Title: Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102388657&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! ## Photo gallery for Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! ![Beach nearby - Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102388700/102388657/14e14778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102388700/102388657/w1280h1496x0y0-220b7b4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102388700/102388657/w1273h1920x0y0-d66c45f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102388700/102388657/ff848992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102388700/102388657/5b2955fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Carolina Beach, Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4754 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! Park your car and never have a reason to leave again! This condo being ON the boardwalk means everything CB has to offer is at your fingertips! Wake up in a bright, clean, and well appointed oceanfront 1-bedroom condo. Spend the day soaking up the sun on the beach or the private Cabana pool, and cook a full meal right from your home away from home! Stunning views and a clean comfortable oasis are awaiting you at The Wave Watcher @ The Cabana! MK and/or Angel are here for you whenever you need us! Please use the app to message! This is the only private, gated community building on the boardwalk with an elevator and covered parking, located next to the Hampton Inn. Walk or ride your bike to basically ANYTHING in CB! Guests using one bedroom suites are allowed one paper parking pass. There is first come first serve, covered parking under the building and if that is full, there are two lots across the street marked with a Cabana Owners and guests sign. There is a paid parking lot between the two cabana lots. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Downtown, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. [Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Carolina-Beach.dx86785) [View more Apartments in Carolina Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Carolina-Beach-Apartments.d86785-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.03501%2C-77.89142&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=twFHrKRG0cYpo6pWYLzaMqTtUdk=) Carolina Beach, NC ### What's nearby - ![BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560819995/7f893ea0-df35-47ee-8cba-0a79140afac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carolina Beach Boardwalk 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Pretty oceanfront beach rentals; Shutterstock ID 45397519; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087231/730cd10e-07e7-4850-ba5c-75bee6f47197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carolina Beach 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![CC8GTX Boardwalk on Fly Trap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park, south of Wilmington, North Carolina, AGPix_0637](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661044/b97ac51f-080a-4a4d-a9b3-15b40c211341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carolina Beach State Park 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Carolina Beach Arcade 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Carolina Beach Lake Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min walk - Island Burgers And Bites 4 min walk - Riko's 13 min walk - Nollie's Taco Joint 3 min walk - The Sandspur 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk!? ### What time is check-out at Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk!? ### Where is Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wave Watcher! Oceanfront on the Boardwalk! Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rochelle H. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Oceanfront Location The best oceanfront location at the beach. Just a few steps to the beach and the boardwalk. We were able to watch the fireworks display from the balcony. Condo was clean and the property manager was very communicative. ##### Rochelle H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora F. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can’t beat the Cabana Best location in Carolina Beach for access to the action yet in a quiet location. While you can clearly hear the music booming out of the Sea Witch from the outdoor hallway, the actual units are quiet and peaceful. ##### Lora F. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This is a nice condo in a great area, easy access to the beach, and within walking distance to everything. It was subpar in cleanliness and early communication with the host. Our card was charged without informing us before or after. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Could've used some cloth hangers ##### Joseph Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Suzie B. Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication We had an issue with the bed. We slept in it one night but it was sunken in the middle and we both struggled because it felt like you were sucked into the middle of the bed. We were definitely not happy with that but we just had two days on the beach so we were trying to make the best of it. The next morning when we were getting ready, my husband sat on the edge of the bed and it broke. We contracted to owner right away. It till a little time to get a response but we let her know first thing in the morning. We let her know we would be out until after dinner and thought it would be taken care of. We got back after dinner and there was a bed frame sitting in the hall outside the door. She let us know that a handyman had stood her up and said “ if we don’t know how to put it together, she would refund the second night” . It was almost 8 at night and we had to find other accomodatikns… or make our own bed. Even then we tried to go with the flow, but then i got a message from her saying the damage was beyond normal wear and tear as if she was blaming us for the broken bed. We literally did nothing but sleep in the bed. after driving down there for 10 hours we just slept. That was the straw that broke the camels back. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f9874970-5ca0-48f8-aab7-82b759a66380-1759351031616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/92efdff4-fb49-4be1-b2fa-edbee452df68-1759351039421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Suzie B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Vicki S. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Disappointing The code given for the key pad to the room was incorrect,the key pad would not work at all when we came back from walk, had to contact manager to get code to lock box with key. The hot water ran out after 1st shower, had to wait 30 minutes for hot water to catch up and every show or bath afterwards, the rooms were small. Location was good and decor was nice, will stay elsewhere next time. ##### Vicki S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Terry Sanford Guest House Apt C](https://www.expedia.ca/Fayetteville-Hotels-The-Terry-Sanford-Guest-House-Apt-C.h75853260.Hotel-Information) > - [White Doe Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Manteo-Hotels-White-Doe-Inn.h10580953.Hotel-Information) > - [CH103- Waterfront! 3 Bedrooms (1 Master), Comm. 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