerly Hill Haven) is a fully updated, nicely furnished, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo at Carolina Beach with great ocean views and access to 2 swimming pools. This is a top floor unit located directly across the street from the beach and has 2 amazing decks with great views. This unit offers washer and dryer in the unit, fully updated kitchen and bathrooms, and tile floors throughout. The master bedroom is beautifully decorated with a king bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed. There are two pull out couches in the living room. You can walk to the Carolina Beach pier to fish or enjoy the views. The pier also has a restaurant and bar. Freeman park, which is 4 wheel drive beach access is located just a few blocks north. This property is fully furnished and ready for your enjoyment today. The beach access is right across the street from this unit!

2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Max. Occupancy: 6
Bed Sizes: King, Queen and 2 Sofa Beds

The Bedding and Bath Linen Package for advertised bedrooms and baths are provided with freshly laundered, shrink-wrapped, linens with no-contact after laundering your safety:
• Bed linen set for each advertised bedroom
• Bath towel and washcloth set for maximum occupancy
• Bathroom set including hand towel and bath mat

Central heat & air, ceiling fans, washer/dryer.
Smart TVs in living area and both bedrooms.
Wireless internet access.
Ocean View Porch with furniture.
Community beach access. Beach chairs, beach umbrella, and beach cart provided for guest convenience!
Outside storage area available for guest use!
Two parking passes per unit, you must pickup parking passes from our office.
This home provides Smarthome Keyless Entry.

Under no circumstances is smoking permitted inside. Smoking is only permitted outside on the premises if the home's policy allows. No Smoking Policies are strictly enforced. Violations will result in charges to guest for additional cleaning and could result in eviction of guests without refund and/or negation of rental in future.

Under no circumstances is grilling permitted at this property, on wooden decks and boardwalks, or underneath buildings or homes. Grilling Policies are strictly enforced. Violation may result in eviction without refund. Guest will be held financially and legally accountable for problems or damages caused by violations.

One dog under 40 lbs allowed with paid pet rent of $21.43 per dog per night reserved plus tax. Premises that allow pets only allow friendly, housebroken, flea free dogs over 12 months old that are on a veterinarian approved monthly flea/tick treatment and prevention program. Birds, cats, and all other pets are prohibited. Families that bring dogs are required to follow pet policies and pay non-refundable pet rent for each dog as applicable with their reservations. Unauthorized pets shall result in eviction and/or at Carolina Retreats' sole discretion double pet rent plus tax per reserved night payable on demand for each pet. Policies are strictly enforced.

Partial Week Getaways:
• During October through April excluding holiday weeks partial week getaways with a 2-night minimum stay are permitted in advance with any arrival and departure day.
• During May through September partial week getaways with a 3-night minimum stay are permitted within 10 days of arrival within the Sunday-Sunday weekly time frame.

PLEASE BE SURE YOU REVIEW ALL INFORMATION IN OUR VACATION RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - any reservation request made via this site is a reservation request only and is subject to review.
For Current Year Rates and Availability details:
-Please select your desired dates for Check In and Check Out.
-Indicate the number of Guests adults and children and if you will have Pets, if pets are allowed.
-Click Apply
-Click on View details to see a detailed accounting of rate, fees, options, and taxes. Please be aware that we cannot be held responsible for quote information that is incorrectly displayed on this website. Go to our direct site if you wish to make a direct booking.
-Please note that for dog friendly homes, pet rent per dog per week reserved is an additional fee plus tax not included in the total provided.
Next Year Rates and Availability:
-Please note that during the current year we offer guests who wish to request in advance a specific house for specific dates during the next calendar year as an Advance Reservation Request. Rates and Availability are subject to change.
-A non-refundable Advance Reservation administrative fee is charged for each requested week.
-The tenant renting a home in the present year has priority status for the same approximate dates in the house next year if they make their Request on or before the last day of their stay this year.
-Dates are available for Requests to be booked by the public beginning at 9:00AM ET on the first weekday following the tenant's checkout.
-An Advance Request does not guarantee the rental season or the availability of a home or its rental rate for the next calendar year. The availability of a home for rental, the rental rate, and changes to a home or its amenities and furnishings, are established solely by the homeowner.

Every effort is made to ensure that all information and photographs in Carolina Retreats’ advertising are accurate and complete. Rate information for properties is subject to change and the quote provided online is only valid at the time of booking. Carolina Retreats cannot be held responsible for possible typographical errors; omissions; price changes; changes in taxes; changes to Terms and Conditions; or changes made by vacation home owners in furnishings, equipment, or bed arrangements. Vacation homes are privately owned and changes may be made to homes or their contents. Carolina Retreats reserves the right to correct any errors.

Property manager

Carolina Retreats Vacations | Pleasure Island
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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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 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

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Legion Stadium or Trask Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Great stay

Lots of room for several people. Clean and convenient⁸ly located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Pleasant beach view

Nice property, good location and pools. The only drawbacks were 3rd floor and no elevator,(this was clearly shared in the location write up) and only 2 parking passes, not clearly communicated in write up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

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

Good place

Good place. Quiet and clean. Pool and parking wasn't the greatest but overall a very pleasant vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Summer viait

We had a great stay. The easy walk to the beach was so nice. The view from the front deck is breathtakking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydenna B.

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

Great Place

The place was perfect for us and the location was great too! The only problem is parking space. You are only allowed (2) parking spaces. If you have more than that, you have to pay for "public parking" which is about $20.00/daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

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

Perfect Location

Check in process was super simple, property was just as advertised and was in a perfect location. We loved that you could see the ocean from the balcony and the beach access was just a couple minute walk. Property was clean and all linens were provided. Is also a short drive to the boardwalk and within walking distance of the pier. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Nice condo

Great and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Beach Get away

The property is a perfect walking distance to the beach and one pool. Family of four had plenty of space in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Nicely updated condo with great ocean view

We enjoyed our weekend stay at this condo. It was very clean, recently updated and nicely furnished. The two balconies and ocean view were great! The only negative is the narrow hallway and stairs to the third floor :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA H., Westfield, NC

Beautiful view and very clean

Staying at Carolina Beach was so relaxing and this condo offered a beautiful non-ocean front view. The condo was well stocked and beautifully decorated. The husbands only complaint was no satellite tv to watch his car shows. 😊 Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Amy A.

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

Down by the Sea - Formally Hill Haven

We had a wonderful time enjoying our family beach trip. The condo was plenty enough room for my immediate family of 5 and my sister, my niece and my mother. The porches provided awesome sunrise and sunset views. Access to the beach is literally right across the street. The kitchen provided everything we needed to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. The mattresses were comfy, even the sofa pullout! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location and views of sunset

The only downside of this unit would have to be the stairs. Walking up and down with groceries was not fun. Otherwise, the location is great and the views of the ocean and sunset from the decks were nice. The listing indicated 2 pools were available but upon check-in was only told about one. This wasn’t a huge problem because the pool wasn’t occupied by more than a few swimmers at any time. This unit had everything our family of 6 needed and was clean and comfortable. It’s a short walk to the pier, beach access, and pool but may be too long to the boardwalk. Highly recommend the Mahi sandwich from the pier restaurant as well. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena J.

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

Very clean and updated nice condo

The condo was very clean and had everything inside we needed. The view of the ocean was awesome and the short walk to the beach was great too. You do have to pick up keys and drop off keys to the property management company which was about 7 minutes driving. Not a big deal at all. Property management was excellent, very attentive! They did say there were beach chairs and they only had one that was not broken which was disappointing since there were four of us. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel V.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Good location and place, just needs some upgrades

Overall, it was a nice property. It was a good size for four people and had some great attributes.The view from the balcony was by far the best part. You could open the slider and hear the ocean so well. The kitchen was also great with all appliances you could need to cook. Everything seemed clean enough, and all towels and linens were wrapped in cling wrap to show they were cleaned. However, some pieces of furniture need replacing- the queen bed did not feel stable at all and the black couch in the living room had zero support when sitting down, which only made one of the couches reliable to actually sit on. The bathroom in the hallway, during the shower the water doesn’t drain right away, so all the little hairs and dirt in the drain come up and fill up the tub. Other than those things that need to be updated, it was a good stay in Carolina Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

LOVE!

I loved it here! We're already planning our vacation for next year. It was clean and the kitchen is extremely well stocked. We loved the balcony view also. We used the public accesses to the right (if looking at the water) which was about 30ft. It was not far at all. Their was another to the left but it had been washed away by a previous storm and was closed. This place sits towards the end of the 'strip' which we loved - less traffic. I would recommend this place to friends and family. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of the big 5 is the bed in the master. It wasn't awful but... It has one of those egg carton things as the topper already on a (I believe) a padded topper. It was a bit much but we left it in fear of not knowing what it was like if we took it off. Also it squeaks really loud at the slightest move or rollover. by the 3rd night we figured out how to maneuver some pillows for a different support... Other than that we honestly loved this place. They answered any question I had right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Ryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Awesome Beach View

This place was exactly what we needed. Great condo and location. The beach view was awesome. We have never stayed where we could hear the ocean from our condo. We left the balcony door open most of the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Radman M.

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

Wonderful

The unit was excellent. Nice view of the beach. We had dinner on the balcony most nights. The Managent was very responsive. The only reason for a 4 for cleanliness was the old, carpeted and not so clean staircase leading to the condo. Otherwise I highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C., Gray, TN

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

Another great vacation in CB!

Our family had an amazing vacation! This property was exactly as advertised with excellent amenities. I highly recommend this property for small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B., Loganville, GA USA

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

Comfy for 7

The apartment was great for for me my wife my 3 kids and my cousin and her son
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Perfect

My family had a wonderful time at this condo. The balcony and view at the condo were amazing. The pool was great and the beach was rejuvenating. Communication with the property manager was good. You do have to drive to their office for a parking pass, which was inconvenient given we arrived late at night. I didn’t understand why that couldn’t have just been left inside the condo. Be mindful there is no elevator and the condo is on the fifth floor. The main bedroom bed is only a double. It was very small and uncomfortable for two people in my opinion. Otherwise we enjoyed this location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

matthew A m.

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

Memorial weekend

Want to stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Betsy G.

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

Enjoyable stay

We had a great time . This property is clean and up to date. Beautiful ocean view. Short walk to beach. Definitely would recommend this property.

8/10 Good

Mindy J., United States

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

First visit to Carolina Beach...

Overall, the condo was accommodating for a family of 4, has a comfortable master bed, met our needs and only a 3 minute walk to the beach!! Areas to note: The bathroom in the master bedroom is extremely small with no room for toiletries, etc., garbage receptacle location is a hike to get to, there is not an outdoor spigot on the property to wash sand away (have to use pool shower) and the pool is small for the number of surrounding condos - not cons, mostly inconveniences. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely little condo

This property was wonderful for our family. Clean, tastefully decorated, and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking there. It's right across the street from the beach, and a short walk the little, locally owned fishing pier. There is no outdoor shower/ rinse off at this property- that was the one thing I would have liked that they didn't have.

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