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The Island Getaway welcomes you like a Caribbean bungalow
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NorthPier is now Carolina Beach Pier a restaurant and Bar
Island Getaway across street from beach access and 2 doors down from Icecream
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower


72 Steps to the Sand visit our Island Getaway
Carolina Beach | 2 BR, 1 BA | Family-Focused Retreat
Forget the car and the parking fees. From your front door, you are exactly 72 steps from the pristine sands of Carolina Beach. Whether you’re here for a morning surf or a sunset stroll, this classic 1957 bungalow offers the perfect blend of vintage coastal charm and modern convenience.
The Space
• Classic Coastal Vibe: Step inside to beautiful knotty pine walls that give the home a warm, "old-school beach house" soul.
• Professional Clean Standards: As a professional cleaning business owner in VA I look for the best in NC to help get the job done, I take pride in providing a space that isn't just tidy—it’s sanitized and spotless for your family.
• A Private Oasis: Our oversized backyard is shaded by majestic live oak trees. It’s a peaceful sanctuary for morning yoga, kids to play, or a quiet afternoon in the hammock.
• The "Sand-Free" Setup: Rinse off the day in our refreshing outdoor shower before heading inside.
Sleeping Arrangements
• Primary Bedroom: Queen-sized bed
• Guest Room: Two twin beds (perfect for the kids!).
• Extra Space: A full-size sleeper sofa in the living room for additional guests.
Family-Friendly Amenities
• High-Speed Tech: Fast Wi-Fi and streaming TVs in the living room and primary bedroom.
• Al Fresco Dining: Fire up the charcoal grill and enjoy dinner at the picnic table under the oaks.
• Climate Controlled: Central heat and A/C in every room ensures a comfortable sleep after a day in the sun.
The Neighborhood (Walk to Everything!)
• Tiki Pier: Just a short walk to live music and ocean breezes.
• Boardwalk Magic: Free fireworks every Thursday and Sunday night movies by the lake.
• Local Flavor: Steps from the best surf shops and fresh seafood restaurants in Carolina Beach.
Our House Standards
To ensure a peaceful and high-quality experience for all our guests:
• Primary Guest: Must be 25+ years of age.
• Personal Touch: We prioritize the safety and comfort of our neighbors and guests. We personally connect via text or call with all tentative guests before confirming a reservation.
• Clean & Green: No smoking and no pets. Linens and bath towels are provided (please bring your favorite beach towels!).

Outdoor Fun:
- *Charcoal Grill*: Perfect for BBQs and outdoor cooking.
- *Picnic Table*: Enjoy meals al fresco in our peaceful backyard.
- *Outdoor Shower*: Rinse off after a day at the beach.
- *Hammock*: Relax and unwind in our shaded oasis.

Local Activities:
- *Beach Life*: Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf.
- *Tiki Pier*: Walk to the pier and enjoy live music and beach vibes.
- *Surf Shops and Restaurants*: Explore the local scene and enjoy fresh seafood.
- *Free Movie Nights*: Catch a movie by the lake on Sunday nights.
- *Free Fireworks*: Enjoy the fireworks display on Thursday nights at the boardwalk.

Details:
- *Age Restriction*: Only guests 25 years and older can sign the contract.
-We speak or text with all tentative guests prior to accepting payments so please respond to the questions as you inquire or I will be asking you questions within the next hour of inquiring if you don’t respond within a couple hours, I may not feel comfortable accepting your reservation. Therefore, you may not have a booking.
- *Linens and Towels*: Provided, except for beach towels.
- *No Smoking/No Pets*: Strict policy in place to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

Photo Contest:
- *Follow us*: Instagram and Facebook.
- *Post your photo*: Share your Carolina Beach trip photos.
- *Tag us*: #islandgetawaycb #carolinabeachrandr #carolinabeachnc

We look forward to welcoming you to our Island Getaway!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact Owner for questions text, email, or call
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fees apply no refund this is a smoke-free home

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Dishes to be cleaned and stored for next guest
All keys to be returned one in the lock box and the extra keys hanging on the kitchen cabinet
Trash runs early Monday morning please put the trash and recycles out by the road
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING, Vaping, or drugs at any time. NO PETS ALLOWED eviction will happen please read our contract.
Trash runs early Monday morning bins end of driveway handles face the house trash will not pick up if faced wrong way or bins not near the pavement.
All dishes to be cleaned and dried and put a way for next guest. Read our contract for house rules doors and windows shut prevents bugs coming inside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact Owner for questions text, email, or call
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kure Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower ?

As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower on 1 Jun 2026 start from £201, 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 at 72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 72 Steps 2 Beach—tree shaded oasis, hammock, grill, picnic table outdoor shower located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Mike Chappell Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was perfect for our trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great location

Home was clean and very conveniently located for access to the beach as well as walkable eating options.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time on our vacation and this house was wonderful. Perfect location for us, clean, and cute. Thank you so much for a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. The location is amazing. Easy walk to the beach and multiple places to eat. I loved how easy it was to check in and the owner is great with communication. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Carolina beach

Great location and perfect for our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah L.

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

Perfect family vacay

This little place was perfect for us! We had the best stay at Carolina beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

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

Our favorite place to stay

Great location, clean, has everything you need. This was our 2nd time staying here, it is perfect for our family. We especially appreciate the kitchen amenities as we always cook instead of go out to eat. Proximity to beach access is perfect.Best little place in CB!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohit J.

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

Great Location

Great Location, close to the beach and awesome local recommendations from the host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

Short stay

House is small but cute, has everything you need! Right across from the beach access! Walking distance to ice cream and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candie P.

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

Authentic Beach cottage

Perfect beach cottage for a small group, location was perfect as it’s really close to the beach ,some restaurants and shops. Home had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable, Host Dari was friendly welcoming and had excellent communication before and during our stay. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved everything about the beach house and it was so close to the beach. Everything we needed was there even my favorite cookware and laundry detergent! We will be staying again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Amazing place!

This place was amazing! super close to the beach. Right next to an icecream shop! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iveliese M.

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

Fun Beach House

My Family enjoy the stay super close to the beach, good size house for 6. Great communication with the owner thank you for letting us stay at you’re beach vacation home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Great location

We had a great time. The house was in a great location. We enjoyed the amenities that came with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

Great time!

We had a great time in Carolina Beach! Cute house with tons of charm. Very close to restaurants and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was our second time staying at The Island Getaway, and it was even better than the first! Love the location and how quaint the home is. Dari and her husband even gave us a nice surprise with some donuts from a local bakery!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AARON V.

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

Carolina beach vacation

Everything was awesome. Had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty J.

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

Great family time

Location was great, house was clean and every thing we needed. Thank you making the Christmas Holidays wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN K.

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

Great week at the beach

Everything as described. Great location and owners were so helpful in so many ways.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

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

Cute and cozy!

My family and I loved this house! Very clean and close to the beach. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Great house. Very clean and close to the beach.

We had a very good stay. Clean and conveniently located. Dari was great to work with. We're coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cute little cottage with lots of character!

Cute little place with lots of character, has everything you need. Beach is just across the street, Uncle Vinnie's pizza is a 2 minute walk. Great surfing spot right close to the cottage, definitely will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olsen B.

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

Accurate

Great basic place to stay extremely close to the beach! Just our vibe!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

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

Positives vibes

Perfection, all the comforts you need from a home with the perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Awesome Getaway!

We stayed at the island getaway for our week long family vacation and we couldn't have been happier! Clean house! Amazing location and best of all the time to make unforgettable memories! We plan to come back next year if rental is available!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dari or BR (owner of Carolina Beach R and R)

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Hello! We're Dari and BR, your hosts at Island Getaway. We're thrilled to share our little slice of paradise with you! Our property is perfectly located on the island, and we can't wait to meet you.

Your Feedback Matters
As seasoned hosts, we value your experience and would love to hear your thoughts. If anything's not quite right or you have a concern, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always here to help, and we appreciate your feedback.

Contact Us:
If you have any issues or concerns before checkout, please give us a call right away.

We Love Carolina Beach:
We're proud to call Carolina Beach our favorite spot, and we think you'll love it just as much as we do. Come relax, unwind, and enjoy your island getaway with us!

Why they chose this property

72 to the beach access!

What makes this property unique

Big Backyard, grill, hammock and picnic table. We even built an outdoor shower for great privacy an extra touch to the outdoors.

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