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"Sand Dollar Suites" suite 1: A short stroll from our sandy shores!

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A coastal residential area with multi-story buildings, some with balconies, near a beach.
A coastal residential area with multiple two-story houses, some with balconies and a few with visible construction.
A beach with a long stretch of sand, a few umbrellas, and buildings along the shore.
A large outdoor sculpture with the letters 'CB' and a red heart in the center, surrounded by a grassy area with a paved walkway.
A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for 'Saltwater Rentals,' and a staircase leading to the upper level.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this apartment is by the sea. Carolina Beach Arcade and Four Hounds Distilling are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting. Power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sand Dollar Suites" suite 1: A short stroll from our sandy shores! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Sand Dollar Suites" suite 1: A short stroll from our sandy shores!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Sand Dollar Suites" suite 1: A short stroll from our sandy shores!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Sand Dollar Suites" suite 1: A short stroll from our sandy shores!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Sand Dollar Suites" suite 1: A short stroll from our sandy shores! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Great location and easy access to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2023
Hey Tyler! Thank you so much for being a great guest, neighbor, and traveler during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location! Clean and simple - perfect for a beach vacation! Great AC for the CB humidity!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
Hey Anna! Thank you so much for being a great guest, neighbor, and traveler during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and convenient

Convenient location, cute property and roomy, well stocked kitchen, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2023
Hey Tracey! Thank you so much for being a great guest, neighbor, and traveler during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2023!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay

My partner and I decided to stay here for a vacation to North Carolina. We ended up being there during a tropical storm but made the best of it! The host was very quick to respond on all inquiries.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

Comfy and reasonable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2023
Hey Ray! Thank you so much for being a great guest, neighbor, and traveler during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant experience

Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2022
Thanks Theresa for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were really great. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return or rent with us again. I hope you have an awesome 2022 and beyond!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had the best time and will rent unit 1 again

This place is so close to everything. It had everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The only thing I wished it had was a dishwasher. I will Definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
Thanks Robert for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were really great. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return or rent with us again. I hope you have an awesome 2022 and beyond!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Time in a Great Location

Check-in instructions were clear and easy to follow. The property was clean. We had a short walk to the beach and to the boardwalk. The kids had a great time! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Thanks Robert for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were really great. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return or rent with us again. I hope you have an awesome 2022 and beyond!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Beach Trip

Perfect small condo by the beach! It was cleaned well and had everything we needed. It was 2 adults and our 2 16 year old kids. They slept on the futon and said it was fine. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Hey Alexandra! Thank you so much for being great guests, neighbors, and travelers during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I highly recommend this condo!

This was the perfect spot. It was steps from the beach, restaurants, the boardwalk and it was peaceful. The condo was just as described! It had everything I needed! I absolutely loved it! I will be booking this condo again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2022
Thanks Christy for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were really great. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return or rent with us again. I hope you have an awesome 2022 and beyond! PS; thanks for the transparency, positivity, and just being an AWESOME person! This really is an awesome space and we can't wait to have you back :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for what we needed!

The vrbo was right across the street from the beach access which was amazing. Walking distance from restaurants and bars. Very sparse amenities and accommodations. The manager sends a very detailed check in/out rules prior to check in and is very responsive. You have to bring your own linens makes sure not to miss that in your check in instructions or they give a service to rent linens from a company close by. We would definitely stay at this location again for a short weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything was great until my parked car was hit.

I was sleep when a neighbor came over to tell me a guest from across the street backed into my car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carolina Beach stay

Everything is pretty much as listed. The only bad part is if your rental is on the street side of the property you better have a compact car because a medium to full size suv or truck will be too long to fit in your assigned spot and will be out in the street. In this case you will have to pay for public parking which is $25 a day. Other than that a real decent place for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2023
Hey Jimmy! Thank you so much for being a great guest, neighbor, and traveler during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2023!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as described

The only thing going for this place is location. Photos on site are not indicative of the dated furniture. For example the Sleeper sofa is actually a futon, the flat top stove is a 4 burner with tin foil lining the drip trays, the farmhouse table is a heavily worn Formica top table with 4 vintage wicker chairs that appear unsafe to sit in, the lamps and side chairs are from the 70s or 80s. There is not even a shower curtain only a shower liner. Floors are buckled and walls are in poor repair.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Hi Anginas. Unfortunately, this owners experience with you as a guest wasn’t a great one. Instead of responding individually to your criticisms that range from false, to petty… even taking time during your stay to insult, here were your basic commitments as a guest. Be respectful of the home someone entrusted you with. Follow the house rules. And conduct oneself as if looking to be invited back. Unfortunately, your party fell short of these very basic asks. This platform isn’t meant to exercise interior decorating tips or spend a superfluous amount of time trying to search for defects. You were presented with a clean, safe, as is unit to enjoy yourselves. Please do better for future owners, managers, and vendors that have worked very hard for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway.

This was perfect for a long 4th of July weekend. The location was exactly where we wanted. We walked across the street to the beach access and watched the fireworks sitting on the beach !! It was all this party of 2 needed. We walked to the Boardwalk area so no need to drive the car for 5 days. The parking area is short, as mentioned in the description, so we made it all fit in the Honda sedan instead of my taking the big SUV. It would not have fit!! A couple of kitchen utensils would have been nice. No large serving spoons, tongs, etc. Just one larger tablespoon in the silverware drawer. Next time I'll throw in one from home. Other than that, I came prepared and we lacked for nothing - except rain and a large crowd- which is what you want for a beach trip. It's been years since I've been to Carolina Beach and will definitely go back to this little place right across from the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2024
Hey Melanie! Thank you so much for being a great guest, neighbor, and traveler during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2024!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Parking Nightmare/Uncomfortable Beds/Sporadic Internet

It was a miserable experience. Our Ford F150 would not fit in suite 1's assigned 8X14 spot so we had to find alternate parking. There was small paragraph in the description that we totally missed but when the emails began to come this parking issue was discussed in detail (6/29 for a 7/1 check in) -too late to cancel. The plastic cover on the queen mattress made the sheets wrinkle and stick. We had uncomfortable sheet marks every morning. The Wi-Fi was intermittent and since I couldn't send an email I tried to call on the number provided. No answer and no way to leave a message. The floor in front of the stove was sinking and spongy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
Hi Mary. Regrettably, after looking through your review, there's some important feedback that's worth sharing. Here's the parking information directly from the booking site; "PARKING: Each guest will have access to (1) ONE 8'x14' assigned parking space. Suites 1-3 park up front next to the road while 4-6 park in the rear of the building. DO NOT double park if looking to avoid a tow. Guests driving "oversized vehicles" (from SUVs to pickups) may have issues fitting comfortably. Any additional community parking spaces would have availability on a first come first serve basis. We do not recommend any local lot or proprietor." Either your party decided not to heed our guidance in advance, or didn't bother reviewing it. Either way, the onus falls on your parties respective judgement once provided with a crystal clear overview of the parking area, including dimensions and photographs as to whether or not to rent this space. With regards to providing protective encasements, we apologize your family found them inconvenient. Because not all guests treat properties the way they should be treated, and some do not read nor follow house rules (parking, linens, etc.), we are always going to gear towards protecting the hygiene and integrity of a stay for a guest. There were no internet interruptions during your stay for any unit here, and no voicemails/emails were left with our maintenance team nor myself. It sounds as if there were no issues to report based on the feedback! We do understand in this current climate, some guests will choose to be negative simply to be negative. At the end of the day, the home provided to you by the owner was EXACTLY as advertised, and without issue. We do hope you choose to have a better experience on future adventures!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Value

The unit is very clean, the location is great (adjacent to a public beach access), and the host/owner is very responsive. For these reasons alone you can count on this being a good choice! Suggestions for improvements, and points to be aware of: the bed is very basic…the futon might even be more comfortable. There are no curtains, and the blinds in the bedroom are not as wide as the window, letting a lot of light in the bedroom. The TV audio is poor…it seems to either be too quiet or too loud, there is little in between. You’ll be given only one roll of toilet paper, so bring your own or there won’t be backup roll. There are lamps that appear decades old and were probably cheap then, so now in 2023 you have to wonder why they haven’t been updated, even with a new cheap lamp. But overall, at the time of writing this, it’s a good value as far as what you get and the cost. If you’re priority is a clean and functional unit without spending a fortune, this is a good choice. If you want to spend a couple hundred more total on your trip for a different unit, you’d probably find the upgrades to be significant for that price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2023
Hey Stewart! Thank you so much for being a great guest, neighbor, and traveler during your adventure! The owner simply provides the palate and proper expectations prior, during, and after your journey. You painted your own awesome memories! We'd love to host you and your family anytime. Have an AMAZING 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A rental on the cheaper side. Well worth it. Best part is the fact that it's a minute walk to a great beach. Be aware that the parking spot is short. They do say that in the description. We rented a compact car that wasn't avaiable so they gave us keys to a jeep gladiator. It just fit in the spot so we were on the outside of the white line. I would rent the unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Perfect for me and my mom! No problems with anything! Everything worked, no issues! Perfect location to beach access and boardwalk and google maps was spot on for directions to address! Thank you for a relaxing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thanks Jodi for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were great guests. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return. I hope you have an awesome rest of your summer and beyond!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect spot

I love the location of this property. Easy access to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and pavilion area. It has most of the amenities that I look for in a rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Exactly as described

I loved being so close to the beach and the center of town and found it easy to walk everywhere. Downside was throwing away so much stuff because we flew in and couldn't take things back with us. I'll stay in a hotel next time because I didn't like the fact that we had to purchase towels and linens to only throw them away after our trip. I wanted the experience of staying in an VRBO but not a good idea if your flying in. It's cheaper to buy than rent them as suggested by the posting. Perfect for someone driving in and has the ability to bring those items not provided and take them back home. Overall great trip, great location... Just a lot of waste thrown away.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dave Matthew’s Band Celebration

Perfect location. Entire area is a bit older than we are used to but lots of new buildings going up around the area. Parking is sketchy at best. No TV in the bedroom (I overlooked in the description). 50’ walk to the beach makes all the little negatives irrelevant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2021
Thanks Todd for taking the time to leave us a such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were great guests. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return. I hope you have an awesome rest of your summer and beyond!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

The property is right around the corner from the boardwalk, probably could walk. Beach is literally steps away.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2021
Thanks Twyla for taking the time to leave us a such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were great guests. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return. I hope you have an awesome rest of your summer and beyond!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy place & excellent location!!

Clean, cozy, and comfy beds! Very close to the beach and within walking distance to the boardwalk. This made our vacation very enjoyable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2021
Thanks Amber for taking the time to leave us a such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were great guests. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return. I hope you have an awesome rest of your summer and beyond!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice!

Very clean! Location to beach was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2021
Thanks Janet for taking the time to leave us a such a great review! We try super hard... and you guys were great guests. Definitely reach out if/when you decide to return. I hope you have an awesome rest of your summer and beyond!
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