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Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot

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Great views of the beach
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Freeman Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot

Welcome to your oceanfront vacation rental in Carolina Beach! Escape to this first-floor space where the beach is just steps outside your door. Lose yourself in the views of the Atlantic Ocean, where you can start each morning with coffee to the sound of crashing waves while looking for dolphins swimming in the water. It is a great space for your entire family – including your four-legged friend!

Property Highlights:

• Spacious Accommodation: The primary bedroom features a king sized bed, while the second bedroom is outfitted with a convenient queen-over-queen bunk bed, comfortably accommodating family and friends.
• Fully Equipped Kitchen: Whip up delicious meals or bring home your fresh catch and prep a seafood delight in a kitchen stocked with all the essentials.
• Linens Included: Enjoy the convenience of having bed linens, towels, face cloths, and wash clothes provided.
• Dog-friendly: Bring your pup along to enjoy the vacation!
• Swimming: Access 2 community pools during your stay. (Open early April until October)
• Parking: 2 community parking passes provided.

Extras to Love:

• We've got you covered with all the fun stuff—like sand toys, coloring books, beach chairs and body boards.
• Close proximity to local attractions, dining and entertainment.

Whether you’re seeking a romantic retreat, a family vacation, or a weekend getaway with friends, this oceanfront property is the perfect spot to relax and recharge. Wake up to the sound of the waves, relax on the sandy beach just steps away, and create unforgettable memories at Carolina Beach – with your pup in tow!

WHERE YOU'LL FIND US

We've traveled up and down the North Carolina coast, and we haven't found a town we love more than Carolina Beach. At our condo, all the best spots are within easy reach. Plus, with access to two community pools, you can take a break from the sand and surf to practice your backstroke.

Of course there's the beach just outside your door, but within walking distance there's also Freeman Park for bonfires on the beach, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier, and a quaint downtown with plenty of places to shop or grab a bite. Don't leave without trying a Britt's donut!

Hop in your car (2 parking passes per condo) and drive just a few minutes to Carolina Beach State Park to walk down the Venus flytrap trail, see sea life up close at North Carolina Aquarium, or take a local tour to Shark Island.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs are permitted with $75/stay fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All primary guests are required to read and electronically sign rental agreement prior to stay. Failure to do so may result in cancellation.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Legion Stadium or Trask Coliseum. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Freeman Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Boil Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good Hops Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riko's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot on Apr 30, 2026 start from $308, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach:Oceanfront - Pools - Prime Spot located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location not too far from the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the beach condo was perfect full kitchen family room great area to hang out with ocean view. Owners were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Host was amazing and receptive. Rocks on the beach in front of the condo (for erosion was disappointing. View was otherwise amazing, Allowed our dogs which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

D C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was Oct 26-Nov 1. The condo was neat and clean as described. The kitchen was very well stocked. The only reason i didn't give it 5 stars was it didn't have beach access as described. The pictures show beach and beach access but because of bad weather and/or erosion the beach was gone and the city had put up huge boulders to protect property I'm assuming.The only beach access was maybe 2 miles down the road at the boardwalk. Actually the weather was pretty bad for about the first 3 days then got better. None of the issues with erosion is the owners fault of course but it would've been nice to know that there was no longer any beach access, we might've chosen a different beach. That was really the only negative thing i can say about the stay. I will say watching the waves crash on those boulders was a site to see! The condo was wonderful!The owners went the extra mile in making it homey. They were also very quick to reply to questions. It was perfect. We found the whole beach to be warm and friendly. Everywhere we went the people were smiling and easy to talk with. Every restaurant we went to was delicious and the staff was fantastic. Restaurants we visited were: Stoked-a little pricy but worth it. CBGB Carolina Beach Grill and Bar- perfectJack Mackerel- pricy but worth it. Sand Spur- loved it!Sunny Daze- on the boardwalk- awesome!Parking is about 5 an hour. I would recommend Carolina Beach to anyone. Beautiful place with lovely people.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lydia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds were very comfortable which is so important and was a highlight of our stay. My kids loved the queen bunk beds too. There are some things that need fixing around the place, but nothing major. The rainshower head in the master bath basically points straight ahead so only a tall person could really have their head above the water flow. The deck is very uneven and out of level. It made it a little harder to sit back and enjoy as you end up sitting tilted, but the view of the ocean is gorgeous! The beach out front was unfortunately washed totally away by the last storm and their is a barricade of huge rocks protecting the dunes. We were able to walk behind the rocks for about a block to reach the open beach and go for walks. There was also beach to be had if you walk a couple blocks north on the street. I hear they will be infilling the beach this winter so that should make it a normal beachfront again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication and location! We really enjoyed our stay. My morning coffee will never be the same...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! The view is phenomenal! So responsive if you have any questions. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Wasn’t what I was expecting but still awesome!

The pictures make the condo appear larger than it really was, but it was still plenty of room for 4 guest though. The room was clean and very comfortable. The view of the ocean from the balcony was perfect. The Property owners were very responsive and helpful. The conditions for my dogs weren’t ideal because you had to search for grass that didn’t have signs that said no poop or peeing. I suggest you take your dogs to the sand every time they use the bathroom to get them use to it. There is grassy areas they can use the bathroom but you have to find them. Overall I give this condo a 4.8 out of 5. My stay was very relaxing and rejuvenating. I would definitely go back and stay in the very same room. Very pleased with my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April P.

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

What a Way to Unwind!

Located at the North End, it was an amazing getaway for my family. It has the perfect view to watch the sunrise. Greg was very informative and responded quickly. We highly recommend staying here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Syndi G.

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

Great Girls Get-Away

Rented for an extended girls weekend. 4 generations who love the beach and seafood. Property location was great with excellent beach access, wonderful views, and a comfortable stay. Could benefit from an added outdoor spigot/shower to clean off sand. Floors are somewhat uneven.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Great Beach Access

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet Y.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

Our stay was pure enjoyment, all around. What a beautiful and clean condo with an exceptional view! We didn't want to leave. Carolina beach is such a special place, and this condo made it even more special. It's convenient to all the great restaurants and spots yet it felt very private and peaceful. We were so grateful that we could bring our dog along, too! We will definitely be staying at this little gem again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property has all the amenities to rest, relax and unwind. Steps to the Beach is a wonderful vacation spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin G.

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

Great home base

We booked this condo to use as a home base while we saw our extended family for Thanksgiving. The property had everything we needed for simple meal prep, and our dogs were happy with the scenery from the back porch. We watched the sunrise every morning-directly in front of the porch. We were able to walk on the north end with the dogs every day-wide open spaces, and much needed relaxing time.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

Great view

Great view of the ocean. Clean property. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Great long weekend

Thank you for sharing your beautiful ocean front condo with us!! Everything was great! Beautifully decorated and everything we needed plus some 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Another lovely stay!

We have stayed several years in this unit. The owners are friendly and super responsive. The neighborhood and the beach are quiet at this end. You can’t get any closer to the beach and it’s a 30 second walk to two pools. We love coming here and always have a relaxing family vacation that can include our English Bulldog! This year there was significant beach erosion at the north end of the island but that’s to be expected given the storms this season. Did not deter from a great trip. We still went to the beach every day!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Carolina Beach

Excellent property at Carolina Beach that is well maintained. The hosts were excellent and very proactive with their communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinda M.

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

Beautiful View

So close to the ocean! You can see your beach umbrella from the deck. Lovely area! Great communication with owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

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

Great views and great location!

This was our first time in Carolina Beach. This place is in a great location, not busy at all. The condo is very spacious. The deck view is probably the best part though. You are so close to the beach! It’s not like a lot of places where you have to walk a long way to get down to the ocean. The beach is not wide in this area so when the tide is in, there is not a lot of space so take your chairs down first thing in the Morning. The parking spaces can be a little tight if you have a large vehicle and probably the only downside to the location is that there is not a shower or hose to rinse your feet off when coming from the beach. The shower is located at the pool, which is located across the street. Not much the owners can do about that. The Owners were great with communication and answered all of our questions very quickly. We had a great time here and will definitely come back to this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephens Family

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

Great location and rental!

Property was in a great location and was exactly as shown in the pictures. I read one review that stated a concern on cleanliness. We found the property to be very clean. Also, because the property is pet friendly, I half expected there to be an animal smell, which was not the case at all. The property mgr was very responsive and very nice. Communication was excellent. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

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

Quick beach trip

Just a two day beach trip and was perfect! So close to the beach I could sit on the porch and practically talk so family on the beach. Great interior. Large beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie K.

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

Perfect!

This condo’s location was amazing. I could live on the oceanfront balcony and it is just steps from the beach. Everything was clean and as described on the listing. The owners had excellent communication and replied quickly to a question I had. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Great location

Great location! We started our mornings with coffee on the balcony and ended our evenings there too with a glass of wine! Beautiful condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg and Laura Calone

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Hello! We have lived in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina for nearly 20 years after both having been raised in the Northeast. Greg initially moved to North Carolina for school and Laura for work. We are now a family of 5 with our 5 year old daughter Isabella and our 2 mini-goldendoodles Maddie and Mollie.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the beach. Our journey started out by exploring the lighthouses of North Carolina. During our travels we came across Carolina Beach and found ourselves returning time after time. We came across Rolling Waves and knew immediately it was a place that we could call home. It is a place where we come recharge and unwind after a long week.

What makes this property unique

We loved this place so much that we wanted to share it with others. We want our guests to feel at home and like they are part of the family. We continue to make upgrades to help each guest have a wonderful experience.

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