Marsh front home with ocean views, 5 minute stroll to the beach! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Island Escape is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that sits marsh front with ocean vistas. Appreciate your morning coffee or evening drink while sitting on the screened in porch and listening to the waves! The Island Escape has a entirely outfitted kitchen, high speed wi-fi, cable TV in 3 rooms, fenced in back yard & heated outdoor shower, amongst many other amenities. You are only a 5 min. walk from the beach! The two marsh facing bedrooms each have queen beds. The two back bedrooms each have twin over full bunkbeds. The marshfront bedrooms have cable TV and Netflix capabilites. We provide you with a gas grille and beach chairs to use during your stay. We also provide bed sheets and bath towels, don't forget to bring your beach towels! There is also an umbrella stroller and a booster seat for little ones during meal times. The backyard is fenced in and we have a heated outdoor shower.

Island Escape is 2 blocks from Joyner Marina, where they offer daily and weekly boat slip units.
We are 5 min. walk to the beach, a 3 block walk from the pier, where they have a 24 hour snack bar, spectacular fishing, and a bar on the top floor, which hosts bands on the weekends!

We are 1.5 miles from the boardwalk, and 6 miles from Fort Fisher. If you have a 4X4 car, get a pass and drive it on the North End!

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. 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.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to find the best Carolina Beach vacation property experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer vacations during holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Brunswick area area. Reserve your Brunswick area vacation in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Brunswick area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, visitors guides have coupons for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Choosing the perfect vacation rental in Carolina Beach:

• Select vacation week and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Marsh front home with ocean views, 5 minute stroll to the beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property manager before reserving your home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or might be applied to your agreement.
• Visiting for a single event or attraction? Try a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

Advice for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, elevator or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many difficulties.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your stay, inspect for any problem areas upon check in. E-mail the rental manager immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a excellent stay? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for clients to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.