"The Sailor's Lodge": Drop anchor one block to the SEA, with River Front views!

Looking for a truly unique Canal Front Island getaway with its OWN private boardwalk, marina front screened/unscreened porches and decks, a game-room, unparalleled VIEWS...and is STOCKED with amenities to enjoy those painted sunrises and salty evening breezes? "The Sailor's Lodge" may be just the sandcastle you've been looking for! Managed by SWRE, this vintage and impeccably accessorized bungalow will be sure to be the backdrop where many a-memories are made. From vitamin SEA sports and beach-combing, to a quick jaunt Downtown, paradise is TRULY at your sandy fingertips!

Your property:

Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher) has become a RAPIDLY increasing vacation (and full-time!) destination for the East coast and beyond for many reasons! It’s a family-oriented beach with a touch of everything one might be looking for! It’s an AMAZING place to visit, live, and never leave!

The Home is in the heart of Carolina Beach and is less than a 10-15 minute walk to downtown CB and everything that is has to offer. In Carolina Beach you’ve got the boardwalk, restaurants, and local shops of all kinds. If you like adventures, the marina is also there where you can take an offshore fishing trip, diving excursion, or party boat out for a sunset sail. Camping more your thing? Bring the 4X4 and drive (and camp) on the beach at Freeman Park, located on the North End of the island. You can also head down to Kure Beach and fish directly off their fishing pier compete with bait, tackles, and more! The Carolina Beach Lake is nearby, hosting a weekly Farmer’s Market every Saturday, and FIREWORKS every Thursday! We welcome you to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves because that's exactly what the beach is for!

This home is a convergence of the original 1970's period craftsmanship (knotty pine in some ceilings, original pine flooring in others), a luxurious array of FUN and RETRO furnishings, MODERN updates and TECH upgrades throughout, and most of all... the home is MARINA FRONT with the Atlantic Ocean access barely a block to your East. It really is a ONE-OF-A-KIND experience!

As you pull up to "The Sailor's Lodge", you are immediately greeted by the home with some salty beach breezes and pelicans flying in synchrony overhead! Two vehicles of relatively ANY size can park under each half of the carport. The possibility of bringing a small trailer is also possible, space permitting!

The highlight of booking this throw-back bungalow becomes evident in short order as you walk East along the cinder block and crushed marble path running down the left or right side of the home. An artificial turf yard comes into view with seating for 4, a Cape Fear River front swing, and memories for ALL! If a riverside conversation with dunes of feather grass rustling faintly nearby doesn’t help everyone clear one’s respective salty air and whisk those cobwebs away, I don’t know what will!

Then again, maybe REST isn’t what you need! It’s EXERCISE! How about some kayaking or paddle-boarding off your private riverfront deck or a morning dip in the Atlantic up the block! With an ICWW coastline as your backdrop and thew SEA a block up as your "front yard", you can enjoy ANY NUMBER of outdoor activities in your SANDBOX! The first floor of the lodge is equipped with a Game Room complete with a foosball table, Smart TV, beanbag chair, half bath (bathroom #1), and PLENTY of storage for action and adventure!

Ascending the steps to your bungalow, an outdoor dining area and small screened in porch is set off towards the rear of the home to ensure gusts of sea salt in ANY weather. Your 3 bedroom/1 bath CB get-a-way opens into a newly furnished family room splashed with vivid beachy colors, combined with an open dining area and modern kitchen. Panoramic ICWW views are visible from the west side of the home through a number of slides, decks, and windows. The modern chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with all of the basics, and beyond. Stainless steel, custom tile work, granite amenities, and vintage furnishings of all shapes, sizes, and styles will catch your attention as you traverse deeper into your sandcastle.

The living room boasts a pair of vintage blue lounge chairs along with a tan microfiber couch and loveseat set that’s perfect to sink deep into after a full day of Sand, Surf, and Sun. A small library resides across various shelving units throughout the home if looking for a long overdue tech detox where you can immerse yourself a bit deeper into the vitamin SEA that our coastal paradise affords!

Off to the Southside of the home, all 3 bedrooms respectively await with anticipation! On your immediate left rests the laundry area for when it’s time to do a load of those Hawaiian shirts you’ve been waiting ALL YEAR to use along with the Full bathroom (bathroom #2 with a shower+tub combo)! A few feet further left sits Bedroom #1 the “kid’s room” with pair of Single beds, smart TV, and a FULL blast of nostalgia!

Across the hall is Bedroom #2. Accompanied by a Queen size bed, the room sports a cozy and luxurious vibe and is accompanied by a panoramic swatch of river view just outside your Western facing window of the yacht basin. Back into the hall, bedroom #3 with it's Vivid and Bold look, a Full size bed, and its own smart TV rounds out your beachy bungalow.

The outdoor shower is located outside to help get that sand off of those toes!

Neighborhood overview

Pleasure Island is a coastal barrier island in Southeastern North Carolina, USA just south of the City of Wilmington. Pleasure Island is located within Federal Point Township, in New Hanover County. The coastal resort towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, as well as the annexed communities of Wilmington Beach and Hanby Beach are located on the island.

Carolina Beach is a mix of friendly locals, snowbirds, and vacationers all looking to escape the inland and enjoy the sand, surf, and sun. We truly have an amazing community! Carolina Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods offer an array of sights and activities to enjoy while here. Some of these examples are (but not limited to) a subtle beach hike through Carolina Beach State Park, Fishing on the Kure Beach Pier, kayaking to one of the many islands surrounding the Intracoastal Waterway, watching canons blast during a historical reenactment at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, or petting some Sting Rays at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Perhaps more relaxing and less “adventure” is your speed? Our own local Brewery (Good Hops) along with a round of Frisbee golf may be what the doctor ordered!

Getting around

There isn’t anywhere or anything on our Island that isn’t accessible with foot power. Downtown Carolina Beach has several vendors such as Tony Silvagni’s Surf School @ 308 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (bicycles, paddleboards, surfboards, kayaks, chairs, and umbrellas) for rent as an alternative to walking or driving. There's Sun Fun Rentals @1204 N Lake Park Blvd Unit F Carolina Beach, NC 28428. Taxi’s (local golf cart taxi’s) and Uber’s are also generally available for an assist when needed as well throughout the island! You can catch a Ferry to Southport in Kure Beach @ 2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach which leads to another ferry to Bald Head Island where NO CARS are allowed at all!

After all, you won’t catch many locals going OTB! (Over The Bridge). Everything you need is right here!

Guest access

The HOME: Guests have full access to their own private HOME (never shared).

The DOCK: *** Partially closed for repairs from the hurricane. ***

PARKING: Each reservation will have access to (2) TWO assigned off street parking spaces.

Other things to note;

•Linens (sheets, bath towels, beach towels, wash cloths, floor towels, pillowcases, etc.) along with pillows and a summer comforter ARE included in your suite rental! Prior to departure, please assist our linen team by beginning a load before hitting to road!

Carolina Beach

The Town of Carolina Beach offers multiple public parking options to visitors and residents on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis. Town-operated parking is open year round and paid parking is enforced March 1st - October 31st from 9AM - 8PM. Parking fees restart each morning during enforcement hours for all of the Town's parking lots and on-street parking spaces.

GOLF CARTS

•To the county, golf carts are considered automobiles. Generally speaking, golf carts are NOT allowed on premises of ANY condo, condotel, or apartment. The same goes for trailers, motorcycles, etc. For SFR’s or properties supporting multiple vehicles, carts should be OK. However, be conscious that few homes have external outlets WITHOUT GFCI’S (which are code by today’s standards). Charging a cart on a GFCI will immediately trip the breaker, resulting in the inability to charge a cart amongst other repercussions. Gas carts will generally be the ideal rental option if in a home whose parking supports such.

•ALL suites are non-smoking (including vaping) and a heavy cleaning/repair charge can result if not adhered to. This includes porches, decks, balconies, and walkways.

•Please always consider TRAVEL INSURANCE from your respective booking site or vendor to help protect your costs in case of inclement weather or last-minute travel complications (court, illness, etc.). These items are NOT refundable scenarios unless the property itself is compromised. If that does happen, we will do our absolute best to find you alternative housing.