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Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator

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Welcome to Dolphin Watch (Carolina Beach)
Private Boardwalk to the Beach
Living Room - Smart TV, Ocean Views + Balcony Access
Living Room - Smart TV, Ocean Views + Balcony Access
Dining Area Seating for 6

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • 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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1-Floor 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4- Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5- Floor 1

2 Single Beds

Living Room Sofa Sleeper- Floor 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Floor 2

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 1

Half Bathroom 1 - Floor 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator

Disclosure: there is a $150 per pet fee for this property that will be added at time of confirmation.

This Premier Ocean Front duplex has views views and more views!

Dolphin Watch has many upgrades including granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a private elevator.

TV's in every-room, with a king in the master bedroom, queens in three of the bedrooms and the 5th bedroom with two twins. There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room on the top floor.

You will enjoy your own private walkway to the beach and an enclosed outside shower.

5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Max. Occupancy: 12
Bed Sizes: King, queen, queen, queen, twin & twin, queen sleeper sofa

The Bedding and Bath Linen Package for advertised bedrooms and baths are provided with professionally, freshly laundered linens for your safety and beds pre-made prior to arrival for your convenience! The package provided includes:
• Bed linen set for each advertised bedroom (top bunks, sleeper sofas, and futons are typically not pre-made)
• Bath towel and washcloth set for maximum occupancy
• Bathroom set including hand towel and bathmat for each interior bathroom

Central heat & air, ceiling fans, washer/dryer.
Main living space w/ flat screen TV
Wireless internet access.
Keurig and Standard drip coffeemaker.
Two oceanfront porches.
Parking up to 5 cars
This home provides Smarthome Keyless Entry.

Under no circumstances is smoking permitted inside. Smoking is only permitted outside on the premises if the home's policy allows. No Smoking Policies are strictly enforced. Violations will result in charges to guest for additional cleaning and could result in eviction of guests without refund and/or negation of rental in future.



Grilling is permitted at this property. Under no circumstances is grilling permitted on wooden decks and boardwalks or underneath buildings or homes. Grilling Policies are strictly enforced. Violation may result in eviction without refund. Guest will be held financially and legally accountable for problems or damages caused by violations.



One dog allowed with paid pet rent of $21.43 per dog per night reserved plus tax. Premises that allow pets only allow friendly, housebroken, flea free dogs over 12 months old that are on a veterinarian approved monthly flea/tick treatment and prevention program. Birds, cats, and all other pets are prohibited. Families that bring dogs are required to follow pet policies and pay non-refundable pet rent for each dog as applicable with their reservations. Unauthorized pets shall result in eviction and/or at Carolina Retreats' sole discretion double pet rent plus tax per reserved night payable on demand for each pet. Policies are strictly enforced.



Partial Week Getaways and Advance Bookings with Alternate Arrival/Departure Day:

• After Labor Day – Mid-June: Partial Week Getaways and Advance Bookings with Alternate Arrival/Departure Days with a 3-night minimum stay are permitted in advance with any arrival and departure day.



PLEASE BE SURE YOU REVIEW ALL INFORMATION IN OUR VACATION RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - any reservation request made via this site is a reservation request only and is subject to review.

For Current Year Rates and Availability details:
-Please select your desired dates for Check In and Check Out.
-Indicate the number of Guests adults and children and if you will have Pets, if pets are allowed.
-Click Apply
-Click on View details to see a detailed accounting of rate, fees, options, and taxes. Please be aware that we cannot be held responsible for quote information that is incorrectly displayed on this website. Go to our direct site if you wish to make a direct booking.
-Please note that for dog friendly homes, pet rent per dog per week reserved is an additional fee plus tax not included in the total provided.

Next Year Rates and Availability:
-Please note that during the current year we offer guests who wish to request in advance a specific house for specific dates during the next calendar year as an Advance Reservation Request. Rates and Availability are subject to change.
-A non-refundable Advance Reservation administrative fee is charged for each requested week.
-The tenant renting a home in the present year has priority status for the same approximate dates in the house next year if they make their Request on or before the last day of their stay this year.
-Dates are available for Requests to be booked by the public beginning at 9:00AM ET on the first weekday following the tenant's checkout.
-An Advance Request does not guarantee the rental season or the availability of a home or its rental rate for the next calendar year. The availability of a home for rental, the rental rate, and changes to a home or its amenities and furnishings, are established solely by the homeowner.

Every effort is made to ensure that all information and photographs in Carolina Retreats’ advertising are accurate and complete. Rate information for properties is subject to change and the quote provided online is only valid at the time of booking. Carolina Retreats cannot be held responsible for possible typographical errors; omissions; price changes; changes in taxes; changes to Terms and Conditions; or changes made by vacation home owners in furnishings, equipment, or bed arrangements. Vacation homes are privately owned and changes may be made to homes or their contents. Carolina Retreats reserves the right to correct any errors.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home 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. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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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, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riko's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Hops Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Boil Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator?

As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator on 5 May, 2026 start from S$638, 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 Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted you enjoyed the house and its views. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean house with amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the views and cleanliness. We strive to make every guest's stay comfortable and memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stay was excellent. Only downside that was out of everyone’s control was the beach erosion, there was no direct access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry to hear about the beach erosion affecting your access to the beach. We will look into ways to improve this issue for future guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great family vacation.

The location right in the beach was wonderful. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed and the kitchen was thoroughly stocked. We had some amazing seafood meals. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the fantastic location, beautiful home, and well-equipped kitchen. It brings me great joy to know that you were able to savor some amazing seafood meals during your time there. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have hosted you. Thank you for the wonderful review, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Lovely family reunion location!

We had a wonderful stay in Carolina Beach at the Dolphin Watch house. Plenty of room for everyone in the kitchen and great room and bedrooms. Our own private ramp to the beach was a major plus and beautiful views all along the back of the house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The place was super clean and had everything we needed. The week we stayed, there was a tropical storm off the coast and this caused the beach to disappear right in front of the house, but there was a short trail to another beach area down the coast about 4 houses down. We had plenty of room and even saw fireworks on Thursday night. Thank you.
Beautiful double rainbow
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great time and that the property met all your needs, even during the tropical storm. It's great that you were still able to access the beach area nearby. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience, and I'm grateful for your business. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Guess

Lovely home right on beach with private walk. The view of the ocean on the three covered balcony’s. Was beyond my dreams. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the breathtaking views from the property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share this special place with you. Your positive feedback means a great deal and encourages me to continue providing an exceptional experience for all my guests. I hope you'll have the chance to visit again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Would book again

Na
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
I apologize, but I do not have enough context to provide a meaningful response to your short review. If you have a more detailed comment or feedback, we would love to hear it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

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

Wonderful multigenerational stay

The house was immaculate, with the easiest access to the beachfront. The elevator worked and was so helpful for our senior family member (83 yo). Balconies off almost every room, except for the little kids’ room, was perfect. Availability laundry, plenty of refrigerator space, and the location allowed us to walk to the North End natural area or head out to swim right in front of the house several times a day. Frequent and clear communication with the rental agency in the days leading up to the stay. And again, the place was spotless. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Dolphin Watch! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic experience during your stay. Your feedback about the house's amenities, accessibility, and location is greatly appreciated, as it helps us continue to improve the quality of our offerings. We are especially glad that the elevator was so helpful for your senior family member. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was generally well maintained and met all of our needs. Biggest complaints: beds were hard/squeaky and the kitchen pantry smelled incredibly musty. We won’t be returning due to there being little to no beach in front of the house. There were only a few yards of sand to setup on and then within 4 hours of high tide you have no space, requiring you to pack up or walk further down the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the feedback and are glad to hear that the property generally met your needs. We will look into addressing the concerns you mentioned about the beds and kitchen pantry. As for the beach access, we understand that the limited sandy area may not have been ideal for your needs. Beach renourishment projects take place in the winter to improve and replace any beach erosion caused by the storms. We hope you had an otherwise enjoyable stay, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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2/10 Terrible

Christine P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has a wooden beach access that was unusable due to lack of maintenance and no notification was offered ahead of time. Also the master bath shower didn’t drain and it’s a known issue because Drain-O could be found in every bathroom. Very poor lease management, unfortunate for the owners and renters
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the beach access and shower drainage issues. We're working to improve maintenance and communication. Your concerns are valid, and we're committed to enhancing our lease management. We appreciate your patience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Absolute Perfection!

We loved this house! Perfect yard for our doggos to play and just steps to the beach! It was nice & quiet on our little stretch and the neighbors were delightful too! Home was well appointed, everything we could need and then some. The best part is that even though the place is HUGE, everything was really comfy & cozy. Elevator made life on 3 floors much easier, and the larger balconies on every level were awesome when the tide came in. Loads of great food & delivery nearby and the property management was super helpful and easy to work with, check in & out without needing to deal with offices and paperwork. We WILL be back, this was one of the best rentals we've ever been to!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin A.

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

Lovely beach house right on the water

Lovely home and very comfortable for large group. We'd stay here again. Fantastic views of the ocean. Wifi, TV's, appliances worked well. Private elevator didn't function well at all, and one party member actually got stuck inside for 10 minutes! Great view and so close to the water. However, erosion has destroyed much of the beach in front of the house, and at high tide there is no beach and the water even came over the 3rd steps of the wooden walkway connecting house to the beach. Not very much parking. Great fenced yard for pets. Some discrepancy between online photos and actual home (one photo showed 3 single beds in a room, though it actually only had two), so without a floor plan, it was challenging to coordinate everyone's sleeping quarters. But, the house did sleep 12 as advertised. We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2021
Thanks for the great review! We are so sorry a family member hit that emergency stop button in the elevator but we are glad this was resolved with maintenance coming down. We are hoping beach nourishment will be scheduled for 2022! After reviewing the photos we have confirmed there are only two twin beds in the home but if you ever need assistance in sleeping arrangements before arrival please let us know as we know each home inside and out. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

An amazing property and experience

Our visit was amazing, from start to finish. This is our seventh year visiting the Carolina beaches (Carolina Beach and Topsail Island), and this was by far the best property we’ve visited. The amenities were great and we felt like our comfort and enjoyment were important to our hosts. Our needs were met promptly and professionally when we needed help with something. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel G.

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

Great location, property and house, awful beds

We had a great time at this property, but the beds are literal nightmares. For the cost of this house per night, you expect to have beds that you can be comfortable in. They all were sunken and you hear cracking when you sit on them. My husband and I had to sleep in different beds because we were rolling together in the middle and it was awful. We’re in our 30s, smaller people with good backs and these beds gave us all back aches. Oh a bright note, the views are amazing and the beach and ocean are so close! We had a great time, but I will not be rebooking because of the beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2024
Hey Rachel - we're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Watch because it's a wonderful property! As far as the beds are concerned, we keep all owners informed about guest reviews and they were quick to respond to your comments. Upon investigation, it appears the beds were damaged by previous guests and we weren't informed until you made your review, so thank you for letting us know. The mattresses, boxsprings, and even some of the bedframes have been replaced so, when you get ready to come back, let us know!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari Z.

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

Wonderful house!

A wonderful beach house, very clean and nicely decorated. Location was awesome. The property manager was very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your amazing review!

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