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Pale yellow condo building with stacked white-railed balconies and parking beneath
The listing shows the condo building from the beach walkway. This reservation is for one condo, not the entire building.

Oceanfront condo

A two-bedroom oceanfront condo for four in Carolina Beach

2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · Advertised sleeps 4

A practical choice for a family of up to four who want separate bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen close to the beach. The king-and-queen arrangement suits people comfortable sharing beds. Stairs, parking space and dune vegetation matter when choosing this condo.

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Beachfront building with white porches, central stairs and a lower-level patio
The listing identifies the lower-left back patio accommodation in this building. The reservation is for a unit, not the whole house.

Oceanfront apartment

The Carolina Beach House: an oceanfront unit for two

1 bedroom · 1 bathroom · Advertised sleeps 4

The kitchen and beach proximity may suit two adults who want simple meals and frequent breaks at the rental. The booking is for one unit in a shared building. Conflicting sleeping descriptions and dated guest concerns make this a qualified option.

July and August 2026 guests reported faucet-water odor. An April 2026 guest reported a kitchen pest problem. Those accounts do not establish current conditions, and no confirmed resolution is included here.

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Detached white raised beach cottage with black shutters and wooden exterior stairs
Surf4life Beach Cottage, shown in Vrbo 1620504’s exterior photo. The reservation is for this entire standalone home.

Entire oceanfront cottage

Surf4life: a standalone oceanfront cottage in Carolina Beach

3 bedrooms · 1.5 bathrooms · Advertised sleeps 6

A strong fit for a family who want a whole oceanfront house, separate bedrooms and easy beach breaks. Recent repeat guests support the appeal of this compact cottage. Two queen beds and twin bunks sleep up to six; everyone shares one indoor shower.

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