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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6930 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

This condo places you next to Carolina Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. 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 Fishing Pier - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Freeman Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!

Down by the Sea is a fully updated, nicely furnished, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo at Carolina Beach with great ocean views and access to 2 swimming pools. This is a top floor unit located directly across the street from the beach and has 2 amazing decks with great views. This unit offers washer and dryer in the unit, fully updated kitchen and bathrooms, and tile floors throughout. The master bedroom is beautifully decorated with a king bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed. There are two pull out couches in the living room. You can walk to the Carolina Beach pier to fish or enjoy the views. The pier also has a restaurant and bar. Freeman park, which is 4 wheel drive beach access is located just a few blocks north. This property is fully furnished and ready for your enjoyment today. The beach access is right across the street from this unit!

Please Note: The Community Pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
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 and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Carolina Retreats Vacations | Pleasure Island

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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: 930 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this condo?

This condo is located in Carolina Beach, just steps from Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier, and within a short walk of Freeman Park. You'll also find Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Kure Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this condo?

No, there isn't parking available at the condo.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Is Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this condo, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each condo unit with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!?

No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does this condo have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this condo.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 19.6 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools!?

Yes, every condo unit at Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Down by the Sea | Ocean Views + 2 Community Pools! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a nice experience

Beautiful condo, amazing ocean view! Absolutely loved the short walk to the beach! The balcony is so nice, we enjoyed several meals out there! The place looks and feels clean. Pools are a bit inconvenient to get to. Stairs leading up to the unit, are rough, get prepared for a workout, especially bringing your luggage, groceries, etc. up stairs. Pack your own blankets, we weren’t able to use the blankets provided, they were thrown in a closet, clearly not washed between guests since they smelled. Pack toilet paper, hand soap, trash bags, none of that is provided. Other than for those few things, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay as always.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant beach view

Nice property, good location and pools. The only drawbacks were 3rd floor and no elevator,(this was clearly shared in the location write up) and only 2 parking passes, not clearly communicated in write up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Lots of room for several people. Clean and convenient⁸ly located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location and views of sunset

The only downside of this unit would have to be the stairs. Walking up and down with groceries was not fun. Otherwise, the location is great and the views of the ocean and sunset from the decks were nice. The listing indicated 2 pools were available but upon check-in was only told about one. This wasn’t a huge problem because the pool wasn’t occupied by more than a few swimmers at any time. This unit had everything our family of 6 needed and was clean and comfortable. It’s a short walk to the pier, beach access, and pool but may be too long to the boardwalk. Highly recommend the Mahi sandwich from the pier restaurant as well. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The place was perfect for us and the location was great too! The only problem is parking space. You are only allowed (2) parking spaces. If you have more than that, you have to pay for "public parking" which is about $20.00/daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place

Good place. Quiet and clean. Pool and parking wasn't the greatest but overall a very pleasant vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel V.

Good location and place, just needs some upgrades

Overall, it was a nice property. It was a good size for four people and had some great attributes.The view from the balcony was by far the best part. You could open the slider and hear the ocean so well. The kitchen was also great with all appliances you could need to cook. Everything seemed clean enough, and all towels and linens were wrapped in cling wrap to show they were cleaned. However, some pieces of furniture need replacing- the queen bed did not feel stable at all and the black couch in the living room had zero support when sitting down, which only made one of the couches reliable to actually sit on. The bathroom in the hallway, during the shower the water doesn’t drain right away, so all the little hairs and dirt in the drain come up and fill up the tub. Other than those things that need to be updated, it was a good stay in Carolina Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and updated nice condo

The condo was very clean and had everything inside we needed. The view of the ocean was awesome and the short walk to the beach was great too. You do have to pick up keys and drop off keys to the property management company which was about 7 minutes driving. Not a big deal at all. Property management was excellent, very attentive! They did say there were beach chairs and they only had one that was not broken which was disappointing since there were four of us. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer viait

We had a great stay. The easy walk to the beach was so nice. The view from the front deck is breathtakking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Check in process was super simple, property was just as advertised and was in a perfect location. We loved that you could see the ocean from the balcony and the beach access was just a couple minute walk. Property was clean and all linens were provided. Is also a short drive to the boardwalk and within walking distance of the pier. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Down by the Sea - Formally Hill Haven

We had a wonderful time enjoying our family beach trip. The condo was plenty enough room for my immediate family of 5 and my sister, my niece and my mother. The porches provided awesome sunrise and sunset views. Access to the beach is literally right across the street. The kitchen provided everything we needed to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. The mattresses were comfy, even the sofa pullout! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice condo

Great and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicely updated condo with great ocean view

We enjoyed our weekend stay at this condo. It was very clean, recently updated and nicely furnished. The two balconies and ocean view were great! The only negative is the narrow hallway and stairs to the third floor :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Beach View

This place was exactly what we needed. Great condo and location. The beach view was awesome. We have never stayed where we could hear the ocean from our condo. We left the balcony door open most of the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Radman M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The unit was excellent. Nice view of the beach. We had dinner on the balcony most nights. The Managent was very responsive. The only reason for a 4 for cleanliness was the old, carpeted and not so clean staircase leading to the condo. Otherwise I highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C., Gray, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great vacation in CB!

Our family had an amazing vacation! This property was exactly as advertised with excellent amenities. I highly recommend this property for small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B., Loganville, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy for 7

The apartment was great for for me my wife my 3 kids and my cousin and her son
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

My family had a wonderful time at this condo. The balcony and view at the condo were amazing. The pool was great and the beach was rejuvenating. Communication with the property manager was good. You do have to drive to their office for a parking pass, which was inconvenient given we arrived late at night. I didn’t understand why that couldn’t have just been left inside the condo. Be mindful there is no elevator and the condo is on the fifth floor. The main bedroom bed is only a double. It was very small and uncomfortable for two people in my opinion. Otherwise we enjoyed this location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

matthew A m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial weekend

Want to stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Betsy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

We had a great time . This property is clean and up to date. Beautiful ocean view. Short walk to beach. Definitely would recommend this property.

8/10 Good

Mindy J., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

First visit to Carolina Beach...

Overall, the condo was accommodating for a family of 4, has a comfortable master bed, met our needs and only a 3 minute walk to the beach!! Areas to note: The bathroom in the master bedroom is extremely small with no room for toiletries, etc., garbage receptacle location is a hike to get to, there is not an outdoor spigot on the property to wash sand away (have to use pool shower) and the pool is small for the number of surrounding condos - not cons, mostly inconveniences. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little condo

This property was wonderful for our family. Clean, tastefully decorated, and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking there. It's right across the street from the beach, and a short walk the little, locally owned fishing pier. There is no outdoor shower/ rinse off at this property- that was the one thing I would have liked that they didn't have.

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Beach Get away

The property is a perfect walking distance to the beach and one pool. Family of four had plenty of space in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018