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LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH

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Living room with pull out queen sofa bed.
Welcome to Serenity by the Sea with wonderful ocean views.
Exterior
Beach access  is  just across street between the coral houses.
Living room located on top floor with wonderful ocean views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Jack and Jill

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Twin Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH

You won't believe this is a beach vacation home! Everything a home can offer plus more!!! Magnificent and rare ocean/lake views in a luxury condominium. A spacious and comfortable home away from home with beach access is just steps away. Guest can sit on the deck and watch love ones play in the sand. Serenity by the Sea is centrally located on a quiet one-way street. Once you park your car, you can toss your keys on the counter since you won't need them again during your stay. Entertainment, fine and casual dining at wonderful local restaurants, shopping and a top 10 ranked boardwalk are all just two blocks away in downtown Carolina Beach. And, don't forget Brits Donuts, ranked number 2 in the United States and is easily addictive. During the high season; enjoy the amusement park, movies at the lake, bingo, fireworks and the farmers market which are all close by.

Serenity-by-the Sea is a beautiful approximate 2000 square foot, 4 bedroom 3.5 bath, second row home (top two floors on left quarter of building), with beach access just in front of home. The private elevator is great for luggage, groceries or a ride up. While Serenity by the Sea comfortably sleeps up to 10 guest, there is plenty of room for everyone.

Upon entering Serenity-by the Sea, you will find the ground floor offers a private garage with a private elevator which accesses our two floors. For those of you that need to get some exercise after Brits donuts, there are steps in the common hallway to our home.

We have gone above and beyond furnishing our home to make sure your stay is memorable. Ascend to the top floor and step into the main living area with breathtaking views of the ocean. This level with tile floors, double crown molding and a wall of windows host the living room, dining area, kitchen and primary suite. The living area consist of a large sofa, love seat and rocker. If you need extra sleeping space, open the sofa and it makes a comfortable bed. This room has a large 47” HD smart TV, books, movies and games. Walk outside onto your large private deck and enjoy a meal, glass of wine, reading, relaxing or watching the sunrise.

A stunning open floor plan on the building’s top floor allows easy entertaining for large groups. The dining area includes a large dining room table with seating for 8, while two people can sit at the bar and there is additional seating for two at the pub table. The well equipped kitchen is a chefs dream. We have tried to think of everything a person could need to cook from a sandwich to a full five-course meal. We supply pots, pans, baking dishes, plates, children's plates, wine glasses, blenders, coffee makers, serving bowls and platters and every kind of gadget hoping to meet your culinary skills.

The primary bedroom, with a king bed, large closet, and flat screen smart tv, is also located on the top floor. The primary bath has a large tile shower and separate water closet.

The second floor offers three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first of the three is located on the ocean side with amazing ocean views. There is a large deck with two rocking chairs for our guest to relax and enjoy some quiet time. This room has a queen bed, large closet and a large flat screen smart tv. This room has an adjoining jack-n-jill bathroom.

The second bedroom is a middle bedroom with an elevator entrance. This bedroom has a queen bed, small closet and smart tv. It shares an adjoining jack-n-jill bathroom which has a bath/shower combo and double sinks.

The third bedroom has wonderful lake views and two twin beds. This room has a flat screen smart TV, large closet and large deck with two rocking chairs. It also has a private bath with tiled shower.

Just off of the main living area is a large deck with four chairs and table. Relax outside with a cup of coffee or glass of wine or enjoy a delicious meal outside. Take a stroll over to the beach or grab a good book and beach chair and loose yourself for the day. Serenity-by the Sea is only two blocks from downtown Carolina Beach.

We are a PET FREE home.

Serenity-by-the Sea makes vacationing easy, relaxing and fun.

Property manager

Renee Chisholm
Premier Host

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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets are allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a non-smoking building.
Ring doorbell at front door is for guest security. Tampering with Ring devices is cause for eviction and forfeit of security deposit.
Contract signed required. Names/ages of all guest staying or visiting are required. Also, a copy of the primary renters license required.
Events are considered any gatherings in excess of 14 people whether visiting or staying. Names/ages are to be submitted to owner.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is on a lake. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LUXURY CONDO WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN CAROLINA BEACH located?

Situated on a lake, this condo building is steps away from Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichols G.

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

Very nice well stocked condo in great location.

Loved this unit. Enjoyed our Thanksgiving out of town. Upper level gave good view of ocean from across the street but made stair climbing a challenge. There was an Elevator if you needed it. Awesome location near bars and restaurants a few blocks away. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissy W.

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

Great stay!

Great location very close walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great Property!

Loved our stay. Perfect location with easy access to beach and boardwalk area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Carolina Beach for Memorial Day Weekend

It was our second time staying here. Wonderful property and location! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

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

Spring Break Reset

We had a great time hanging out with friends for our las Spring Break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Annual Family Beach Trip

Fabulous condo that was well equipped, close to everything including beach, boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Excellent Vacation Stay

This is one of the best houses we've stayed in. Excellent amenities. Great location, fantastic views of the ocean, a short walk to the beach and boardwalk. Beyond beach activities we found may attractions in the area and in Wilmington all within a 30-minute drive or less.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis Enrique F.

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

Great time!

Thank you for a wonderful stay - the elevator worked really well for one of our family members who would have struggled to use the stairs otherwise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Beautiful home at Carolina Beach!

This home has everything you need. It was spotless and with 5 bedrooms we all had plenty room for all of our family. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Weekend Hideaway

We planned a weekend away with our family of 9 to this condo. Plans changed and my husband, 4 year old son and I were the only three to go on the trip. The condo is in an excellent location and is just as advertised, if not better. The layout is open and allows for relaxing without worrying about the littles safety because they can be seen in all common areas. We came back well rested and so thankful for the time together we had here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Cant be beat in Carolina Beach!

Top notch place to stay in Carolina Beach! Well stocked with fantastic views of both the Ocean and Lake. Right in the middle of everything you could want. Walk 5 minutes to the Boardwalk, ice creme, restaurants, and most importantly right across the street from the beach access. Perfect location to be around it all. House is well stocked for cooking, provides all the needed towels and other linens, beach chairs, and all the things you really need to just enjoy the beach without having to pack more than a suitcase of clothes!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Thanksgiving at Carolina Beach

We went to the condo for a Thanksgiving family reunion. It was very well furnished and very spacious. It was very convenient to the beach. We specially liked the fact that it had a dedicated elevator, since it was accessed on the fourth floor. The elevator was small and quite slow, but still quicker than walking up the steps. And in fact, we had a good time joking about the elevator. Overall it was a wonderful visit and we would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

Wouldn't want to stay anywhere else!

Big Blue has to be one of the nicest places to stay at Carolina Beach! We enjoyed our first hurricane party on the back deck of the house on Friday, then spent the remainder of the long week end on the beach. The description and pictures of Big Blue were right on point, and except for a trip to the grocery store, our cars never left the driveway. We hope to make this an annual trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Christine G., Sedona, AZ

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

Comfortable ocean view home in a good location

Most well-stocked vacation rental we've stayed in -- kitchen ware, multiple towels per person, beach chairs and bicycles. The location was great in early May. The furnishings were very comfortable and the wall colors and art work were quite pleasing to the eye. Plenty of parking for 4 cars. Pre-arrival information and check in was easy to follow and our contact with the owner and property manager were very prompt. It was a great vacation there. Thanks!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam g., Leesburg VA

"I want to go back to Big Blue"

These were the words from a 4, 3, and 2 year old...actually truth be known they are the words from their parents and grandparents! Wonderful house, great location! We agree with all the good reviews...God willing we will be "back to Big Blue"!

10/10 Excellent

Erynne G., Rochester, NY, USA

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

Picture perfect CB property

Our family just spent one week at this property and we are looking forward to returning again in the future! The property was incredibly clean and accommodating! Kitchen was stocked with everything you will need for large family meals. Additional amenities provided by host include laundry pods/dryer sheets, beach chairs and beach cruisers. The location to the beach was much closer than I expected and the view from the porch was picturesque! The small elevator was helpful for members of the family that weren’t able to navigate the multiple flights of stairs. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Don A.

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

DFA

Found property to be as stated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Truly Serenity By The Sea

We had some issues checking in as the private elevator did not work and our door codes were incorrect, but a call to the VRBO manager and owner rectified the problems in a timely manner. The condo was immaculate and one of the best stocked kitchens we've ever rented. Everything was as the owner, Renee, stated in the property description. Really cannot say enough good things about our stay. I would highly recommend this property as a rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

Perfection!

This was my family's second stay at Big Blue and we couldn't be happier. We vacationed at Big Blue in August, 2019 and had a fantastic time. Our group included six adults and two children. The house is spacious enough that it gives everyone enough privacy, yet there is plenty of shared space for family bonding and memory-making. This house comes with everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. All you need is your swimsuit and sunglasses! We can't give this place high enough praise!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Fantastic Location

Our family wanted to stay here in 2020, but our plans were derailed due to Covid. It took us three years, but we were thrilled to finally come to Serenity by the Sea. The house is so clean, full of light, plenty of space, a full stocked kitchen for real cooking, games, and to top it all off - a beautiful view! The elevator was essential since one member of our family uses a wheelchair. While the bathrooms are not exactly wheelchair accessible, we were able to make it work. The easy ramp access to the beach was fantastic, as was the use of the garage for keeping the large beach wheelchair loaned to us by Carolina Beach. Our family enjoyed being within walking distance of almost everything we wanted to do that week. We highly recommend Serenity by the Sea!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D., North Carolina

Beautiful property - Amazing stay

Big Blue is absolutely gorgeous! The house was immaculate, really well stocked, warm, inviting, and comfortable. The elevator is a plus for transporting luggage, but the stairs helped us burn off the crazy amount of Britt's Donuts we consumed. Our party of 6 adults and 2 kids were extremely comfortable. Beds, linens, and towels were comfortable and in excellent condition. The kitchen had more than we could ever need to prepare all our meals. Despite the weather being cold and rainy during our stay, we still enjoyed the views of the beach from the balcony. I would highly recommend Big Blue for anyone coming to Carolina Beach! It is very close to the Boardwalk, the beach, and the lake. You won't be disappointed!

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Charlotte, North Carolina

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

Excellent property

This is a beautiful top floor condo with a perfect location and stunning views. The home is beautifully maintained and immaculate. The owner supplied ample towels, paper products, dish soap, clothes detergent, etc. above and beyond what is customary. The beds are extremely comfortable and bed linens are lovely. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need and more. We loved or Christmas week at Serenity by the Sea. The elevator was broken and we managed to work around it, but it could be a problem so be forewarned. Also there is no exception to the 5:00 pm check in time. All in all we’d highly recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

John M.

Families Beware

The overall centrality of the location was great. We were able to walk to all of the daily attractions. Unfortunately, "children welcome" has unlisted exceptions. We were traveling with small children who behave...well you know like small children. They property had no kid friendly eatery so our kids had to eat off of paper towels and counters (2 year old and 4 year olds don't do well with breakable plates and cups). This resulted in more than necessary dirty hands and lots of extra cleaning during the stay on our part. Overall, as parents of small children we realized it was their vacation but would have been nice to relax a little in the evenings after they went to bed. Them there was the downstairs neighbor. The downstairs neighbor called and complain about noise from them during the day to the property manager. Who apparently is friends with them and told us if the noise continues they will kick us out. The rest of the stay we had to suppress our children's natural enthusiasm and restrict them to the top floor. The neighbor complained about us using the elevator "30 times an hour." This would have been quite a feat as it takes the elevator 2 minutes round trip, you can do the math as to what that would have required. For rest of the trip we had to walk up 4 flights of stairs carrying 2 young (but not that light) children each. Normally would have had the children walk but several times a day and after trips to the pier and beach does not leave the kids with much energy. And of course couldn't have them upset in the hallways. All of this would have just been chalked up to an annoying neighbor, except they had the nerve to complain about this in an email to me 8 days after checkout. With the added exaggeration of the property manager coming to the property because of it, we didn't see him since check in. In this email contained a categorigal list of charges which they were charging us for "damage." Apparently they have not taken reasonable precautions to protect their furniture. Being a property owner who rents as well, many of the damages should have been resolved with stain removal and normal cleaning. Fortunately we took out insurance for damages which they are charging. This further angers because according to their charges they expected us to do a complete thorough cleaning and were upset their cleaning service had to do things like wipe counters and walls. Young children are not welcomed and does not makeup for location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

carlson r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H., DeWitt, IA, UNITED STATES

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

Beautiful home

Great location and a great home. Had everything we needed and more. So much room to spread out. Everything was of high quality and not what you would expect from a rental. Owner is super sweet. Checked in several times during hurricane Ian. Would definitely stay again. Three year old granddaughter said the best thing about vacation was “our house”.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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