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Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat

Family-friendly stay near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a wooden structure at the end.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A living room with a TV, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a sofa.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A wooden boardwalk leading to the ocean with a sunset in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Wilmington Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carolina Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Mike Chappell Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kure Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat

Finally, a beach house where everyone has their own bathroom!
This 5 star beach house is perfect for:
✓ 2-4 couples
✓ 2 families vacationing together
✓ Grandparents traveling with extended family
✓ Fishing trips
✓ Golf weekends
✓ Friends wanting private bathrooms
✓ Well deserved holiday after dropping off your college student at UNC Wilmington!
Enjoy the best of both worlds in this thoughtfully designed 2,300 sq ft home nestled in a quiet neighborhood yet only blocks from the beach, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
• Private elevator with access to the first 3 floors providing easy transport of luggage, groceries, etc.
• Loads of kitchen amenities.
• Fully stocked laundry room.
• Parking for 4 cars.
• Outside shower.
• 2 separate patios.
• 4th floor studio with a private entrance accessible by exterior stairs. Note, elevator does not go to 4th floor.
• Centrally located near hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, golf, Carolina Beach Boardwalk, dining, fishing piers, Fort Fisher Aquarium, frisbee golf and more.
• Beach chairs, wagon, small cooler, boogie boards, beach towels, and sand toys are included!

As our 10/10 reviews show, we set the standard for comfort, location, cleanliness, amenities, and privacy!

Because our neighbors are mostly owner occupied, this home is best suited for guests who appreciate peaceful evenings and a quiet neighborhood. Parties and loud music are not permitted.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Kindly check that you’ve packed all your belongings. There is a $40 minimum fee for items shipped to you.
Please roll garbage bins to the curb Sunday for Monday pickup.
Please close the curtains on the 4th floor studio to help keep this room cool. Thank you for helping us keep the home clean and ready for the next guests.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Kindly be respectful of our neighbors | Quiet hours start at 10:00PM
Please ensure doors and windows are closed when A/C is running. Kindly keep thermostat at 72 degrees or higher in the summer.
Please park in the garage or on the RIGHT DRIVEWAY ONLY.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.6 mi (37-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Saltwater Sanctuary•Family Friendly Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irais

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Short walk to the beach and it has an elevator!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessi T.

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

Relaxing and Comfortable

House is gorgeous, spacious, and mostly ADA friendly! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed it, TY!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful Memorial Day weekend

Beautiful home, very comfortable beds, lots of extras, elevator was great for the in-laws, and amazing views from the top balcony of sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Big place, nice setup!

Very clean, good location, and great communication from the host. All went perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Great Stay!

The house is amazing! It was clean, spacious and well equipped. If you don’t like stairs, and there are stairs, no worries there is an elevator. We loved the neighborhood and proximity to the beach. We loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie C.

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

Great Beach House

This house was perfect for our large family. The older kids had their own space and younger kids stayed on the same floor as us. We enjoyed having everything we needed right at the property, especially all the beach chairs and toys. The short walk to the beach was a big bonus! Communication was great when we had any questions! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacia K.

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

Perfect beach vacation house

This house is fantastic! We had 8 adults and plenty of room. Beds are very comfortable. Lots of extra pillows and blankets. Short walk to beach. Close to boardwalk, restaurants, grocery store, and pharmacy. House has everything you need!! Host was responsive quickly. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. This property is located about 5 minutes walking distance to the beach. Beds are very comfy and every quest had their on bathrooms. Very peaceful! This property has everything you need. Property owner will respond in a timely manner. Very polite! 5 STARS All around! I will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Quick getaway

We were impressed with the house and location. Lots of stairs so be ready to get a workout! It does have an elevator if needed. We also appreciated they allowed a stay shorter than a week! So grateful! We could only get everyone together for a couple days ! It was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025