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Starfish Retreat II Walk to Carolina Beach

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with blue chairs, and a large window with a view.
A covered porch with a white railing, a wooden ceiling, and a door with glass panels.
A hallway with white doors, a kitchen area with a tiled backsplash, and a pendant light.
A dining area with a blue table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase to the left.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel stove, and a black countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 152992 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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Carolina Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kure Beach Pier and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬10 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.

Starfish Retreat II Walk to Carolina Beach

Pack your beach bag and gear for a trip to this charming Carolina Beach 5-bed, 3.5-bath vacation rental with over 3000sq/ft! With peek-a-boo ocean views and a walkable location roughly 180 feet from the beach, this bright duplex home is any beach lover`s paradise. enjoy the vista from the 4 private balconies. Recently renovated to include all new luxury flooring. Linens, Toiletries and Bath/Beach towels included!

Great space for multiple families and guests to enjoy with over 3000 sq/ft. Have made some great cosmetic updates with a game room on the 3rd floor!

Please Message or call anytime during your stay.

2 Security Cameras on property.
1. Security Camera located outside overlooking drive way.
2. Security Camera located on back of house overlooking the sound.
Doorbell Ring Camera
Pets must be 12 months or older!

Must be 21 or older to book!
If you book the home under 21 your booking will be canceled.

There will be a charge of $10 for each missing towel taken from home.
Our unit does not allow any type of parties or large gatherings. Most rentals on the island enforce the same rule due to insurance requirements. Parking is limited up to 4-5 spaces depending on vehicle size.
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 keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,992 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Our unit does not allow any type of parties or large gatherings. Most rentals on the island enforce the same rule due to insurance requirements. Parki

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Starfish Retreat II Walk to Carolina Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMY K.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Great house that sleeps a lot comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorden H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with plenty of room for a large group. The location is perfect, beach access right across the street and a short walk to restaurants and the boardwalk. Very responsive host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mamabeartribe7

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

Perfect for big families!

There was plenty of space for everyone to sleep and play! Close easy walk to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

darren t.

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

Perfect for friends

We had a great time. Layed out great for multiple families
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Friends weekend

Place was great. Perfect location. Walked everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Everything you could want and more!

We had 8 cousins from 3 different families, some with spouses and significant others, stay at the house for 3 nights. It was absolutely perfect for visiting, playing, and sleeping!! We will definitely visit Carolina Beach and this house again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Picture perfect!

Our family had an amazing stay! The house was just as described, check in was easy, communication was great!! Overall we couldn’t have asked for a better place to meet as a family for the holidays!! Definitely a 5!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Family reunion

Family form CT Texas California South Carolina meet for a long weekend at the beach and had an amazing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying at the Starfish Retreat and I hope it's not our last. The space is perfect for a large family or multiple families. Everyone could gather together or retreat to their own room. We ate all our meals at home so the large table gave us room for everyone to sit down. The workspace in the kitchen allowed us to prep the meal, walk around, chat with those at the table and spread out. We used the grill and it was hit,The location is also perfect for us. It's close enough to the boardwalk to walk but far enough away it wasn't so busy. The very short walk to the beach was a huge plus. We could come back home for forgotten items or if we needed a break from the sun.The host was extremely easy to reach if we needed anything and checked on us once or twice. Just enough to make us feel welcome but not too much to be intrusive.Overall, we had an amazing stay and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne G.

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

Family reunion 2025

Our stay was perfect. Every step of the way from booking to checkout was made incredibly easy for us. House was spotless and well stocked. Communications with owners were a breeze. They answered questions instantly and when coffee maker stopped working a new one was delivered within a coupe of hours even though there were two Keurig as well in the home beach was right across the street with easy access our family had a most memorable stay and we highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

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

10/10 Excellent

The two families in our group had a wonderful stay at Starfish Retreat II. We used it as a base to visit family in the area over a long weekend. The house is clean and well stocked and met all our needs. The host, Nasser was easy to communicate with and was very responsive. The location of Starfish II Retreat is also excellent with the beach being so close as well as many restaurants and the boardwalk. We enjoyed walking to get coffee every morning during our stay. We would definitely book again when we visit the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This year for our annual family beach trip we stayed here at Starfish Retreat II. It was a spacious three story house and well accommodated our group of 11 adults 3 children. The kitchen was very well stocked and set up for a group our size, since we made all our meals there. At one point during our stay we encountered a small inconvenience which we told the host and right away he reached out and made things right! The beach access is just a little ways down the street so it was nice not to have to walk far especially with little children. The driveway can hold 4 vehicles which was convenient. Overall a wonderful place to stay with a large group and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fortunate L.

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

50 and a Wedding

Nick and Sophie, made sure my family and I enjoyed our stay. The house layout was beautiful. We spent of our time in the kitchen. The kitchen was a dream. Their customers service through out this entire process has been impeccable. The attention to details and the well being of their guest made them the best host. We will definitely come back. This trip was a working vacation. I enjoyed everything about the kitche.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Starfish Retreat II

We had a great time at your house and it was exactly as listed. We travelled with 2 families and there was plenty of room for each person to have their own space. The kitchen and main floor area was spacious, and we appreciated the large table so we could all sit together. The kitchen was loaded with utensils and even some basic cooking supplies (tin foil for example). We also found the small couch next to the window was a surprising draw and someone was always in it reading or people watching. We played Xbox games on the TV upstairs and everyone was able to have a place on the couch.The best part was the location. Literally 2 houses to the beach and less than a half mile to the Carolina Beach boardwalk and restaurants. The only time we had to drive was to hit the grocery store. We had a fantastic trip and hope to be able to stay at the house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delita S.

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

Great Christmas Vacation

The property was perfect for our family! It was very clean and had plenty of dishes in the kitchen. We truly enjoyed our stay at Starfish Retreat II.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022