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Elegant beachfront escape with private boardwalk, free WiFi, & furnished balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12206.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Elegant beachfront escape with private boardwalk, free WiFi, & furnished balcony

The Herons Hideaway -Oceanfront

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There is nothing quite like waking up to the salty breeze and endless ocean views, so treat yourself to an unforgettable getaway to Carolina Beach and make Paradise Island Ocean Front your next home-away-from-home. With your own brand new boardwalk leading to the sand, you will have no delay in getting your fill of sweet sunshine and crashing waves mere steps from your back door. Plus, this gem is within walking distance of Carolina Lake, shopping, restaurants, and so much more.

When you find yourself heading back home from a beach day, rinse off sandy toes in the outdoor shower and head into the airy layout of the main level to whip up a tasty meal in the full kitchen. With bar seating, beautiful countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of cookware, you should have no trouble preparing your favorite recipes in no time. Not to mention, the rest of the gang will love relaxing in the living room complete with a large flatscreen TV, a gas fireplace, and access to the furnished balcony for a sunset cocktail.

There is truly no place like Carolina Beach, so book your stay while this rare gem lasts!

Things to Know
Free WiFi
Outdoor shower

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is 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. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Freeman Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant beachfront escape with private boardwalk, free WiFi, & furnished balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant beachfront escape with private boardwalk, free WiFi, & furnished balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant beachfront escape with private boardwalk, free WiFi, & furnished balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant beachfront escape with private boardwalk, free WiFi, & furnished balcony located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff O.

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

Beautiful location

Heron’s Hideaway was the perfect place for my family for spring break.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Ladies trip for Tennis States.

7 of us stayed in this home for a long weekend. It has a beautiful view and was so comfortable for all of us. We would definitely return!
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10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Great spot

Great location, common space, and would be ideal for large groups! We enjoyed the easy beach access and the beautiful views. The kitchen is lovely. If you absolutely need an elevator for your stay - this one seems to have a history of not always operating. Check in was challenging, but we made it in with a garage code.

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Perfect Location

Herons Hideaway is lovely. The views and location are fantastic. It was furnished comfortably and decorated nicely. The decks were all three a good size with really nice Polywood chairs! It was clean and they had “starter packs” of soap, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent. One of the things they didn’t REQUIRE, as many do, is to empty the trash, start the dishwasher, and start a load of laundry. (We did, but it was nice not to HAVE to). The beds were comfortable; the towels and sheets that were supplied were nice and clean. Overall, would recommend. We had three Octogenarians with us, so the elevator was a must.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Location Location Location

The house was a perfect fit for the family and location couldn’t have been better
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Family fun in the sun

Beautiful accommodations, great location, all the amenities needed for a relaxing vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Can’t beat the beach!

Perfect vacation spot for our family. Kitchen could be better stocked, a few more cooking spices and towels would help. Very clean except for washer, but they sent someone to take care of that. Overall great! Can’t beat the location!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Winter get away

Great spot right on the beach to relax with friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friends MLK Weekend

Great house, very clean. Beach was beautiful! Kitchen could have had a bigger pot, and coffee pot didn’t work but manager came over very quickly with a new one. Comfortable for games and watching tv. Fun weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVE K.

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

Our Stay

Great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

William M.

Herons Hideaway

Careful renters: Make sure you have a good contact number because if you rent this house and arrive after hours it is almost impossible to gain entrance. Reset WI FI modem immediately upon arrival. Bring your own coffee pot as the one in house is broken. Trash bins (Blue and Black) were not emptied. Otherwise great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

House was great, location was great. Management was not so great when we unfortunately left a Shibumi shade in the garage at departure and it wasn’t recovered. Had to pay $25 for them to check to see if it was there and then had no communication for a week. At that point, I called to see if it had been found but no one seemed to know what I was taking about. I’m sure someone on the cleaning staff or Vacasa staff is enjoying some shade in the sun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patty ..

Location, location, location!

Great oceanfront home, super easy access to the beach!
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6/10 Okay

Beverly G.

Family Beach trip

Proximity to beach, home furnishings

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Beautiful Relaxing Respite

Four women had a getaway and we had the best time enjoying this well appointed house. We walked into a very clean property. The furniture was comfortable. I would definitely rent again. The only downside was the paper products which were low quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

We had a nice time. Beautiful ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Christmas fun!

We had a wonderful time at this home for a Christmas getaway with family! It’s close to lots and the beach view is fantastic! We loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

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

Excellent Beach Vacation with Stunning View

Loved our stay. Great location as we were able to walk or ride a bike to stores and restaurants. Very clean beach house with beach themed decor. Amazing view of the beach from two bedrooms, deck, and living room. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan O.

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

Beautiful home with a great ocean view!

The house was perfect for our group of 3 families, with 4 children. The floor plan was great. I rated it a 3 star because we had to address some issues with several things that needed repairing. Also, guests need to know the wifi is very spotty, especially if you plan to do any on line work while you are there (or watch tv). For us, it was off more than it was on. The property manager quickly responded to my call and she is handling the repairs. Otherwise, it would have been a 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste R., Morrisville

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location!

The home is lovely with everything you need to enjoy your time at the beach - tons of space, steps from the beach, and within walking distance of restaurants/bars and groceries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Great Vacation Spot

Herrons Hideaway is a wonderful property. We had 6 adults and 6 children in our group. We had plenty of room, enjoyed the balconies and were able to prepare large meals to feed our family. We appreciated that we only had to walk the very short distance over the dunes to reach the beach. The Veggie Wagon, which is very close to the property, was wonderful, and we enjoyed their veggies. coffees and baked goods. The property's location is very convenient, and we enjoyed walking to the boardwalk and Thursday night's fireworks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Perfect location and great house for a group.

Herons Hideaway is centrally located within a easy walk to the CB Boardwalk area and several restaurants. Direct beach access could not be easier. The layout of the house provides good space for a large group without being cramped. We would be happy to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD S.

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

Great stay

Close to everything. The teens walked everywhere. The house had all the basic necessities. Fun times hadby all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Neal Y., Boca Raton, FL

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

Great house for a multi-Family vacation

We had 2 families share this property for 1 week (4 adults, 5 kids) and it was a great house for our group. There were 2 master suites with attached baths, which was great for the parents, and 3 kid-friendly bedrooms on the first floor with a shared hall bath. We loved that the kids had their own "level" away from the parents. The kitchen/dining/living room level on the middle floor had a great open layout with plenty of seating for everyone. There was also a beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. The kitchen had modern appliances and included all the basic cooking essentials. ... And the house was close to the shops, restaurants and boardwalk in Carolina Beach so we were able to walk to almost everything we did in the evenings. We also loved that the house came with a few bikes, as well as beach chairs for us to use. While this was a very nice house and we would definitely recommend this property to others - we have stayed in several VRBO rentals over the years, and there were a few small things that kept this from being a 5-star review in our group's mind. For example, they only provided 1 bath towel per person, which wasn't definitely wasn't enough. It would have been nice to have a few extra. The bedroom curtains were VERY thin and did almost nothing to block out the very bright morning sun. We resorted to hanging beach towels over the curtain rods in order to keep the rooms darker so we could sleep past 6AM when the sun came blaring in. The TV in 1 of the upstairs master bedrooms did not work because it only had internet TV and was too far from the router to pick it up. Even though it was not listed, we'd assumed (mistakenly) that there would be a grill to use for dinners, etc. Almost every VRBO we've rented has one, and in our opinion, that's something most people want to have when renting a summer beach house And lastly, you have to go through the garage in order to get into the house (there is no outside door) but they only provided 1 garage door opener - which was challenging when we had different people going to different places away from the house. It would have been nicer if there was a keypad on the garage door with a code to type in order to open in, rather than having to keep track of and share 1 garage door opener. But overall, it was a nice house that was clean and well maintained. We enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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