10/10 Excellent
Patricia W.
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Patricia W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group
Choose dates to view prices
Photo gallery for The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Carolina Beach, NC
- Carolina BeachPlace, Carolina Beach3 min walk
- Carolina Beach Lake ParkPlace, Carolina Beach Lake Park6 min walk
- Carolina Beach BoardwalkPlace, Carolina Beach Boardwalk13 min walk
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)36 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Carolina Beach Boardwalk are within a mile (2 km). The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's nearby
- Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Carolina Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Carolina Beach Arcade - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
- Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Crush & Grind - 17 min walk
- Island Burgers And Bites - 18 min walk
- El Cazador Carolina Beach - 16 min walk
- Kate's Pancake House - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group
You will not believe all the space!! This oceanfront, Carolina Beach Vacation Rental home is a dream come true for any vacationing family. The main floor has a huge living area with large flat screen smart TV, kitchen and dining area, one half bath and a private den/study with a twin sized day bed and trundle. The second floor has four bedrooms all with smart TVs and 3 full baths. The washer and dryer closet is also on the second floor. The top floor is one large bedroom with one full bath and it's own smart TV. This top floor has a total of 4 twin beds (bunk beds) 2 queens. This would be the perfect spot for all the kids to play and sleep. There is one large covered porch with chairs and the top floor has a smaller open air deck area. Underneath this home you will find a great picnic table area that would be perfect for those summertime meals. The private walkway to the beach has two outdoor showers to rinse off after a great day on the beach. The views of the Atlantic Ocean are one of a kind. This home is meant to be enjoyed and comes with all the comforts of home. As of 2023, there is a charging station at this home for an Electric Vehicle. There are a total of 7 smart TVs with HD Antenna's. Cable is not provided. Parking for 5 - 6 vehicles (max). Just a few short blocks south of the Boardwalk where you are just a brief walk to family style or fine dining, coffee shops, ice cream shops and the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
*Sheets and towels are Now included!!
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Golf Carts Allowed
Sleeps (22):
Bedroom #1 - 1 King
Bedroom #2 - 1 King
Bedroom #3 - 1 Queen
Bedroom #4 - 1 Queen and Sofa Sleeper (full)
Bedroom #5 - 4 Twins (Bunks) and 2 Queen
Private Den - DayBed w/ Trundle (2 Twins)
Living Room - Single Sofa Sleeper (1 Queen)
****Disclosure: this home does have a Ring Doorbell on the exterior****
**During the prime season (Memorial Day - Labor Day) full weeks are required for advance bookings. Shorter stays will be considered based on last minute availability. Please call Network Real Estate to inquire about nightly minimums and pricing if your desired dates of stay that are less than two weeks away.
*Sheets and towels are Now included!!
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Golf Carts Allowed
Sleeps (22):
Bedroom #1 - 1 King
Bedroom #2 - 1 King
Bedroom #3 - 1 Queen
Bedroom #4 - 1 Queen and Sofa Sleeper (full)
Bedroom #5 - 4 Twins (Bunks) and 2 Queen
Private Den - DayBed w/ Trundle (2 Twins)
Living Room - Single Sofa Sleeper (1 Queen)
****Disclosure: this home does have a Ring Doorbell on the exterior****
**During the prime season (Memorial Day - Labor Day) full weeks are required for advance bookings. Shorter stays will be considered based on last minute availability. Please call Network Real Estate to inquire about nightly minimums and pricing if your desired dates of stay that are less than two weeks away.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 4.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.
Similar properties
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,168 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,168 reviews
$176 nightly
The price is $199
$199 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,005 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,005 reviews
$112 nightly
The price is $127
$127 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,001 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
$237 nightly
The price is $268
$268 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
7.6 out of 10, Good, 525 reviews
7.6
Good
525 reviews
$98 nightly
The price is $110
$110 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,006 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,006 reviews
$203 nightly
The price is $230
$230 total
May 21 - May 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Sand Dunes
Kure Beach
The Sand Dunes
Kure Beach
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 549 reviews
8.8
Excellent
549 reviews
$153 nightly
The price is $173
$173 total
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 265 reviews
8.6
Excellent
265 reviews
Admiral's Quarter
Kure Beach
Admiral's Quarter
Kure Beach
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 447 reviews
8.8
Excellent
447 reviews
$164 nightly
The price is $185
$185 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
The Starlite Inn
Downtown
The Starlite Inn
Downtown
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 214 reviews
8.8
Excellent
214 reviews
$126 nightly
The price is $142
$142 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 410 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
410 reviews
Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 4.5 bathrooms
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- In the city center
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Golf
- Tennis
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks 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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Rules
Registered guests must be a minimum of 25 years old and staying in the property at all times
No smoking and no pets unless your property is pet-friendly.
Check-in 3-5 PM at Network Real Estate, 1029 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC. Check-out at 10 AM. Keys & parking passes must be returned.
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: 3:00 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.
Property is also known as
7172
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Carolina Beach, a short 3-minute walk from Carolina Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find Kure Beach and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house, and some feature beach view.
Does The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 21.3 mi away (38 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group?
No, there aren't any house with balconies at The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group.
The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
10 - Excellent
1
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
8 - Good
0
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
8.0/10
Cleanliness