Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely Condo and Location

Guest: Jenn (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/09/12

The condo was great, the description is surely accurate. The pictures however do not do the condo justice, this condo is very nice and decorated pretty. Our first family vacation was lovely, (even though we had some sickness going around) that had nothing to do with the condo. :) Plenty of room for all 5 of us to be comfortable and being as close to the beach was great with two smaller children. Going to and from the beach was a breeze. Very clean and Janet provided all sorts of information about local attractions. I would reccommend this unit to anyone that is looking. Unfortunately, the time of year that we went there were lots of things that were not up and running yet, so we are looking forward to returning.

Owner response:Jennifer - we are so happy that you enjoyed yourselves and your found everything to be as you had hoped. I agree the pictures to do not our place justice. It is hard to get good angels to take good pictures. They do not even show the two recliners in the living room. WIll try to take better picture. But the most important part is you had a good time. Hopefully you will be back next year. We do get a lot of repeaters. I do advise to start to think about it by January. Thank you again. Janet & Bill

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

P & L from Baltimore, MD

Guest: P & L (Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this condo! The pics are accurate as was the description given. Everything was neat and well-organized! I enjoyed the 'quiet' beach (our stay was Sept. 17-24) and the quiet spot where the condo is located. Bill & Janet were excellent in their communication with us as we asked questions regarding this rental! They sent us an extensive information packet about all there was to see/do in the Carolina beach/Wilmington area!!! Since my husband was sick the first 4 days of our vacation, we basically 'relaxed'......but we did take the ferry across to Southport one day which was really a great and inexpensive trip. Fort Fischer is a beautiful area. Wish we had taken our bikes!! We would highly recommend this rental....and we send our THANKS to Bill & Janet for sharing their 'beach place' with us!!! They are excellent to work with!!!

Owner response:Paul & Linda - We are just thrilled that you enjoyed our little shangrila. Isn't the area just a beautiful area to kick back and relax. Sorry that Paul was a little under the weather. In the summer you can always depend on seeing the dolphins playing in the surf and oh what a treat that is. Stay well Janet & Bill

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Janet & Bills Beachfront Condo

Guest: D & M (Hudson Valley, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

We had a great time at your beach condo. The listing descriptions and photos were right on. The condo was clean, well maintained, cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed. The flat screen TV was a huge plus. The LivRm, BathRm and master BR spacious. Ocean views wonderful (full moon over the ocean all week). King bed gave us a good night's sleep. The beach, just steps away, was quiet, relaxing, clean, soft sand, warm waters, and plenty of summerlike weather. Great restaurants both in Carolina Beach (Ocean Grill, Michael's, A&W) and Wilmington (Caprice Bistro, Fish Bites, Circa 1922). The play we saw at Thalian Hall in Wilmington (only 20 minutes away) was terrific and inexpensive. The extra day we booked was a nice bonus. Our property/home search went well, we'll continue to explore the various communities around Wilmington. We hope to stay at your place same time next year!

Owner response:Hi Mike and Donna - Certainly sounds like you had a full week and found some great places to visit and dinner out. Plus the added addition of some good plays at very good prices. I know you are interested in the area, for sometime, in the future. Feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions. Hope to hear from you again and happy everything went well at our little shangrila. Janet Bill

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great Condo with Awesome Views

Guest: lsb (Macon GA)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

My husband and I enjoyed a quiet week (9/18/10-9/25/10) of relaxation in this clean, well-equipped condo. The views from the deck and the living area are worth a visit. Carolina Beach is a quaint, sea-side town, with numerous locally owned restaurants and diners. This condo has everything you need for your vacation; you will not be disappointed. If you want beautiful views, uncrowded beaches, in a spacious condo, this place is for you. We hope to return in the future and would not hesistate to rent from Janet again. She made the process easy and was most helpful in providing info about the area.

Owner response:We are happy you enjoyed your stay at our condo in Carolina Beach. The area is just so perfect for getaways for famillies or anyone that just wants to kick back and enjoy the beach and good books. Welcome to our Shangrala and please come again and enjoy the area. Janet & Bill.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing condo & beach!

Guest: Susan (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

My husband & I just returned from a weeks stay at Janet & Bill's condo. It was everything they said it was. The unit was clean, well stocked, and had amazing oceanfront views. We loved sitting on the deck and enjoyed watching the dolphins. The beaches were very wide and clean. Not too crowded. We highly recomend this condo. Thanks!

Owner response:We are so happy you enjoyed our place and everything met your expectations. It certainly is a beautiful beach and the dolphins always are an added attractions. We being from Long Island and where all beaches are so crowed it is a joy to get down to Carolina Beach. Thank you again and happy to share our Shangrala with you. Janet & Bill (FDNY)

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Lovely Vacation in April 2010

Guest: Sunrise girl (Welland, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

My husband and I and our Daughter and her husband stayed for two weeks at the Condo. We found it to be well furnished and lots of cooking utensils. The Condo had a feel of a cottage by the sea. We enjoyed using the Beach chairs and umbrella when it wasn't too windy. We traveled quite a distance, so didn't have room to bring a lot of things. The area was quiet yet close to the Boardwalk and Restaurants. The Harbour Master Restaurant was within walking distance and we enjoyed our breakfasts there looking at the boats along the Marina. Many of the buildings and colors reminded us of Charleston. A trip to Southport on the ferry is a must. We have gone to Myrtle Beach for years and I really appreciated the slower pace and the quiet and lack of lights and Tall buildings. Our vacation was thoroughly enjoyable and I would recommend this condo to others. Janet was most helpful and I appreciated being able to contact her when I had a question. It is so much better to be able to talk directly with the owner.

Owner response:I hope you had a wonderful stay at our condo = it sounds like you did. Thank you for renting from us. Please feel free to pass my informton to your family, friends. I am grateful for your feedback Any recommendations or comments to iprove on anyones stay would be appreciated and be used to enhance their stay. Janet & Bill

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: John & Brenda Bullinger (Middle River Maryland)
Date of Stay: 02/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/20/10

This is our third year to Carolina Beach and we love it.We just booked our stay at Bill and Janet`s condo for 2010 because we liked it so much last year.All the coments before our`s describes it all.You will not be disapointed.

Owner response:Troy Didn't relize we never responded to your entry to our guest book. Thank you and look forward to your stay in the condo this July 2011 Janet & Bill

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Guest: Steve Hansen (Newark New York)
Date of Stay: 01/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

Had a great time last July 2009. So much in fact that we just booked for this July as well. You will not be disappointed with the condo our the location. The beach is private so there is very little crowds. The only thing we did wrong was pack so much stuff! Everything you need is there and all you will need is plenty of shorts and sun screen. I really liked the morning walks on the beach, yes, I'm a man. Then having coffee on the balcony and watch the shrimp boats with the dolphins swimming behind them.Make sure you check out the battleship North Carolina and the aquaruim that is only a few miles down the road.Rent this condo. You will not be disappointed.

Owner response:Steve - apologize for not responding in 2010 to your wonderful cimment > Looking forward to yoy again staying in our condo in July 2011. I guess this is a testament to how much you and your family love Carolina Beach. Janet & Bill

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Guest: The Snuffers (Maple Shade, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/19/08

We just got back from the condo today and we already miss it! We had so much fun watching the Dolphins pass by, playing in the warm ocean and searching for shells. We even found a Sharks tooth. If you go, do not miss out on Squigleys Ice Cream or Britt's (fresh) Donuts. Take the ferry to Southport and really cap your vacation off. Thanks Janet and Bill for letting us add these memories to our family vacations.

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Guest: Terry B. (-)
Date of Stay: 01/21/08 Review Submitted: 01/21/08

We stayed at the condo in October for a "girls" weekend with my sister and my cousin, while also visiting my daughter who is attending UNCW. We relaxed with an awesome view, beach walks, coffee on the terrace. We had plenty of room to move around--all the comforts of home...loved it, loved it, loved it.

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Guest: Chris18 (Mastic Beach)
Date of Stay: 05/25/07 Review Submitted: 05/24/07

My family and I go each year and are never disappointed. The children can't wait to hit the beach and the arcades. So many extra curricular things to do within a close range. You can't possibly be disappointed.

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Guest: Bill
Date of Stay: 01/18/07 Review Submitted: 01/17/07

Beautiful place on the beach to sit back,relax and watch the dolphins in the ocean. Plenty of room on the beach - there is no public parking on the street so it is just for the residents of the area. Fully equipped so it's just like home.

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Guest: kimberly3 (long island ny)
Date of Stay: 12/11/06 Review Submitted: 12/11/06

What a lovely, beautiful vacation. We go every year and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches we've ever seen. There's so much to do for children and adults. The condo is clean, sassy and has a magnificent view! The location is perfect. Can't wait till next year!

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