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Slack Tide

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4 full, 1 ½-bath

Sleeps: 11

Property Type: House

4.8

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Pick of the Patch! Book in October for any 2026 stay and enjoy 15% off. Inquire about our half priced optional bed making service after booking for further savings!

The Space

Dogs Allowed at Slack Tide luxury home in Carolina Beach Rentals

Rents weekly over the Summer!

5 Bedroom / 5 Bath / Sleeps 11

Our premier, newly constructed, custom-built home features a brand new private backyard pool and hot tub shared with the duplex next door. Relax in your lounge chair under the palm trees at the pool with a Mai Tai and a good book. Or, stroll easily from our beautiful home just a one-block walk to the Oyster Shell public beach access for a day of fun. On the street side of our house, you will delight in a wonderful view of the Carolina Beach canal and marina from every window and deck. We are steps away from Carolina Beach Mooring Field's dinghy dockand the North End Mini Mart Cafe. So, take a break from your sailing cruise: get your sea legs back in luxury at Slack Tide. Your friends can moor nearby and join you for a bit of comfort with multiple bedrooms, private balconies, and bathrooms allowing you all the great rest and privacy you need. Bring the family: Slack Tide has Baby Equipment, Beach Toys, and Roku smart TVs in every bedroom. You can even bring your furry friend: Beach Life doesn't get any better than this!

Ground Level:
Covered parking under the house for up to 3 cars, size dependent. Driveway parking for one or two smaller cars. This is a shared drive entrance: do not block the neighbor.
Pool with hot tub. Pool furniture for dining, sitting, and lounging. Outdoor private shower, Stairwell to deck or entrance. Elevator.
Beach chairs and boogie boards.

Golf Cart Lifestyle Starts Here!
Embrace easy coastal living—this home welcomes electric golf carts, perfect for cruising to the beach, dining, and exploring. We recommend Salt Oak Golf Carts, and will provide direct booking info and a Sea Coast Rentals discount code once your stay is confirmed. See the island in a whole new way!

Level 2:
Canal/Island view front porch: 2 Adirondack chairs
Guest Bedroom 1: Twin/Full Bunk Bed, Smart TV
Guest Bathroom 1: Jack and Jill Bathroom with Bathtub and Shower
Guest Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Smart TV
Guest Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Deck Access, En suite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom: Walk In Shower
Stairwell to Mid Level Bedrooms

Level 3:
Primary Bedroom Suite 1: King Bed, Smart TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Walk-in shower, double vanity
Primary Bedroom Suite 2: King Bed, Smart TV, Ensuite Bathroom with Shower/tub combo
Laundry Closet with Washer/Dryer
Oceanview Deck: 2 Adirondack chairs, Small table
Canal view Deck: 2 Adirondack chairs

Level 4:
Living Area: Smart TV, Sofa, 2 Cushioned chairs, 2 Rocking chairs, Deck Access
Living Area Deck: Canal View
Dining Area: Table with seating for 10
Dining Area Oceanview Deck: 2 Adirondack chairs, Small table
Kitchen: Fully equipped, Stainless steel appliances, Bar seating for 6
Half Bath

Parking:
4 dedicated parking spots below the unit

Linens - Beds will be made with clean sheets, bath towels will be lying on the end of the beds, bathmats provided in each bathroom, kitchen towel and dish sponge provided. (Guest will need to make any trundle, sofa beds, or top bunks.)

Rental Policies:
In response to the increased incidence of credit card fraud, a valid government photo ID will be required for every reservation. A signed rental agreement is required: accepting House Rules on any online travel agency requires reading and acceptance of our rental agreement.

Things to bring:
Paper towels and toilet paper, trash bags, soaps, detergents, minimal cleaning supplies, and beach towels.

Arrival/Departure:
Summer Check-ins (June-August) begin at 4 pm and are guaranteed by 6 pm
Check-out is by 10 am.
We adhere to this policy so please do not arrive early or plan to delay your departure.

Guest Access:
Electronic Entry.

House Rules:
No events such as weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, sororities/fraternities
No smoking
You must be at least 25 to rent this unit.

Elevator Policies:
Please note, the elevator is for convenience only and does not guarantee ADA Compliance or Wheelchair accessibility. Although elevators are checked on a regular basis, Sea Coast Rentals/Owners will not be held accountable if the elevator is not operating or functioning properly during your stay. No refunds will be issued for these closures.

Pool Notice:
Pools are generally open from Memorial Day until Labor Day; however, pool closures may be dictated by the HOA or the Health Department. Pools may also be closed after a hurricane or tropical storm. Sea Coast Rentals/Owners will not be held accountable. No refunds will be issued for these closures.

Pet Policy:
Dogs Allowed. The first dog is included in the price of the Rental. Subsequent dogs are subject to an additional payment and restrictions! Carolina and Kure Beaches are pet-friendly, but you must follow town guidelines. Please check the town website for beach pet restrictions.

Cancellation Policy:
We want to make sure you’re aware of our cancellation policy. If you cancel when your arrival date is more than 60 days away, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel when your arrival date is less than 60 days away, you will forfeit your deposit.

Guest Access

Our properties are individually owned, and our guests will have use of the entire property! Please refer to the listing for details.

Neighborhood

Adventure awaits on Pleasure Island. Exploring the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, home to incredible coastal wildlife, or take the scenic car ferry across the Cape Fear River for a relaxing visit to the charming town of Southport where quaint streets are filled with unique antique shops and galleries. History lovers can walk the scenic, live‑oak‑lined trails of the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, where Civil War bunkers still stand. Nature enthusiasts will love the island’s two state‑managed coastal preserves: Carolina Beach State Park, home to rare Venus flytraps found naturally only in this region, and the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, known for pristine beaches, marshes, and wildlife viewing. Both offer beautiful opportunities for hiking, paddling, fishing, and spotting pelicans or even nesting loggerhead sea turtles.

After a day outdoors, unwind on your private balcony with a sunset cocktail, or head into town to explore the best of Carolina Beach. The Carolina Beach Boardwalk, ranked one of the Top 10 Boardwalks in the U.S. by Food & Wine, features classic seaside fun—local restaurants, an arcade, ice cream shops, bars, and the famous Britt’s Donuts. In summer, enjoy weekly fireworks and live entertainment, carnival rides, family nights, and Flamingo BINGO. Off‑season brings signature island events like the Cape Fear Kite Festival, Christmas by the Sea, and the Island of Lights Festival. Pleasure Island offers something unforgettable for every traveler—adventure, relaxation, and the perfect coastal escape.

Other Things To Note

You must be at least 25 years of age to book this property.

Getting Around

Getting around Pleasure Island is a breeze! While parking can be limited in peak season, especially in popular spots, paid private or public parking is available. We recommend exploring Carolina Beach and Kure Beach on foot or by bike – they're super walkable and bike-friendly. You'll find safe pedestrian and bike routes, including the Island Greenway. Renting a golf cart or bike is easy, too, with several local rental companies. Golf carts are one of the easiest ways to cruise around the island. Rentals are simple to arrange, and once you're behind the wheel, you can zip along any road posted 35 mph or under.

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Air conditioning

Baking sheet

Bathtub

Beach

Beach access

Bed linens

Blender

Board games

Ceiling fan

Clothing storage

Coffee maker

Cookware

Cycling

Deals

Dining table

Dishes and silverware

Dishwasher

Dryer

Elevator

Extra pillows and blankets

Family/kid friendly

Fire extinguisher

Fishing

Free parking on premises

Freezer

Garden or backyard

Hair dryer

Hangers

Heating

Hot tub

Hot water

Indoor fireplace

Internet

Iron

Kitchen

Luxury

Microwave

Monthly Stays

Museums

Near Ocean

Ocean View

Outdoor pool

Outdoor seating (furniture)

Oven

Patio or balcony

Pets allowed

Point Central

Pool

Portable fans

Private entrance

Refrigerator

SaltOakGolfCart

Sea view

Shopping

Smoke detector

Stove

Suitable for children (2-12 years)

Suitable for infants (under 2 years)

Toaster

Towels provided

Town

Washer

Water Sports

Water View

Wine glasses

Wireless Internet

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Great stay!

Review Date: July 6, 2026

Vacation Date: June 20, 2026

"We had a great stay at Slack Tide! Close to the beach, with easy access to a Public Beach Access. Lots of storage in the kitchen and a large table that could accommodate 10 of us! Would stay again!

Reviewed By: Rachel

Nice and clean

Review Date: June 20, 2026

Vacation Date: June 13, 2026

"The house itself was nice and was clean. The house is close to the beach and the walk was easy but there were not any sidewalks so walking with a family did not seem safe. The beach was very nice.

Reviewed By: Janis

Beautiful house

Review Date: June 16, 2026

Vacation Date: June 9, 2026

"It was a great stay! The house was beautiful. The walk to the beach was short. The pool and the hot tub were amazing!

Reviewed By: Tracy

Well equipped beach house

Review Date: June 9, 2026

Vacation Date: June 2, 2026

"Beautiful home and very close to the beach. We always walked, no golf cart needed for us. Just FYI, this is a 4 story home which I didn't realize, but there is an elevator. I personally didn't have the patience to wait for the elevator (it was somewhat slow), but others in my family used it. Great for groceries and luggage. The kitchen was well equipped w/ everything you needed. Closet downstairs also had a wagon, toys, beach chairs. Also had a crib which I needed (ended up returning pack and play I bought), and gates (a must for baby). House was very clean, modern, and updated. We utilized the hot tub a bunch, which was a nice add on to the property.

Reviewed By: Renata

Will come again!

Review Date: June 5, 2026

Vacation Date: May 21, 2026

"we had a wonderful time . The place is gorgeous with great views. The location is within walking distance of all the fun stops! Would definitely stay again!!!

Reviewed By: Elizabeth K.

Just what we needed!

Review Date: May 20, 2026

Vacation Date: March 27, 2026

"Great rental, short walk to beach! Plenty of room for entire family

Reviewed By: Robi Y.

Great beach house!

Review Date: May 19, 2026

Vacation Date: April 25, 2026

"We had such a wonderful stay at this beach house! The home was clean and beautifully maintained.

Reviewed By: Breanne H.

Convenient and beautiful!

Review Date: May 19, 2026

Vacation Date: December 7, 2025

"Check-in was seamless! The house was beautiful and exactly as described. It took us less than 2 minutes to walk to the beach and so close to the markets, restaurants and shops. About a 25 minute drive into Wilmington. The views from the main living area were excellent! We would return!

Reviewed By: N.A.

Room for the entire family

Review Date: April 3, 2026

Vacation Date: March 27, 2026

"Great rental, short walk to beach! Plenty of room for entire family

Reviewed By: Robi

Beautiful home but not well maintained

Review Date: November 14, 2025

Vacation Date: August 9, 2025

"This home is advertised as "new build," but it's actually over 5 years old and looks and feels beat up. I believe the owners had good intentions when they built it, but unfortunately, due to lack of maintenance by the rental company, it's now dirty and grimy. The furniture in the living area was stained and dirty, and the bar stools were just gross! We rented it August 9- 16, 2025 and when I complained about the filth, their only response was "they do a deep clean at the end of the season". So according to them, although we paid the same amount as the June /July tenants, we should not have expected a clean unit! The elevator did not work the entire time we were there. Lugging coolers, and belongings up and down 4 flights of stairs was not fun! The cooktop and hot water are gas powered, and it ran out of gas midweek. We could not cook or take showers/baths for almost 24 hours. We were told they do not consider it an emergency until it's been 24 hours. I'm writing this in hopes the owners read it and realize what a terrible job the rental company is doing to maintain this home. Every summer we rent a large beach or river home for our family. I always read reviews when I'm searching for a summer rental before I commit. I have never written a bad review, hence the reason I've waited this long to write this one, but I feel those who decide on a rental by reading the reviews should know what our experience with Sea Coast Rentals was. I rented this home simply because it was advertised as "new". My thought was it must be clean and updated because it's new ! If you notice they are still advertising as new , but they don't tell you it's been a short term rental for 5 years.! IT IS NOT NEW ! And I doubt it's ever been deep cleaned ! We will never again rent from Sea Coast Rentals.

Reviewed By: Tana Barnes

Wonderful stay for ALL ages with our large group (family gathering)

Review Date: August 10, 2025

Vacation Date: August 2, 2025

"We had a wonderful stay at Slack Tide! Plenty of room for our large family gathering. We LOVED the proximity to EVERYTHING. Very convenient location. Thanks for a great stay!!!

Reviewed By: KG

Response from Sea Coast Rentals:
Thank you for your review. We are glad you Loved the property Slack Tide and the location

Great for girls trip!

Review Date: May 14, 2025

Vacation Date: April 17, 2025

"Had a great girls trip here! Walkable to the boardwalk, the beach, and the mini mart a block over had the best coffee!

Reviewed By: Megan

Response from Sea Coast Rentals:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great girls trip and enjoyed the convenient location—being close to the boardwalk, beach, and that hidden gem of a mini mart definitely makes for an easy and fun getaway. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay soon!

Great Stay

Review Date: May 30, 2024

Vacation Date: May 25, 2024

"Everything was as listed, clean, nice kitchen great spot - only thing is bedrooms very bright. Great time was had by all! Bring your own beach towels if you go to beach and or want more than one bath towel per person. If you need dark rooms to sleep I suggest you bring a sleep mask, rooms are very bright.

Reviewed By: Fillaree

Response from Sea Coast Rentals:
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay overall and found everything as listed: clean rooms, a nice kitchen, and a great location. Bringing a sleep mask is a great suggestion for those who prefer darker rooms. Also, noted on the towels; we do offer extra towel rentals if needed as well. We're delighted you had a great time!

Great location close to beach

Review Date: June 26, 2023

Vacation Date: June 17, 2023

"House was wonderful for our large group. Upper level has great ocean view and canal view. Located less than a few minutes walk to the beach. House was very clean and had all the amenities we needed.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Sea Coast Rentals:
We love Slack Tide!! So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back again.

This was a rare find!

Review Date: May 29, 2023

Vacation Date: May 26, 2023

"This was a rare find... the place was as described and walking distance from the beach. If available again, we will book again.

Reviewed By: Rupert

Response from Sea Coast Rentals:
One of the nicest spots on the island. Slack Tide has everything you need plus more.

Slack Tide is a beautiful home!

Review Date: May 17, 2023

Vacation Date: May 11, 2023

"Slack Tide is a beautiful home and the property manager is very responsive. The pool and hot tub are a great place to hang out and it’s a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed By: Kara

Response from Sea Coast Rentals:
Slack Tide is one of our favorite spots. It has everything you would need to enjoy some quality time with you family. Our staff is here to address your needs, we appreciate you noticing.

Morning beach views were spectacular!

Review Date: November 28, 2022

Vacation Date: November 23, 2022

"Great house for a family of 8 who fit comfortably between the 5 bedrooms and just minutes away from the beach. Kitchen/ living/ dining area is gorgeous with plenty of kitchenware. Morning beach views were spectacular!

Reviewed By: Chris

Response from Sea Coast Rentals:
So glad you found a spot for your family to be together. The new pool in the back is a great place to gather. We trust you enjoyed it.

We couldn’t have asked for a better place

Review Date: July 28, 2022

Vacation Date: July 16, 2022

"We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for our family reunion at Carolina Beach. This home was gorgeous and so thoughtfully prepared. It was filled with new and state of the art appliances, an elevator to help haul groceries to the kitchen and spacious dining area on the top floor… and situated in a way that you could enjoy the beach view and canal simultaneously. When I had a question, we received a phone call back immediately to help find an answer. Our time there was exceptional and I’m willing to bet you can’t find a better place to stay for a big family. Check out Havana’s restaurant, the Fisher Aquarium and walk down the beach for tacos and gelato at the boardwalk!

Reviewed By: Sara B

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