Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spectacular OCEANFRONT Escape!! Spacious, Newly Renovated, Close to Everything!
Welcome to Sea Bandit! 1500 sf, 2 story ocean/beachfront townhome with a newly renovated kitchen, family room, master bath, downstairs bath bunk room bath, decks, and updated furniture in all rooms. This property offers gorgeous views of the ocean and is perfect for spreading out your gang across this 3 bedroom/3 bath townhouse. Just steps away from the beach with its own private shared walkway and only a half mile from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, this rental has everything you need. There's even a sandwich shop and market - The North End Grill - located across the street catty-corner from the property.
The ground floor greets you with parking for 3, a large storage area stocked with 6 beach chairs, picnic table, charcoal grill and an outdoor shower that's perfect for rinsing off the sand you've picked up from the beach.
The spacious living area has an open floor plan and is filled with relaxed comfortable seating, a large 60" TV and sliding glass doors that open up to a large deck and outdoor dining table with seating for 8. The fully equipped newly renovated kitchen has granite countertops, and bar seating for 3. There is a small laundry room equipped with full-size washer and dryer and just down the hall is a queen bedroom and a newly renovated bath with a walk-in shower.
The main suite is located on the second floor with sliding glass doors and spectacular views of the ocean. It has its own private deck, a king size bed, a private bath with tub/shower combo and 2 closets. Also on this floor is the "bunk room" which boasts 2 bunk beds - 1 twin over twin and 1 twin over full and trundle - and a full ensuite bath with tub/shower combination.
MAIN FLOOR Open Floor Plan with Sliding Glass Doors Large Seating Area Dining Table Oceanfront Shared Private Walkway to the Beach Central Heat and Air Complimentary WiFi Parking for 3 Vehicles 60" Flat Screen TV Fully-equipped Kitchen Granite Counters Washer and Dryer
BEDROOM 1 - MAIN SUITE 2nd Floor King Bed Oceanview Flat-Screen TV Large Private Balcony with deck furniture Two Closets En-suite Bathroom
BATHROOM1 Connected to Master Bedroom Separate Tub/Shower Combo and Toilet
BEDROOM 2 1st Floor Queen Bed Street view Flat-Screen TV
BATHROOM 2 1st Floor Shared with Bedroom 2 & Common Area Walk-in Shower
BEDROOM 3 2nd Floor 2 Bunk Beds (1 Twin over Full, 1 Twin over Twin) Trundle Flat-Screen TV
BATHROOM 3 2nd Floor Connected to Bedroom 3 Tub/Shower Combo
MAIN FLOOR DECK Dining Table with seating for 8 Ocean Views
PATIO DECK Ground Floor Parking for 3 Outdoor Shower Charcoal Grill Picnic Table Storage Area with 6 Beach Chairs
We provide the following items for guests: (1) starter roll of TP in each bathroom, hand soap, garbage bags, dish and dishwasher soap, 2 dish towels and a sponge in each kitchen. *It is important to note that it is NOT an owner’s job to provide personal family items for guests. From toiletries to community food stuffs and condiments, please bring anything that will help your family make this the greatest adventure possible!
We promote a smoke and pet free vacation home. Smoking and pets are 100% not allowed on the property. The non-smoking policy includes vaping and a heavy cleaning/repair charge can result if not adhered to. This includes porches, decks, balconies. Please smoke well away from the property unless willing to risk the potential loss of deposit or more. If pets or smoking are discovered on the property the stay will be automatically terminated immediately for breach of contract. * We are animal lovers but good animals do bad things in new environments. Please let us know if we can assist you in finding a place to board your fur babies, we are more than happy to help!
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
• We provide a charcoal grill to use in the grass area off of the ground floor patio deck. NO BBQing on ANY patio, decks or porches. This is a huge fire hazard and is fineable by the town (as is removing batteries from any smoke or co2 alarms). We want to ensure all of our guests and neighbors are kept safe!
• The responsible party renting must be at least 25 years of age and must understand that this property rents only to family groups. No high school, college, house party or civics groups are permitted. Violation of this policy is a material breach resulting in termination of tenancy.
• Please always consider TRAVEL INSURANCE to help protect your costs in case of inclement weather or last-minute travel complications (court, illness, etc.). These items are NOT refundable scenarios unless the property itself is compromised. If that does happen, we will do our absolute best to find you alternative housing.
• Carolina Beach Town Hall supplies where available, beach wheelchairs that can traverse the sand without charge. Please reach out to the Recreation Center for additional information.
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By booking this property you to agree to comply with all terms of the Short Term Rental Agreement which you will receive upon booking confirmation.
Pets and smoking OF ANY KIND are prohibited anywhere on the premises. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. House parties are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Responsible party/renter must be age 25+. Current photo ID required. We rent to Family groups ONLY. Civic, high school, college groups are prohibited.
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Property # 2030835
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Carolina Beach
Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, parasailing, and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Freeman Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Riko's - 3 min drive
K38 Baja Grill - 3 min drive
Crush & Grind - 15 min walk
Island Burgers And Bites - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectacular OCEANFRONT Escape!! Spacious, Newly Renovated, Close to Everything! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular OCEANFRONT Escape!! Spacious, Newly Renovated, Close to Everything!?
As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular OCEANFRONT Escape!! Spacious, Newly Renovated, Close to Everything! on Aug 10, 2026 start from $526, 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 Spectacular OCEANFRONT Escape!! Spacious, Newly Renovated, Close to Everything!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular OCEANFRONT Escape!! Spacious, Newly Renovated, Close to Everything!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular OCEANFRONT Escape!! Spacious, Newly Renovated, Close to Everything! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Clean and well stocked unit. Excellent location. Owner easy to communicate with if needed. Great stay!
Elisabeth A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Hey Elisabeth
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home and we appreciated having you and your family as our guests. We would certainly welcome the opportunity to host you again.
Kind regards,
Tom and Laurie
Great location right on the beach. We really enjoyed the upstairs and main level decks.The kitchen had everything we needed and the mini mart kitty corner across the street had a great beer selection and good sandwiches.Would stay there again!
Ulrich A B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2025
Uli, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at our home. You and your family were gracious guests and we would certainly value the opportunity to host you again during your next stay.
Kindly, Tom and Laurie
Great property overlooking the ocean! Easy walk to beach. Great for a family getaway. Convenient to restaurants and nearby Wilmington. Owner recommended the mini market caddy corner across the street and we found it a great place to pick up snacks and a hot breakfast.
We had a great week. The host was very responsive to any questions or help needed.
Margaret D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2025
Margaret
Thank you so much for your kind words. We valued having you and your family as our guests. You were very thoughtful and kind, and we hope to have an opportunity to host you in the future.
Tom and Laurie
This is a great condo. It’s as advertised if not better. Very clean and has everything you’d expect. Communication with the owner was great. Strongly recommend.
Check-in was easy.
Quick get away for grandaughter to enjoy beach. Condo very spacious and clean. Loved the oceanfront view. Host very easy to contact. Thanks for letting us stay. We hope we can visit again.
Property was pristine and we loved the remodeled bathroom downstairs. Incredible location right on a part of the beach that isn't very busy and also a market across the way on the corner. We really loved the deck off the master bedroom as well - great place to end the day! This was a quick visit but we are definitely planning to come back for a longer stay!
We enjoyed this townhouse from the minute we saw it and walked in the door. Each room is tastefully decorated with comfortable seating in the den area with a large screen tv. Delightful views of the beach and ocean plus quick and easy access being beach front. Loved that it is located near all the activities around Carolina Beach. Our family time here was simply wonderful! We even stayed an extra night!! We all highly recommend this vacation beach getaway!!
Great 3br, 3 bath town house on the beach. Stand on the back decks and look at the waves. Walk out the back door, walk 20 steps to the beach ramp and your on the beach. There are plenty of good restaurants within 1 mile or less. Communication was great.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Viral S.
May 18, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall stay was good
House location and ocean view view was awesome. Mostly stores were accessible within 5 mins.
Inside the rooms so many places we found dead cockroaches and bugs, bit scared because We went with 2 infants as they started crawling.
Back side of the room’s attached bathroom was having very slow running water, couldn’t utilize.
Hope owner/manager would resolve these issues.
Thanks
Viral S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
Viral
Thank you for taking time to write this review. We are glad you enjoyed the location and amenities of our home. We have made changes with our management team to do a second round of cleaning. So now we clean our home both post stay and in advance of our new guests arriving. We have also addressed the plumbing concern. Thank you again and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again. Tom and Laurie.
Updated bathroom for each of the three bedrooms was amazing! The primary bathroom towels were very worn.The balcony off the primary bedroom was a great place to read and get a full view of the beach and surfers. The deck off the main living has a view of the ocean, but you can't see the beach. It's very lovely, and we ate dinner outside each clear night - including a low country boil! Plenty of stock pots in the kitchen to prepare the meal.The living area only has comfortable seating for 4 people. The dining table inside is gigantic and takes up a lot of room. A sectional and easy chair could offer lounging for 7-8 people and a smaller dining table would make more efficient use of the space.
Jean-Pierre and Sara W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2025
Thank you so much for providing your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We have worked with our management company to update the towels. Many guests have said they enjoyed having a large dining space so we will assess how to best augment the furniture.
Tom and Laurie
First thing, the location was perfection. We barely traveled more than 4 miles for anything we did or needed. The beach, food, surf rentals, bike rentals, and more..
The condo was very nice overall, it was clean and updated. The upstairs master shower did look a bit iffy, but other than that it looked great. The downstairs bedroom had poor lighting for us, two lamps wasn't quite enough, there were no Tupperware containers for leftovers, the living TV must have had poor reception because we couldn't get through a movie without it losing multiple times..little things like that. The outdoor furniture downstairs was not appealing, but was great on the other levels. The fact that there was covered parking was huge.. my car was cool every time I got in and on those 100°+ days that was amazing.
Overall, this place was great. We would definitely stay again. Messaged out to the owners and they got back to me ASAP.
Alyssa M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michael B.
Nov 28, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Decidedly Mediocre
Location certainly seemed promising and it was great - right on the beach as promised. The property itself and the host were mediocre at best. If you and a group of friends want a crash pad to party at the beach, this is your place. If you are used to what I would consider normal amenities for a property at this price point at this time of the year, you will likely end up disappointed. Here are a few items I noted in our stay that led me to my rating and feedback:
- first floor tub not cleaned and had substantial amount of sand left in it
- no dish towels, sponges or dish soap in kitchen
- no travel size shampoo, conditioner or body wash in the bathrooms
- television did not work correctly in living room - could only tune to MTV but was able to watch Prime - kind of a big deal with Thanksgiving weekend football and the World Cup in full swing
- overall cleanliness wasn't good in my view
- received painful bug bite on my neck after sleeping in upstairs master bedroom bed - still not clear what it is
Overall, great location, very meh experience.
I have lived on the beach in FL so know how hard it is to keep up a beach house. It iis obvious that a lot of attention has gone into keeping the inside and outside in pristine condition. Appreciated the quality and comfort of the furniture (especially the star gazing chairs on the top porch) and the new appliances in kitchen. The kitchen is well stocked with whatever you might need. If Carolina Beach is your destination do not hesitate to rent this property.
Just as advertised. Right on the beach and a short jaunt down the private boardwalk to the ocean. The views were awesome..we slept with the patio door open to better hear the waves crashing against the shore. Incredible!!
Scott K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Sima P.
Sep 19, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Cockroaches and poor plumbing
The property is at a great location along the beach. However, when we arrived, the place was not clean. There was dirt on the carpet, dead bugs -including cockroaches throughout the place. There were dead cockroaches in the shower, and we were unable to use it. We ended up cleaning/sweeping/mopping the place ourselves due to it being sandy. The downstairs bathroom toilet was leaking. The plumbing is quite old. There was not enough bedding and mattresses are old. The owner replied but did not do anything to help resolve the above issues. We were unhappy with the condition of the place and believe it needs to be treated before renting it out again. This is just unacceptable.
The property is ideally located, with back decks that can look out on the beach, and you can walk right out day or night. We brought our 3 teens and our 2 golden retrievers and had a great time. There is a small yard in the back for the pups, and some additional grass across the street on a public lot.
The unit itself was very spacious, 3 bedrooms (all of which were large and essentially have a matching bathroom), and even the kids room upstairs which was shared by 2 kids, had a lot of space for them to spread out with their stuff.
Some of the unit was a bit dated, the bathrooms (older toilets and tubs), and the kitchen floors were just new vinyl slapped over the older surface, but this isn't a surprise given that the units themselves aren't new. Toilets are a bit slow to flush being older.
Air conditioning worked great (important), they had an outdoor shower which was great for washing off any salt or sand after swimming in the ocean. There's also a nice cafe a few houses down the street that has everything from coffee to breakfast and acai bowls. Could walk over in your flip flops for lunch or breakfast any time.
Overall we had a great stay, and would certainly return.
Lovely stay. Pet friendly and perfect for family vacation!
Great location just steps from the beach. Loved being able to just look out the sliding glass doors and see the waves or sit out on the decks to read while hearing the waves crashing. This was our first time bringing our little dog with us and it was so special to make memories with him. Our adult children loved the location and the amenities. We had great communication with the property manager/owners who promptly addressed any issues that arose. We'll definitely be back!
Tom has a great place. Very convenient and comfy. Will be staying again!
Brett D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Tom
What makes this property unique
Explore the treasures of Pleasure Island; ranked one of the top 10 boardwalks in the country by Food & Wine magazine. One of the last remaining beach boardwalks on the East Coast it includes a variety of restaurants, arcade, shops, ice cream, Famous Britts Donuts, bars, and more! During the summer months, the Boardwalk is bustling with the sound of music, and extraordinary events like the weekly fireworks and concert series. Annual off- season events that include Boardwalk activities are Christmas by the Sea and the Island of Lights Festival.
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