10/10 Excellent
Patricia W.
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Patricia W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Carolina Beach, NC
- Carolina BeachPlace, Carolina Beach3 min walk
- Carolina Beach Lake ParkPlace, Carolina Beach Lake Park6 min walk
- Carolina Beach BoardwalkPlace, Carolina Beach Boardwalk13 min walk
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)36 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Carolina Beach
A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Carolina Beach, a short 3-minute walk from Carolina Beach and within 2 minutes by car from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This beach vacation home is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kure Beach.
What's nearby
- Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Carolina Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Carolina Beach Arcade - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
- Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Island Burgers And Bites - 18 min walk
- El Cazador Carolina Beach - 16 min walk
- Crush & Grind - 17 min walk
- Shuckin' Shack - 15 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.
The Big Grouper-This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath oceanfront home sleeps 22 and is perfect for a large group
You will not believe all the space!! This oceanfront, Carolina Beach Vacation Rental home is a dream come true for any vacationing family. The main floor has a huge living area with large flat screen smart TV, kitchen and dining area, one half bath and a private den/study with a twin sized day bed and trundle. The second floor has four bedrooms all with smart TVs and 3 full baths. The washer and dryer closet is also on the second floor. The top floor is one large bedroom with one full bath and it's own smart TV. This top floor has a total of 4 twin beds (bunk beds) 2 queens. This would be the perfect spot for all the kids to play and sleep. There is one large covered porch with chairs and the top floor has a smaller open air deck area. Underneath this home you will find a great picnic table area that would be perfect for those summertime meals. The private walkway to the beach has two outdoor showers to rinse off after a great day on the beach. The views of the Atlantic Ocean are one of a kind. This home is meant to be enjoyed and comes with all the comforts of home. As of 2023, there is a charging station at this home for an Electric Vehicle. There are a total of 7 smart TVs with HD Antenna's. Cable is not provided. Parking for 5 - 6 vehicles (max). Just a few short blocks south of the Boardwalk where you are just a brief walk to family style or fine dining, coffee shops, ice cream shops and the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
*Sheets and towels are Now included!!
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Golf Carts Allowed
Sleeps (22):
Bedroom #1 - 1 King
Bedroom #2 - 1 King
Bedroom #3 - 1 Queen
Bedroom #4 - 1 Queen and Sofa Sleeper (full)
Bedroom #5 - 4 Twins (Bunks) and 2 Queen
Private Den - DayBed w/ Trundle (2 Twins)
Living Room - Single Sofa Sleeper (1 Queen)
****Disclosure: this home does have a Ring Doorbell on the exterior****
**During the prime season (Memorial Day - Labor Day) full weeks are required for advance bookings. Shorter stays will be considered based on last minute availability. Please call Network Real Estate to inquire about nightly minimums and pricing if your desired dates of stay that are less than two weeks away.
*Sheets and towels are Now included!!
No Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Golf Carts Allowed
Sleeps (22):
Bedroom #1 - 1 King
Bedroom #2 - 1 King
Bedroom #3 - 1 Queen
Bedroom #4 - 1 Queen and Sofa Sleeper (full)
Bedroom #5 - 4 Twins (Bunks) and 2 Queen
Private Den - DayBed w/ Trundle (2 Twins)
Living Room - Single Sofa Sleeper (1 Queen)
****Disclosure: this home does have a Ring Doorbell on the exterior****
**During the prime season (Memorial Day - Labor Day) full weeks are required for advance bookings. Shorter stays will be considered based on last minute availability. Please call Network Real Estate to inquire about nightly minimums and pricing if your desired dates of stay that are less than two weeks away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. 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.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 4.5 bathrooms
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- In the city center
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Golf
- Tennis
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks 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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Rules
Registered guests must be a minimum of 25 years old and staying in the property at all times
No smoking and no pets unless your property is pet-friendly.
Check-in 3-5 PM at Network Real Estate, 1029 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC. Check-out at 10 AM. Keys & parking passes must be returned.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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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