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Tranquil Oceanfront Retreat on the beach
This place is literally beachfront. Beautiful views for sunrise and sunset!

Stunning Sunsets, Walkable Condo, Covered Parking
This was our second stay and we will be back! The location is amazing. Bob is extremely communicative and the condo has amazing river views at a fair rate. Add in the condo amenities and included parking and there is no reason to stay anywhere else on the riverwalk. We can’t wait to come back!

Ola Verde
Great location and vibes, definite recommendation for anyone looking to explore the beach area!

Modern Oceanview Condo on Carolina Beach
Donna's place was immaculate. It was decorated beautifully with everything you need but not cluttered. The location was amazing, a very short walk to the beach. Location has a small pool that was so refreshing after spending all day on the beach. The only issue we had was with the lock, but Donna was so responsive and made sure we had a solution immediately. Would definitely go back and recommend to anyone looking for a place with a small family.

Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking
My husband and I enjoyed spending the weekend here for a wedding! The apartment is beautifully situated over the water with an amazing view. Right near the apartment is a local place to get drinks. The apartment is walking distance to everything, but also far enough where we didn’t hear a lot of noise. Aubrey was very responsive and gave explicit directions. It was helpful to have the parking garage which wasn’t far away at all! We also appreciated the “manual” with recommendations for local favorites including shopping and restaurants! The apartment was nicely decorated and clean. We would definitely stay there again! Thank you!

Jimmy’s place
We had such a wonderful time at Mary Margaret's place! Being steps from the beach was incredibly convenient, making it so easy to enjoy the sun and sand whenever we wanted. We also really appreciated having a cool bar with great drink specials and live music just around the corner. The apartment itself has such a lovely bohemian beach feel, it's really well designed and so comfortable. We're definitely hoping to come back soon!

Beautiful Waterway View w/parking *No service fee!
Perfect space for a beach getaway!

River Retreat
We had such an amazing time at River Retreat! Felt very safe and comfortable right at home truly. It unfortunately was raining so bad one of the days but that didn’t stop us we still had a great time, make sure you enjoy that sunset on the balcony or catch the sunrise, it’s worth it! :)
Waterfront house rentals

Star Struck- Oceanfront B/Pool/Steps from Beach!
We had a wonderful stay and cannot recommend this home enough! Excellent access to the beach and the home has everything you could need and so much more! Hosts were very easy to communicate with and responded quickly. We would love to come back!

Beachfront-Oak Island Memories Oceanfront
We had an excellent experience at Jennifer's place and would definitely love to stay again!

Little House On The Beach
The beachfront location was amazing. We really enjoyed spending most of our time on the beach and the deck. The house is small, but if you intend to spend most of your time outside, it's perfect. The house shows it's age in a few areas, but this didn't affect our stay. The A/C kept it nice and cool during some hot humid days. The deck was perfect for morning coffee, watching a storm roll in, hanging out in the evenings, and most importantly private beach access! Most of the surf city shops and restaurants were only a 5 minute drive away. Overall, this was a great spot for a relaxing stay at the beach. We would book it again.

Beach Front Home-with hot tub! All linens provided
My family and I had a great three night stay. We’ve always wanted to stay right on the ocean and it was so worth it. The house is spacious but still cozy. We travelled with our 8 month old and used the high chair and baby gate. We loved watching the sun come up over the ocean each morning. Emily was communicative and friendly. Would definitely return!

Oak Island beach House #1
Exactly what we were looking for. Small enough to be comfortable for 2 people and our dog. We don't need a McMansion, like everyone seems to be putting up. We loved it! Our dog leashed up, loved her covered, shaded and breezy deck and a short walk to the beach. She is senior now running is no longer on her itinerary. She is a lounger and we needed shade and a breeze for her. The furniture is very tasteful, bed comfortable, bathroom clean, bath towels fresh, kitchen had everything we needed to cook some local food. Nice pots n pans, etc. My husband, not our travel planner was already looking to re-book to come back. That never happens. We found several dog friendly places to try out, just enough to get you out for a bit and get back to your ocean view rental to enjoy it!! There are a few local fish places for fresh seafood. OI is a quaint and family oriented location and just what we were looking for to enjoy the beach with our dog. This unit is a gem!

Beachfront cottage with views from every room!
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The views from the back deck were fantastic. It was great to sit there and have coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. It was great to only have to get up and walk to the beach without having to go too far. Would definitely stay here again!

Ocean Front 5Bedroom/3Bathroom Dog Friendly Home!
Beautiful home right on the beach, the house had everything we needed and above all, my kids and I had a very relaxing vacation here. Kate was very helpful and gave us great local recommendations.

Steps to the Beach: Weekly Discounts
Loved our stay here! The walking distance to the beach was perfect for our family. The kitchen is also well stocked with pots/pans/etc which made family meals easy in the house. Lindsey was great with communication pre and post visit
Waterfront condo rentals

BEACHFRONT w/ pool, near boardwalk, amazing views!
Amazing views, large covered porch, so close to the beach, and walkable to many shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend!

Beachfront Condo, Steps to the Beach
This place was beautiful! Fort Fisher is literally right next door! The place was clean,beautiful, quiet and had everything we needed. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook, the pool was well kept, and The view was hard to leave. Will be back. 🫶🏻

Ocean Front! Best View! Near tiki bar! Spotless!
Our family enjoyed our stay at this beautiful condo. We walked on the beach to the boardwalk at night and it was perfect! Our kids loved having direct access to the beach to go out and spend endless hours in the ocean. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us.

Ocean Front, Top Floor Unit- Carolina Beach
Mike was a great host and very communicative with check in and out instructions. The condo was perfect - perfect location, clean, and Mike has thought of all the extras (ceiling fans, hair dryers, sound machines, beach towels, beach chairs). We will definitely stay again when in Carolina Beach!

OIB~Oceanfront Condo 3 Bd/2Bath, linens included!
From the time of booking, Anne was an incredible host and the space was immaculate. The complex itself was quiet during our stay in June. It is truly steps from the ocean. Not only that, we came during such a hot week and the AC never wavered. I can’t stress enough how important it is that AC works well during a stay. The toys were excellent for the littles in our family. Anne went above and beyond sending us recommendations and communication about check in. We would totally stay here again. While we did splurge, we felt like the value for what you get in this place was more than worth it. We never felt crowded on the beach due to only private access for condo tenants, another huge win. Thanks Anne for such a wonderful week with memories my family will never forget!

Oceanfront Duplex~ linens included!
Anne was so wonderful to work with and her communication was excellent! Her place was not only beautiful, but it was the perfect location to both the beach and the pool! It had multiple private decks for our family to enjoy the view and sounds of the ocean. The house was spotless and has been very well maintained; and as an extra bonus- it included ALL of the linens including plenty of extra bath towels and beach towels! We will definitely be back for many years to come!

It's All About The View!
Me and my husband went for our first wedding anniversary. The condo is perfect size, super clean, and the view is AMAZING! It is so close to the beach, restaurants, and bars. Garrett was very responsive and helpful if I had any questions. Would definitely stay again.

Spectacular Riverfront w/ Parking & A King Bed!
Wonderful condo in a superb location. Tafie responded to our questions right away. The view was super and we’d go back in a heartbeat. Julia
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Carolina Beach
Total rentals
520 properties
Nightly prices starting at
G$10,454 GYD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
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Family-friendly rentals
390 properties are a good fit for families
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130 properties allow pets
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300 properties have a pool
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- Wrightsville Beach
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- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
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- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
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- Cape Fear Country Club
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