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Oceanfront updated 5 bedroom duplex with elevator and private beach access.

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Property grounds
On the beach, beach towels
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12207 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    2 min walk
  • Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria Ristorante
    2 min walk
  • Forden Station
    25 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront updated 5 bedroom duplex with elevator and private beach access.

Octopus’s Garden is an updated three-floor duplex with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths and an elevator. Two of the bedrooms are direct ocean front, but the other rooms all have ocean views through the 20 plus windows! Guests have a view all the way down Carolina Beach and can easily see Wrightsville from the oceanfront decks. The home has been tastefully decorated with wonderful and unique octopus’ décor throughout.
The owners take absolute pride in updating and maintaining the house. Over the last few years, the kitchen and baths were remodeled, high-end beds were purchased for all bedrooms, all mattresses and bedspreads were replaced, and carpets were replaced with hardwood floors. Our outdoor space was also upgraded by adding a beautiful hand-designed outdoor Octopus’s Garden bar and shell garden. For 2024, we replaced the dishwasher and couches and continued to update the artwork. We also added a new table for more books, games and puzzles and continued to fully stock the pantry with outdoor plates, bowls, cups, wine glasses and kids cups. If you’ve stayed at Octopus’s Garden in the past, hopefully you’ve enjoyed the yearly updates. If you’ve never stayed at Octopus’s Garden, you are in for a treat! Now onto the house description!
The first floor has three spacious bedrooms – one oceanfront king room with a slider out to the deck, the second king with ocean views and the third with a unique queen over queen bunkbed. There is a large bathroom and laundry closet with a Samsung washer/dryer.

The second floor is open and spacious to allow for large family gatherings. It has breathtaking views from the many side windows and the double sliders which lead to a large deck. The living area has two sofas and a coffee table as well as a decorative fireplace. The large, updated kitchen (including a beverage refrigerator that holds 140 cans!) is fully equipped with plates, bowls, glasses, pasta bowls, serving platters, mixing bowls, baking pans, a blender, toaster, BBQ kit, Cuisinart coffee center, crockpot, and a buffet warming tray. The two kitchen islands comfortably seat 6 people and the dining room table seats 8.

The third floor has two master suites with king beds and oceanfront/views. The oceanfront bedroom has sliders out to the deck with two chairs and a chaise lounge and an attached bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and a large window facing the ocean! The other master has incredible views of the ocean as well as west-facing views of Carolina Beach, offering beautiful sunset colors. The bathroom has been completely renovated with subway tiles, a tile floor and vanity
If you need more outdoor space beyond the large decks, then the covered bar/grilling area is waiting for you! Enjoy some beverages at the hand-designed Octopus’s Garden bar with outdoor lighting or hang out on the brick patio with Adirondack chairs and a gas barbeque. There is also a toy chest filled with kids’ buckets and shovels, an outside shower, and direct beach access from the private walkway. The unit also includes beach chairs and towels for 12 as well as coolers and bocce! Up-to-four cars can be accommodated

Once you park your car, you can leave it there as the duplex sits on a one-way street that is more like a pedestrian walkway, and convenient to almost anything in town! It's an easy walk to the Carolina Beach boardwalk to the North and the Tiki Bar to the South, as well as Carolina Beach Lake, the Greenway, Veggie Wagon, Britts Donuts, restaurants, and bars, including locals’ and tourists’ favorite, the Fat Pelican, voted one of the top 25 dive bars in the country!

If you've never been to Carolina Beach before you're in for a treat. We're a wonderful family friendly beach town with pizza shops, ice cream shops, seafood restaurants, and three grocery stores. You'll never have to (or want to) leave the island!

You’ll like to be in an Octopus’s Garden!

Check in is 4:00PM and check out is by 10:00AM
This is a no smoking, no pets property.
You must be at least 25 years old to enter into a rental contract
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Carolina Beach. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a lift
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Carolina Beach and 4 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach Lake Park
As a guest of Oceanfront updated 5 bedroom duplex with elevator and private beach access., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

A1 Property Management Inc.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,224 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, outdoor lighting and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Welcome to Octopus Garden
Welcome to Sandpiper Crossing
Welcome to Octopus Garden Remodeled new Listing!
Welcome to Octopus's Garden remodeled new listing!
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Oceanfront updated 5 bedroom duplex with elevator and private beach access. Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We had a wonderful time at the house as the headquarters for Team Bride. Everything was wonderful and the view had a very calming effect on our daughter as she got ready for her big day. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration
Family and friends got together to celebrate my wife's 50th Birthday. The house was perfect! Kitchen was FULLY stocked with dishes and cooking supplies, enough for all! The house has a great layout and the elevator was very helpful with coolers and luggage. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week on the beach!
This rental was everything described! Very clean! Beds and bedding were comfortable. Location was great. Beautiful views of the ocean from the patios and windows. Private beach access was wonderful. Quiet, the windows and patio doors were great at keeping the outside noise outside. The elevator was amazing (grandma couldn't have stayed without it). Elevator runs from parking area all the way to top floor! AC was great and super chilly on the 1st two floors, the top floor however we had set at 68 and would not go below 72/73 degrees which was still comfortable because bedrooms have ceiling fans but bring a box fan if you need more air movement. We would definitely stay again in the future! A1Property management was wonderful! I had a couple questions before the trip and day of our trip and I talked with Sue and David and both got back to me super quick and was nice as could be (Thank you David, Sue, and the entire A1Property team!). A+ house, A+ location, and A+ management! Book with confidence!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2023 with Storm Debby
Even though the weather was not ideal, we throughly enjoyed our stay and owners were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house directly on beach
Very comfortable property right on the beach. Elevator made loading and unloading very easy. Wonderful view of the beach from all levels. Great seats for all the beach fireworks on July 4th. Plenty of room for the entire family, meal prep/eating and hanging out. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driving miss daisy
Everyyear my nieces and my very best friend find a new destination in USA. The location was perfect and view amazing. 3O minutes from Wilmington. boardwalk close by 1/2 mile from property. Totally recommend a food tour,which gives you history of Wilmington waterfront and amazing food. The only thing I would mention is the little bit of paper towels and toilet paper that leave for you I would totally recommend this place..
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend Gathering
Our group enjoyed our stay immensely! This property is beautifully decorated and fully equipped for an amazing beach experience! Watch dolphin at sunrise and let the sound of waves lull you to sleep at night. Both the host and property management team were very responsive and welcoming. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Vacation Home
This property is everything it says it is. Everything is so well appointed and extremely clean. All of the beds are updated with very comfortable mattresses and pillows and very good quality furniture throughout the house. The kitchen is well stocked and a perfect setup for a group dinner. I am extremely fussy about cleanliness and safe location and both were excellent! I highly recommend this as a great vacation stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and a beautiful home to stay in. If you're looking for a beach house to book this is the place! My family had a lovely time here and it comfortably held all 11 of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING trip in a beautiful home!!
From its location, to the amenities, to the cleanliness, this property had it all! Communication with the rental company was outstanding and we thoroughly enjoyed are trip!! Would highly recommend and would 100% stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Beautiful 3 story with carport on beach with private boardwalk access. We were a group of 65+ year old friends who needed the elevator. While we had a couple of minor issues with it, A1 Property Management staff were there promptly to address. There were lots of restaurants still open. We enjoyed the ferry to Southport, tours of colonial homes in Wilmington, and visiting Wrightsville Beach. We had a week filled with great weather and good times. Hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
We loved the home and the view. There was some issues with the water on the third floor. It had a terrible odor so we had to all share the one full bath downstairs which was a challenge with 9 of of us. Also, the toilet on the first level may need some work. There were difficulties with it's flushing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Since we were all in our late sixties and early seventies, the elevator was great. We could move between floors with no trouble. The balconies were great because we could enjoy the ocean without leaving the house. It was very clean and comfortable,would stay there again . Thank you for your hospitality. The Morello Family
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and perfect location
Loved this vacation home and hope to return soon! Beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. There is an elevator…I missed that in then listing. Super convenient to the beach and boardwalk and loved that they had so many beach chairs and toys for the kids. Thank you for an awesome and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved out stay at Octopus’s Garden. Wonderful home with all the amenities for a great stay!
Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful property!
We could not have asked for a more perfect property for our family vacation (grandparents, married and single adult children, and grandchildren from ages 10-19). The beachfront location was perfect and the owners have thought of everything: comfortable bedding, a kitchen with every possible utensil, small appliance, cookware, bakeware, blender, etc, plenty of space to be together or enjoy some quiet time alone, balconies on every floor, an elevator that helped with unloading and loading the car and groceries, lots of beach towels, beach chairs, sand toys... I could go on and on. The beach itself was fabulous and the area offers just enough to do without being too commercial. We cannot wait to return to this lovely haven!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house!
This property was perfect for our family gathering. It is very well appointed and we LOVED having a private walkway to the beach. Will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Hillsborough, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view and property
Great location-- easy to walk to boardwalk and other attractions. All elements of the house are top-grade: floors, linens, furniture, kitchen fixtures and cookware, etc; great beach stuff, nice grill. Beach access via shared boardwalk (with other side of duplex) was really nice. Beach itself was really mellow and had just been replenished. We loved it here for 10 days and definitely recommend it. One minor downside for me was having cigarette smoke from the other side of the duplex (which doesn't seem to have a smoking restriction for the decks). The 4th and 3rd floor views are some of the best I've had in any place I've stayed on the NC coast. Property management folks were super-helpful as well. Excellent overall!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Octopus’s Garden was a perfect venue to share with family. The property is very well appointed and the location is great. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals for a large group. We had a blast and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location!
Octopus’s garden is very well appointed and cozy. Home decor is just beautiful. Location is very good for restaurants , bars, coffee etc. Hosts were very responsive to our questions and needs. We filled the house with music and lots of laughs. It was a perfect, relaxing and fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Great place with perfect access to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary anne k.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st family gathering since COVID
Great property, looked exactly like the pictures, immaculate, beautifully furnished, fully stocked with all the essentials anyone would need. Restful stay, close to grocery stores, near Wilmington, the beach is steps away, and the views are magnificent. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We really enjoyed this property. Itis beautiful, well-stocked, comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert A., Marshville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our family Thanksgiving trip.
Our family takes a Thanksgiving vacation week each year. We have stayed in several places from the mountains to the beach. This house was perfect for us. The view was spectacular. The kitchen was well supplied. There was plenty of space for each person to "do their own thing." We all loved it. I would recommend this place without any reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Facilities
Great property on the beach. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021