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Up on the Roof - Ocean Views - Arcade - Air Hockey - iRacing - Glow Golf!

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Rooftop Pergola, ocean views, sunrise, sunsets are beautiful up here!
"We had everything we needed and the location is perfect!"
Lovely kitchen with everything you need to prepare a feast!
The living room offers two plush sectionals, two leather recliners, a 75" TV!
Our back yard is spectacular!  Golf, Pergola, Swing, cool mist, grill, fire pit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Captain's Room

1 King Bed

Coral Room

2 Single Beds

Mate's Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Ocean Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Captain's Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Coral Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Galley Bathroom

Toilet

Garage Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

Mates and Ocean Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Up on the Roof - Ocean Views - Arcade - Air Hockey - iRacing - Glow Golf!

We're the tallest townhome in Carolina Beach—a soaring 5-story retreat with a private elevator serving 4 floors. Our 4th-floor deck and 5th-floor rooftop terrace offer unmatched 180° panoramic views of the ocean and town, letting you catch both sunrise over the Atlantic and sunset over the treetops from the same spot—no need to switch sides.

Two short blocks to the sand means zero sandy floors, free parking for 4 cars, and a quiet street away from beachside traffic. Inside, it's a private resort that oceanfront mansions would envy—loaded with fun, comfort, and thoughtful details.

What Guests Are Saying

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “To say we were WOWed would be an understatement—they truly thought of everything.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The arcade garage is so much fun!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The rooftop terrace is fantastic: private, with sun and ocean views—an unbeatable rooftop patio!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The rooftop views were unparalleled—sunrise over the ocean, sunset over the treetops, full moon and stars stealing the show at night.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Very clean, comfortable space. Absolutely the best-equipped kitchen I've ever had in a rental.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “We had a great time and didn't want to leave—this place is incredible!”

Epic Amenities at a Glance

- Glow-Arcade Garage (new & expanded!): Custom-built full-size 100-table pinball machine, air hockey, iRacing simulator, pop-a-shot basketball, 60-game multicade, ring toss, 75" TV, cozy seating, mini-fridge, half bath, plus two adult bikes and a full beach arsenal (chairs, umbrellas, wagon, boogie boards, cooler, games, towels).

-Backyard Oasis (new!): Glow-in-the-dark 4-hole putting green, neon-lit cornhole, pergola with fire pit, gas grill, 55" outdoor TV, loungers, and outdoor shower.

- Rooftop Neon Lounge (5th floor): 7 seats (loungers, captain’s chairs, couch) for moonlit cocktails, sunrise yoga, or stargazing—private and panoramic.

- Private Elevator: No lugging luggage up stairs.

- Sleeps 12 Comfortably: All real beds—no air mattresses or floor crashers.

Same Salty Breeze, Double the Fun—$500+ Less Per Night
Oceanfront suddenly feels… basic.

Floor-by-Floor Highlights

- Rooftop (5th Floor): Neon-lit terrace with unrivaled 180° ocean + town views. Hear the waves, smell the salt, capture Insta-worthy moments all day.

- 4th Floor: Open-plan living/dining/gourmet kitchen, 75" smart TV + sound system, ocean-view balcony.

-3rd Floor: Captain’s Master (king bed, private bath, balcony, TV) | Coral Twins (two twin beds, private bath, TV).

-2nd Floor: Ocean Suite (king + sleeper sofa, balcony, TV—sleeps 4) | Ship Mates (two bunk sets, TV—sleeps 4) | Full bath + oversized laundry.

-1st Floor: Arcade garage + beach HQ entry.

- Prime Location (3-Minute Stroll to the Sand)
- Walk to ice cream shops, tiki bars, restaurants, and the boardwalk.
- Carolina Beach State Park (5 min drive), Fort Fisher (4 miles), Wilmington (~20 min). Lake and boardwalk under 1 mile.

Book the sky-high stay that makes oceanfront blush. Once you've watched the sun rise and set from the same deck, there's no going back.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Couldn’t have asked for more—highly recommend and would book again in a heartbeat!”

(Perfect for multi-generational families, group getaways, or anyone wanting luxury, entertainment, and unbeatable views without the beachfront premium.)

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About the area

Carolina Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 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.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kate's Pancake House - ‬20 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Beautiful Home close to the Beach

We had an amazing time staying at this beach house. Very clean and well laid out. Plenty of room for two families to have space. Beautiful views from the rooftop and fun garage with lots of games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thanks for taking such good care of our place Shawn! Come again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas R.

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

Convenient, well appointed

This worked out so well for our group. Easy to get to the beach and provided a chill place to spread out and relax. The house had everything we needed and our hosts were very responsive to help get us oriented. We’d definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Lucas and his group were excellent guests and took great care of our place! Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

Great Location, beautiful home

Our stay at this property was fantastic the home is gorgeous and wonderfully stocked. Comfortable beds lovely layout so many areas to sit and relax indoors and out. Kitchen is great. Elevator was amazing since we had kids. Rooftop was so nice with beautiful view all the way to the Carolina Beach pier. The walk to the beach was short and your access is close to the Tiki Bar. You can see the fireworks from the rooftop or the beach access. We will rent this home again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the wonderful review Stacey and for taking great care of our place! You guys are welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Shenita M.

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

Excellent in every way!

This is an amazing property & location! Only a short 2 minute walk to the beach. The home is so clean and the owners have excellent taste in decor and durability of furniture. We had 6 kids under 8 and there were no safety concerns! The home was very comfortable for all. There were entrainment options galore for the kids & adults too. The owners were so responsive to issues, even though they were minor. We're already checking calendars to see when we can come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you Shenita for the kind words and for choosing Up on the Roof! Glad it was a good time for your family. Come again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Awesome beach house

Our family stayed at Up on the Roof for a trip to Carolina Beach, and it is the best beach house we’ve ever stayed in. Plenty of room for our group, great layout, fun and unique game room and an unbeatable rooftop patio made this an awesome place. It’s only a 3-5 min walk to the beach, making it easy to come and go. Easy check-in process and good communication from the host. There is a well stocked kitchen. And down in the garage we found chairs, umbrellas, wagon, games and basically everything needed for the beach. We really couldn’t have asked for much more. We’ll be back for sure.
View of fireworks from the private rooftop patio
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Kevin and his family were excellent guests! Please do come again for your next beach vacation!
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