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A lifeguard tower with the number 27 on a beach with waves and a sunset.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a gray sofa with patterned cushions.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A hallway with a black carpet featuring skull and crossbones designs, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

This vacation home places you next to Carolina Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Freeman Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬15 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.

Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖

NEW THIS SEASON… fresh paint in and outside, updated bathroom, new outdoor shower, hammocks to relax under the deck and many little things! Come on down you will LOVE IT! Wonderful ocean side cottage with amazing canal and sunset views that feature an open floor plan ready for you and your family to enjoy and make memories. Pirates are my passion and so is making a comfortable place for you and your family to truly enjoy the serenity of Carolina Beach. From it's old fashion board walk to the close proximity to Wilmington everyone will find something that they love about coming to the beach! Just some of the amenities:
1. Enclosed Outdoor shower with HOT water!
2. Storage space downstairs - bring your bike! It also has a variety of beach essentials and toys.
3. Huge deck with great views of the canal. There is a picnic table for dinner or lunch and chairs for relaxing. The breeze is amazing.
4. Open living area with HUGE sectional sofa and dining for six. Look at the photos - it doesn't do it justice.
5. Expanded cable with Wireless Internet.
6. Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
7. Expanding pots and pans for cooking meals at home. Save $$$!
8. Front Porch to RELAX as the sunsets
9. Decked out Pirate Bathroom - arrrrgh.
10. Washing Machine and Dryer.
11. Covered parking.
12. So close to the beach.
13. North End Minimart for all those missed items only a block away. They have great coffee. Oh, you forgot butter - check out the store!
14. Excellent HVAC system for comfortable air.
15. Ceiling fans in both bedrooms.
16. Double master with queen size beds in both rooms. One has a TV with expanded cable.
17. Pet friendly (just be nice and pick up after...poop isn't pretty!).
18. Board games just in case you want some family fun!
19. Across from public access deck on the canal - you can watch the boats go by on Dingy Dock.
20. A yard with gas grill - cook out!
21. Two Swings below to enjoy the ocean breeze
22. What else do you need? Let me know!
23. Yard to play in...buy a temp pool if you want to. It works! :)
24. Bright Orange and Beachy Color.
25. Covered parking for your car underneath the house.
26. Additional Seating underneath the house for when you grill out. A bar too!
27. Walking distance to the boardwalk.
28. Linens and towels are provided.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside smoking is allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $150/pet fee (2 max)

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking is allowed.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Carolina Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Carolina Beach and also 16 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and Carolina Beach Arcade less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and video games in each house, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 19.6 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖?

Yes, every house at Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖 comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Experience the beauty of the ocean and Canal at Carolina Beach Pirate’s Pad.🏖🏖 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan & Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came here with my daughter and some of her friends for her 16th birthday. The check in did not go so well when we were sent all the info for the incorrect place and people were in the home and it took almost an hour to figure it all out. We eventually were given the correct info for the place that was booked and it was right down the street so not too bad of an adjustment. The place was great once we got there and settled. Super close to the beach and great porch right outside of kitchen/living area. Ice maker didn't work so just bought multiple bags of ice which was fine. Thank you for having us in your vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, as described, well stocked (kitchen, beach towels and awesome beach cart).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

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

Our Vacation

Just a overall great experience for the week the place was beautiful the location was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Very clean. Great location. Just a block to the beach! Amazing sunsets from the porch!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Cute house, great location

We loved the porch with a wonderful view of the sound. Great location! Owner was wonderful and super easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Loved It

Loved the area and location of house was perfect for us. Host was very accommodating and very responsive to questions. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

2023 Vacation

This place was perfect for our little family!! We absolutely loved it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Perfect location!

The house is the perfect size for a family who wants to stay at the beach. The kitchen was well stocked and the views were great! We’d love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy check in and out. Loved the property and how close it was to the beach. It's also very difficult to find a house with a dog who is a barker, but since this is far enough away from others he could bark his heart out. Loved the porch and the house was very beach friendly. Parking was the easiest I've seen at Carolina as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The upgrades were nice..clean, nice tv, roku update. Mattresses need upgraded would be my only recommendation. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Loved the Location

Beautiful sunsets over the canal & easy beach access made this a great place to stay. Nice roomy accommodations. We loved the deck on warm days, tho with all the breeze it tends to get dirty out there
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect last minute spring house for our family! Location is great, just a quick block walk to the beach and views of the canal from the deck. We loved the deck and sat out there often, our dog especially loved laying out there, and there is a gate so it was perfect for her. It is also centrally located between the pier and the boardwalk so we were able to bike to both. North End mini mart is right in front and we had coffee from there everyday. (It is currently under construction so there is some construction debris and such next door at the moment).The house over all was clean, cute and well stocked. I loved that even the couches had sheets available in the closet. One child did sleep on the couch and he loved it. The outdoor shower is a great addition. Lots of items in the closet below you can use such as corn hole.Rebecca is a wonderful host, she knew we were coming in late and left a light on for us. She is very responsive to messages and questions and even had new bags for the corn hole sent over when we asked. If we return to Caroline Beach in the future we would rent this home again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lexi S.

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

Amazing location

You cannot get a better location for the price. You can see the beach from the balcony and a corner store half a block away. Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Great house for small kids or babies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M.

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

Great Stay

This property could not be more convenient to everything we needed. It is in a great location. We are a family of 4 plus our dog. Kids are 5 and 7. Beach access was so easy and the main drag/boardwalk are minutes away. The property provided everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

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

PERFECT

This was our first trip to CB. Thank you, Rebecca, for this rental. We were so pleased. Description of the property was accurate. It was a great location and perfect for my family. Home was well stocked and very pleased with the cleanliness. The owners communication was A. She answered all our questions in a timely manner. I hope to rent again next year. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

P S.

Best Place to Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Pirate's Pad over July 4th weekend. The house is so clean. Most appliances/furniture are new. The furniture is comfortable. There is grass for our little dog to enjoy. What a cozy place! The location of the house is also very convenient--1 min walk to the Kupboard grocery store, 2 min walk to the beach, and ~15 min (<1 mile) walk to the restaurants by the boardwalk area. No need to worry about driving places and having to find parking. This is our new favorite place to stay of all the beaches in NC! We will come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sherri A.

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

Location is A+ Home is a D

Location is perfect - walkability score is 10/10. Quite neighborhood with friendly people. Home desperately needs deep cleaning and is in disrepair. It's neither attactive or comfortable. Couch is dirty & stained. Bathroom rugs were filthy. Walls, cabinets & doors are a mess. Bathroom fixtures are coming out of the wall. Water roaches were really bad. Just very disappointed and cannot recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

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

We would love to stay here again

Jane was great with communicating with me before our stay, during and after. Thank you Jane! I was able to text her my suggestions on improving the property. She was available and quick to respond. We stayed here during the recent Tropical Storm Ophelia (?), 9/21/23, and while we were indoors for a couple of days, the place was insulated well, and it was pretty neat to listen to how the weather played out. Keep in mind to those expecting a ‘castle’, that this property has more of the beach cottage vibe. It was what we wanted. There were three adults and our mini dog, a service dog, and it helped having a washer n dryer on-site. The coffee and mini store behind this property, made me a couple great omelettes! Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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

Hambrick Beach Trip

If I could, I would have taken the home back to Virginia with me. It is exactly what I am looking for! I loved the beach home and the location! So close to the beach and watching the boats in the canal with the lights at night - beautiful! It was a perfect set up for us because our basset hound is almost completely blind and she was able to maneuver the house so well. No inside steps were great too! The outside porch was perfect to sit on and read or watch the thunderstorms pass by. We had NO BUGS!!! It was amazing! I also liked this stretch of beach because it is wide and smooth and with a lifeguard. We really appreciated the Italian Ice guy who rolled by on the beach everyday!! I will definitely be coming back to this home! It was our first time at Carolina Beach and we loved it. I will spread the word to all of my friends. Thanks so much for letting us stay in your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Melissa R.

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

Disappointed!

The location was amazing. Great views, short beach walk. CONS- The floors were swept but not mopped (kids feet were black after walking around) The couch was covered in white dog hair. Luckily I had enough sheets to cover it. All of the couch pillows were stained. I put all of them in the closet while we were there. I’m surprised more complaints weren’t made about the cleanliness. Fridge had smudges all over it, the bathroom smelt of urine and mildew. The shower curtain should be washed, and liner should be changed after a few stays to avoid the smell (you can see mold on the bottom of it) Also the washer does not fill up with enough water to wash a load. The umbrella was broken. I asked the owner to please drop one off the next day. She asked if I could go buy one and she’d reimburse me. I ended up renting each day because it was easier. Also, it isn’t my job to run and get one for her to have for future guest. Unprofessional! I chose this house so I wouldn’t have to bring beach toys or run out and “grab things” I have 2 small kids.. There were only 3 chairs provided for the beach. Only one was a “beach chair” the other 2 were wooden folding chairs. I could go on but you get the point. The house is probably cleaner now than it was before I got there. Been home for 2 days. My youngest daughter and I are both sick with the stomach bug. I assume it’s from the poor cleaning jobs that are done. Zero disinfecting or bleach used here. LAZY cleaner. Don’t recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryon Z.

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

Location location location

House was great. Really close to the beach. Loved the storage under the house. Didn’t have to bring anything. I would definitely love to stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

vacation

great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Good trip. Beautiful place.

The house is in an amazing spot. It is a very nice location and the layout is nice as well. The wrap around porch is amazing. The packet that the owners send is slightly confusing. There is also a lot of what appears to be the owners items at the house which when having kids can make you nervous. For sure would stay at the location again though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Summer Vacay

This was our second summer at the house. What can I say, “location, location, location”! The perfect breakfast spot on the corner. A two minute walk to the beach. We are definitely coming back for a third year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

KRYSTA S.

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

Great location

Easy transaction. Simple directions and wealth of information about the locale area. only complaint is that the decking had several nails coming loose ( with toddlers hard on barefeet): restaurants in local area do not do take-out and we had a hard time finding food to go. owner indicated to bring own linens/ towels but there was plentiful at the residence. Great Great location. Very quiet ( soundproofed, didn't really hear the busy street).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022