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Water Lover’s Paradise

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A marina with boats docked at wooden piers, calm water, and a sunset in the background.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a dishwasher. There are two blue chairs at the island.
A deck with wooden chairs overlooking a marina with boats and buildings in the background.
A residential area with multi-story houses, a visible driveway, and a street.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Carolina Beach
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Freeman Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front BR

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Middle BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Middle Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Water Lover’s Paradise

Offering some of the best views on Carolina Beach, this top level two story condo sets on the Carolina Beach Yacht Basin. Relax with your favorite beverage on the balcony, as boats, kayaks, and paddle boards slowly pass. Don’t like to watch? Use the floating dock to fish or launch your own kayak. If the beach is more your thing, the nearest beach access is only a two minute walk.

This unit sleeps 8, so there’s room for the entire family. One of the bedrooms is on the second level for additional privacy. One bathroom has grab handles for the disabled. Assigned covered parking for two is included.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib or Pack & Play not provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash off sand and return dry beach chairs to closet in the front bedroom.
Set upstairs and downstairs thermostats to 78 degrees.
Close curtains in living room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
A blue mirror hang tag must be displayed for each vehicle parking at the property. Contact number and unit number are required.
Parking is shared with #9 and limited to 2 vehicles. Please be courteous if asked to let another vehicle out. Do not park within 12ft of bulkhead.
Ensure dishes are clean and put away. Set thermostats to 78 degrees. Place garbage/recycling in bins on ground level. Close curtains.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2849372vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Legion Stadium, or consider a night out at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Freeman Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riko's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Lover’s Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water Lover’s Paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Lover’s Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Lover’s Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water Lover’s Paradise located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is steps from Carolina Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a beautiful property! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for being a fantastic guest! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay an we hope to host your family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SamanthA j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Easy to communicate and very helpful with multiple local suggestions. Spacious condo with lovely views
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
We’re happy you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for being wonderful guests. Please keep us in mind for future visits.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip T.

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

Great place

Great place, would stay there again when we go to Carolina Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thanks. We look forward to hosting you and your family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Wonderful vacation!

Great place and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks Elizabeth! I’m glad your family had a great time. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location at Carolina Beach!

Loved the sunset views off the balcony and short walk to the beach, best of both worlds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexius W.

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

EXCELLENT STAY

I CANT WAIT TO BOOK THIS HOME AGAIN
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2022
We were very disappointed in the state of the condo upon your checkout. It took several hours to clean the property and we had to pay for extra cleaning. We welcome guests who take care of our home and this was not the case.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time in Carolina Beach and the condo was perfect for our stay. The distance to the beach and access to the dock was perfect for both the adults in our group and the three small children. Catching shrimp, small crabs, and fish from the dock was the highlight of our 5 and 6 year olds stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Excellent Location

Great property and awesome views. Definitely will come back for next year’s Dragonboat race.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
We went to the Dragon boat race last year and loved it. You all are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris W.

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

Great location

The condo is in a great location. Good communication with the owners and the little check in treat was a nice touch. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay. You were ideal guests and we would welcome the opportunity to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Carolina on my mind

Nice accommodations and all family members had their own bathroom each!Owner responded every time messaged for anything before and during trip! Enjoyable and beautiful sunset views from balcony over the sound!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
We hope you had a great time. You were great guests and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Comfy stay

The space was great! Everything very clean, beautiful view, comfy beds. Bathrooms in each bedroom was great for a group of adults staying together. Close to the fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay, but hate that the weather didn’t cooperate. You all were great guests. We would love to host your group again when the weather improves.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great especially during the week. When the weekend came and it got more crowded, it was a little less enjoyable. This is no fault of the owners of course, they were very helpful with everything needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
It is not surprising that the 9 unit condo building got busy over Labor Day weekend. I’m not sure what you were expecting, but maybe you should look a little closer at the listing and ask questions next time. We’re always happy to help.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Tim and Kristen are great hosts made everything super easy. They communicated very well and responded very quickly to our questions. The condo was very clean, well appointed and comfortable. A true home away from home. The views of the boat basin were beautiful and relaxing. Great location and minutes to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We highly recommend Water Lover’s Paradise
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
George and his family were wonderful guests. They were great at communicating, clean, respectful, and engaged. We hope to host them again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

A Wonderful Getaway

We had such a great time last week! Thank you so much for the gift and sweet note left for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thanks for being so respectful and considerate. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

linda a.

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

Beach Vacation

This place was very clean and had everything we needed. It was decorated nicely and for our family perfectly. The walk to the beach was short. The owners were very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
You all were perfect guests and we hope to host you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Everything we hoped for!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The owners were great to work with, and kept us informed. Even gave us some hints on where to go for some good seafood. They were very responsive to questions we had, and even helped us with making sure our disabled daughter had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2022
You guys were awesome and gave us great feedback regarding accessibility. Glad you enjoyed Bowman’s. Please consider us for your next trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Undre R.

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

Great place to stay!

The condo was very nice! The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had all appliances we needed. The property owners even left us a welcome gift! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The only negative is that one of the bedrooms didn't have a television.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Thanks Undre, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We didn’t have a TV in that room because WiFi signal used to be very weak, but that is no longer an issue. We will absolutely do that. Thanks for the feedback and we look forward to hosting your family in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenny R.

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

Fishing trip

Got 2 good days of fishing, wish the weather would have cooperated a little more. The place is outstanding and was perfect for us!! Highly recommend, sunsets out on the balcony we’re amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Thanks for leaving a review for our little piece of paradise. I hate that the weather wasn’t better for you guys, but you are welcome to come back during flounder season (or anytime). Thanks for being perfect guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Nice quiet stay with a canal view

We enjoyed the location, being close to the kayak launch dock and a few miles from fort Fisher. We were able to kayak often and bike to and from Fort Fisher a couple of times. The manager came to make a couple of minor repairs after arranging timing with us and was responsive and respectful at all times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thanks for the kind words and for being understanding. We hope you had a wonderful time and made great family memories. Don’t hesitate to contact us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Convenient location

Clean throughout. Yacht basin turned out to be a unique source for water activities. Conveniently located two blocks from the beach. Owner communicated through your our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Feel free to come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Fall Beach Weekend

We had a great weekend. View from the condo is beautiful and the unit is spacious. Nice for family and friends. Each bedroom has their own en-suite. Host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thanks for the review. We are so glad you had a good time. You all were great guests and we’d be thrilled to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris B.

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

A wonderful stay on the North End

My family of 4 adults and 3 little ones truly enjoyed this property!!! There was enough space for all of us to have our privacy but family time is always important. The kitchen had just about everything we needed for takeout & cooking & the beds were comfy. And that backdeck didn't disappoint; the views of the boats and the gorgeous sunsets were truly awesome. and just a few quick steps to the beach make this a great stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the North end of Carolina beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
We are so happy your family enjoyed their stay. It worked out well, being so close to your new place. Please keep us in mind for future visits.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this place. We’re an adventurous family and this home satisfied all of our adventures from Fishing, shopping, and restaurants. Our host was absolutely wonderful in accommodating all of our needs! Other reviews spoke about the parking situation our experience was the neighbors were so friendly and helpful. We only had to move the vehicles a few times and it wasn’t an issue for us at all. Definitely a 5-Star rating from us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thanks for the kind words. It was our pleasure hosting your family. You guys were perfect guests and are welcome anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patsy P.

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

Water View

The place was beautiful. We rented kayaks and paddled around the inlet. So much fun. Very convenient to all of Carolina Beach. Usually stay in Wilmington, but glad we made the change. Beautiful gift upon arrival! Coffee was so good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2022
Glad you all enjoyed your stay. You are the first to mention the gift, so thank you! We would love to host you again.

About the host

Hosted by Tim & Kristen Pierce

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My wife and I are professional 40-somethings who live in the area. We enjoy walking on the beach, boating, kayaking, and bike riding at the condo in the off-season. We are new to VRBO, although our condo was professionally managed in the past. Please bare with us as we go on the journey of hosting our own property.

Why they chose this property

The view of the yacht basin is much more interesting than the ocean. We have the most spectacular sunsets, which can be seen from our living room or balcony. Guests can fish, kayak, or walk to the beach. Freeman Park is 1/2 mile away, the boardwalk is a mile away, and Fort Fisher is a 10 minute car ride. The Carolina Beach State Park is a 5 minute car ride. The commercial elevator is perfect for carrying luggage, groceries, or the kids to our 4th floor unit.

What makes this property unique

Views of the yacht basin from the rear balcony and the beach from the front balcony make this property fun for everyone.

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