Title: Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly! - 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 # Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly! Find tranquility on your private balcony overlooking water or get ready for adventure steps from your door. This pet-friendly haven has everything you need. ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/b5f24065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/7ce56747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/316b3d03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/bc069c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37266600/37266582/61ccd09e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly! Welcome to Dolphin Watch, your premier beachfront retreat in Carolina Beach, NC. This exquisite townhome offers unparalleled luxury and comfort, accommodating up to 12 guests across 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths spread over three floors. Nestled 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, with the primary suite featuring a king bed, walk-in shower, and soaker tub, as well as a private balcony overlooking the water. 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 convenience, 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 - Kayak - 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) ### General - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53950000/53943800/53943767/f0048a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Oceanfront Getaway | 5 Decks, Jacuzzi Tub, Dog Friendly, Steps to Beach Carolina Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 93 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=53943767&PinnedHotelID=53943767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117500000/117494100/117494012/43ab1b88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Serenity A&B | Spacious, Oceanfront, Pet-friendly Carolina Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=117494012&PinnedHotelID=117494012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079700/34079618/5c9edfee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog Friendly, Oceanfront House with Large Deck and Private Beach Access! 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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 ### Property is also known as Townhome Dolphin Watch 5 BR / 3.5 BA Duplex in Carolina Beach Sleeps 12 582 ## About the area ![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%7C34.05419%2C-77.88270&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u1GgEH8RrPlgVpU7zSc38VEi-gw=) Carolina Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Freeman Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 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) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive - ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪GulfStream Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly! 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dolphin Watch | Oceanfront + Dog Friendly! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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 11 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna S. Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Guess 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. ##### Donna S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda M. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation. 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! ##### Linda M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. Jun 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely family reunion location! 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. ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 8 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean L. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful multigenerational 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. ##### Jean L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine B. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would book again Na ##### Lorraine B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda F. May 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute Perfection! 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!! ##### Amanda F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey D. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An amazing property and experience 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! ##### Jeffrey D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin A. Sep 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beach house right on the water 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. ##### Kevin A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel G. Jul 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, property and house, awful beds 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. ##### Rachel G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari Z. Jun 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house! A wonderful beach house, very clean and nicely decorated. Location was awesome. The property manager was very responsive! ##### Kari Z. 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