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Abundance in the Sand

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, books
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Abundance in the Sand

Summary:
The first story of a three story structure, this 3 bed 2 bath home is light, modern and airy.

Hosted by Abundance Vacation Rentals, staying here is a dream: beachfront views and access to the shore by our structure’s private boardwalk with foot hose, outdoor shower and benches.

You will have the ocean out front and the lake with farmers market, paddle boats and playground out back.

We even have a child’s play house swing and slide on the sand.

The Space:
You have full use of the first floor home. It is fully self contained. There is another unit that occupies the upper two floors, and they will share the parking below the house and the boardwalk out to the ocean.

Guest Access:
You have full access to the first floor home and porch. There is a lovely child’s play area on the sand below the boardwalk with slide, swing and clubhouse. That is available to everyone in the house. There are full laundry facilities inside the home. You may also store your boards, bikes and beach chairs below the house in the carport.

The Neighborhood:
We are walking distance to just about everything on the island — a big fireworks display can be seen every Thursday night right from the deck!
There is a weekly craft and farmers market as well as outdoor family movie projections, bingo nights outdoors at the boardwalk, live music... and so much more available by a short walk down the beach.

A brand new play structure has been installed by the lake which is a short walk and viewable from the back windows.

There are private surf and paddle board lessons as well as week long camps also just a short walk down the sand. We are so perfectly located, but without the heavy crowds of the hotels.

You can also walk or bike to restaurants and coffee shops.

We try to keep our calendar updated, but Airbnb only lets us work with exactly 365 days at a time. So if you are booking far in advance, please keep in mind that for the middle of summer there may be a seven day limit and Saturday check in and check out will still apply — just send me a quick note and I’ll get back to you.

Other Things to Note:
We also supply the following for each property:
A starter kit of one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, one roll of paper towels, a trash bag, and dish soap. We also supply laundered bed linens, comforters, and 1 bathing towel and wash cloth per person. We do not supply any beach gear or beach towel. We have great rental companies on the island we would be more than happy to share the info with you. We also do not supply laundry detergent, body soap or shampoo/conditioner as we find everyone has their own preferences for these =) Please review our house rules prior to your stay



There is a Beach re-nourishment done in Carolina and Kure beach every 3 years. This helps to keep our beaches safe from erosion. Please note that we have no control over this project and that it is normally concluded by May, but there is a possibility of delays.

Property manager

Going Coastal

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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About the neighborhood

Map
Carolina Beach, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive
  • Freeman Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Abundance in the Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Abundance in the Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Abundance in the Sand?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Abundance in the Sand located?

Situated in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is steps from Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Abundance in the Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach stay
Great location, nice shared space for family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V., Charlotte, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay at Carolina Beach
Lovely house, great location! Perfect spot for our family of 6!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL I., Minden USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Great place we enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday
Modern but cozy condo. Short walkway to nice wide beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent property, clean and great location. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Clean and right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
We enjoyed the location and the stay. The property was listed accurately. We had everything we needed. I recommend the umbrella and beach chair rental. This was so convenient and I appreciated the recommendation from our host. We enjoyed the beach and local restaurants . The boardwalk was cute but not really our thing. The fireworks on Friday night were surprisingly and very good. We also got to see dolphins and jumping fish. The sand was very clean and soft. We also found the washer and dryer very convenient. The beds were extremely comfortable as well. It was a great first trip to Carolina Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!
Great stay, clean, great communication. It was nice having the beach out the back door. We could go back and forth without having to walk a block or more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mickey S.

Vacation 2021
The place had enough room for the 7 of us. It was nice, but the cleanliness wasn't what I expected. Needless to say, we left it a lot cleaner than we found it. If you don't mind the footsteps above you that you here at all hours, it is a nice place. The dock heading down to the beach was misleading as I thought you would be down on the beach once you got to the end and not having to deal with the hot sand for another 20 yards to get there. However, I did see that all of the other places up and down the beach were the same, so that was a "Me" thing. The covered deck was very nice and the built in benches on the pier going to the beach were also. My family really enjoyed their stay, but we probably wouldn't book again. However, I do not want to discourage anyone from booking this place as it is very nice. It's all in what you are looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nikki s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frequent Flyer
We love this place! This was our third stay. Can’t beat the location. Updated home with everything you need. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Successful Girls Weekend!
We had the best time this past weekend staying at the Abundance. Caitlin was a great host and helped us with parking and making sure our needs were met. With a short private walk to the beach and a short walk into town for restaurants, we were able to keep our cars parked all weekend. The sunrises over the ocean were unreal! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time visitors very pleased
We enjoyed our second stay at this lovely beachfront home. The property manager was communicative, welcoming and accommodating to a request we made about the scheduled dates. The space was perfect for us, our two young kids, and my mom. The slide and swing and playhouse were a big hit with my kids and beach location perfect. We never left the house/beach and had plenty of space on the beach- the perfect socially distant vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Central location to wharf. Amazing little walk to the beach our two kids loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean spot with a beautiful view
We had a wonderful stay at the property. It was a very easy check-in process and the unit was very clean upon our arrival. the view to the ocean was awesome, and we enjoyed sitting out in the rocking chairs and picnic table. As others have mentioned, there is a family with kids upstairs - so this is something to be aware of as you can definitely hear little feat running around. Also, the water has a sulfur smell to it, but I'm sure this is not uncommon at the beach. Overall, I would definitely stay in this unit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Thomas G., Aberdeen

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pig with lipstick...
Let's start with the Owner lives upstairs. Oh yes, with little children that run around the house early in the morning. That’s certainly not advertised, and doesn’t make for a relaxing morning at the beach. By the way, we have two young boys… It was like walking on egg shells being in the house. The very 1st thing we noticed when we checked in was the broken curtain rods which required us to use a delicate touch when closing them so that they didn’t completely fall off the wall. 2nd was the absence of the fire/smoke/CO2 alarm in the center of the home. The wires were literally hanging down from the ceiling. This is a complete life/safety building code issue. Especially considering there’s only 1 exit, and it’s a sliding door. Next was the number of live roaches we found. Every day we killed 3-5, and those were the one we could kill that didn’t crawl behind the bathroom mirror or baseboards. Then it was the old rusty microware. Yes, “rusty”. The back wall of the microwave is peeling off and there’s rust falling on the base. We didn’t notice it until we heated some breakfast for our son. I caught the weird burnt smell and found the issue. By then, it was too late, and my son was half way through his meal. When I brought the health/safety issue up to the Owner, there was absolutely no response. No microwave for the rest of the trip. The other minor, but uncomfortable issues, related to extremely slow internet, a TV in the master bedroom that didn’t work, the toilet paper holder falling off the wall every time you used it, the yard sale of cheap utensils and cookware, the lack of privacy from the oldest kid upstairs peeking in our windows, the limited parking because the owner blocked 2 of the 3 spots with her golf cart and old Cadillac. Oh, and the outdoor cat “Fisher” that very comfortably walked right in the house, and this was after our puppy was sent home. I’m pretty sure it’s the owners, or it’s been in that house multiple times before. My wife had to pull it out from under the bed. Well, hopefully the owner uses the deposit that she KEPT from us to buy a microwave, hires someone to fix all the broken stuff, and set up a pest exterminator plan. That way, future renters can be a little more comfortable from our experience. I just wish I could post the photos of the roaches, the rusty microwave, and the missing fire/smoke/CO2 alarm here. As an avid renter, having NEVER lost a deposit in 20 years, I DO NOT recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Addison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot right on the beach. Clean and comfortable
All in all, this stay was fantastic. Great location just steps from the beach, convenient location to everything in Carolina Beach and about 20 minutes to Wilmington. Everything was very clean. Only two issues to note. First is that I found 2 adult and 4 baby cockroaches/palmetto bugs during the stay. That said, it's the beach and that tends to happen regardless of location. Secondly, the unit is not very sound proof. The upstairs tenants had children and we could hear them pretty clearly. It wasn't a major issue, but just something to consider if you're a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Perfect for a short girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abundance of Awesomeness
Great place to stay with a great owner! Directions for check in and out are simple. Short walk/drive to EVERYTHING. LOVE the private walkway to beach. It was the perfect place for our family of 7!😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable place
My husband and I stayed here with our young children and my mom. The location on the beach and near the boardwalk is perfect. The house was exactly as advertised and was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in rocking chairs on the deck that overlooked the ocean. The property manager was responsive to our questions and we loved that there was a slide and fort for kids to play in. Only bummer was that we had to evacuate early due to a hurricane. I do not recommend purchasing VRBO insurance as it does not appear to cover having to leave early which is totally unreasonable (it only covers cancellation of >50% of your trip before the trip begins).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best of all things Carolina Beach.
Beautiful house on-beach with modern flair, right by restaurants/shops, great porch view of ocean, and never competition for setting up chairs/cabana.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a terrific time with our little kids here. Beach is just steps away from the door and not at all crowded during our stay. Very spacious property. Would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best option on Carolina Beach!!
Such a beautiful home, convenient to the boardwalk , very well stocked, Owner is super sweet I really enjoyed my conversations with her. Will attempt to book this property every year. One of the best vacations we have ever taken. There is no other property like it. We will cherish the memories made here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

May Vacation
My boyfriend and I met friends at the vacation rental! We had a blast. The place is beautiful and has everything you need. But, there is no off street parking so suggest do not bring a third car.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
We had a wonderful time with our family. Very clean and short walk to the beach and close to the boardwalk. Owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mack D.

Nice family weekend at the beach
This is a great little oceanfront rental space. We had 3 couples, one of whom had 2 small children, staying over a 4 day weekend in mid may. The place was pretty much as advertised in the listing in all respects. You won't find better beach access-it's right out the back door. The weather was mostly pleasant, mild temperatures and a nice breeze, so the AC wasn't challenged. I didn't meet the property owner, who lives upstairs from this unit, but others of our group did and found her very like-able and helpful. Everyone in our group was pretty pleased with this property overall. Pros -Excellent beach access and private sand management (ie, outdoor shower and foot wash) -Excellent location relative to town activities and offerings ("the strip"). We walked for most of our outings -Nice rooms and amenities overall. There appear to be a lot of recent vintage renovations. -Nicely stocked kitchen-assorted pots and pans, glassware, flatware, etc. Enough for our group (6) anyway. -Price is fair for the value. Cons -10:00am check out out time- No time for one last beach outing. -The only grocery store is kind of far, and you have to drive through the busy strip to get there and back. It's only bad if you are, like us, finding yourself needing something all the time. Plan carefully. -Parking could be dicey in season for a group with more than two cars. Our third was able to park just across the street, but that might not be so easy in season. There is a public lot a block away however. -VRBO service fee is too high, IMHO. I guess that is the price of convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019