Nestled along the pristine coastline, Dolphin Watch offers a luxurious beachfront retreat. Enjoy private porch views of the ocean, step onto the boardwalk to endless beach adventures or unwind with modern appliances in your full-size kitchen.
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Wonderful
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12195 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator
Welcome to Dolphin Watch, your premier beachfront retreat in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This exquisite townhome offers unparalleled luxury and comfort, accommodating up to twelve guests across five bedrooms and three and a half baths spread over three floors.
Situated along the pristine coastline, Dolphin Watch boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean from every vantage point. Step outside onto the private porch and follow the boardwalk directly to the sand, where endless beachfront adventures await.
Inside, the spacious living room provides the perfect setting for relaxation, with two comfortable sofas positioned in front of the TV and fireplace, all with sweeping water views. The adjacent full-size kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with modern appliances and breakfast bar seating, ideal for cooking or entertaining.
Each bedroom offers ample space for rest and rejuvenation. The primary suite features a king bed, walk-in shower, soaker tub, and a private balcony overlooking the water. Three bedrooms include a queen bed each, while the fifth bedroom has two twin beds—perfect for kids in the group!
Dolphin Watch is not just a beachfront oasis—it’s also pet-friendly, ensuring that every member of the family can enjoy the vacation. Additional amenities include a private elevator for convenience, a laundry room for added ease, filtered water throughout the home with a Aqua Sana whole-house system, including drinking water and showers, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day in the sun.
Whether you’re lounging on the porch, soaking in the views from the balcony, or exploring the nearby attractions, Dolphin Watch promises an unforgettable beach getaway. Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime.
**Please Note: This property is on the north end of Carolina Beach, where tides, weather, and seasonal changes can affect beach conditions. High tides or erosion may limit beach access or sandy areas, and conditions can change daily. No refunds are issued for natural changes to the shoreline.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Elevator
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Golf
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
Is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator located?
Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 10 minutes.
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Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Beach House w/Private Elevator Reviews
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The location right in the beach was wonderful. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed and the kitchen was thoroughly stocked. We had some amazing seafood meals. Thanks for a great stay!
The house was immaculate, with the easiest access to the beachfront. The elevator worked and was so helpful for our senior family member (83 yo). Balconies off almost every room, except for the little kids’ room, was perfect. Availability laundry, plenty of refrigerator space, and the location allowed us to walk to the North End natural area or head out to swim right in front of the house several times a day. Frequent and clear communication with the rental agency in the days leading up to the stay. And again, the place was spotless. Highly recommend.
We had a wonderful stay in Carolina Beach at the Dolphin Watch house. Plenty of room for everyone in the kitchen and great room and bedrooms. Our own private ramp to the beach was a major plus and beautiful views all along the back of the house.
We had a great time. The place was super clean and had everything we needed. The week we stayed, there was a tropical storm off the coast and this caused the beach to disappear right in front of the house, but there was a short trail to another beach area down the coast about 4 houses down. We had plenty of room and even saw fireworks on Thursday night. Thank you.
Lovely home right on beach with private walk. The view of the ocean on the three covered balcony’s. Was beyond my dreams. Thank you for sharing your home.
The property was generally well maintained and met all of our needs. Biggest complaints: beds were hard/squeaky and the kitchen pantry smelled incredibly musty. We won’t be returning due to there being little to no beach in front of the house. There were only a few yards of sand to setup on and then within 4 hours of high tide you have no space, requiring you to pack up or walk further down the beach.
The house has a wooden beach access that was unusable due to lack of maintenance and no notification was offered ahead of time. Also the master bath shower didn’t drain and it’s a known issue because Drain-O could be found in every bathroom. Very poor lease management, unfortunate for the owners and renters
We loved this house! Perfect yard for our doggos to play and just steps to the beach! It was nice & quiet on our little stretch and the neighbors were delightful too! Home was well appointed, everything we could need and then some. The best part is that even though the place is HUGE, everything was really comfy & cozy. Elevator made life on 3 floors much easier, and the larger balconies on every level were awesome when the tide came in. Loads of great food & delivery nearby and the property management was super helpful and easy to work with, check in & out without needing to deal with offices and paperwork. We WILL be back, this was one of the best rentals we've ever been to!!
Lovely home and very comfortable for large group. We'd stay here again. Fantastic views of the ocean. Wifi, TV's, appliances worked well. Private elevator didn't function well at all, and one party member actually got stuck inside for 10 minutes! Great view and so close to the water. However, erosion has destroyed much of the beach in front of the house, and at high tide there is no beach and the water even came over the 3rd steps of the wooden walkway connecting house to the beach. Not very much parking. Great fenced yard for pets. Some discrepancy between online photos and actual home (one photo showed 3 single beds in a room, though it actually only had two), so without a floor plan, it was challenging to coordinate everyone's sleeping quarters. But, the house did sleep 12 as advertised. We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
Our visit was amazing, from start to finish. This is our seventh year visiting the Carolina beaches (Carolina Beach and Topsail Island), and this was by far the best property we’ve visited. The amenities were great and we felt like our comfort and enjoyment were important to our hosts. Our needs were met promptly and professionally when we needed help with something.
We would definitely stay at this property again!
We had a great time at this property, but the beds are literal nightmares. For the cost of this house per night, you expect to have beds that you can be comfortable in. They all were sunken and you hear cracking when you sit on them. My husband and I had to sleep in different beds because we were rolling together in the middle and it was awful. We’re in our 30s, smaller people with good backs and these beds gave us all back aches.
Oh a bright note, the views are amazing and the beach and ocean are so close! We had a great time, but I will not be rebooking because of the beds.