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The Surfing Turtle

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2 BR
2 BA
705 Carolina Beach Avenue South Unit D3Carolina Beach
C115

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Description

"The Surfing Turtle" is a top 3rd floor, walk up condominium unit with majestic and unobstructed ocean views that make you want to drop everything and gaze out on the Atlantic. The eastern side of the living room features wall-to-wall glass including a sliding door; you won’t miss out on nature’s beauty and you may even see some dolphins. When you are ready to get out on the beach, you will appreciate the private access to a beautiful stretch of sand located between Lifeguard stations 9 and 11.

You will enjoy time spent cooking with your family in the stunningly updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops. Two bedrooms with Queen size beds, two baths, and an open living room with sleeper sofa located in the living room give you ample amount of space to accommodate 6 people. Televisions in both bedrooms, new flooring throughout and a new dining room set will make your family feel comfortable and welcomed. All the tv's have transitioned to streaming provided by Roku, offering options for the whole family!

Coral Surf is an oceanfront condominium community located just two blocks from the lake, and a 12-minute walk to the Carolina Beach boardwalk. Coral Surf boasts a community pool, private beach walkway and rinse-off shower all included with your reservation.

At the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, you will have countless places to dine, as well as family-friendly events during the summer months. The fireworks, the outdoor movies, the donuts, who could want more!? If you would like to experience what it is like to live in paradise, call today because this property is available for monthly rentals in the off season. Book "The Surfing Turtle" today!

*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel free to contact our office.

Occupancy 6: Sat/Sat rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons.
Bedding Recap: 2 Queens, 1 Sofa Bed
Parking: TWO parking passes are included with reservation. Designated parking underneath unit.
Prohibited: Smoking, Pets, Electric Golf Carts

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C115 – The Surfing Turtle” as a vacation rental.

Amenities

Essentials

  • Bed Linens
  • Towels
  • Air Conditioning
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Kitchen
  • Private Entrance
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Baking Sheet
  • Refrigerator

Facility

  • Pool
  • Covered Parking

Entertainment

  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Fenced Pool
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Private Beach Access

Location

  • Beach Front
  • Beach View
  • Ocean Front
  • Ocean View
  • Water View

Pool

  • Communal Pool

Availability

Key
#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Reviews

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The location and view from the balcony are terrific!

Reviewed on 2024-08-13 by Dolores K. , Delaware , OH
Overall
5
The location and view from the balcony are terrific!

Just what we were looking for.

Reviewed on 2024-06-15 by Julia S. , Fuquay Varina, NC
Overall
5
Just what we were looking for. A good size and ocean view.

Very nice

Reviewed on 2024-04-27 by Pamela R. , Cameron, NC
Overall
5
Very nice

Always A Great Experience

Reviewed on 2024-04-21 by Cynia A. , Morrisville, NC
Overall
5
Always a great experience working with any of the staff at Bryant. They always go the extra mile making sure my family and I have an amazing stay while we’re on Vacation.

Cute and Clean

Reviewed on 2023-10-21 by Vicki Shubert , USA
Overall
5
Unit was nice and clean, easy to access

The staff are amazing and the gorgeous oceanfront condo was a dream come true! And very reasonably priced too

Reviewed on 2023-05-06 by Tanya F
Overall
5

Terrific Location, Nice Condo

Reviewed on 2022-07-06 by , Gray, TN United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Very convenient location with great ocean views!

We found the condo to be VERY clean and everything was in good working order.

Kitchen and living room have obviously been updated recently. The bedrooms are fine, but I'm not a fan of foam mattresses. The bathrooms are quite dated and need updating, but are still functional. (One of the bathtubs makes crunching sounds while you're taking a shower and some of the chrome finishes are tarnished/rusting, etc.)

Loved the private deck and the southward window views of the beach toward Kure. The deck furniture is showing its age.

Sliding doors and windows are very modern. The HVAC works great! The entrance door is ancient and the antiquated digital code lock systems is often VERY frustrating--especially after climbing four flights of steps with groceries.

We barely knew there with folks staying in adjacent units. I don't know if this was due to excellent sound insulation or just considerate neighbors.

The folks at Bryant were extremely helpful when we needed them. They were great to work with.

Overall, it's a terrific 2-bedroom condo! With a new entrance door and updated bathrooms it will be first-rate.

Manager's Response

Greg, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the property! We hope you will visit again soon!

Cleanliness is an issue

Reviewed on 2022-05-18 by , Apex, NC United States
Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
1
Location
5
Property condition
2
The cleanliness of the rental was questionable upon arrival. I have to say that it is not the cleanest and with having a little one who likes to touch everything, it’s the first thing we notice. The floors are quite gross, sand being the exception but there is hair, hair ties, clothing tags plastic, and a variety of other things that stick to your feet. Not only that, there is standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher that puts off quite a foul smell, along with a used sponge for cleaning dishes. I’m not sure if this is supposed to be provided or not but the used one could be disposed of if not. My biggest qualm is that there was hair on the toilet seat and bath tubs which leads me to think and question if the rental was even properly cleaned prior to our arrival. We ended up going out of our way to grab cleaning supplies and did a clean of the property which is not how I normally like to start off my vacation.

Manager's Response

Hi Ashleigh, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. I noticed that we were not allowed to try and rectify any of these issues, as you declined our offer of a return cleaner and would not allow our maintenance tech to check out the dishwasher. It is so hard to address any insufficiencies if we are not given the opportunity. I was in the unit just prior to your arrival for a new furniture delivery and did not have the same experience whatsoever. Anyway, we hope you enjoyed the outstanding views and were otherwise comfortable.

Nice place to stay on the beach.

Reviewed on 2022-05-08 by , Killingworth, CT United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
The location was great. The property is right on the beach. A short boardwalk leads right to the sand. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance. The unit is on the third floor and has great views of the ocean.

The unit has almost everything you would want. The kitchen is well stocked. There is a storage unit with beach chairs, umbrellas and toys.

I would recommend this unit to anyone.

Manager's Response

Thank you so much Eric. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know that you were pleased. I could not agree more about the location, the views, and the unit itself be well prepared for guests. I hope you were able to catch a spectacular sunrise while you were here. Please come back son to see us again.

Gorgeous View

Reviewed on 2021-10-19 by Nancy F. , Denver, NC United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Gorgeous view of the ocean, good location on the beach, unit was comfy and cozy.

Manager's Response

Nancy - Great to hear you enjoyed your vacation at Surfing Turtle! The owners have put so much thought into the décor of this ocean front condo, we're thrilled to hear you found it comfy and cozy! Thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of your beach vacation! We're looking forward to your next trip to paradise soon!

Watch and listen. Perfect Beach VACA

Reviewed on 2021-10-02 by Dawn and Don E. , Tulsa, OK United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
This condo is steps from the beach. The deck has a clear view of the beach and ocean. We got up every morning to watch the beautiful sunrise. A nice walk to the Tiki Bar and in the other direction the board walk. Restaurants and small grocery short walk from the Condo. We would surely choose this condo again.

Manager's Response

Dawn and Don - We're happy to hear The Surfing Turtle made for the perfect location! You called it! The Surfing Turtle offers some of the most majestic views of our beautiful beaches. Great to hear you were able to catch the beautiful Carolina sunrises from the top floor ocean front furnished deck! We hope you checked out those beautiful Carolina sunrises from the beach with the easy beach access this complex offer next to the pool. We see you checked out the local shops and resturants that are within walking distance to this condo. Did you happen to walk Carolina Beach Lake Park? About a 3 minute walk from the condo, geese, birds, paddle boating, perfect nature spot for some much needed relaxation. Thank you so much for allowing The Surfing Turtle to host your beach retreat! We're looking forward to your next trip to paradise soon!

perfect stay

Reviewed on 2021-09-06 by Randy F. , Elon, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
perfect

Manager's Response

Randy - Great to hear Surfing Turtle was perfect! Beautifully recently remodeled top floor condo with incredible beach/ ocean views, we understand why it was perfect! Thanks for allowing Surfing Turtle to host your beach retreat! We're looking forward to the next one soon!

Lovely beach and ocean view

Reviewed on 2021-08-09 by Kristin H. , Lansdale, PA United States
Overall
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3
The location of the property was certainly the highlight. Unbeatable ocean/beach views from the third floor balcony. The condo was ok, we have stayed at much nicer properties with comparable rates. The cleanliness or the lack of was probably the most disappointing. I paid almost $2500 for a week and I honestly don't think I should have had to buy cleaning products to clean the place upon arrival. We are still amidst COVID and an appropriate cleaning protocol should have been followed. The bathrooms are small and dated and don't match the rest of the condo. Some of the furniture was wobbly and unsafe. Thankfully my husband brought his tools so he was fixing the bench. I think it was inexpensive dining room furniture that wasn't properly put together (aka IKEA). A chair on the balcony should be replaced as it was unsafe to sit on. We were expected to essentially clean the condo before departing. So I am not sure what the cleaning people had left to do? The waterpressue and drainage is an issue in the showers. Some additional kitchen items would be helpful. The toaster oven was a nice feature but a blender and pizza pan/pizza cutter would be a nice addition.We left a day early as the weather was not very good while we were there (first week in August). The TV's could be bigger in the 2 bedrooms. Overall it was on ok stay but we certainly expected more from the pricetag. We took the ferry to Southport for a day trip which was lovely. The Celtic Creamery had great ice cream.

Manager's Response

Kristin - Sounds like The Surfing Turtle was just not the fit for you This beautiful recently updated top floor ocean front condo offers guests the ability to enjoy Carolina Beach at its best! As you stated in your review, the location of this property is ideal for families looking to spend more time outside and less time inside or traveling in a car. Shops, restaurants, and the beach are just steps from the ground floor stairs. Wonderful to hear that you took full advantage and decided to check out historic Southport! Did you happen to check out Fort Fisher or our beautiful aquarium with the all-new otter exhibit? You passed these while driving to the ferry terminal. We're a bit confused by your review regarding the furniture and the cleanliness of the property. The dining room table is defiantly not an IKEA furniture. This beautiful bamboo dining table and matching 6 chairs was recently added to the property. This allows families to sit together and enjoy meals while either watching TV in the living room or checking out that gorgeous ocean view you mentioned. I see that you alerted our staff about the cleanliness issues during your stay. As a reminder, our Hospitality staff is avaible to all guests upon request with no charge. We wish you would have allowed our Hospitality Department to address all the cleanliness issues you state you found instead of purchasing cleaning supplies. Our wonderful Hospitality Department takes this worldwide pandemic we are currently in very seriously and that is why we are following the CDCs cleaning guidelines. When departing we ask all guests to please wash dishes that you may have used, remove all your trash that you accumulated during your stay, and strip all the beds of sheets. We do not ask guests to reclean the entire property upon departure, that is why guests are charged a cleaning fee, so you may pack your bags and head home and leave the cleaning to us! Thanks for the feedback concerning the kitchen stock, we will check t

Surfing with the Turtle

Reviewed on 2021-08-02 by , Durham, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4
A beautiful week at Carolina beach. The beach was very private and uncrowded, the view from the balcony superb. The condo is well equipped and very comfortable. The carpeting and LR couches are somewhat worn and seem to need a deep cleaning.

Manager's Response

Colleen - thank you for the feedback concerning the upholstery and carpeting in Surfing Turtle. We are happy to let you know that we have scheduled the condo to be carpet/ upholstery cleaned, thank you for flagging for us! Great to hear that you enjoyed your vacation while visiting Carolina/ Kure Beach! This top floor ocean front condo is perfect for small families looking for a beautiful view and relaxation! Sit back on one of the outdoor chairs on the balcony and listen to the waves on the beach crash and the seagulls swoop by. Or enjoy the updated spacious floor plan and watch the waves crash from the couch in the living room. Thank you so much for allowing The Surfing Turtle to host your beach vacation! We're looking forward to hosting your next trip to paradise!

Great vacation spot

Reviewed on 2021-07-05 by Rodney H. , Winchester, VA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Great location and unit. Showing some wear. Kitchen could use more baking dishes, hand grater etc. we love to cook in and had to get some basic kitchen utensils

Manager's Response

Great to hear you enjoyed your vacation at The Surfing Turtle! We have made a note about the kitchen items you stated. We will get with the owners about adding these items to kitchen stock. Thank you for allowing The Surfing Turtle to host your beach vacation! Looking forward to the next vacation!

A great stay

Reviewed on 2020-12-09 by , Walnut Cove, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
A great place for a socially distanced vacation.

Manager's Response

Glad you enjoyed! Hope you'll visit again soon!

Nice Location and Unit

Reviewed on 2020-11-03 by Content T. , Raleigh, NC US
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
1
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
4
The condo and location were great for a long weekend. The unit is nicely maintained. There was a lot of sand left on the floors and deck. I did clean these as much as I could when we arrived. There was also leftover food on the dining room chairs and sofas. Again I cleaned these as best I could. The rental company I have great concerns with as our personal information was left in a box with every other unit being rented during the weekend of our stay. Anyone could have picked up anyone's envelope and would have home and rental security information. I would rent this unit again if it was managed by another company.

Manager's Response

Hi Content- Apologies the check-in process was not as wanted, the process for after hours check-in through our key coded lock box has been active for many, many years with no concern. Please note we have housekeeping services available 7 days a week should you find anything overlooked during your arrival. Happy you enjoyed the unit, hope you'll visit again in the future!

Fun and fantastic

Reviewed on 2020-10-18 by Laura B. , Lebanon, OH United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The unit was super nice. Very clean and was stocked with all kinds of kitchen accessories. On the beach which made it nice to eat breakfast on the patio. Only downside is the pool key wouldn't work. The kids wanted to splash around in the pool but we weren't able to get in. Aside from that, which was minor, we had a great time and will return!

Manager's Response

Hi Laura- Glad to hear all had fun! Sorry about the pool key, hope you were able to get it to work. Please note we have maintenance staff available 7 days a week should anything arise during your stay. Thanks for visiting!

Great condo and location

Reviewed on 2020-10-05 by Michelle C. , Roswell, GA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We loved the surfing turtle. The kitchen is nicely renovated and all the furniture is very comfortable. The unit was nice and clean too. The location is fantastic. Walking distance to the boardwalk and ocean front. We sat on the deck for hours watching the waves and taking in the ocean breeze. You park underneath the building, so loading and unloading is very convenient. My only complaint the whole trip was they had no cutting board as I didn't want to cut meat on the wood topped island. I highly recommend this unit though. We plan to rent again in the future.

Manager's Response

Michelle- Wonderful to hear everyone loved the condo! Thanks for the cutting board recommendation, we will look into. Visit again soon!

Thank you

Reviewed on 2020-10-05 by Jennifer F. , Pinehurst, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Excellent

Manager's Response

Great to hear! Visit again soon!

Beautiful!

Reviewed on 2020-10-04 by , Charlotte, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Amazing view! Condo was perfect for our family of 5. Beach was so convenient especially for quick trips back up to the condo throughout the day with little kids. Cant wait to plan our next trip!
My only complaint was that the rails on the porch deck were spaced too far apart to feel comfortable with our young kids on the deck near the rails.

Manager's Response

Hi Dana- Happy to hear you enjoyed your visit! We are happy to update that the home owner association has all decking rails scheduled to be replaced this fall. Look forward to your next visit!

Needs improvements

Reviewed on 2020-10-04 by , Holden, MO US
Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
1
Numerous bugs in the unit. Dining room chairs were badly stained. We've been visiting Carolina and Kure Beach for years. This was our least favorite of any of the condos we've stayed in.

Manager's Response

Hi Sherry- Thank you for your feedback. We disappointed to hear this was one of your least favorites! The property owners are considering replacing the dining room set over the off season, will let you know when they do! The mention of bugs is the first we've heard, we will look into and address if needed. Please note that we have maintenance and housekeeping staff available 7 days a week should anything arise during your stay. Hope you'll consider visiting with us again in the future!

Surfing Turtle

Reviewed on 2020-07-28 by Victoria V. , Mebane, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Very clean, nice place

Manager's Response

Great to hear it, Victoria! Hope you'll visit again soon!

The Surfing Turtle

Reviewed on 2020-06-29 by Theresa N. , Durham, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The Surfing Turtle was beautiful and in the perfect spot to enjoy a week at the beach. It was immaculate, well appointed, and had an unparalleled ocean view. We ate every meal on the covered deck and miss it still.

Manager's Response

Theresa- Wonderful to hear you had a great week at the beach, hope you'll visit again soon!

Wonderful Week at the Beach

Reviewed on 2020-06-29 by Kate G. , Charlotte, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
2
The Condo was clean and had absolutely every item needed for a relaxing beach vacation. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked and the deck overlooking the ocean was perfect. The easy beach access made setting up on the beach in the morning so simple and we walked inside for lunch and then back out on the beach. Evenings walking to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk were breezy and cool and Britt's Doughnuts at the Boardwalk were worth it!

Manager's Response

Hi Kate- Happy to hear you had a wonderful week! Britts is always a great choice! Visit again soon!

Carolina Beach 2/2 oceanfront rental

Reviewed on 2019-11-05 by Alisa S. , Mebane, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Amazing place with an incredible view of the ocean. The complex has direct access to the beach. Beautiful kitchen that looks like it has been recently redone with stainless appliances. If you love to cook you will love this kitchen but since downtown Carolina Beach is only a ten minute walk from the rental you can easily enjoy all the bars and restaurants the town has to offer.

Minor issues were present (ex. bathroom towel bar came off wall, rust on shower curtain bar) but the location and view were ideal. Nothing like enjoying a spectacular sunrise over the ocean on the patio with your morning coffee. Wow!

Manager's Response

Thanks for the great review! We are glad that you had a great time at the beach. We have notified our maintenance department to repair the issues you have reported. Hope to see you again soon!

Anniversary weekend

Reviewed on 2019-09-17 by Christina S. , Raleigh, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Loved being right on the beach, loved it. However, the flights of stairs to the third floor was a bit uncomfortable.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review of The Surfing Turtle. I appreciate your comments about the stairs not being the ideal situation for you, and I hope you were still able to have an enjoyable time in Carolina Beach.

First trip to Carolina Beach

Reviewed on 2019-07-05 by Brooke F. , Raleigh, NY United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
The condo is the perfect location to walk to everything, but just far enough from the boardwalk that you avoid all of that traffic. Unit's kitchen is great!The beds were fine, however the furniture in the bedrooms are overdue for replacement. The dressers drawers were broken or falling out. Not deal breakers, but replacing the furniture in both bedrooms would help them match up to the pretty kitchen. My only real grip with the unit was the exterior railings. They are not up to (current) code. If you have small children be warned - They can fit their entire body through the railing on the deck and up the stairs. We were really looking forward to eating all of our meals on the deck to soak up the view. Unfortunately, we could only go out there after our son went to bed. We noticed some of the other units had installed a plastic mesh screen to help this problem. If the owner remedies this problem we would gladly return to the unit. Gorgeous view, great beach access and perfect location.

Manager's Response

Hi Brooke! Thanks for the review!
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your first trip to Carolina Beach! We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the wear and tear on the bedroom furniture and we are passing that on to the owner for them to consider. We will also bring up your suggestion of screening or lattice on the balcony since it seems to be working for the neighbors. Again, thank you for your feedback and we hope you had a wonderful vacation on the beach and boardwalk, and we hope to see y'all again next year!

They had a crock pot!

Reviewed on 2019-06-27 by Patricia E. , Saugus, CA US
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
The Surfing Turtle was really nice. It was on the beach, had two parking spots and many unexpected amenities. There is a closet in the parking area with chairs, umbrellas and beach toys. We didn't need to rent the chairs and chairs like others did (big savings). I brought salt and pepper, but found that many spices were already in the cupboard. I too left the kitchen items I had bought/brought for the trip. Sharing!
The bathroom needs more storage, the towel racks are missing screws, and one of the dresser drawers was broken/unusable, but those are my only complaints.

Manager's Response

We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! The Surfing Turtle is so peaceful and what a great way to see the sunrise! We are sure the next guests will be appreciative that you left those items in the kitchen. Come back to see us and enjoy the beach again next year! Thank you for your feedback about the bathroom and dresser. We will notify our maintenance department.

Great location in Carolina Beach

Reviewed on 2019-05-31 by Gene W. , Lake Villa, IL United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Clean well maintained unit. Location is right on the beach and walking distance to restaurants and bars. Outside needs some maintenance. Renters have a very odd option to pay extra for renting linens/towels and requirement to clean up.

Manager's Response

Gene we appreciate your feedback, that is a beautiful unit on a quiet street with great ocean views. As stated on all of the sites we advertise on, linens are only included on rental stays that are 5 nights to 21 nights. We do give renters the options to bring their own linens or rent them through us on the rental contract that is sent to each guest. As most rental companies or individual owner's that rent out prioperties, we only ask that you take your trash out, make sure your dishes are washed ane put away, and you remove your items that were brought in. You as a renter are not required to do any cleaning or sanitizing, that is handled by us and is paid for by the owner, I apologize that you found that to be out of the ordinary. We do hope that you had an enjoyable vacation and that you will come back and see us next year.

Anniversary weekend

Reviewed on 2019-05-01 by Deborah B. , Concord, NC United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
My husband and I had a great weekend (our stay was 4.26.19–4.28.19) celebrating our 27th year wedding anniversary. We stayed in the Surfing Turtle Condo and the unit is in an amazing location, close to everything around. This condo had been recently updated. The only disappointing thing was that the air conditioning was not working properly. We called and reported this problem and a technician came out within an hour. Another condo owner disclosed to us that the problem with the AC unit has been a problem for some time and has not been fixed. Thank goodness it was early in the year to have NO AC...very muggy. This unit is on the third floor, so if you have medical issues and can not walk stairs... this unit is not for you. 6 flights of stairs to get to the door.
Unfortunately we could not use the pool, still closed due to the hurricane from the fall. Nasty to even look at, water still green with a deck table in the pool.

Looking forward to returning to Carolina Beach later this summer.

Manager's Response

Deborah we hope that you had a nice anniversary. We appreciate your understanding with the air conditioner, the company did come and fill it up with freon but i understand it went out again. This is beautiful property and the owner takes great care of it. Unfortunately at this time of year a lot of the pools are not open yet waiting on inspections and pool cleaning companies. We apologize that everything was not perfect for you r anniversary but hope that you wil spend your 28th with us.

Views In and Out

Reviewed on 2019-04-25 by Rachel F. , Chapel hill, Nc United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
This condo was so cute! It fit the bill for our weekend away perfectly.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great weekend and hope to see you at the beach again soon!

Nice Condo Close to the Action

Reviewed on 2018-08-27 by , Kernersville, NC United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Great location and nice accommodations, enjoyed the Thursday night fireworks from the balcony.

Be aware that there is no elevator for those staying on the 3rd floor and unless we missed something the "pool" is 3' deep and no larger than a hot tub.

The mattresses need to be replaced in both bedrooms - extremely uncomfortable.

Manager's Response

thank you for your review. We are letting you know that the owner has replaced the mattresses and box springs in both bedrooms and replaced the sleeper sofa mattress with a memory foam mattress. We look forward to seeing you this year.

August 2018 stay

Reviewed on 2018-08-16 by Roger G. , Sylvania, OH US
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
Positives: Newly renovated. Great view-Can see the civil war shipwreck at low tide right off the beach. Close to restaurants, boardwalk, grocery etc. Nice fireworks from the boardwalk were visible from the beach. New appliances. Well equipped kitchen. Decent fishing on the wreck.
Nice beach.
Negatives: 3 flights of stairs (minor:we knew that there was not an elevator), beds are not very comfortable - roll to middle and squeak with any movement. Pull out was also a uncomfortable.

Overall nice place!

Manager's Response

Brett we appreciate your review and we wanted you to know that the owner has replaced the mattresses and box springs in both bedrooms and replaced the mattress in the sleeper sofa with a memory foam mattress. We hope to see you back this summer.

Awesome

Reviewed on 2018-05-31 by April C. , Carolina Beach, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Great location can walk to everything and unit was updated nicely

Great view and location

Reviewed on 2018-05-02 by Timothy A. , Huntersville, NC United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Location and view can't be beat. Staff was very courteous and professional. Bring your own linens and towels unless you want to rent them

Manager's Response

Timothy- Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear you enjoyed the location... you're right, can't beat the views! Please note that all weekly vacation rentals of 5-21 nights have linens included in your stay. They are not included for rentals 4 nights or less but you will still have the option to rent linens on your contract or bring your own. Thanks again for visiting, we hope to see back at the beach again soon!

Carolina Beach Stay

Reviewed on 2018-04-08 by , Plymouth, MN United States
Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
4
The property was clean and had very nice ocean front views. There was some construction going on in the unit below us. The location of the Unit was near to the boardwalk, restaurants, etc. Overall it was a pleasant stay.

Manager's Response

Heather- Thanks for your feedback, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your weekend at the beach! We hope to see you at the beach again soon!

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