Title: Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Carolina Beach ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107440000/107439974/3b32355f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107440000/107439974/1e5b4705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107440000/107439974/92ed5cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107440000/107439974/ecc49260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107440000/107439974/1fb961b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Stroke of Luck, relax on your private covered decks and take in ocean views, perfect for sunrise sights. With direct beach access just 150 feet away at Sandfiddler Lane and outdoor shower off the backyard, this seaside escape is ideal for family retreats or getaways with friends. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome Experience Coastal Perfection at Stroke of Luck, a 4-bedroom, 3-bath townhouse just steps from the ocean. Enjoy two private covered balconies, fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a spacious backyard with a patio and BBQ grill. Additional amenities include an outdoor shower, in-home laundry, and free garage parking for three cars. Pets welcome! Every detail of the Stroke of Luck has been hand-curated for relaxation and comfort. You’ll be a stone's throw from the water, with direct beach access and plenty of space for your group. • 4 well-appointed bedrooms: ⎯▹ Bedroom 1: 1 King bed w/ en suite ⎯▹ Bedroom 2: 1 King bed ⎯▹ Bedroom 3: 1 King bed ⎯▹ Bedroom 4: 1 Bunk bed (Full + Twin) ⎯▹ Living Room: 1 Sofa bed • Fresh bedding + towels provided • 3 full bathrooms • High-quality bath essentials provided • Fully equipped kitchen • Stainless steel appliances, Keurig • In-home washer + dryer • Free garage parking for 3 cars • Self check-in w/ keyless entry Experience Overview ~ • High-speed wifi • Direct beach access • Private covered balcony • Outdoor shower (heated) • Spacious backyard with seating • BBQ grill for outdoor dining • Free garage parking • Tons of natural lighting • Long-term stays allowed Nearby Things to Do ~ ✓ Carolina Beach Boardwalk ⎯▹ 5 min drive ✓ Carolina Beach State Park ⎯▹ 7 min drive ✓ North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher ⎯▹ 15 min drive ✓ Freeman Park ⎯▹ 3 min drive ✓ Carolina Beach Arcade ⎯▹ 5 min drive ✓ Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures ⎯▹ 6 min drive ✓ Surf’s Up Mini Golf ⎯▹ 4 min drive Nearby Dining ~ ✓ Britt's Donut Shop (Bakery) ⎯▹ 5 min drive ✓ Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar (Seafood) ⎯▹ 6 min drive ✓ Stoked (Seafood & American)⎯▹ 5 min drive ✓ North End Pier (bar bites) ⎯▹5 min walk ✓ Ida Thai Cuisine (Thai) ⎯▹ 4 min drive ✓ SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar (Seafood & Live Music) ⎯▹ 6 min drive FAQ’s ~ ➤ Is the area safe? Absolutely. Located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, you’ll enjoy peace of mind throughout your stay. ➤ Is this home good for remote workers? It is, we have high speed wifi and plenty of seating areas to get some work done if needed.. ➤ Do you allow pets? Yes! We welcome well-behaved pets. A small pet fee applies. ♥ A Note From Your Host We look forward to making you feel at home and will be here as a resource throughout your entire stay. Please reach out to us if there’s anything you might need - we’ll be here for you. Sincerely, Your Host, Taryn – Owner, “Stroke of Luck” Guest Access ✓ Full access to the entire home, backyard, and private balcony ✓ Self-check-in with a provided access code Getting Around ✓ Rideshare services are available ✓ Freeman Park – 3 min drive ✓ Local shops & restaurants – 5 min drive Interaction With Guests ✓ We’ll be available via phone, text, and email for you! Other Things to Note ✓ Maximum occupancy: 11 guests ✓ Pet fee applies ✓ No parties or events ✓ No smoking indoors ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96710000/96704600/96704584/53521d84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire 5 Bed Room Beach House Carolina Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.8 Good 9 reviews CA $452 CA $1,153 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=96704584&PinnedHotelID=96704584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/b5f24065.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly! 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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 Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville 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. [Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Carolina-Beach.dx86785) [View more Vacation homes in Carolina Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Carolina-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d86785-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.0524,-77.8862&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qvznEvckzM%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBQBQBSBQDQBQDODSBODQDQFQDOFODQFOFQFMFQFMFQHMHOFOHMHOHMHMHMHMJMHMJMHKLKHMJKJKLIJKJKJKLIJILILIJILILGLILGLGLGNGLELGLENELENELENCLCNENCLCNANCNALCN%3FNANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLHLDLFLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJHLJJJJJJHJJJJJLJJJJHLJLHLHLHLJLHLHNFLHNFNHLFPFLFPHLDPFNFPDNFNDPDPDPDNBRDNDPBPBPBRBPBPBPBP%40R%40P%40PBR%3FP%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPAP%3FRCPARAPARCPCPCPCPCPCRCPEPENCPEPEPENERGNENGPGNEPILGPGLGPILGNILGNINILKLILILILKLILKJKJKLKJKJKHKJKJMJKHMHMHKHMHMFMHMHMDMFMHMFODMFMDMDODMDODMBOBODMBO%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOCOCMAOCOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMIMEMIMIMGKIMIMIKIMIKKKKKKMIKKKKIMMKIKKMIMKMIMIMIMIMIOIOGMIOIMGQGMGQGMGQGOEQGOEOGSEOEQCQEQEOCQEQCSCQCQCQCQAQASCQASAQASAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EoY79bRQEBXDydC4H-DFcOgpYww=) Carolina Beach, NC ### What's nearby - Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Freeman Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Carolina Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬4 min drive - ‪GulfStream Restaurant - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome? > As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome on Nov 5, 2025 start from CA $572.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Carolina-Beach-Hotels-Beach-Access-Balcony-Pets-Welcome.h107439974.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beach Access + Balcony ~ Pets Welcome located? > Situated in Carolina Beach, this 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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