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👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️

Beachfront vacation home near Carolina Beach

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach and ocean.
Beautiful sunsets
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beachfront property with multiple-story buildings, balconies, and palm trees.
Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Take a dip in the beauiful ocean

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18299 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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

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About the area

Carolina Beach

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Also, SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar is within half a mile (1 km) and Carolina Beach Arcade is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️

Reasons You Will Love Sandstep:

* Oceanfront Duplex, Steps to Public Beach

* Ocean Views from Multiple Balconies

* Great for Large Groups and Families - Plenty of Parking

* Boardwalk to the Beach

* Shared Pool and Gas Grill

* Professionally Managed

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

**Sandstep is the top 2 floors of this duplex (upper and lower) and, as such, some amenities will be shared between both sides of the property.

This spacious oceanfront duplex offers a perfect getaway with complimentary Wi-Fi, and central air. Located just steps from the public beach, it features a shared pool with two other units, an outdoor shower, and parking for up to four cars. Guests can enjoy grilling on the gas grill or dining on the deck, which offers seating for four and ocean views. Families are well-accommodated with a high chair and booster seat available.

The third-floor kitchen and dining area boast a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, including a refrigerator, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, and more. The large dining table seats 10, with additional seating for 5 at the kitchen bar. The adjacent living room offers seating for 11, with entertainment options like a flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player, Roku, and various books and games. The third-floor laundry area is equipped with a high-efficiency washer and dryer for added convenience.

The second floor features two ocean-view master suites, each with a king bed, private bathroom with a large tub and stand-up shower, and shared balcony access. Additional bedrooms include two queen beds with deck access, a room with two bunk beds, and two more bedrooms with king beds on the third floor. All bedrooms come with flat-screen TVs, ceiling fans, and alarm clocks, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone.

The Bed Setup:

2nd Floor
Master Suite #1: King Bed with Balcony Access and Ocean Views
Master Suite #2: King Bed with Balcony Access and Ocean Views
Guest Bedroom #1: Two Queen Beds with Deck Access
Guest Bedroom #2: Two Twin-over-Full Bunkbeds

3rd Floor
Guest Bedroom #3: King Bed
Guest Bedroom #4: King Bed

**The Pool is managed by the HOA's Pool Owners Association and is open from May 1st (weather depending) until September 30th each year.

Area Attractions:

Carolina Beach is a perfect family-friendly destination with a variety of attractions to keep everyone entertained. Families can stroll along the lively Carolina Beach Boardwalk with its rides, games, and local shops, or explore nature at Carolina Beach State Park, home to hiking trails and rare Venus flytraps. Nearby, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers interactive exhibits that kids will love, while Freeman Park provides beach access for fishing, swimming, and camping. Don't miss the historic Kure Beach Pier for fishing and ocean views, or relax at Carolina Beach Lake Park with paddleboats and playgrounds. For active fun, Tony Silvagni Surf School offers surf lessons for all ages. Carolina Beach has something for every family member to enjoy!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)

General

  • Unit size: 3,214 square feet

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, but service animals are welcome

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.5 mi (36-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is 👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Carolina Beach.

👣Sandstep👣Oceanfront, Shared Pool, Gas Grill☀️ Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property to rent. House was just right. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did not know the pool wasn’t open and there was a giant pipe blocking beach access. Other than that the house was perfect and a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prefect location. Just bring your clothes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The beach view is beautiful, and the cabin is really nice, clean, spaceful, and fun. Checking in was hard, because the instructions weren't sufficient. There were 2 gates, which had 2 different locks keyes, which delayed our stay due to confusion. The keys for the lift was also not working properly. Other than that, our experience was wonderful, and definitely would come again if would.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was as listed, and we had a great time, a great location

The property was great, great view of the ocean from the desk, the house was clean, and the beds was comfortable. If I was ever to visit Carline Beach again, I would definitely choose this place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice and relaxing. Great ocean views from both floors
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

Everything was wonderful - had an issue with ac but maintenance responded quickly!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing place!

This house was amazing- the space, the views, the pool and the oceanfront location! all top notch. I had to call maintenance once and they responded extremely quickly to fix the issue. Loved the place so much, we are renting it again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer family trip

Property was as expected. Great location. Shared entryway/staircase was a bit of a hassle and the door didn't seem to lock very easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Had a mini family reunion celebrating my daughter's graduation from UNCW. The house was perfectly appointed and could not be in a better location. There are a lot of stairs and the elevator was out while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property with great ocean views!

This was a great condo with very responsive management. Great beds and decor. Plenty of space for a large family. Wonderful pool. Had an extra refrigerator which was awesome! Elevator was very handy, but not great for those with claustrophobia. We could feel the building sway a bit, but maybe that is normal with a building this tall. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls trip

LOVED! Very clean, big rooms. The stairs could have been cleaner. The elevator was broken during our stay so that wasn’t very fun but we were notified way beforehand and it didn’t stop us from having a great time! Highly recommend this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Over all it was a great property and location q

The property had a great view. I am glad the Elevators was working, to get the kitchen on the 3rd floor. If they can just change the carpets to make the property better. Just one little irritation was that the dishwasher was full of clean load. We could not use it because it was full. Other wise when the ax broke down someone came with in an hour to fix it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The beach location and view were lovely. However, we rented this property for a family, for an 80th birthday. And we had one person on crutches who couldn't climb stairs. The property was advertised as one that was appropriate for a large group, and that had an elevator. The elevator didn't work when we arrived. It took over 24 hours to get that sorted and was pretty clear it had not been checked prior to our arrival. The house was not stocked for a large group - it had silverware and glassware for 6-8 people, tops. Carolina Beach Realty was great in going out to purchase what we needed. 3 lightbulbs out when we arrived. Again, Carolina Beach Realty fixed them on our second day, but someone should have caught this prior to our arrival. And the house was pretty dirty. Dirty toilets, cobwebs - as if it hadn't been really cleaned in a month.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Don’t rent this place needing and expecting an elevator for “ease of access” as described. It didn’t work at all the whole time and we had two very mobility challenged guests, one of those two was a 95 yr old veteran who uses oxygen and a walker, plus two other guests in their 80’s. It was very challenging to have them navigate three flights of stairs daily with assistance! Then to top it off, one of the ocean facing bedroom bathroom’s had electrical issues where lights crackled and power went out on that side of those rooms. Not an enjoyable stay for me during our daughter’s graduation and having to deal with the lack of communication, being told Friday the elevator was going to be fixed Saturday morning and it not only wasn’t but we weren’t contacted until I got a text two minutes before their office closed for the weekend. Disappointed in how it was all handled is an understatement.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed from 9/13/25 to 9/20/25. The house was clean and had plenty of room. There were 9 of us total that stayed, the view was great and easy access to the beach. Everything we needed was close by for dining and shopping. The only issue I had was the elevator. I had 3 elderly relatives and one with MS who could not go stairs. The day before we left the elevator completely stop working, unfortunately my niece was in the elevator when in stopped working. She was in there for about 45 minutes until maintenance could get her out. So not only we had that issue the 3 elderly people and my friend that had MS had a very difficult time doing the stairs. I did reach out to the reality company in regards to this issue but got no response. It realy caused some distress for the last day getting everything out of the house and having to help the people with disabilities. Everything else was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Property needs some major TLC!

The pictures are super deceiving. Don’t get me wrong, the area and beach access is amazing. We loved waking up and being able to watch dolphins from our balcony. However, this property needs some major help. Broken elevator, kitchen cabinets falling off, floors turning our kids feet black, broken dryer door, squealing shower heads, the central air not shutting off and freezing the one room, trash left under the couches from the previous renter. Paint pealing by the stairs, coffee stains on the carpet. I’m not sure a cleaning company even came between us and the previous person. We definitely left it cleaner than how we found it when we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Concerns with the condition of this property

This unit was selected because it had an elevator. By the time we were informed that the elevator would not be repaired other rentals were not available. We were told that money would be refunded due to this issue, and when we asked how much no one would provide a number. A refund of $500 is 4%. That is not sufficient for the lack of elevator, dirty condition, & disrepair of the unit. Upon entering the property we were surprised by the lack of upkeep. The handrails were dirty & sticky. The base boards & hallway carpeting were matted with dirt. Toeshoe molding had been removed & the baseboards were not repainted. The door to the porch was grimy and missing paint. The tub upstairs does not drain, their was mold on the shower curtain, dirt on the kitchen chairs. All of the pool chairs were missing straps and there was mold on each one. The required “towel” package is cheap, thin, rough dorm level towels. The decor can only be characterized as institutionalized. All the walls are painted white, bedding is white, shower curtains are white, etc. It feels cheap. Chairs are covered with cheap slipcovers, the main bedroom is missing a sitting chair, wall art is random. The paint job does not look professional-there are drips & areas missing paint. The renovation that was done is a downgrade. A luxury beachfront rental should have high end furnishings and the appearance of professional decorating. This unit does not.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ross Family Getaway

Needed more attention in the bathrooms and stairwells. Wasn’t clean enough. The shower curtains were dirty. I sprayed bathroom cleaner on them and ran water and the dirt came off. So if it was cleaned better that wouldn’t be a problem The rooms and kitchen were very clean. Except the pillows they need to be replaced. Thank goodness for the linen being cleaned thoroughly. The views of the ocean are amazing.. so would stay here again just be prepared to clean before you get comfortable. It’s a little over priced especially with the cost for cleaning added. Overall it was a good stay as it was all about family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Sandstep 2

Property management was poor no communication when we arrived at 4pm house had not been cleaned. After calling at 5pm cleaning crew arrived at 615pm finished around 720pm Property needs some work: 2nd floor would not cool down below 75 fans in all bedrooms so must be a known issue. Power outlets at carport did not work so we had no place to plug in golfcart.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun Stay

The house was wonderful. Laid out well for our 10 adults, 6 kids, and baby. Rooms are spacious and clean. We really liked this house and only had 2 issues. AC went out for 22hours and felt like it could have been resolved quicker, but that's partial fault of property mgt company and the owner only allows one service company. It got HOT! Only other issue was the pool - it's shared and whatever house shared it with us must have told all their friends because it the people in it had to be from multiple houses. Little crowded at times but worth being beach front with a pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026