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5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly!

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A beautiful sunset aboard the Carolina Speakeasy.
The Carolina Speakeasy 1970 Cheoy Lee Clipper 42ft.
Companionway perfect for some fresh air or starlight at night
Cabin #1
Cabin #2

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find ā€” sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Carolina Beach
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina
    ā€Ŗ1 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ā€Ŗ13 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ā€Ŗ18 min walkā€¬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ36 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly!

Welcome aboard The Carolina Speakeasy!! There is a galley with ample seating for a great meal. We have provided all utensils needed and even have stovetop. There are 2 small cabins and a queen cabin. We prefer use of marina facilities for shower and etc. We do have a composting toilet system for emergencies only. Please try to use Marina facilities for toileting.
Enjoy yourself on upper deck and let all your troubles fade away. We canā€™t wait to have you aboard!
Parking in summer months can be a challenge please message me if you have a problem.

Note: there is no shower onboard but we have great marina showers!

Plenty of games
Grill
Firepit
Best view of the sea !!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
I wouldnā€™t recommend any children under age of 2
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please do not touch electrical wires in cabinet under radio.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3106528
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this houseboat is on the waterfront. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Legion Stadium or Trask Coliseum.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Freeman Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖThe Preacher's Kitchin - ā€¬10 min drive
  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖRiko's - ā€¬6 min drive
  • ā€ŖIsland Burgers And Bites - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖCrush & Grind - ā€¬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Nice trip

We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 8, 2023
Thank you so much ! We canā€™t wait to have you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great time and overall was a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Fun stay!

Everything was as described, no issues. Great communication with Chrysan! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia H.

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

Birthday vacation!

A great destination spot to hang out with friends! We had a lovely time exploring the town and hanging out on top of the boat. Such a lovely experience :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Amazing

Amazing experience. Sunset was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2023
Thank you for being such amazing guests ! You are welcome to come back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Loved everything about our time here!

We had the absolute best time on the boat. It was dreamy and romantic, we felt like we were somewhere far far away. They provided every single thing we needed. I highly recommend booking this place, itā€™s a trip you wonā€™t soon forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2023
Thank you so much I hope that you guys stay again someday !! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tealtnt@gmail.com T.

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

1 Night-Lifetime of Memories

A very unique experience. Peaceful, safe, gorgeous location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2023
Thank you so much hope you come stay again real soon !!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carolina Speakeasy

BEST vacation EVER! The owner Chrysan is amazing, answered every question I had quickly & was SO kind. I highly recommend staying here!!! CB Marina is just fantastic too! šŸ˜šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Beautiful sunsets and relaxing stay!

Our family and pups had a great time on this sailboat! Super clean and close to everything in Carolina Beach! Host was very nice and responsive. Will be back with the husband for a romantic stay, but the kids thought it was very cool :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Gorgeous relaxation

Sunrise at the beach and sunsets on the deck of the boat. If you are looking to unplug and relax this is perfect. The boat is charming, the Marina is pretty calm and we slept great. Several dog-friendly beaches in the area. Great hosts as well! We will definitely be back. Would love to do a fall/winter stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Life on a sailboat

Regardless of the rain and freezing temperatures, we had a wonderful weekend on a sailboat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2023
We canā€™t wait to have you back again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi D.

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

First time sleeping on a boat!

This was our first time spending the night on a sailboat! The weather was awful but assisted in rocking us to sleep. Looking forward to another stay in nicer weather so we could enjoy the marina and outdoor areas of boat as well. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald L.

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

Awesome stay!

We went during a gale force wind storm, rain but I loved it, just wanted to relax and have never slept on a boat before, I love the rocking of the boat, sound of the wind and rain. Never turned on the tv, it was "The Sound of Silence" Awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the peacefulness it provided. We canā€™t wait to have you come back and visit again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Magical Experience

This was the most unique and magical experience. I could have honestly just stayed in the boat for our entire stay. Owner has is decorated so nicely and the boat is glorious in its restored beauty. Felt so Royal, and like we were in another era. I WILL be back for sure. Be sure to check out Island Burgers and fries thatā€™s right down the road! Thank you for sharing your boat with us! @oliviashifflettphotoandfilm
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

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

Fun way to stay close to the beach!

My family of 3 plus our dog comfortably enjoyed our stay! Everything was clean and commucation with Chrysan was exceptional! We have a 50 pound dog so that was a little tricky getting her in and out for the cabin. I didn't think that through when we decided to bring her! I just mention that in case anyone has an bigger dog that you'd need to carry down the ladder. This was such a fun way to experience boat life close to the beach. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla c.

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

Such unique accommodations

We had a great stay that will be talked about for years. We arrived after dark which made navigating the marina and getting settled a challenge. However, communication from the host, prior to our arrival, made it easier! Chrysan was very hepful throughout our stay. Even answering questions about parking at the beach. Our family of 5, 2 adults, 2 teens and 1 preteen fit well. The Marina bathrooms are just a minute away and there is a small public beach just behind the marina. The older boat with original fixtures made this a very cool experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jascha S.

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

Charming & adventurous!

This is a charming, well-maintained sailboat! It is, of course, a boat, and so one should go in expecting that many things may work slightly differently than if you were staying in a generic condo. If that caveat doesn't give you pause, then you will likely have a great time, as we did. We did in fact see dolphins just outside the marina, though I understand that dolphin sightings are not necessarily included with the rental. :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 9, 2023
We truly enjoyed having you! Dolphins are the cherry on top here ! Thank you for also understanding this is a sailboat and not a luxury condo. This is a true experience not everyone gets to have and thatā€™s what I enjoy giving to others not hotel standard itā€™s like slightly upscale camping on the water! We would love to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

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

Unique overnight

My family was looking for somewhere to stay the night before Thanksgiving as we were coming in from out of town just for the day. Although we are boat people, we have never stayed on a sailboat so figured we would give it a go. The marina it turned out was actually attached to the venue where we were married 16yrs ago. So it was a nice surprise. The boat is older and has a few maintenance needs. As it was we arrived after dark so we had some confusion on the interior lights but managed all the same. Everyone slept well & the marina facilities were great for showering. The views even in the cold & rain (raining when we arrived) were soothing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kat w.

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

Great experience

I took my sons to the beach for a much needed get away. I wanted to give them a different experience than normal and this fir perfectly. They were super excited. Everything was nice and tidy. However the bathroom didnt work. Not a big deal since the marina was just a short walk away. Wifi didnt work either unfortunately, wasnt a big deal however since thats exactly what i wanted - a break from phones. Beds were clean. Plenty of blankets, but we couldnt find towels (we didnt bring our own since i saw they were provided) but we made do. Overall the experience was great. We all loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for staying ! I wish you would have messaged me about the Wi-Fi itā€™s a pocket wifi has to be plugged in if dead or taken off the plug to work off the battery. Thank you for letting me know about the towels Iā€™ll definitely talk to cleaner about making sure towels are left for guests they are usually left in cabinet under bed in Captains Quarters since bathroom has limited space. The bathroom toilet is a camping toilet it runs off water in itā€™s tank. It seems the cleaner did not fill it so that it would be able to flush. Next time you stay Iā€™ll give you a step by step. Please come stay with us again Iā€™ll be happy to help you with anything I can :)
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Beautiful boat. Water didnā€™t work . AC was not sufficient. Toilet leaked. Bed was not made upon arrival. Beer bottles were in trash can in kitchen area when we arrived. Dirty dish in sink upon arrival. We explained this to the owner. She was extremely nice, however offered no reimbursement or discount, instead she attempted to justify all complaints .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Courtney L.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Listed Amenities Not Available

The boat is cute. Definitely be prepared to stay in a small space with limited windows. We were told on the way up water was not working but would be fixed when we arrived, not the case. No water to use. Had to go to bath house to use restrooms and to shower. No TV and or Internet. After checking in and not able to have the amenities listed we left for a hotel. Recommend getting confirmation of all amenities are working prior to arrival. The owner was kind, however no refund offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Roy M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Too Hot for comfort

Just prior to arrival we received an email letting us know that the water was broke and someone would be by in the morning with water. When we arrived it was easy enough to find the boat. When we got on board and went down below it was 90+ degrees with the portable AC they had installed. We contacted the owners and started working on solutions for the problem with them. We put the covers over the sky lights which had been left off, we closed the cabin area and kitchen area off from the aft and went out to explore to see if it would catch up. When we returned it was 90 degrees. After some conversations with the owner we decided to stick it out for one night and see if the AC could catch up. We went to dinner and a walk on the Boardwalk. Got back and it was down to 88 degrees and even hotter in the bedroom area. We adjusted the unit so it would blow into the bed area a little more and moved fans around. We didnā€™t sleep that much that night. When we got up at 6:30 it was 85 degrees after all night with the AC running. After a discussion between ourselves we decided we had made a good try of it but didnā€™t see it getting any better. We let the owner know we were leaving. The boat has some issues that donā€™t seem to be being taken care of. The owner makes the comment that it is an older boat and it will be more like camping in the email you get just before arrival. We asked for a refund for the one night but nothing back from the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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