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The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk!

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Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Exterior detail
Nice courtyard for relaxing in the shader sunning in a chair.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk!

Come have fun in the sun or under the stars! “The Sandcastle ” at “The 4th Street Beach House” apartments is a newly remodeled one bedroom apartment. The Sandcastle is 4 blocks from the beach and boardwalk! Leave your car at the Sandcastle and walk everywhere. There is a queen bed in the bedroom. The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave, coffee maker and toaster. In the living room there is a smart TV along with wireless internet. The Sandcastle loves pets so bring them along! The Sandcastle has a large yard with plenty of parking. There is a shared fenced court yard with the upstairs apartment. Come fish and bring your boat boat! Carolina Beach has two boat ramps. If we do not have your dates available try our upper apartment listing the “Sand Bucket”!

Keyless lock
Fast reliable Wi-Fi
SmartTV
Full kitchen
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Ceiling fan in living and bedroom
Gas grill on the patio

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2866637vb
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
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

About the area

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and The Cardinal.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk! located?

Situated in Carolina Beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach State Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying at the Sandcastle and another great experience. John is a great host, the place is in a great spot and super dog friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was slightly confused on arrival of which unit we were staying in as I didnt see in listing that the stay was in downstairs unit. Besides that minor confusion everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

The sandcastle

Place is as described, and very pet friendly! Super convenient location to get to Carolina or Kure beach. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander D.

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

Wonderful!!

Both of us really enjoyed staying here! It was nice and clean and a in a really nice area. Very walkable to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandace K.

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

Perfect getaway

Very cute and close to everything. We walked to the beach, stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

It was in walking distance from everything

It was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

A Wonderful Vacation!!!

This is the PERFECT spot for a getaway in Carolina Beach. Suzanne is a wonderful host. The apartment was very very clean, had great amenities and was quiet. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

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

Thumbs up

Great spot close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase M.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

I stayed on the second floor of this property last year so I was already familiar with the area. Place is perfect for someone or a couple looking to go to Carolina Beach for a long weekend. Place is located in a safe neighborhood and is only about a ten minute walk from the beach. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Long weekend trip

We stayed just for long weekend, pictures representing exactly what we encountered. Had just what we needed, location to the beach was walkable, we recommend you bring a wagon to carry your gear. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Pamela we’re glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again m! Suzanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly G.

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

Exactly what we were looking for!

We had a very nice stay at The Sandcastle. It was very clean, check-in process was seamless. Our pup loved the fenced in yard. It is not the biggest, but it was exactly what we needed. Would recommend and would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was quiet still for the people above walking and a dog barking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was perfect for us because we like to walk as much as possible. We walked everywhere and got our steps in, our dog enjoyed the area outside and would lay on the small deck. The apartment was stocked with everything we needed; the TV was great, and the wifi was fast. The mosquitoes were active in the evening, so use a repellant. We will definitely be coming back to the Sand Castle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Beach weekend

We enjoyed our stay. The place is pretty small but efficiency of the small space is very well done with nice decor and appliances. The only issue is that we stayed downstairs and could hear the people upstairs walking around (it sounded like they were marching) and could hear their conversations. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in area and we made use of the outdoor furniture. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

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

You can't fight Mother Nature

My husband and I booked this property for a week in September. It was a bit small, but clean and comfortable with everything we might need. Unfortunately, a major tropical storm hit the day after we arrived, and our rental was flooded. Property manager and owner were very responsive. Our money was refunded within two days.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The house was exactly as advertised and perfect for my dog and I to spend a couple days at the beach. 4 blocks down from all the action (bars, restaurants, shopping), and 1 more block to the beach. Literally 7 or 8 minute walk to the ocean! The neighborhood was quiet and nice. Fenced in yard for dog with a grill, patio area. The house had fridge, stove, microwave, cups, plate, utensils, and a coffee machine with coffee. You could stay comfortably for a week or two. There was also a curated brochure about local things to do which was the absoutely nicest touch! Thank you so much for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellie K.

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

Mixed feelings

The house that we rented out was cute and very welcoming! We went on very hot days of the summer and the AC was great and hit the spot. The bed was uncomfortable. When facing the bed, the left side feels decent but the right side kind of dips to the middle. When we took the sheets off the bed (liked asked) we were shocked at the spots/stains on the mattress. The bathroom also had a spot of red of the wall, hoping it wasn’t blood. My boyfriend is a repair/handyman and there were violations within the stay but nothing to concerning. We only were at the place to have somewhere to sleep and keep our items. Overall it was an okay and a place to put our heads down for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Louis J.

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

great location for a quick get away

First of all I loved the location. The property managers probably need to walk through with the cleaners to understand what they pay for when passing on to future tenants. Things I would recommend to the property managers is to put blackout shades in the bedroom and dining room since the sun is very bright early in the morning. They need to leave instructions on how to work the air conditioner since ours was froze up and I had to fix it the first night. There is a 1 inch blue light in the middle of the air conditioner panel that is very bright and I would have loved to known how to turn it off. Lastly, we were in the bottom unit and it picked up every noise the second floor tenants made. Since we were there only 2 nights, then we were able to deal with it, but if I was staying a week, the second floor noise from people walking, talking and going to the bathroom would drive me crazy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Great Dog-Friendly Spot at a Convenient Location

My fiancé and I recently came to town for a doctors appointment and were searching for a dog-friendly spot to crash with our two pups. The Sandcastle did not disappoint. Located in walking distance to great restaurants, shopping, and the beach, we really enjoyed our two night stay here. The outdoor patio area is really nice for sitting out in the sun for both humans and canine visitors. Our pups loved it. We stayed in the downstairs unit which is small but quaint and cozy with just enough room for our little family. Condo was clean and well furnished. Check-in was easy and convenient. Two things to mention: as some other reviews have indicated, there is a bit of upstairs noise from the condo upstairs. It was NOT enough to bother us or or dogs for the most part. Typical walking around noise but if you are one to have an issue with this be aware. Additionally, we only had one bag which was in the trash can and one roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. We made it work for the two nights but for longer stays you may need to check with the host about that or bring your own. Overall, 5/5 and we will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traveled with a senior pup (that is blind) stay was perfect as we didn’t need to negotiate stairs and fenced yard made outside time stress free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Caitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John has an awesome place just 4 blocks, from the beach. It was wonderful with the fenced yard for our dog, Mason. Very quiet and walkable neighborhood. An EASY walk to the board walk, park, beach, lake park. Walking to the board walk you'll find Britt's donuts 1 each(CASH ONLY) and Huge slices of Benny's pizza for 7. Fort Fisher ferry is a short drive and worth the trip as well. We also visited the Cargo district in Wilmington which was awesome. About 20 minute drive. Johns place has outside shade, comfortable bedding and sofa. Pet friendly, with AC and full kitchen. Nice keurig if you're a coffee drinker. Our dog enjoyed the large space and made friends with the host- as he lives in the space above the rental unit. He's very friendly but also gives you space to do your thing and enjoy the yard. He offered tips or advice about local restaurants or travel in general. Great guy, very good to us and our dog. Thanks for a fantastic stay at Carolina beach- We'll be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great location and good place

Convenient location close to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and has all the amenities that you need for 2 people. Suzanne provided great and fast communication when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kat w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Little House

Hello this was an overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

kory

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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