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Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool

Beach condo near Carolina Beach

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and a clear blue sky.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a double sink, and a countertop with a blender.
A bedroom with a bed, a red dresser, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of the sea.
Property grounds
A multi-story building with a central staircase, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating 'Sands III'.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

Oceanside stay.You'll find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk within a 15-minute walk of this Carolina Beach condo. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool

This great oceanfront condo is perfect for a summer family vacation, romantic weekend get away, or last minute beach trip! The living room has a flat screen TV, sleeper sofa, and access to the ocean front balcony. The kitchen has everything you could need, including a wine cooler! In the street facing guest bedroom you will find two twin beds, and access to the full hall bathroom with a tub. The oceanfront master bedroom has a queen bed, flat screen TV, full bathroom, and access to the oceanfront balcony. The oceanfront balcony overlooks the pool and common grilling area. This unit also has a unique feature of having covered parking, able to fit three SUVs! Book your stay today in this wonderful unit.

For your nights out there are many dining options within easy walking distance including the ocean grill, the Tiki Bar (live music on the weekends during the summer season,) Havana's, and Uncle Vinny's pizza. And, all summer long, Carolina Beach is alive with festivals, concerts, and its wonderful family friendly boardwalk amusements.

Bedding Information
1 Queen, 3 Twins (1 bunk and 1 standalone), 1 Sleeper Sofa
Linens included with rentals less than 21 nights.

Additional Amenities:
second floor unit above parking, Covered Deck, DVD, Community Pool, Outside Shower, Washer/Dryer in unit, High-speed Internet, Covered Parking, Extra TVs, Private Beach Entrance for complex

Restrictions:
- Non Smoking
- No Pets
- Summer Season Saturday check-in only
- In the summer season, daily rentals are only available for booking within 7 days of the arrival date and require a 2 night minimum
- Parking for 2 cars. Campers and trailers of any kind are not permitted.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool to the airport?

This condo is 21 mi (37-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool to the beach?

This condo is a short 1-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool to downtown Carolina Beach?

This condo is 0.4 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Sands III C2 - Fantastic ocean front condo with pool Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

We checked in after office hours- was an easy process. The place was nice and the view was amazing! The kitchen was cute and well stocked. Had a small issue with the sliding glass door not locking and also a remote to the tv but they were so attentive to our needs that they came right out and fixed them. Gosh, we had the best time and I would absolutely book with them again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

Long weekend on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, beautiful beach and the condo was spotless! I’m a clean freak and was so happy with how clean everything was!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette A.

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

Best Beach Vacay

Enjoyed this condo and all the amenities this weekend so much. Unit was clean and very accessible to the beach. We were able to rent an umbrella, table and chairs while there and didn't have to worry about lugging a bunch of stuff down to the beach. Close enough to leave and come back as needed. Also, the boardwalk is just a short walk, and we didn't need to drive anywhere while we were there. You can walk to everything you need. The view from the balcony was amazing! The pool was perfect as we had a 4 yr. old grandson with us, and it was perfect that it was only 3 ft so the stress was gone. Enjoyed it so much that we are looking at rebooking again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

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

Ideal Location

Overall stay was great! The condo furniture needs to be updated. The sofas appeared stained and dirty and need to be cleaned. The master bathroom shower curtain is moldy and needs replaced. It would have been nice to have access to the storage unit in the garage to place beach chairs. I realize you can’t control who rents above this condo. We experienced very noisy renters above us with children running around late at night and a renter with a dog that was left alone for hours barking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristina C.

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

Beautiful views

The views of the ocean were spectacular. The trip to the beach was easy and quick. There were great pots and pans and other kitchen items that made cooking a breeze. That said, the property has great potential but is in need of a deep clean. The property smelled musty and the Air ducts on the wall were in serious need of attention with a thorough cleaning. We took time to clean the ducts- but not as well as we would have liked since we lacked proper equimpent. Many areas in the living space, were not as clean as would have been expected at this price point.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Closest I've been to the water.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the condo. The owners are not cheap in decorating and it was literally right on the water. The cleaning crew needs a scolding. Two pr. of shoes, Leggos and Cheerios were found, along with a dirty kitchen floor (our guess-trash juice)so the smell when we walked in was very unappealing. But once I cleaned, which no one wants to do on vacation, we could settle in. Loved being able to walk to local attractions too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the most part, we absolutely enjoyed our stay!! Check-in was easy!!! The 2nd floor unit gave us many opportunities to get our steps in!! (LOL!!) The kitchen was fine. Good supply of dishes, pots/pans and utensils. We brought K-cups with us thinking there was a Keurig, but there was only a coffee maker. Make a quick trip to Walmart to purchase a "cheap" Keurig. Lots of towels/face clothes were provided, which was nice. The balcony was our favorite part of the condo!! We spent lots of time out there playing games, listening to music, watching sunrises and the ocean!!! Loved the very short walk to the beach and the approximately 12 minute walk to the boardwalk!! Also loved the art work/decor on the walls! The first few days we had to deal with running and barking dogs over our heads...then a day of quiet before the running children came. Also I feel that the beds (mattresses) need to be updated as well as the living room furniture (couch/loveseat). It felt damp and had a "musty" odor. Wifi signal was not good per the millennials that were with us. Their room didn't have a TV, so we brought one with us. Lastly, the dryer had to be run 3 times to get clothes dry. Plus there was an issue with the lint catcher. When we did our first load we saw that the lint catcher was full from prior occupants. We cleaned it and then it snagged on our clothes and broke!!! Completely out of our control! But again...other that the mentioned "issues", we enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Perfect location to the beach, great balcony, perfect size for my family.

Perfect location to the beach, great size balcony with fantastic view!! Nice size for our family. Only complaint was people above us were dancing and making it hard to sleep. However that wasn’t all the time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

vicky m.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Sands 3 2C

Garbage disposal backed up, two different plumbers a day later fixed. Then the toilet wouldn't flush. Expecting a nice break in the sun, but got stress and a ruined expensive stay. I asked for compensation for 1 and a half days, but Ian, manager? said the owner would only agree to 250.00, not for the time I was inconvenienced or my stress. following up with cc company and reviews.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Great condo and location

We enjoyed our vacation very much and the condo was nice and has easy access to the beach and in walking distance to several restaurants. We did not allow the rude people that were staying above us with young kids running nonstop or the adults purposely being loud to ruin our vacation. The tv in the bedroom needs to be addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

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

Super cute condo!

Perfect views from the deck off living room and master bedroom. Easy walk to beach. Comfortable beds and couch. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA S.

Wonderful view and very clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We can't say enough about our stay. We can't wait to come back and stay again. The only 2 things I would say is the dryer takes forever to dry the clothes and the pool is very small. However, in the scheme of things, not worth a complaint. I did have an injury to my leg and am elevator would have been very helpful. Any complaints we had, were addressed quickly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy I.

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

Girls Trip

My two best friends, my sister and myself came for our annual trip. The condo was great and in a perfect location. Our trip was perfect. Thank you for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Wonderful location, needs some updates/maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful rental in a fabulous location. Overall a wonderful place to stay. Apartment was clean and well stocked with dishes. A few updates are needed. A twin bed had no feet under the frame at the bottom, so the bed was on a severe slant. Both twin mattresses need to be replaced. They sag and are uncomfortable. The toilet in the master bath rocks and should be secured to the floor. Several light fixtures needed bulbs. Other than these needed updates, we had a wonderful vacation and hope to rent again in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Emilee G.

Great Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of this rental cannot be beat! An easy walk to the boardwalk, lake, and eating- we did not move our car most of the week! The view from the balcony was absolutely gorgeous, and the balcony was a great size as well! Our only complaint was that the furniture and TV were dated: drawers got easily stuck on dressers and mattress tended to sink in the center in the master bedroom. The TV has basic cable and a Roku remote, but was not a Roku TV or did not have a Roku adapter so you could only watch a handful of channels. Otherwise a great place to stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alissa P.

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

Great location and Condo

Condo was wonderfully clean and well cared for. It isn’t near any large motels so the beach area isn’t crowded at all. Also a very short walk to the boardwalk and other local restaurants. The sound proofing between the unit above and or unit was less than ideal. You can easily hear walking and furniture moving from above. This didn’t have a negative impact on our stay thankfully. Though it’s possible that had there been smaller children and young adults above us I would have felt differently. WiFi was sub par. Again not an issue for us, but if you needed to do some work while away from home- it would have been difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Adam R.

Sands 3 c2

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Decent place. Beautiful view. Old dated decor for the price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Great location. Watched the ocean from the patio.

Easy process.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Great location

The condo was very clean. There were definitely some maintenance issues that should be addressed. This is a 2nd floor condo so there is one condo above this one. If someone is staying on the 3rd floor you can hear them walking around at all hours. There happened to be young kids when we were there so there was lots of running around upstairs! I would not rent again unless it's the top floor but if noise from others doesn't bother you, then it's a perfect place! We have rented on the 3rd floor of the same property many times and loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary H.

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

I was very disappointed.

Oriental decor was scary for the kids. Wine cooler did not cool enough. No broom Dryer did not work, took 4 hours to dry a load. Kids room blinds broken. Master shower not big enough for adults. Pool was 3 feet. Would not stay again Called office and left messages but my calls were never returned. Was not properly cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

Fantastic Service

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There were some maintenance issues with the condo below outs and there are not enough words to describe how far intercoastal went to ensure we our vacation was still a great experience. The best customer service I’ve experienced in a long time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Great oceanfront condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this ocean front condo! The parking space is huge. Enough for 3 cars. Our friends at Adams’s IV had shared parking spaces and had problems being blocked in. Perfect location! Close boardwalk and restaurants. The condo was nice. Beds were comfortable. Could use a tad updating compared to some other condos in the area. We would definitely stay here again!! Realty company was great to work with!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Scott M.

Not the best vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo was, although one of the most expensive we have rented, not the best.There were empty bottles left on floor in living room and candy wrappers in bedroom. Condo was small, TV's were horrible, very limited stations in living room and no sound in bedroom - "pool" was unbelievably small. The sign for pool said maximum eight but I doubt you could fit eight in that pool. People above us were the rudest you can imagine- from stomping back and forth constantly to dumping something over their balcony and on cars below. Beach access was through public entry way.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Great condo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From initial contact with Intracoastal everything went smoothly. Condo was clean and in a good walkable location to boardwalk and restaurants. Very well stocked condo only drawback is master bedroom mattress and pool is very small but definitely would stay here again!