3BR Heated pool thru Nov, sunset views, near beach - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach apartment with canal sunsets, a shared saltwater pool heated through November and Starfish Beach Access just 250 steps away.

✓ Sunset swing on a giant canal-view balcony
✓ Totally outfitted kitchen & generous dining space
✓ Recliners and family games
✓ 1.2 miles to the Boardwalk & dining
✓ Whole-home reverse osmosis water
✓ Dog-friendly; close by off-leash beach Oct–Mar

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YOUR OWN SPACE AT BLUE WATER VISTA
Your group gets the entire first-floor apartment: 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, made for family getaways, trips with friends and, yes, the pups too.

Appreciate your own entrance, indoor living spaces and first-floor balconies. The pool, backyard and ground-level outdoor amenities are shared with Unit B guests. Exterior stairs lead to Unit A; the elevator serves Unit B only.

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, temperature permitting
• Quiet beaches and lighter traffic for golf cart cruising
• Seasonal off-leash dog beach access and surf fishing at Freeman Park
• Cozy nights in: recliners and family games

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
• Entirely supplied kitchen with generous pantry space
• Canal-view kitchen sink
• Dining seats 10 at the table + 5 at the island
• Living room seats 9, with recliners & decorative fireplace
• 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
• Shared outdoor shower and ground-floor beach storage

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

Bigger crew? Book the entire Blue Water Vista home for 8 bedrooms, 7 baths and exclusive use of the pool and backyard.

FAMILY- AND DOG-FRIENDLY
• Travel crib in Bedroom 1; high chair in the dining room
• Play area in the bunk room and family games
• Up to 2 dogs under 55 lbs welcome; pet costs apply
• Freeman Park dog beach: 0.8 miles
• Mike Chappell Park’s fenced dog park: 2.3 miles

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
• Roomy bedrooms with ample closet space
• Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash & hand soap in every bath
• Wi-Fi, washer/dryer and intelligent-lock entry

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
• Bedroom 1: King, sizable ensuite bath, walk-in closet, private balcony & travel crib
• Bedroom 2: Queen and ensuite bath
• Bedroom 3: Queen, twin bunk beds, floor bed & play area
• Hall bath with double sinks

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.

Your group has exclusive use of the first-floor apartment: all 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, kitchen, living and dining areas, and first-floor apartment balconies. Your entrance is private.

Unit A is reached by exterior stairs only and is not served by the elevator. Self check-in with a intelligent lock.

All balconies above the first floor and both rooftop decks are reserved for Unit B guests only and are not included in your rental.

The pool, backyard, outdoor shower, loungers, outdoor dining, charcoal grille and ground-floor beach storage are shared with Unit B guests.

LAYOUT & ACCESS
Unit A has its own entrance and does not connect inside to the upstairs apartment. Your indoor spaces and first-floor apartment balconies are yours to savor.

• Exterior stairs are required to reach Unit A
• The elevator serves Unit B only; no first-floor stop
• All balconies above the first floor and both rooftop decks are reserved for Unit B guests only
• The dock across the street is private and belongs to our neighbors

POOL & BACKYARD
• Pool and ground-level outdoor amenities are shared with Unit B guests
• Saltwater pool: 11,800 gallons, 3.3–6.6 ft deep
• Pool heated Oct 1–Nov 30 only, temperature permitting
• Backyard is partially fenced; please keep pups leashed outdoors

PARKING
• Please use your designated parking spaces
• Tandem parking: cars park one behind another
• Leaving may take teamwork and a friendly “can you move your car?”

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

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
• All guests and family pets must be listed on the reservation
• The pool area is a people-only zone
• Please keep pups leashed outdoors
• Please keep an eye on little ones around the pool
• 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

Painless 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.

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 call, leave a voicemail with your name, callback number, property address and the urgent 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 9 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.
✦ min. capacity is two adults and no more than 500 pounds total.
✦ Never attempt to exit between floors.

If the Elevator Stops Working With Someone Inside
1. Remain inside. Do not force the doors or attempt to exit between floors.

2. Use the wall phone to call 911, then notify the host immediately through the app and phone number listed on refrigerator welcome sign.

3. If you cannot reach the host, call Mike, the elevator repair technician, at the number posted on elevator sign.

A $500 technician callout fee may apply when service is required due to guest misuse or user error, including exiting before the elevator button light turns off.

✔ Pool Safety
The pool has no lifeguard and is used at each guest’s own risk.

✦ Kids must be actively supervised by an adult at all times.
✦ No diving, running, glass, rough play, or jumping from decks, balconies, railings, furnishings, or other structures.
✦Please stay out of the pool during storms or severe weather.
✦ Keep the pool gate closed and securely latched.
✦ Rinse off all sand in the shower before entering, and use pool towels only.
✦ Do not adjust or tamper with pool equipment, controls, or chemicals.
✦ No pets, soaps, oils, or bath products in the pool.
✦ Stop using the pool and contact us right away if you notice a safety or maintenance issue.

✔ Pet Rules
We’re happy to welcome 1 dog under 55 pounds per stay.