Heated pool thru Nov, canal sunsets, beach access - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach home for 18 with unobstructed canal vistas, a saltwater pool heated through November and Starfish Beach Access just 250 steps away.

✓ Sunset swings on 2 humongous canal-view balconies
✓ 2 full apartments: 2 kitchens, living & dining rooms
✓ 1.2 miles to the Boardwalk & dining
✓ Dog-friendly; close by off-leash beach Oct–Mar
✓ 2 rooftop decks: canal + peekaboo ocean vistas
✓ Elevator to floors 2 & 3

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TOGETHER, WITH ROOM TO SPREAD OUT
Your group gets the entire home: 2 complete apartments under one roof, made for family getaways, get-togethers, wedding weekends, trips with friends and, yes, the pups too.

Separate entrances give each apartment added privacy, with the apartments connected via exterior stairs only. Appreciate convenient elevator access to floors 2 & 3 in Unit B.

WHY FALL AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Fall is Carolina Beach’s best-kept secret: warm days, peaceful beaches and golden canal sunsets. Planning for spring or summer instead? It’s all waiting then, too.

• Pool heated to about 80°F, complimentary Oct 1–Nov 30, temperature permitting
• 2 full kitchens—ideal for holiday meals and family celebrations
• Quiet beaches and lighter traffic for golf cart cruising
• Seasonal off-leash dog beach access and surf fishing at Freeman Park
• Cozy nights in: recliners, family games and 2-player Ms. Pac-Man

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Beach access: 250 steps, about a 3 min walk
• 2 giant canal-view balconies with sunset swings
• Boardwalk eateries, cafés and stores: 1.2 miles
• 2 living rooms and dining areas for gathering and spreading out
• Each dining area seats 10 at the table + 5 at the island
• 2 completely supplied kitchens; Kitchen 2 has an induction cooktop & double ovens
• 2-player Ms. Pac-Man arcade for friendly competition
• Whole-home reverse osmosis water: skip bottled water and beach-town smell
• 2 rooftop decks: canal + peekaboo ocean vistas
• Bring or rent kayaks/paddleboards; public launch 0.3 miles away
• Backyard loungers, outdoor dining and charcoal grille
• Outdoor shower, ground-floor beach storage, 16 beach towels & at least 8 beach chairs
• Parking for 6 cars + parking and charging for 1 rental golf cart

Starter coffee and snacks fuel the “who’s doing the grocery run?” debate.

FAMILY- AND DOG-FRIENDLY
• Travel cribs in Bedrooms 1 & 4; high chairs in both dining rooms
• Play areas in both bunk rooms
• 2 comfortable gliders, ideal for rocking littles to sleep
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs welcome; pet costs apply
• Freeman Park dog beach: 0.8 miles
• Mike Chappell Park’s fenced dog park: 2.3 miles

Pups will assume this whole trip was planned for them. Let them believe it.

COMFORTS PROVIDED
• Beds made, towels waiting, plus additional pillows and blankets
• TV, ceiling fan and bedside charging in every bedroom
• Roomy bedrooms with ample closet space
• Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash & hand soap in every bath
• Forgot-to-pack extras in 3 baths; double sinks in 5 of 7
• Wi-Fi, washer/dryer and intelligent-lock entry in each apartment

FIRST FLOORING — UNIT A | 3BR/3BA
Totally supplied kitchen with microwave, generous pantry space and a canal-view sink. Living room seats 9 with recliners and a decorative fireplace.

• Bedroom 1: King, enormous ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 2: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 3: Queen, twin bunk beds, floor bed & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks

SECOND FLOORING — UNIT B | 3BR/3BA ON THIS LEVEL
Entirely outfitted kitchen with double ovens and induction cooktop. Living room seats 8 total, including 2 super comfortable gliders, with most other seats reclining. Decorative fireplace and 2-player Ms. Pac-Man.

• Bedroom 4: King, huge ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 5: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 6: Queen, twin bunk beds, floor bed & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks

Interior stairs inside Unit B connect the second and third floors.

THIRD FLOORING — UNIT B CONTINUED | 2BR/1BA
• Bedroom 7: King, faux fireplace, private balcony & room for yoga
• Bedroom 8: Queen, skylight, kitchenette & workspace
• Shared bath for Bedrooms 7 & 8: double sinks, soaker tub & shower

Both rooftop decks are accessed from this floor; see access details below.

NEARBY
• Sandpiper Lane Public Dinghy Dock: 0.3 miles; kayak & paddleboard launch
• North End Café & Mini Mart: 0.4 miles; dog-friendly coffee and biscuits
• Freeman Park, Carolina Beach Pier and tiki bar: 0.8 miles
• The BARge floating bar: 0.8 miles; dog-friendly
• Island Cruises: 1 mile; boat tours and sunset cruises on Saturdays through October
• Publix & The Veggie Wagon: 1.7 miles for groceries, produce, cold beer and live music

Explore Carolina Beach Marina, Lake and State Park, or take a trip to Kure Beach, Fort Fisher and the NC Aquarium.

Heated pool first or sunset swing first? Excellent problem to have.

GUEST ACCESS
Your group has exclusive use of the entire Blue Water Vista property: both apartments, all balconies and rooftop decks, the saltwater pool, backyard and outdoor amenities. No indoor or outdoor spaces are shared with another rental group.

Self check-in with intelligent locks. Free on-site parking for 6 cars, plus parking and charging for 1 rental golf cart. See access and parking details below.

LAYOUT & ACCESS
The apartments have separate entrances and are connected via exterior stairs only.

• Unit A is reached by exterior stairs
• Interior stairs inside Unit B connect floors 2 & 3
• Both rooftop decks are accessible by stairs only
• Peekaboo ocean-view deck: stairs from Bedroom 8, for your whole group
• Canal-view deck: spiral stairs from Bedroom 7’s balcony
• The dock across the street is private and belongs to our neighbors

ELEVATOR
The elevator works well but is picky; please read the instructions first. Tip: send a load of bags up on its own first.

• Elevator from ground level to floors 2 & 3 only; no first-floor stop
• Third-floor stop opens directly into Bedroom 8
• Others may prefer the interior stairs when Bedroom 8 is occupied
• Does not serve Unit A or either rooftop deck

POOL & BACKYARD
• Private saltwater pool: 11,800 gallons, 3.3–6.6 ft deep
• Pool heated Oct 1–Nov 30 only, temperature permitting
• Backyard is partially fenced; please keep pups leashed outdoors

PARKING
• On-site parking for 6 cars + 1 rental golf cart
• Tandem parking: cars park one behind another
• Leaving may take teamwork and a friendly “can you move your car?”

LOCAL DOG ACCESS
• Town beach (250 steps away), Oct–Mar: leashed dogs anytime
• Town beach, Apr–Sep: leashed dogs before 9 AM or after 5 PM
• Freeman Park (0.8 miles): off-leash under voice control Oct–Mar; leashed Apr–Sep
• Dogs aren’t allowed in the Boardwalk district

IMPORTANT NOTES
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for peak summer months and holidays, when our Firm cancellation policy applies. Please review the cancellation terms for your dates before booking.

• Booking guest must be 25+ and stay on-site the entire trip
• No third-event bookings for someone else
• min. 18 overnight guests
• All guests and family pets must be listed on the reservation
• The pool area is a people-only zone
• Please keep pups leashed outdoors
• Please keep an eye on little ones around the pool
• Smoke-complimentary and vape-complimentary home
• Grilling happens at the ground-level grille, not on decks or balconies
• Quiet hours: 9 PM–7 AM, per Carolina Beach town rules (blame the town, not us)

Simple checkout: start the dishwashers, take out the trash, and we’ll do the rest—no stripping beds.

Please read our full home rules before booking and share them with your group. Booking means your whole group agrees to follow them.

HOW TO REACH YOUR HOST
Please message me through your booking app first for questions, requests or concerns. It keeps everything in one place so I can respond quickly—from check-in questions to where to find the best hush puppies.

I’m available 8 AM–10 PM Eastern and usually reply within an hour. Messages after 10 PM are answered the next morning.

For fire, medical or immediate safety emergencies, call 911.

For urgent property issues, message me, then call the host number in the app or on the refrigerator welcome sign. Please call 3 times in a row if I don`t pickup. If I miss your call, leave a voicemail with your name, callback number, property address and the urgent issue.

We want your stay to be smooth and calming, so reach out anytime—even just to tell us everything’s ideal.
★ HOME RULES & SAFETY GUIDELINES ★
Welcome! Make yourself at home, be kind to the home, and keep it clean-ish while you’re here.

The guest who booked the reservation is responsible for making sure everybody in the group—including visitors, kids, and the registered dog—follows these rules. Charges may apply for damage, missing items, guest-caused service calls, or cleaning beyond a typical stay.

✔ Booking Rules
Booking guest must be 25+ and stay for the full reservation. No third-event bookings. All overnight guests and pet(s) must be listed on reservation.

✔ Guest Limit
min. occupancy is 18 people, including kids. Visitors also count toward this limit.

✔ No Parties
Parties, events, and unapproved gatherings are not allowed. Excessive noise, disruptive activity, or having more people at the property than approved will be considered a event and a home-rule violation.

✔ No Indoor Smoking or Vaping
Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use are not allowed inside the home or near open doors or windows where smoke or vapor could enter.

Evidence (that includes smell) of indoor smoking or vaping may result in a minimum $1,050 cleaning and odor-remediation charge, plus any additional restoration costs.

✔ Property Access
For everybody’s security, we’ll normally confirm any request for interior access through the Airbnb message thread first. Please do not allow anyone inside unless we have confirmed the visit.