Elegant beachfront escape with private boardwalk, free WiFi, & furnished balcony

Carolina Beach, North Carolina
$755 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

There is nothing quite like waking up to the salty breeze and endless ocean views, so treat yourself to an unforgettable getaway to Carolina Beach and make Paradise Island Ocean Front your next home-away-from-home. With your own brand new boardwalk leading to the sand, you will have no delay in getting your fill of sweet sunshine and crashing waves mere steps from your back door. Plus, this gem is within walking distance of Carolina Lake, shopping, restaurants, and so much more.

When you find yourself heading back home from a beach day, rinse off sandy toes in the outdoor shower and head into the airy layout of the main level to whip up a tasty meal in the full kitchen. With bar seating, beautiful countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of cookware, you should have no trouble preparing your favorite recipes in no time. Not to mention, the rest of the gang will love relaxing in the living room complete with a large flatscreen TV, a gas fireplace, and access to the furnished balcony for a sunset cocktail.

There is truly no place like Carolina Beach, so book your stay while this rare gem lasts!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2225 Sq Ft (207 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Ocean
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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Review Review

  • J. Matthew C.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Yes it was very welcoming and ready for us when we arrived. It was everything that we expected and had a memorable time as a family. Only issue was with the elevator but the repairman showed us what to do when it quit on us. Just needs some usual maintenance upkeep.

  • Becca G.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Booked this for our families while in town for a funeral. The house wasn't cleaned before we arrived and we had to wait an additional 3 hours for it to be cleaned & laundered (after driving for 11.5 hours). They didn't have enough sheets for all the beds and despite saying they'd come back with the correct sheets; no one returned so we slept on blankets. None of the bikes were useable; tires were dry-rotted and unable to take air, chains were off and the rims and fenders were too bent to be ridden. The garbage disposal was broken and maintenance had to be called to repair it. Sheets were finally delivered the afternoon of the second day. The beverage fridge from the kitchen was not installed and was sitting in the garage. Paint is peeling in multiple indoor and outdoor locations & fixtures rusted (mostly wall corners, window sills and railings). Although relieved that the roaches were just water bugs, pest control could surely help. The text/phone help had very delayed responses, sometimes not until the next day although all staff was friendly, not apologetic enough to compensate for the shortcomings.Positives: elevator, location & beach access, starter kitHopefully the new mgmt co can get the kinks worked out and the maintenance improved. We will look elsewhere next time.

  • Cheri M.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Comfortable beds, beach front, and good communication. We wish the thermostat would go lower than 70, but we were there in October, so it wasn't too bad. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Patricia L.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Heron’s Hideaway is a beautiful home. Vacasa rental agency is horrible to work with. I started calling and texting to the help/repair line at 5pm and did not get a call back until 2pm the next day. Then once they did send people to fix the issues, there was ZERO follow up to see how things were going. Poor customer service. The elevator in the home is not reliable, if you have guests who HAVE to have it, this is not the home for you. Our elderly guests had to go home and missed our family vacation in fear of getting stuck in the elevator. Other than having to deal with Vacasa (or lack there of is better way of saying it), this is a wonderful home. Comfortable beds, and beautifully decorated.

  • Debra S.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Great wk with the family

  • Susan M.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Property is exactly as shown. Wonderful stay with a bunch of friends. This is our second time staying there.

  • Geoff O.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    Heron’s Hideaway was the perfect place for my family for spring break.

  • Shelly T.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    7 of us stayed in this home for a long weekend. It has a beautiful view and was so comfortable for all of us. We would definitely return!

  • Amber M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Great location, common space, and would be ideal for large groups! We enjoyed the easy beach access and the beautiful views. The kitchen is lovely. If you absolutely need an elevator for your stay - this one seems to have a history of not always operating. Check in was challenging, but we made it in with a garage code.

  • Cheryl S.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Herons Hideaway is lovely. The views and location are fantastic. It was furnished comfortably and decorated nicely. The decks were all three a good size with really nice Polywood chairs! It was clean and they had “starter packs” of soap, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent. One of the things they didn’t REQUIRE, as many do, is to empty the trash, start the dishwasher, and start a load of laundry. (We did, but it was nice not to HAVE to). The beds were comfortable; the towels and sheets that were supplied were nice and clean. Overall, would recommend. We had three Octogenarians with us, so the elevator was a must.

  • Daniel H.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    The house was a perfect fit for the family and location couldn’t have been better

  • Susan T.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Beautiful accommodations, great location, all the amenities needed for a relaxing vacation.

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$755+
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