5BR Heated pool thru Nov, sunset views, near beach - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach apartment for 13 with canal sunsets, a shared saltwater pool heated Oct 1–Nov 30 (temperature permitting) and beach access 250 steps away.

✓ Sunset swing + 2 rooftop decks
✓ Full kitchen: double ovens & induction cooktop
✓ Boardwalk & dining: 1.2 miles
✓ Private elevator to floors 2 & 3
✓ 2-player Ms. Pac-Man
✓ Whole-home RO water
✓ Dogs welcome; costs apply. Nearby off-leash beach Oct–Mar

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YOUR OWN APARTMENT AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Your group gets your own upstairs apartment at Blue Water Vista, made for family getaways, get-togethers, wedding weekends, trips with friends and, yes, the pups too.

Savor your own entrance, private elevator, indoor living spaces, balconies and rooftop decks. The pool, backyard and ground-level outdoor amenities are shared with Apartment A guests.

WHY FALL AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Fall is Carolina Beach’s best-kept secret: warm days, peaceful beaches and golden canal sunsets. Planning for spring or summer instead? It’s all waiting then, too.

• Pool heated to about 80°F, complimentary Oct 1–Nov 30 only, temperature permitting
• Double ovens for holiday meals and family celebrations
• Quiet beaches and lighter traffic for golf cart cruising
• Freeman Park: seasonal off-leash dog access and fall surf fishing
• Cozy nights in: recliners, family games and 2-player Ms. Pac-Man

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Beach access: 250 steps, about a 3 min walk
• Huge canal-view balcony with a sunset swing
• Boardwalk eateries, cafés and stores: 1.2 miles
• 2 rooftop decks: canal + peekaboo ocean vistas
• Private elevator to floors 2 & 3
• Totally supplied kitchen with induction cooktop & double ovens
• Dining seats 10 at the table + 5 at the island
• 2-player Ms. Pac-Man for friendly competition
• Whole-home reverse osmosis water: skip bottled water and beach-town smell
• Bring or rent kayaks/paddleboards; public launch 0.3 miles away
• Shared loungers, outdoor dining and charcoal grille
• Outdoor shower, beach storage, 8 beach towels & at least 4 beach chairs
• Parking for 3 cars + 1 rental golf cart

Starter coffee and snacks fuel the “who’s doing the grocery run?” debate.

Bigger crew? Book the entire Blue Water Vista home for exclusive use of both apartments, the pool and backyard.

FAMILY- AND DOG-FRIENDLY
• Travel crib in Bedroom 4; high chair in the dining room
• Bunk-room play area and family games
• 2 comfortable gliders, ideal for rocking littles to sleep
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each welcome; pet costs apply
• Freeman Park dog beach: 0.8 miles
• Mike Chappell Park’s fenced dog park: 2.3 miles

All dogs must be listed on the reservation. Since outdoor amenities are shared, you may encounter dogs staying in Apartment A, even if you aren’t bringing family pets.

The outdoor shower is handy for sandy paws, too. Pups will assume this whole trip was planned for them. Let them believe it.

COMFORTS PROVIDED
• Beds made, towels waiting, plus additional pillows and blankets
• TV, ceiling fan and bedside charging in every bedroom
• Cavernous bedrooms with ample closet space
• Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash & hand soap in every bath
• Forgot-to-pack extras in 2 baths; double sinks in 3 of 4
• Wi-Fi, washer/dryer and intelligent-lock entry

SECOND FLOORING
Entirely supplied kitchen and generous dining area. The living room seats 8 total, including 2 comfortable gliders, with most other seats reclining. Appreciate a decorative fireplace, 2-player Ms. Pac-Man and a canal-facing balcony with a swinging bench.

• Bedroom 4: King, huge ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 5: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 6: Queen, twin bunk beds, floor bed & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks

Interior stairs inside your apartment connect the second and third floors.

THIRD FLOORING
• Bedroom 7: King, faux fireplace, private balcony & room for yoga
• Bedroom 8: Queen, skylight, kitchenette & workspace
• Shared bath: double sinks, soaker tub & shower

Both rooftop decks are accessed from this floor by stairs only. See access details below.

NEARBY
• Sandpiper Lane Public Dinghy Dock: 0.3 miles; kayak & paddleboard launch
• North End Café & Mini Mart: 0.4 miles; dog-friendly coffee and biscuits
• Freeman Park, Carolina Beach Pier and tiki bar: 0.8 miles
• The BARge floating bar: 0.8 miles; dog-friendly
• Island Cruises: 1 mile; boat tours and sunset cruises on Saturdays through October
• Publix & The Veggie Wagon: 1.7 miles for groceries, produce, cold beer and live music

Explore Carolina Beach Marina, Lake and State Park, or take a trip to Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.

Please note: the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is currently closed for remodel and expansion.

Heated pool first or sunset swing first? Excellent problem to have.

LAYOUT & ACCESS
Unit B has its own entrance, with the entire upstairs apartment, private elevator, balconies and both rooftop decks to yourselves. It does not connect inside to the first-floor apartment.

The pool, backyard and ground-level outdoor amenities are shared with Apartment A guests.

• Self check-in with a intelligent lock
• Interior stairs inside your apartment connect floors 2 & 3
• Both rooftop decks are accessible by stairs only
• Peekaboo ocean-view deck: stairs from Bedroom 8, for your whole group
• Canal-view deck: spiral stairs from Bedroom 7’s balcony
• Dock across the street is private and belongs to our neighbors

ELEVATOR ACCESS
The elevator works well but is picky; please read the instructions first. Tip: send a load of bags up on its own first.

The elevator works well but is picky; please read the instructions first. Tip: send a load of suitcases up on its own first.

• Private elevator from ground level to floors 2 & 3 only
• No first-floor stop; Apartment A guests cannot use it
• Third-floor stop opens directly into Bedroom 8
• The elevator does not reach either rooftop deck

POOL & BACKYARD ACCESS
• Pool and ground-level outdoor amenities are shared with Unit A guests
• Shared saltwater pool: 11,800 gallons, 3.3–6.6 ft deep
• Heated from Oct 1 - Nov 30 ONLY, temperature permitting
• Backyard is partially fenced; please keep pups leashed outdoors

PARKING ACCESS
• Park in Lane B only
• Space for 3 cars + 1 rental golf cart (in the middle of carport lanes)
• Tandem parking: cars park one behind another

LOCAL DOG ACCESS
• Town beach (250 steps away), Oct–Mar: leashed dogs anytime
• Town beach, Apr–Sep: leashed dogs before 9 AM or after 5 PM
• Freeman Park (0.8 miles): off-leash under voice control Oct–Mar; leashed Apr–Sep
• Dogs aren’t allowed in the Boardwalk district

IMPORTANT TO NOTE
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for peak summer months and holidays, when our Firm cancellation policy applies. Please review the cancellation terms for your dates before booking.

• Booking guest must be 25+ and stay on-site the entire trip
• No third-event bookings for someone else
• min. 13 overnight guests
• All guests and pets must be listed on the reservation
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs each; pet costs apply
• The pool area is a people-only zone
• Please keep pups leashed outdoors
• Please keep an eye on little ones around the pool
• Swim with a buddy present—no solo swimming
• Smoke-complimentary and vape-complimentary home
• Grilling happens at the ground-level grille, not on decks or balconies
• Quiet hours: 9 PM–7 AM, per Carolina Beach town rules (blame the town, not us)
• Please be considerate of guests sharing the outdoor spaces

Simple checkout: start the dishwasher, take out the trash, and we’ll do the rest—no stripping beds.

Please read our full home rules before booking and share them with your group. Booking means your whole group agrees to follow them.

For fire, medical or immediate safety emergencies, call 911.

Please message me through your booking app first for questions, requests or concerns. It keeps everything in one place so I can respond quickly—from check-in questions to where to find the best hush puppies.

I’m available 8 AM–10 PM Eastern and usually reply within an hour. Messages after 10 PM are answered the next morning.

HOW TO REACH YOUR HOST
For urgent property issues, message me, then call the host number in the app or on the refrigerator welcome sign. Please call three times in a row if you can’t reach me.

If I miss your calls, please leave a voicemail saying you’re a current guest with an urgent issue, including:

✓ Your name
✓ Your callback number
✓ The property address
✓ A brief description of the issue

We want your stay to be smooth and calming, so reach out anytime—even just to tell us everything’s ideal.
★ HOME RULES & SAFETY GUIDELINES ★
Welcome! Make yourself at home, be kind to the home, and keep it clean-ish while you’re here.

The guest who booked the reservation is responsible for making sure everybody in the group—including visitors, kids, and the registered dog—follows these rules. Charges may apply for damage, missing items, guest-caused service calls, or cleaning beyond a typical stay.

✔ Booking Rules
Booking guest must be 25+ and stay for the full reservation. No third-event bookings. All overnight guests and pet(s) must be listed on reservation.

✔ Guest Limit
min. occupancy is 13 people, including kids. Visitors also count toward this limit.

✔ No Parties
Parties, events, and unapproved gatherings are not allowed. Excessive noise, disruptive activity, or having more people at the property than approved will be considered a event and a home-rule violation.

✔ Elevator Safety
✦ Do not use the elevator during storms, flickering lights, unstable power, possible outages, or if there is smoke or fire. Please use the stairs instead.
✦ Before touching the sliding door to exit to exit, wait for the elevator button light to turn off, as shown on the posted sign.
✦ Kids may not operate the elevator and must be assisted by an adult.
✦ Do not force the doors, tamper with the controls, or misuse the elevator.