Fish Tales-A Short Walk to the Beach - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1600 square feet

Welcome to Fish Tales (formerly known as Buddy's Bungalow) which is located on the North End of Carolina Beach, featuring Canal vistas and a short walk to the beach. This freshly refreshed 3 bedroom home provides an ideal setting for everybody to appreciate - outdoors and indoors. Whether you're passionate about swimming, fishing, surfing or simply unwinding on the beach, there's no better place to stay.
The space
Fish Tales is just a short 4 min. walk to Periwinkle beach access and also a short walk to the North End Pier where the High Tide Parlor & Tiki Bar are located. If you have a 4x4 car, Freeman Park is a 1 min. drive from the home, where you can drive right out onto the beach and savor your day. Fish Tales (formerly known as Buddy's Bungalow) was purchased in 2023 and many updates have been made to the home along with all new furnishings, kitchen appliances, Ping Pong Table and much more!
Outdoor Areas.:
The huge wrap around upper deck and front porch features a gas grille, rocking chairs, sun loungers, and two dining tables.
The lower area is covered featuring Adirondack chairs, tables, cornhole boards and a charcoal grille. The Game Room right off the lower patio features a Ping Pong table, dartboard and all of the bicycles, beach chairs, coolers, umbrella, beach toys and body boards are located in this room. The driveway and carport can accommodate 4-6 cars, and there is an area to charge your Golf Cart if you choose to rent one.
The Kitchen and Family space:
Open concept space with updated and completely supplied kitchen with new Quartz countertops, all new appliances featuring double ovens, (with an air fryer in lower oven), microwave, dishwasher, Keurig and drip coffee. The kitchen also has a blender, toaster, mixer, panini griddle, an abundance of glasses, and everything you need to prepare a full meal. The enormous dining table seats 6 and the island seats 4. The family room features a sizable sectional and a 65 inch Roku TV. (*Be sure to bring your streaming subscriptions.) For rainy days we have an abundance of games, books and puzzles for all ages and of course the downstairs Ping Pong table!
Bedrooms:
Master: This room features a King size bed with new memory foam bed, 55 inch Roku TV, walk in closet , and en suite bathroom with walk in shower.
Bedroom 2: This bedroom features a Queen bed , 55 inch Roku TV and walk in closet.
Bedroom 3: This bedroom features 2 twin beds with new memory foam beds, 43 inch Roku TV, and walk in closet.
Bathroom 2: This bathroom features a combo shower/ tub.
There is a laundry room with washer, dryer, iron, and ironing board .
You will have the following items to help you feel at home:
1 roll of paper towels
2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
body soap in bathrooms
garbage bags
dishsoap
coffee pods
dishwasher pods
laundry pods
hand soap

Sheets for all beds
one towel/wash cloth per guest
hand towels for bathroom and kitchen

For outdoor fun at the beach we provide a beach cart, beach chairs, body boards, an umbrella, two coolers and toys for the sand. We also have 4 bicycles (2 of them are fat tire beach bicycles that can be ridden on the beach).
Guest access
You have access to all parts of the home except for the owners closet
Other things to note:
There is a Ring doorbell

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Rental home booking tips and tricks:

When to book & When to go:

• The sooner your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved very early. Booking your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• To find the best value, try shifting your vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer pleasant weather, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guides have discounts for nearby shops and restaurants.

How to choose and book your prefectrental home:

• Start by choosing your vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Fish Tales-A Short Walk to the Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property manager before booking your home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or may be applied to your invoice.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Advice for your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents lots of difficulties.
• Lock your rental while you are away. Protect your property!
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas during check in. message the property manager immediately to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Be a good neighbor. Frequently, adjacent homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property a final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the manager is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on great feedback to compel more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.