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Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool - Ocean & Lake Views ~ Private Elevator

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Book today, be here this summer.  Our unit is fourth from left, top two floors.
Catch the boardwalk action from the Master Bedroom balcony.
Take a 360° tour of our area and the top floor interior at placeatbeach.com.
Lake side from the living room balcony with a nice slice of ocean view.
The lake park stage hosts many events. You can enjoy front row seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10190.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool - Ocean & Lake Views ~ Private Elevator

Luxury Condo on top floor with private elevator! Awesome Location! Ocean, Lake and Boat Basin Views with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a safely gated community.

*All bedrooms have their own ensuite full bathroom with an additional half bath off the main living area.

*All rooms have flat screen TVs, blackout curtains and ceiling fans for your comfort.

*Each floor has its own thermostat for temperature control.


Park your car in the private garage and walk to everything. You don’t have to worry about getting stuck in beach traffic or high-tide flooding on other parts of the island. If you do want to take a ride, it’s a short drive to Fort Fisher, the Southport Ferry, the Aquarium and a 20 minute drive on one road takes you directly to downtown Wilmington. There are two golf courses within 5 miles and many more in the area. Everything you need you can find on the island: grocery stores, liquor stores, hardware stores, department stores, beachwear stores, etc. Many are within walking distance.

Walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Private elevator accessible from garage is very handy when carrying beach chairs, coolers and kiddie toys… NO STAIRS!

The beach is only steps away, the lake is across the street; all of the restaurants, nightlife, shopping, playground and boardwalk are within walking distance. Watch “Movies at the Lake” from your living room balcony. Watch the fireworks from your bedroom balcony.

The pool is easily accessed from the Tiki Bar / Man Cave / Garage. The garage is located across from the pool which is very convenient when you are swimming or cooking on the outdoor grill. There are tables and chairs under the gazebo at the pool for evenings of grilling and dipping. The Tiki Bar has a dorm fridge so you can keep your pool drinks cold.

Three bedrooms each with its own private bathroom plus a half-bath near the living room sleeper sofa.

Condo sleeps 10:
• Master Bedroom: Huge King Bed, private bathroom with large tub and separate shower
• Bedroom #2: Queen size bed, private bathroom with glass shower
• Bedroom # 3: Full size bed with twin bunk and twin trundle, private bathroom with bathtub/shower
• Living room pullout couch: sleeps 2 convenient near half-bath.

Condo Features:
• Location, Location, Location! Walk to everything Carolina Beach has to offer!
• Over 2000 square feet of pure luxury with Ocean, Lake and ICWW Boat Basin Views
• Just steps to the beach and steps to the lake
• Pool with gated entrance
• 2 Private Balconies
• Private Elevator
• Private Garage with refrigerator, tiki bar and room for storage. Your “man-cave” at the beach!
• Three large bedrooms each with its own full bath
• 3.5 baths total
• Bath towels, bed linens and kitchen dishcloths included
• Expansive kitchen with a bar, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, double oven, hardwood floors, tiled bathrooms, custom cabinets, high covered ceilings and ample space
• Many extras included… 2 coffee makers, electric tea kettle, Cuisinart food processor, toaster oven, blender and plenty of beer and wine glasses
• Gated access with private parking
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Flat screen TVs in every room! Stream all your favorite channels! ROKU provided with every TV.
• High-speed internet and WiFi throughout – bring your gaming consoles
• Laundry room with full-size washer and dryer for your convenience...take home clean clothes
• Black-out curtains in every room for some great vacation sleeping!
• Keyless entry with your own private code

WiFi, Linens and Bath Towels All included!

Please note: We may update, remove, and/or replace furnishings and décor from time to time. We supply plenty of linens and bath towels as an added convenience; however, we do not make up the beds as many guests choose to bring their own linens

For any special requirements, please call and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs. We want your vacation to be outstanding so you’ll stay with us again.

*We offer monthly rentals between September - May. Please inquire if interested.

Property manager

Chris Scharf

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
No smoking inside the unit.
Elevator service calls due to guest misuse (safety mode) are the responsibility of the guest. All guests must be able to do stairs in an emergency.
The pool may be temporarily closed if there is an accident/mishap. We can't make gaurantees and no refunds will be given regarding the pool.
Guests agree to comply with HOA covenants. Children should never be left alone at pool, in elevator or on balony. Damages are responsiblity of guest.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is in the city centre 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. 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 - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool - Ocean & Lake Views ~ Private Elevator have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool - Ocean & Lake Views ~ Private Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool - Ocean & Lake Views ~ Private Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool - Ocean & Lake Views ~ Private Elevator?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool - Ocean & Lake Views ~ Private Elevator located?

Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great location

Great location. We would love to return here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Great location

Enjoyed the short walk to everything that was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great Property

Perfect location right next to beach access and boardwalk. Family had a great time, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Home Away from Home

We had a great time at Chris’ property. He was responsive and helpful. The property is spacious and has more than what you need to feel comfortable and at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Great location and property

Perfect location in Carolina Beach and close to everything. The condo was very clean and spacious. The complex is very secure with a fence and gates all the way around with entry codes. Great pool on site as well. Thanks Chris.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great family stay

We had a great stay at this property. The 2 story set up was a good fit for our multi generational family and the private elevator was a great addition. The location is amazing. We were able to easily walk to the beach, restaurants, and the board walk. The property was very clean. We were a little worried about reviews from other families about the neighbors but everyone we met were very friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

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

Family beach vacation

We enjoyed our visit to their property. The location is nice for access to the beach, which we found convenient. Lots of linens available, good selection of kitchen equipment (but missing a toaster..unless we just couldn’t find it?) My only suggestion is to make a laundry basket or two available. Chris was good with communication, sending our access codes at the perfect time a couple hours before we arrived. When there was a problem with the ice maker in the fridge, he was quick to respond to my message. I would recommend Chris and this property to future visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Great condo!

The condo was clean and spacious and pictures depict accurately. Nicely decorated and the owners are fantastic to work with. We enjoyed our time at Carolina Beach and will definitely consider this condo again the next time we stay. Thanks again Chris for everything.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Spring Break

This condo was awesome. It is a perfect location to enjoy all that Carolina Beach has to offer within walking distance. The views and condo were great. Having a private elevator was definitely a plus. Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is ver nice! We can't wait to come back and when we do we will try to stay here!

8/10 Good

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay in Carolina Beach

Overall very nice stay in Carolina Beach! The condo is in a great location and has a lot of space for a large family. We stayed with three couples and 2 small kids and the accomodations worked well. Chris was a very responsive host. A few FYIs that are slightly less positive—kitchen appliances and pans are in poor condition (one oven did not work, stove took a very long time to heat up, etc); cooking in the kitchen is possible but difficult so would plan to cook only simple meals. Listing included indications for 3 parking spots but there were only two available. Fix was provided by host but was inconvenient so would plan accordingly. Overall though, this was a lovely condo with a pool in a great location close to beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls Trip

Ages ranging from 5 to 86! Four generations of women. Accessibility for my mother was no problem with private elevator in unit. Clean and everything you could need. We used the private pool every day and short block walk to beach. Chris was very responsive to any and all questions. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Lots of ROOM

We were very pleased with this condo. It was our first family vacation and we wanted to make sure we had plenty of space. WE DID! All 3 bedrooms were a good size and the living room was great too! We had 6 adults and 2 small children that needed room to play. The condo was clean and access to the beach was only several minutes away. The only frustration we had was trying to exit the gated parking lot while walking to the beach or shops. Once we found the trick all was good. In all our experience at this condo was GREAT! We would stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Wonderful stay for three generations

We had a wonderful week at Carolina Beach. Chris and his wife generously accommodated our family. Our son came out from Portland OR and we could only do Sunday through Sunday. The little boys loved the bunkbeds. When their little sister arrived later in the week with her mother, she quickly adopted the trundle bed. The elevator was great for grandparents with creaky knees and a toddler granddaughter. The boys preferred the stairs, suitable for their high energy. The pool was perfect for late afternoon, when the sun was behind the building, reducing the scourge of sunburn. Besides swimming at the beach, we took in the sights: Fort Fisher and the aquarium were great for the one rainy day and the battleship impressed the little boys. Their parents spent one afternoon exploring Wilmington, but they found livelier places a couple blocks from the condo. The lake offered lots of opportunity for running, walking, and counting fish jumping out of the water. Best of all, we sent everyone back home with clean clothes! Thanks for making this one great family vacation.

2/10 Terrible

Joann J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

AVOID! Not always wheelchair accessible

Talk about being a stickler for details We did not receive the codes Saturday until exactly 4:00 check in time. Took the elevator up and the place looked great. Furniture was shaby and should be cleaned. When they said please take the sheets off when we leave and put in the washer we did not expect to have to make our own beds when we got there. However the tip of all this was when on Monday afternoon the elevator broke down. We spoke to the owner, Chris, who came by that evening and tried to reset it, didn't work. Elevator company he contacted did not get there till Wednesday afternoon. They could not fix it. Chris wasn't told about that till we contacted him and he said "you know more about that than I do". Well Thursday went by and no fix for the elevator. We counted the stairs that needed to be climbed each time you went out 60 exactly to the 2nd floor main area. Elevator finally got fixed on Friday afternoon the day before we left Saturday. What a ruined vacation. VRBO was no help in trying to resolve the problem.. My brother who has diabetic foot ulcers could not leave the property till Friday afternoon. AVOID this condo especially if you have any health issues climbing too many steps.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

nicole b.

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

Beautiful, But Beware

Lovely home in a beautiful beach town. Faulty shower track in guest bathroom which caused one door to completely shatter and cut my son’s hands and feet. Thankfully he’s ok. (ADULT son was opening the door and it shattered-zero foul play) Quite scary in fact. Owners have been consistently asking (passively demanding) for a full glass shower surround replacement. Texts, emails, phone conversations. Credit card already charged maximum damages under Vrbo- which is more than enough for a piece of glass to be cut- but they want full new track, hardware, all new glass. It’s causing so much stress and anxiety. Chris and Cherice hired a “family friend” to do the work- no other estimates. Now they want me to pay for an entire shower surround? That’s like someone breaking a window on my home and me re-siding the whole house! I’m an honest renter. I’m a professional. Never had any complaints or issues. This was a direct result of their faulty system. These owners are one of the highest charging in the area, and I will never rent from them again. It’s a shame to run a business like this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S., Durham, NC

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

Great Condo, Location, Views, and Owner

Best location in Carolina Beach for walking to food, shops, entertainment, beach, and more. The condo was in great shape and nicely furnished. The views from all bedrooms and the living room were a big plus over other condos we have stayed at in the area. The Owner was very responsive and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Frances E.

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

Beautiful spacious condo

Beautiful property in a wonderful location! Terrible person that lives downstairs. We got a complaint about my grandchildren at 7am Sunday morning, but they were sound asleep! My daughter-in-law had gone for a run and walked on the steps! I loved the place but it probably should be listed no kids due to the grumpy man downstairs. When you spend over 3000.00 on a vacation you shouldn't have to be scared to have a good time. Beautiful condo though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Casey B.

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

July 2022

The condo is in good shape and as described. Location is perfect and ideal for kids with easy access to beach and restaurants. However…I would not plan to do laundry while staying here. Dryer has to be turned on 4-5 times to dry clothes completely. Even for a small load. HOA came to pool during our stay on a Monday in the middle of the day to tell everyone at the pool to be quiet. Most of the people that are in the complex are permanent residents who work from home (HOA informed us). Apparently they don’t appreciate people who are on vacation having fun in the middle of the day! And the noise they didn’t like was just kids playing basketball in the pool…and the basketball goals were removed the next day. It is listed as a gated community…however one side of the fence is completely broken and held together with rope & the other gate that is supposed to be locked stays open day and night. Overall, we had a good week but I would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M., Bel Air, MD, USA

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

Great location

Happy with the property and location, elevator was a huge help having an infant and a family member with a recent injury.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Just beachy

Beautiful condo! Excellent location! We really enjoy Carolina Beach. Easy walk to the beach, great views, nice pool. Actually, it was an easy walk to everything. The owner is super accommodating and is a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan W.

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

Great Place, Great Location, Somewhat Crummy Neighbors

Great condo, great location. There's a man who lives downstairs who came to our door twice while we were making dinner at 5:30pm asking us to tell our kids to be quiet. They were playing in the bedroom on the first floor which is apparently above where he lives. Both days we were home to cook dinner at the condo he came to the door. I called the property manager the 2nd time he came and Chris was great about telling the guy to leave us alone, but still left a dirty taste in our mouth. We will be staying elsewhere next time, u less that man moves out. It upset my wife and kids that he came to us twice to give us noise warnings, especially at 5:30pm. This would be a great place for families with older kids who wouldn't be running around or making much noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Treva W.

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

Great Beach Getaway

This was a very nice condo community. The condo was very clean and spacious, with room for my family to spread out. The bedrooms were large, and the kitchen was well laid out with double ovens. The garage was a nice place to leave our beach stuff after a day on the sand. Very centrally located; we were just 3-5 minutes from restaurants, the boardwalk, and the lake across the street. The balconies were nice; we had a great view of the fireworks from the boardwalk. We will definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Excellent stay

The condo was better than in the pictures. Very spacious. Amazing location. We walked everywhere. It was very clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margot L.

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

Great Property

The home is quite large and in an excellent location. If you have little ones, there are indoor toys, sand toys, and an awesome wagon to lug everything the short distance to the beach. The location is perfect, and Chris was very responsive. I definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

LISA M.

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

Great Location

We recently stayed at this property and it was just perfect for our family. The place was clean and provided all the necessities needed for a good vacation. The owner Chris made the whole process from booking to check in a breeze. The location was is just great....just steps from the beach, which sure helped with 2 infants!! Loved that we could walk just about everywhere! Great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris Scharf

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Why they chose this property

We wanted a place at the beach, and we fell in love with this property immediately! Of course, we had to be diligent and looked at close to 40 condo units, we kept coming back to this one. It has all the comforts of home and then some. Its proximity to the beach, boardwalk and lake is perfect. The elevator and upgraded amenities are a plus. It's a wonderful place to get away to. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.th. We want you to have a wonderful vacation!

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