Stunning Family Getaway - Water Views, Easy Boat Launch

This stunning Carolina Beach home is a great escape. Enjoy beautiful water views from all levels in a quiet residential neighborhood. Located on NC's inter-coastal waterway, there's easy access to a public launching dock for boaters. Just minutes to beautiful sandy beaches and an easy walk to a 761-acre coastal park with some of the state's best fishing spots and extensive hiking trails. Great restaurants nearby, 8 miles to the NC aquarium at Ft. Fisher, and 20 minutes to downtown Wilmington's attractions. With 4 Bedrooms and 4 1/2 Baths, a fully equipped kitchen and dining room, elegant living area with gas fireplace, and an extra gathering/game room, Casa Carioca sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 6 outdoor balconies for enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktail and a private backyard for your family escape. An elevator is available. MASTER SUITE #1: Located on the second level, this suite offers a firm king size bed, a walk-in closet, 50-inch TV and private access to its own porch with water views. The spa like bathroom includes two sinks and a spacious shower with bench seating. MASTER SUITE #2: Also located on the second level, this suite offers a plush king size bed with a Therapedic TruCool 3-inch mattress topper. There is a large walk-in closet, a 50-inch TV and private access to its own porch with quiet neighborhood view. The ensuite bathroom includes a spacious shower with bench seating. GUEST BEDROOM #3: Located on the first level, this suite offers a plush queen bed with SensorPedic 4-inch Gel Memory Foam mattress topper. There is an ensuite bathroom with shower, a 50-inch TV and access to the porch overlooking the back yard. GUEST BEDROOM #4: Located on the first level, this bedroom offers a firm queen bed and 50-inch TV. There is a hall bathroom with soaking tub right next door to the bedroom. KITCHEN AND DINING: The spacious kitchen comes fully equipped with appliances including coffee maker, blender, toaster, KitchenAid mixer, waffle maker and crock pot. There is a 5-burner gas stove and oven, refrigerator with ice maker, in island microwave and dishwasher. The large dining table comfortably seats eight with additional seating for three at the kitchen island. Patio door leads out to a porch with bistro table and chairs and a charming view of the neighborhood. LIVING AREA: The living space includes comfortable seating, a gas fireplace, a 65-in TV, and some of the best views in the house. A pair of bar stools make great conversation possible with the kitchen. Patio door leads out to a spacious porch with outdoor seating and access to the crows nest. GAME ROOM/SITTING ROOM: On the first level, at the entrance to the townhome, you'll find an additional area for gaming, reading or enjoying the 65-inch TV. There is also a mudroom area for leaving shoes, beach towels or jackets. GROUND LEVEL: Park up to 4 vehicles underneath the home. Beach chairs and boogie boards for your use are in one of the ground level storage spaces. There's an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand from your day at the beach. A large, private back yard provides additional space for an evening under the stars. GUEST AMENITIES: We provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryers and makeup remover. Coffee and tea welcome you to our home. A portable Bluetooth speaker provides music anywhere in the house or on the porches. There is a full-size washer and dryer on the second level of the home. FAMILY FRIENDLY: There's plenty to do for children of all ages. However, because our vacation home is on three levels, it may not be suitable for infants and toddlers. For their safety, we do not allow children to ride the elevator without an adult. CLEANING STANDARDS: We take immense pride in the cleaning of our home so rest assured that the house not only follows recommended guidelines but exceeds them. * We sanitize high-touch surfaces, down to the doorknobs. * We use cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies, and wear protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination. * We clean each room using extensive cleaning checklists. * We provide extra cleaning supplies, so you can clean as you stay. * We comply with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines. COMFORT AND SAFETY: Heating and air conditioning are available in the home along with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. A whole house water softening system and reverse osmosis water filtration system provides extra comfort. You won't need to haul bags of ice or buy bottled water for drinking or cooking. Exterior cameras are placed at the front door, back porch and parking level for home security. There are no cameras inside the home. Unwind, soak up the water views, and enjoy all the area has to offer at Casa Carioca!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Lots of stairs and balconies dangerous for infants.About customRules:Please note that we do not rent to high school or college groups..Children must not ride the elevator without an adult..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.