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"The Sun Spot": Pup friendly, a Pool, and the Ocean!

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Pool
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

"The Sun Spot": Pup friendly, a Pool, and the Ocean!

"The Sun Spot" is A PUP FRIENDLY 3rd story condo managed by Dale and Salt Water Real Estate and may be just the home away from home you are looking for! "The Sun Spot" is a two-bedroom cozy condo that's just a block from our sandy shores and all the sea sights, sounds, and experiences you are looking for!

The space;

Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher) has become a RAPIDLY increasing vacation (and full-time!) destination for the East coast and beyond for many reasons. It’s a family-oriented beach with a touch of everything one might be looking for! It’s an AMAZING place to visit, live, and never leave!

The suite is in the heart of Carolina Beach and moderate walking distance to downtown and everything that is has to offer. 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! You can also head down to Kure Beach and fish directly off their fishing pier complete with bait, tackles, and more! The Carolina Beach Lake is nearby, hosting a weekly Farmer’s Market every Saturday and FIREWORKS every Thursday. We welcome you to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves because that's exactly what the beach is for!

These suites are a mixture of the original “period” construction and old-world charm, a kiss of shabby-chic modernity, and today’s technology because hey, there’s got to be something for everyone! Each suite has its own distinct traits, quirks, and characteristics. Above all else, it should feel like your “home away from home” while vacationing with us on our Island!

The entry to this 2 bedroom and 2 bath suite opens into a newly furnished family room combined with an open dining area and fully equipped kitchen (stove oven, refrigerator). The kitchen is stocked will all 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 (while on Vacay!). Courtesy organic soap and shampoo are left in the bathroom of each suite as well as a (1) starter roll of TP, a (1) garbage bag, dish soap, and a sponge in each kitchen.

The unit's ONE (1) QUEEN bed and TWO (2) TWIN beds 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 a 50” Smart WIFI TV (with approx. 25 channels through the Charter Spectrum cable) 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! Bring a Fire Stick, Apple TV, Laptop w/ HDMI cable or other such casting device if looking to ensure all of the tech comforts from home are available during your stay!

Guest access;

The SUITE: Guests have full access to their own private SUITE and private balcony.

OUTSIDE: There is no outdoor storage, nor exterior receptacles to utilize. The communal pool DOES have a separate shower area to help keep the sand outside where it belongs!

PARKING: Each reservation will have access to (1) ONE assigned carport parking space (park inside and only inside your assigned carport). Be SURE to DISPLAY your parking pass to prevent an accidental tow! Parking elsewhere will likely result in a tow.

•The POOL!: !!!CLOSED FOR SEASON!!!

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

Neighborhood description;

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 approximately one block from the nearest beach access. The property is a long walk or short drive from downtown Carolina Beach with its shops, activities and dining and is equidistant to the smaller, but just as charming Downtown Kure Beach with its fishing pier and aquarium.

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. 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!

Getting around;

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!

Other things to note;

•POOL: Season opening TBD.

•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. Our partners support guests of Salt Water Real Estate with the highest caliber of local services for extremely competitive and oft discounted pricing. They all contribute to the “Salt Water” experience and we <3 them for it!

•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!

•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.

• SWRE contractual quiet hours begin at 9:00pm EST. Town ordinance may allow more latitude with regards to noise (11:00pm) but our expectations are to help ensure all guests, locals, and neighbors alike have an enjoyable experience.

•NO BBQing on ANY decks or porches. This is a huge fire hazard and is fineable by the town (as is removing batteries from any smoke or co2 alarms). We work extremely hard to keep all our guests safe, and sometimes that takes teamwork!

•There is a $100 non-refundable pet fee for one approved pup and a $50 pup fee for a second. Each pup must be no larger than 35 lbs. 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. Please be responsible to follow all town pet ordinances!

Pup rules for Pet Friendly homes
*Rules and reminders to prevent additional charges!

•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.)

•Please always consider TRAVEL INSURANCE from your respective booking site or vendor to help protect your costs in case of inclement weather or last-minute travel complications (court, illness, etc.). These items are NOT refundable scenarios unless the property itself is compromised.

Property manager

Dale

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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 9 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. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Freeman Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Sun Spot": Pup friendly, a Pool, and the Ocean! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "The Sun Spot": Pup friendly, a Pool, and the Ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Sun Spot": Pup friendly, a Pool, and the Ocean!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Sun Spot": Pup friendly, a Pool, and the Ocean! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park. Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

So close to the beach

Love the location. Super friendly neighborhood. The pool was a nice bonus.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Connie C.

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

Rain, rain, rain

Our trip was over the Memorial Holiday 2023. The property lived up to our expectations and we were pleased with our stay. It was very clean, neat and orderly when we arrived. Beds were comfortable. Due to the ungodly weather, we spent a whole lot of time in the condo reading, playing games and watching TV. Not quite how we had planned to spend our time, but Mother Nature had other plans. Definitely would return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kimberly O., Blacksburg, VA

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

could have been better

my main problem with this rental is the fact that they are “pet friendly” but only allow dogs. i understand not allowing cats but in that case you shouldn’t be pet friendly at all. we weren’t given basic needs like extra toilet paper, paper towels, or trash bags. i’ve also never stayed somewhere that made you bring your own sheets. the parking was awful too. i was under the impression that there were extra parking spaces for guests on a first come first serve basis but i found out that is not the case. the location was nice and it was fairly clean. there’s also a lot of extra fees you could be charged for petty things like not taking out the trash (even though they didn’t supply any trash bags). overall is was an okay stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

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

Good access to the beach

Good and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M., Asheboro

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

We love the sun spot because our furbaby is comfortable!

Overall we love this unit. The only downfall for us the stairs. Otherwise location is great to the beach. Pool is kept up nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Happy West Virginians

Looking forward to next year !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great location!

Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Excellent stay

Was a great get away. Communication with Dale was quick and very helpful. Condo is in an amazing location, not directly on the beach but literally 3 minutes walk to the public beach access. Condo building has a dog "walk" area, if you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, only a few blocks from the Freeman Park where you're able to drive on the beach. The beach was almost desolate compared to some of the northern beaches in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ozzie H.

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

review

cable in family room very difficult to get it to work.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Perfect

From beginning to end, our experience with Dale and this location were perfect. The property was perfect, we had perfect quiet, the walk to the beach was perfect and communication with Dale was perfect. We cannot thank you enough and look forward to next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M., Asheboro

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

Great location , nice condo

We arrived in August 7, checked out August 14. Favorites of sun spot: pool, close beach access, fun cute condo, pet friendly, easy /swift communication with PM Dale, overall great vacation for us! Scott, Jen, Sue, and Zoey Sue (fur baby),
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Cute and beachy

Everything was great. The one problem we had was that the cable didn’t work and it took us time to figure out who we should contact which was the property manager and Dale was very responsive. Finally got cable after 3 days. The place is just a short walk to beach and was nice having a pool right outside too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darla P.

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

Very nice, clean, close to the beach with a pool 100% satisfied

Great place, very close to the beach, very clean, 100% accurate on booking site, no elevator, just be prepared with your baggage
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Clean and tidy

Condo was clean and tidy, plenty of room, great location, no bugs which is a huge plus for me at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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!

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