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On the beach
Smart TV
Dining
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6858 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

This condo places you next to Carolina Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Boil Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riko's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Sand Castle | Beach Front + Community Pool!

Welcome to Winds 1 #1B – Sand Castle, a beautifully renovated first-floor beachfront condo nestled in the heart of Carolina Beach, NC. Located within the desirable Winds complex, this charming coastal retreat offers breathtaking ocean views, direct beach access, and all the comforts of home—perfect for a family getaway or couple’s retreat.

Start your day with coffee on the spacious deck, complete with a remote-controlled ceiling fan, Adirondack chairs, and a 3-person glider—all overlooking the ocean. Take a dip in the community swimming pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower, and enjoy private access to the beach just steps from your door.

Inside, the open living space features a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area, and a cozy living room with a 65” Roku-enabled TV and reclining chairs. The master suite includes a queen bed, private bathroom, walk-in closet, and its own deck overlooking Carolina Beach Avenue. The second bedroom also has a queen bed and smart TV, and a hall bathroom includes a tub/shower combo and in-unit washer/dryer. A queen sleeper sofa in the living area allows the unit to comfortably sleep six guests.

Beyond the condo, you’re within walking distance to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, dining, shopping, nightlife, and the marina—perfect for booking fishing charters or scenic cruises. Local attractions like Fort Fisher, the NC Aquarium, and Freeman Park are just a short drive away.

Book your stay at Winds 1 #1B – Sand Castle today and enjoy a relaxing beachfront escape with all the comforts and convenience you need!
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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: 858 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this condo?

This condo in Carolina Beach is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Lake Park less than a mile away.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Where is the closest airport to this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 19.3 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Sand Castle | Beach Front + Community Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brown

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect and shops, restaurants, the park are easily bike-able. The complex is quiet. The condo has covered parking, is lovely and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views and easy access to the beach! Great little getaway for a small family. Have little kids so nice to be away from the busy downtown, but yet still close to walk to if need be.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an incredible family vacation at this property! We have a 3 year old and an 18 month old so the second story unit was perfect and not too many stairs. We still had a nice view despite not being high. We made fantastic memories and would certainly go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Condo was very nice and clean. Master bath is small and closet storage in 2nd bedroom was very limited.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing beats staying ocean front!

This unit is spacious, clean, and on the first floor, so there's less walk-up. The parking spot is convenient and there's also a guest spot. The managers were great about helping us with a late check-in. The kitchen has all the necessities and there were plenty of linens and paper products provided. Everything in the unit was as pictured.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness

All around Excellent

Clean living and bedrooms, on the beach and close to the boardwalk. I would recommend this location for a beach get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne N.

nice condo

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

Only thing that was wrong was we didn’t stay longer. Everything was great, we even had to communicate an issue with the disposal, and they had maintenance out same day, which decided it was in need of a new one and a plumber by an hour later to replace it. That sort of stuff happens but the speed on a holiday weekend to get it fixed was impressive. Everything else was great. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and smelled good with good location

Room was very clean and smelled good which is rare right on the beach. Provided plenty of towels which is another problem I normally have. Room was very equipped with all the kitchen items needed for cooking. Location was great also. Owners was very nice to deal with and answered phone anytime you need them. Great place and great price
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week Long Stay

Carolina Retreats handled the entire booking and check-in process as smooth as possible. The unit itself was perfectly located at the beach and within walking location of the family friendly boardwalk. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and would happily book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The location was great. The hot water worked great. The beds were uncomfortable and the shower curtain was full of dirt-- needed to be cleaned or replaced. Brown stains on comforter on one bed. When I pulled off sheets, blood stain. Listed should be clear that toilet paper and other items for bathroom will only last one day. Furniture was worn down. TVs worked great. Beach, of course, was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay at Carolina Beach!

We had a great time at Carolina Beach! The property was clean and exactly as listed. The oceanfront deck was our favorite place to spend our mornings and evenings!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful vacation spot

Great location for beach and dining. Condo was clean and perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

The condo was clean, had plenty of room, and a great access to the beach!! We can't wait to come back!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

Clean, up to date, and convenient location. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful perfection!

Thank you for renting this out. I was peaceful and what our family needed. I love the renovations!!! Seriously where did y’all get those paintings? We had a rain day and was able to relax and enjoy the condo. We were able to enjoy the beach & pool too!! Cannot wait to come back next year. Staying here planted the seed getting a place at the beach (in a few years).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great stay!

This was a great place to stay at. Comfortable, clean, and easy access to the beach. Great views of the ocean from the balcony Surrounded by many restaurants. We and our grandchildren loved every minute of this vacation. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great stay!

This was a great place to stay at. Comfortable, clean, and easy access to the beach. Great views of the ocean from the balcony Surrounded by many restaurants. We and our grandchildren loved every minute of this vacation. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway in Carolina Beach

This was a great place if you're looking for no-frills, beachfront property. The condo was spacious and mostly clean (the master shower curtain needs replacing), and we loved the private beach access. It's located close to plenty of restaurants and grocery stores and has reserved covered parking. The only negative is the master bedroom gets REALLY warm at night and could direly use a mattress upgrade. Otherwise, this was just what we needed after many months inside due to the pandemic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not quite what we hoped for.

First, the proximity to the beach for this condo was amazing! The management company did a good job compiling a list of local restaurants, entertainment, and beach/water related things in a handy binder. We would have taken advantage of those had we not been social distancing. The condo itself was a little dated. The a/c never really cooled the place down and there was a note that said not to turn it below 70 or the unit will freeze up. The master bedroom faces the street and you get quite a bit of noise. The master only had sheer curtains that didn't really block any light or keep anyone from seeing you in the room. The ceiling fan in the master was necessary but also quite noisy. The master bath shower had a shower curtain that was way too big for the space and every time we moved it the liner would come off the hooks. The second bedroom was a good size with a twin over a full bunk bed that worked perfect for our kids. The kitchen was serviceable and had the utensils that we needed. Only one trash bag was included for the trash can which was a little odd. The wifi was only 2G which was really disappointing. Both my wife and I needed to work from the condo and the circa 2001 internet speed made that virtually impossible. Also, there was quite a bit of noise from the upstairs resident. Very heavy footed and they were up until early morning sometimes walking from one end of their condo to the next it seemed. The covered balcony has a great view of the water and was nice to use. So, if you are looking just for close to the beach and don't really care about updated amenities, this place is for you. Most of the issues we had would be very easy for the owner or management company to address. As for us, we're going to look for something a bit more updated on a quieter beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norm F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay here again

We have been coming to Carolina Beach every summer for the last 9 years. We have stayed in a variety of condos, houses, etc. The communication with the property managers were bar none. The check in/out process was super easy. The condo was clean, well maintained and well stocked. The beds were confortable as was the seating in the living room. The deck was spacious unlike most decks at beach condos....enough to have a table and lounge chairs. We were able to enjoy breakfast outside and play card games out there in the evening. The view was great and the short walk to the sand was my idea of "location location location". It was a short walk to the boardwalk/central area but far enough away you didn't hear it at night. There were very minor things that they could improve on but things that would certainly not impede another stay here: 1)the coffee maker was that of a small one you'd see in a hotel room. I'd like to see a normal size coffee pot for the copious amount of coffee our family drinks. It was a pain having to make several "pots" each morning; 2) the dining room table appears to be an outdoor patio table and chair set and it's just a smidge too big for the space...it was a little uncomfortable to eat from; 3) the kitchen knives need a good sharpening; 4) they need a hose at the foot wash off area. The current spigot didn't have enough pressure to really do a good job washing off sandy feet. Other than those 4 very minor things, everything here was great. We would definitely stay here again and out of the 9 years we have come here, it is in the top 3 places we have stayed in .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020