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Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake and buildings in the background.
A row of coastal houses with balconies, a calm lake, and surrounding vegetation.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A window with a view of a grassy field and trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a bench and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach, you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Carolina Beach and within 2 minutes by car from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carolina Beach Lake Park.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬18 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.

Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House

A coastal/modern style and freshly renovated lakefront bungalow in Carolina Beach with water and marsh views from every room in the house! The home features one king, two queens and a single sized bed, unlimited WiFi, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, ping pong table, dart board, corn hole boards, ring toss, and so much more. The Happy House is sure to live up to its name as it provides activities for the entire family. It is a short 5 minute walk to the beach and 10 minute walk to the main strip. Please Note About Local Smells
Carolina Beach is a beautiful coastal town, but like many seaside areas, it can occasionally have some natural odors. Guests sometimes notice a “rotten egg” smell, which can come from two common sources:
• Water system – The local groundwater naturally contains hydrogen sulfide, which can give tap water a temporary odor, especially in the off-season when pipes and water heaters aren’t used as frequently. Running hot water for a few minutes usually clears it.
• Beach environment – At certain times, decomposing seaweed or organic material along the shoreline can create a sulfur-like smell.

These smells are a normal part of the area and not a reflection of cleanliness or water safety. Most days, guests don’t notice them at all, but I like to share this upfront so you know what to expect.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a desk.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, table tennis, and a tennis court on site. Amenities include paddleboards on site.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Not on furniture 1 dog is $300 2 dogs is $450

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Incredible Water Views on Carolina Beach - The Happy House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is just perfect! Walkable to the beach and the boardwalk. The porch is a great spot to hang out and the views are incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Fantastic stay at the Happy House! Amazing location with easy beach access and the Veggie Wagon super close by. Quiet street, comfortable house with everything we needed, and a super responsive host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location. Comfortable house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Very great place! Check in was super easy & owners were very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This place was great! EXACTLY what I wanted for a get-away, ideal location, courteous and timely communication with the hosts, the house was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home with views of the lake. The location is perfect with access to the beach. The deck has been thoughtfully gated off to allow your pet to enjoy the outdoors with you and still be safe
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful space to telax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy House

Wonderful house and location. The perfect place for our honeymoon. We really enjoyed our time there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These were the best beds! Typically we have horrible luck with beds when we stay somewhere but I honestly didn’t want to leave them!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

The house was absolutely perfect. The location was amazing, very close to several food places and a very easy access to public beach entrance, all in walking distance. We had an awesome time our whole stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay

Super cute beach bungalow in very convenient location. Short walk to the beach and amazing hang out time on the front porch! Very comfortable for 6 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy House

Perfect stay house was advertised accurately great location clean and very welcoming Nothing needed done other than unpack and 😉 enjoy!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the contemporary feel and location was in walking distance to everything you needed.

Exceed out expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Carolina Beach! Perfect quiet spot for a family of 5 with older 3 teens. “Happy” is a great name. Great well stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms with plenty of towels, comfy beds and lovely outdoor seating on porch. The location has an easy walk to beach, veggie wagon for delicious treats, restaurants and community lake is a sweet little place to enjoy. Thank you for renting your home to us.No worries on this but the ping pong table did not have a net so that was not an amenity. But there was plenty to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

The house was beautiful and very well maintained. Everything was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick spring break getaway

Great location! Enjoyed walking the path around the lake and hanging out on the front porch. Easy walk to beach. Loved that beds were made and towels supplied. Since we could only stay a couple nights, nice not to have those chores on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding getaway

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!! Great place, very clean, excellent communication and close to everything we needed. Easy walking and the view of the lake with the wildlife was an added bonus. The beaches and boardwalk were very nice, highly recommend this listing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

The owners of this property provided an exceptional experience for us. Above and beyond to allow us to stay in their home. Beautiful décor, comfortable beds, lots of recreational toys/games, and a great location with lake view and close proximity to ocean beach. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We had a great time in the house. We enjoyed the short distance to the beach, close proximity to the boardwalk and restaurants. We appreciated your welcome sign with events and suggestions for all the local hot spots. Kitchen was stocked for cooking dinners. Check in and check out was so easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week by the beach

The property is beautiful, quiet and it is a short walk to the beach. The lake provides a great view and is surrounded by a walking path, which our dog enjoyed. Coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance. The home is as the pictures show. Beds and couch were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

HAPPY!

A wonderful stay in a wonderful location. We enjoyed the home, the beach, the fireworks from the porch, walking the lake path each morning, darts, cornhole, the farmers market & so much more. Couldn’t have asked for a better week!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was incredibly cozy and photos are totally accurate. Easy walk to the beach and into town. Our crew walked/jogged around the path around the lake and the holiday lights were beautiful. Hosts were super responsive. If you’re staying in winter, do pay attention to the part of the ad about the sulfur smell. It was strong and persistent whenever the taps or shower were turned on, even when we ran the water for a while. Otherwise, everything was excellent. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Happy Stay at the Happy House

The house was as pictured and you couldn’t ask for a better location. It was difficult getting to the paddle boards because of the weeds, that is the only complaint. The landscape needs a little TLC other than that it definitely is a happy house, they have everything you need. My family loved the porch and beautiful lake view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly house

Carolina Beach is definitely a family friendly beach town. They offer weekly concerts, markets, and fireworks. And this house is located on a quiet street next to a small lake that has a really nice playground, paddleboat rentals, and a child themed walking path. And the beach is close and easy to get to. Just watch when crossing streets as people don't often yield for walkers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024