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A dock office with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating it is a marine mart.
A cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, two porthole windows, a wooden bench, and a cushioned seating area with decorative pillows.
A boat docked at a marina with houses in the background and string lights on the bow.
A compact, wooden bunk bed with a headboard, multiple pillows, and a woven basket.
A wooden cabin interior with a steering wheel, a fan, and a view of the outside through a window.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ā€Ŗ13 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ā€Ŗ18 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Freeman Park
    ā€Ŗ19 min walkā€¬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ36 min driveā€¬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is a short stroll from this houseboat, and other popular attractions like Carolina Beach Boardwalk are within a few miles (5 km). Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens, patios, and sofa beds.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Freeman Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖCircle K - ā€¬11 min drive
  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬17 min drive
  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖCook Out - ā€¬15 min drive
  • ā€ŖCape Fear Seafood Company - ā€¬16 min drive

About this property

5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly!

Welcome aboard The Carolina Speakeasy!! There is a galley with ample seating for a great meal. We have provided all utensils needed and even have stovetop. There are 2 small cabins and a queen cabin. We prefer use of marina facilities for shower and etc. We do have a composting toilet system for emergencies only. Please try to use Marina facilities for toileting.
Enjoy yourself on upper deck and let all your troubles fade away. We canā€™t wait to have you aboard!
Parking in summer months can be a challenge please message me if you have a problem.

Note: there is no shower onboard but we have great marina showers!

Plenty of games
Grill
Firepit
Best view of the sea !!
Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Please do not touch electrical wires in cabinet under radio.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: I wouldnā€™t recommend any children under age of 2

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this houseboat?

This houseboat is located in Carolina Beach, just steps from Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina. You'll also find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly!?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer parking.

Is this houseboat associated with a casino?

No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this houseboat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.

Is 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly! a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront houseboat include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a firepit.

Does 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this houseboat.

Does this houseboat offer breakfast?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this houseboat allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this houseboat.

Does 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this houseboat.

What is the closest airport to this houseboat?

The closest major airport to this houseboat is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 19.9 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly!?

Yes, every accommodation at 5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly! comes with a patio.

5 min walk to beach! Perfect for Families!!Cheoy Lee Sailboat stay!Dog friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Nice trip

We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great time and overall was a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Fun stay!

Everything was as described, no issues. Great communication with Chrysan! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia H.

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

Birthday vacation!

A great destination spot to hang out with friends! We had a lovely time exploring the town and hanging out on top of the boat. Such a lovely experience :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Amazing

Amazing experience. Sunset was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Loved everything about our time here!

We had the absolute best time on the boat. It was dreamy and romantic, we felt like we were somewhere far far away. They provided every single thing we needed. I highly recommend booking this place, itā€™s a trip you wonā€™t soon forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tealtnt@gmail.com T.

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

1 Night-Lifetime of Memories

A very unique experience. Peaceful, safe, gorgeous location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

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

Carolina Speakeasy

BEST vacation EVER! The owner Chrysan is amazing, answered every question I had quickly & was SO kind. I highly recommend staying here!!! CB Marina is just fantastic too! šŸ˜šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Beautiful sunsets and relaxing stay!

Our family and pups had a great time on this sailboat! Super clean and close to everything in Carolina Beach! Host was very nice and responsive. Will be back with the husband for a romantic stay, but the kids thought it was very cool :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Gorgeous relaxation

Sunrise at the beach and sunsets on the deck of the boat. If you are looking to unplug and relax this is perfect. The boat is charming, the Marina is pretty calm and we slept great. Several dog-friendly beaches in the area. Great hosts as well! We will definitely be back. Would love to do a fall/winter stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Life on a sailboat

Regardless of the rain and freezing temperatures, we had a wonderful weekend on a sailboat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi D.

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

First time sleeping on a boat!

This was our first time spending the night on a sailboat! The weather was awful but assisted in rocking us to sleep. Looking forward to another stay in nicer weather so we could enjoy the marina and outdoor areas of boat as well. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald L.

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

Awesome stay!

We went during a gale force wind storm, rain but I loved it, just wanted to relax and have never slept on a boat before, I love the rocking of the boat, sound of the wind and rain. Never turned on the tv, it was "The Sound of Silence" Awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Magical Experience

This was the most unique and magical experience. I could have honestly just stayed in the boat for our entire stay. Owner has is decorated so nicely and the boat is glorious in its restored beauty. Felt so Royal, and like we were in another era. I WILL be back for sure. Be sure to check out Island Burgers and fries thatā€™s right down the road! Thank you for sharing your boat with us! @oliviashifflettphotoandfilm
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

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

Fun way to stay close to the beach!

My family of 3 plus our dog comfortably enjoyed our stay! Everything was clean and commucation with Chrysan was exceptional! We have a 50 pound dog so that was a little tricky getting her in and out for the cabin. I didn't think that through when we decided to bring her! I just mention that in case anyone has an bigger dog that you'd need to carry down the ladder. This was such a fun way to experience boat life close to the beach. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carla c.

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

Such unique accommodations

We had a great stay that will be talked about for years. We arrived after dark which made navigating the marina and getting settled a challenge. However, communication from the host, prior to our arrival, made it easier! Chrysan was very hepful throughout our stay. Even answering questions about parking at the beach. Our family of 5, 2 adults, 2 teens and 1 preteen fit well. The Marina bathrooms are just a minute away and there is a small public beach just behind the marina. The older boat with original fixtures made this a very cool experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jascha S.

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

Charming & adventurous!

This is a charming, well-maintained sailboat! It is, of course, a boat, and so one should go in expecting that many things may work slightly differently than if you were staying in a generic condo. If that caveat doesn't give you pause, then you will likely have a great time, as we did. We did in fact see dolphins just outside the marina, though I understand that dolphin sightings are not necessarily included with the rental. :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

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

Unique overnight

My family was looking for somewhere to stay the night before Thanksgiving as we were coming in from out of town just for the day. Although we are boat people, we have never stayed on a sailboat so figured we would give it a go. The marina it turned out was actually attached to the venue where we were married 16yrs ago. So it was a nice surprise. The boat is older and has a few maintenance needs. As it was we arrived after dark so we had some confusion on the interior lights but managed all the same. Everyone slept well & the marina facilities were great for showering. The views even in the cold & rain (raining when we arrived) were soothing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kat w.

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

Great experience

I took my sons to the beach for a much needed get away. I wanted to give them a different experience than normal and this fir perfectly. They were super excited. Everything was nice and tidy. However the bathroom didnt work. Not a big deal since the marina was just a short walk away. Wifi didnt work either unfortunately, wasnt a big deal however since thats exactly what i wanted - a break from phones. Beds were clean. Plenty of blankets, but we couldnt find towels (we didnt bring our own since i saw they were provided) but we made do. Overall the experience was great. We all loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennifer H.

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

Disappointed

Beautiful boat. Water didnā€™t work . AC was not sufficient. Toilet leaked. Bed was not made upon arrival. Beer bottles were in trash can in kitchen area when we arrived. Dirty dish in sink upon arrival. We explained this to the owner. She was extremely nice, however offered no reimbursement or discount, instead she attempted to justify all complaints .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Courtney L.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Listed Amenities Not Available

The boat is cute. Definitely be prepared to stay in a small space with limited windows. We were told on the way up water was not working but would be fixed when we arrived, not the case. No water to use. Had to go to bath house to use restrooms and to shower. No TV and or Internet. After checking in and not able to have the amenities listed we left for a hotel. Recommend getting confirmation of all amenities are working prior to arrival. The owner was kind, however no refund offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Roy M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Too Hot for comfort

Just prior to arrival we received an email letting us know that the water was broke and someone would be by in the morning with water. When we arrived it was easy enough to find the boat. When we got on board and went down below it was 90+ degrees with the portable AC they had installed. We contacted the owners and started working on solutions for the problem with them. We put the covers over the sky lights which had been left off, we closed the cabin area and kitchen area off from the aft and went out to explore to see if it would catch up. When we returned it was 90 degrees. After some conversations with the owner we decided to stick it out for one night and see if the AC could catch up. We went to dinner and a walk on the Boardwalk. Got back and it was down to 88 degrees and even hotter in the bedroom area. We adjusted the unit so it would blow into the bed area a little more and moved fans around. We didnā€™t sleep that much that night. When we got up at 6:30 it was 85 degrees after all night with the AC running. After a discussion between ourselves we decided we had made a good try of it but didnā€™t see it getting any better. We let the owner know we were leaving. The boat has some issues that donā€™t seem to be being taken care of. The owner makes the comment that it is an older boat and it will be more like camping in the email you get just before arrival. We asked for a refund for the one night but nothing back from the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023