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Tipsy Turtle - Dog-Friendly, Golf Cart, Coastal Escape

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1734 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach (Wilmington Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kure Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Tipsy Turtle - Dog-Friendly, Golf Cart, Coastal Escape

Looking for a Carolina Beach stay that’s fun, flexible, and packed with extras?
Welcome to Tipsy Turtle — a spacious, dog-friendly retreat designed for families and groups who want more than just a place to sleep.

From game nights and beach days to cruising the island by golf cart, this home is built for making memories.

⭐ Why Guests Love Tipsy Turtle
- Dog-friendly with fenced-in backyard
- Optional golf cart rental for easy beach + island access
- Game-ready setup: ping pong, cornhole, bikes & beach gear
- 3BR / 3BA layout — comfortably sleeps up to 9
- Multiple indoor + outdoor hangout spaces
- Smart TVs + open-concept living for group time
- Central Carolina Beach location near restaurants, boardwalk & shops

The open main floor is where everything happens — cook, hang out, and relax all in one space.
Plenty of seating, natural light, and a layout that makes it easy for everyone to stay connected.

⭐Fully Stocked Kitchen
Everything you need for:
- Family dinners
- Easy breakfasts before the beach
- Snacks + drinks all day

With seating at both the dining table and kitchen, it’s built for gathering.

⭐ Sleeping Setup
- Primary Suite: King bed + private ensuite
- Guest Room: Queen bed
- Bunk Room: Queen-over-queen bunk + twin futon

⭐ Perfect for:
- Families with kids
- Multiple couples
- Mixed-age groups

⭐ Outdoor Living
- Fenced backyard (huge for dogs + kids)
- Deck + seating areas
- Outdoor shower for post-beach cleanup
- Games + gear already there

⭐ Golf Cart + Beach Access
- The beach is about 6 blocks away
- Walk, bike, or rent the golf cart for easy access
- 2 Day: $220
- 3 Day: $280
- 4 Day: $340
- 5 Day: $390
- 6 Day: $430
- 7 Day: $465

⭐ Location Perks
- Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk
- Near restaurants, coffee shops, and ice cream spots
- Easy access to groceries + essentials

⭐ Dog-Friendly Details
- Fenced yard for safety + convenience
- Pet fee applies
- Seasonal beach rules apply

⭐ Important Info
- Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
- Must be 25+ to book
- No smoking
- Golf cart available for rent
- Linens included

⭐ All dogs are required to be on a leash at all times. April 1st through September 30th, dogs are allowed on the beach during restricted hours BEFORE 9:00 a.m. and AFTER 5:00 p.m. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 9AM-5PM. October 1st through March 31st,dogs are allowed on the beach during all hours.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a tennis court on site, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,734 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Property is also known as

2512-280996

Tipsy Turtle - Dog-Friendly, Golf Cart, Coastal Escape Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Perfection

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We took our grandson on a family vacation and this property was a wonderful experience for all! The beach was beautiful and the coastal area was very nice and felt extremely safe.The location provided the ocean for nature lovers and nearby Wilmington for history buffs!Wonderful all around❤️