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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1094 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. .This beach vacation home is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carolina Beach Lake Park.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kure Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬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.

Casalona

Summary:

Oceanfront Pet Friendly Private Home



The Space:

Rents weekly over the Summer!

4 Bed / 2 Bath / Sleeps 10



Welcome to Casalona, one of the few remaining vintage, single-level family homes directly on the oceanfront at Carolina Beach. Sleep four couples in private corners of the house, each side sharing a Jack n Jill bathroom. With its no-frills design, this cozy home offers a unique and comfortable beachside experience. Come take in the fresh ocean air and sounds of the waves while you relax on the large, furnished porch. Run up and down your own private walkway to the beach several times a day easily: you are so close! Enjoy the simple pleasures of a small seaside town in this charming beach cottage with restaurants and shops all within walking distance. This old-fashioned beach home is sure to make your vacation a memorable one; so be one of the families who comes back year after year to experience beach-focused living and falling asleep to the sound of the waves at Casalona.



Ground Level:

Parking for 3 vehicles in private driveway under the house. One level of stairs up to the living level or beach boardwalk. Washer and Dryer closet.



Level 1: we are a one story house on pilings 

Great room living room with sofa, loveseat, TV, ocean front porch, dining table with seating for 6

Fully equipped kitchen with bar seating for 3

Bedroom 1: King Bed, TV, ocean view

Jack n Jill bathroom with a walk-in shower

Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Jack n Jill bathroom access

Bedroom 3: Two sets of Twin bunk beds, sleeping 4

Bedroom 4: Queen bed, TV, ocean view, Jack N Jill Bathroom 2 with shower-tub combo 



Linens - Sheets and Towels will be wrapped in sealed packages and laying on the end of the beds. 



Rental Policies:

In response to the increased incidence of credit card fraud, a valid government photo ID will be required for every reservation. A signed rental agreement is required: accepting House Rules on any online travel agency requires reading and acceptance of our rental agreement.



Things to bring:

Paper towels and toilet paper, trash bags, soaps, detergents, minimal cleaning supplies, and beach towels.



Arrival/Departure:

Summer Check-ins (June-August) begin at 4 pm and are guaranteed by 6 pm

Check-out is by 10 am. 

We adhere to this policy so please do not arrive early or plan to delay your departure.



Guest Access:

Hard key



House Rules:

No events such as weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, sororities/fraternities 

No smoking

You must be at least 25 to rent this unit.



Pet Policy:

Pets Allowed 2 to 3 dogs -OR- two cats. Restrictions: 2 dogs of any kind OR 3 dogs under 15 lbs. allowed. The first dog is included in the price of the Rental. Subsequent dogs are subject to an additional payment and restrictions! Carolina and Kure Beaches are pet-friendly, but you must follow town guidelines. Please check the town website for beach pet restrictions.



Cancellation Policy:

We want to make sure you’re aware of our cancellation policy. If you cancel when your arrival date is more than 60 days away, you will receive a full refund.  If you cancel when your arrival date is less than 60 days away, you will forfeit your deposit.



Things to do:

Adventure awaits. Discover aquatic wildlife and vegetation at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher or enjoy a relaxing ferry ride across the Cape Fear River to a quaint little shopping town called Southport. Take a trip back in time at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Museum which features live oak-covered trails and bunkers from the American Civil War. Stroll through the marsh to visit the home of the famous Ft. Fisher Hermit. Or wind down with nature at our two state parks, sure to provide a memorable experience with hiking, fishing, and water activities such as paddle boarding and kayaking, and search for a Venus Flytrap which is native to NC only. As one of North Carolina's most undeveloped beaches, the island offers a unique opportunity to see many diverse coastal wildlife, including pelicans and loggerhead sea turtles, in their natural habitat. Whether it’s exploring activities on the island, enjoying the ocean views, or enjoying a cocktail by sunset from your own private balcony, Pleasure Island offers diversion for every enthusiast!

Explore the treasures of Carolina Beach, ranked one of the top 10 boardwalks in the country by Food & Wine magazine. One of the last remaining beach boardwalks on the East Coast, it includes a variety of restaurants, an arcade, shops, ice cream, Famous Britts Donuts, bars, and more! During the summer months, the Boardwalk is bustling with the sound of music, carnival rides, bingo, family nights, and events like the weekly fireworks and concert series. Annual off-season events include the Cape Fear Kite Festival, Christmas by the Sea, and the Island of Lights Festival.

We look forward to you visiting us!



Guest Access:

Our properties are individually owned and our guests will have use of the entire property! Please refer to about the listing for details or contact Sea Coast Rentals directly.



The Neighborhood:

Sea Coast Input - Carolina Beach boardwalk offers shopping, locally owned restaurants , ice cream & fudge shops and let’s not forget the vibrant nightlife. During the summer months the local gazebo has live music and bingo. Fishing charter boats, nightly party cruises, pontoon boats are also available. Or explore the Carolina Beach State Park. Neighboring Kure beach offers a charming downtown with locally owned restaurants ,Oceanfront park and a 712-foot long fishing pier. Fort Fisher is located at the southern end of the island where you can visit the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Museum and the North Carolina Aquarium. There are approximately 10 golf courses within a 1 hour drive and for those “historic” buffs, take a day trip to Downtown Wilmington or one of the other local islands via ferry.



Getting Around:

Sea Coast Input : Parking may be limited during the summer months (public parking is available through Pleasure Island at an hourly rate).

Carolina / Kure Beach is easily navigable once you're here. Our beach towns are very accessible and family friendly for vehicles, bikes and golf carts. Renting bikes and golf carts is a breeze with the many rental companies on the island. Advance reservations are recommended beach accessories. Escape the hustle and bustle of the beaches of Carolina/Kure Beach and explore the Carolina Beach state park and its’ many hiking trails. Or the Carolina Beach Greenway walking trail.

For a day trip travel from Ft. Fisher to Southport aboard the Southport Car Ferry and their many antique stores.



Other Things to Note:

Please Note: You must be at least 25 years of age to book this property.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,007 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs Only unless otherwise detailed in listing.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

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Casalona Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful! We throughly enjoyed it! The private boardwalk to the beach was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was not very clean, there was still sand in one of the showers which leads me to believe it wasn’t even touched by the cleaners. The rest of the house was also not cleaned well. The deck has boards that are sticking up which was a tripping hazard and also splinter hazard. The walkway to the beach is overgrown with plants. There was no where to store groceries, a pantry or even small bookshelf would have been nice as most of the table and counter space had to be used. The location is great and I have no complaints about the proximity to the boardwalk and restaurants. I think this house has a lot of potential. Overall, we enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Its beach front

House needs a deeeep clean and some renovations. We went for the beach and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It had a beautiful view, but there were many shortcomings that frustrated us due to the cost of the unit. There was no ice maker for simple things like drinks. there were 4 ice cube trays, which was a joke. Additionally, there was no filtered water in the fridge door. There was a Brita-like pitcher provided for the refrigerator, but again, for the cost, amenities like this should be provided. There was virtually no place to put our groceries leading to crowded counter and table surfaces. The electrical system in the home needs to be upgraded. We could not use the microwave and the toaster oven at the same time without blowing a fuse. We had to reset kitchen and bathroom fuses in the outdoor shed (on the ground level) almost daily. The washer and dryer were also in the shed on the ground floor, which should have been disclosed. Additionally, there was no laundry basket provided to carry clothes up and down the stairs. I used a garbage bag, simply because it was clean. There was an unsafe slope in the decking toward the beach. We had someone healing from surgery in our group, and this should have been disclosed. Finally, there should be a battery operated stick vacuum or dust buster for cleaning up sand daily. The amount of time I spent sweeping and dragging out the large vacuum to suck up the large amount of sand was ridiculous. It's a simple thing that would make a HUGE difference. If view is your top priority, you may not mind what bothered us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl A.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Casey H.

Great Location, Older Property

This was such a great little house. Roomy living space, open kitchen, the rooms were good size. Easy 20min walk to the boardwalk. The property could have been cleaned better. Very dusty - the blinds, fans, even walls were covered with dust. Many of the air vents had mold growing in and around them. The mattresses are pretty old and uncomfortable. And the bunk beds only one had a real mattress. The others just had pieces of foam as a mattress. Which was fine for my 3 year old but if you weigh more than 30 pounds, it might be a problem. But overall, my family and I had a great time at the beach!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stanley C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Nice location, great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Family vaca

We had great week. The location was perfect. It has a nice porch and easy walk down the path to the beach. It is an older home, but suited our family well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rowena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Close enough to walk to restaurants and the boardwalk. Beach was not crowded since no large condos or hotels that have easy access to the beach in front of our house. Cozy home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly B.

lack of maintenance

Location perfect, view perfect, but I requested a tree be trimmed hit my new car everytime I entered and exited the parking area, I was told it would be done but never was path to beach not maintained truly a tripping hazard This house has great bones but was not as clean as it should be ceiling fans were nasty baseboards not wiped down and under the beds were not clean....overall maintenance of this little house is lacking and it is a shame because it is a great house that needs TLC neighboring homes are getting more maintenance it is very evident by just comparing the outside of each property oh and a rat was seen on the deck, and it is due to overgrown landscaping parking area didn't look it has been swept in a long time....
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation!

We had a wonderful time! The location was the star attraction being oceanfront & the house suited us & all our needs! Would definitely come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cory B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Adequate no frills beach house

The house itself was more spacious than it looked in the listing. The location was great as we could see the fireworks from the deck and the beach. It's nestled in the middle of a row of houses so not many people from the condos want to walk that far down. It is close to a few ice cream shops and restaurants though which was nice. The house itself was slightly challenging as the only entrance is off the back deck. In desperate need of some newer beds and couches. We did purchase a hose and a clothesline which came in handy would have been nice to have already been there. The way the rooms are arranged made it hard to use the dressers because you couldn't pull out the drawers with the bed or a chair too close. There is lots of parking but the greenery on either side of the house needs trimmed as it sticks out quite a bit and could scratch your car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc M., Gibsonia, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

The best thing about Casalona is the location. A well-maintained walkway directly to the beach with amazing sunrises in the morning. Walking distance to downtown CB and restaurants. I never used a rental company through VRBO before, but the experience was great. Great communication and a seamless process to check-in and check-out. The property can really use some updating inside and out, some things are dated and worn. It would not take much to fix it up, but good experience all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Post Labor Day getaway

Place was great. Only problem was when at 1 am a young man pounded on the door asking to be let in, that this was his rental. I sent him away by calling 911 and he never came back - although he did break the gate and leave his shoes there :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Carolina Beach House

Perfect location with a small 3 minute drive into town. Private boardwalk directly to the beach. We loved the rocking chairs lining the porch. Spacious enough for me, 5 teenagers and a medium sized dog. One of the only beach houses that we have rented that still had plenty of hot water for the 6th person showering! Just a cute vintage beachfront house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!!!

Having our own private beach access was superb. The house was located close enough to walk to most places. While it could use some minor updating the layout, deck, and parking were perfect. I would rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Getaway

It's a nice property, great location on the beach and within a short bike ride to the board walk. Ideal if you have a family and want to let them ride up to the arcade without having to worry about crossing a busy road.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casalona was perfect

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Casalona. It was very convenient to restaurants and only a short drive to the boardwalk. It was the perfect place to take my dog. He enjoyed his first visit on the beach. Only thing that would have made it perfectly would be to add a nonstick skillet for breakfast and a baking pan for biscuits, if you chose to cook breakfast there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Billy F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed. but friendly people resolved my issues

The property is in need of major repair in the kitchen area the back wall is beginning to rot.. The painting is in need of detailing, the furniture is in need of replacement, the refrigerator is rusting, the bottom of the kitchen cabinets needs cleaning and cabinet paper put down. With the kind of money that is being asked for to stay a week, you would expect more.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casalona

The porch was good size😊 Only issue was the leaking air conditioner overhead on the back porch. Because it made the porch wet the whole time. Great views and walk to the beach. Nice kitchen and family space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neta J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good family & pet house.

Great week. However I feel we should advise of one problem that will shortly cause major damage to the house. The drip pan for the A.C. unit located in the attic over the porch has rusted through & dripping through the ceiling of the porch. If not attended to immediately there will be major structural damage. The dripping was annoying but did not disrupt our enjoyment of the house. But we would like to be able to rent again! Also the dishwasher didn't clean the dishes after 2 cycles on same dishes we had to hand wash. Still enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Perfect

Felt like home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

K B.

Needs some TLC but great location

Loved the location right off of the beach, the decor of the home is nice and all the odds and ends like pots and pans etc were provided. The home needs some repairs. The outside shower does not work properly, wall paper is bubbling off of the wall in pretty much every room and it is Very large areas, practically could peel it off. Cabinets in kitchen are very old dated and falling off hinges, rust Everywhere and the bathrooms and windows... wow.. need a total redone and in very poor shape... couldnt open the windows in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017