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 enormous 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 entirely 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 sizable dining table seats 6 and the island seats 4. The family room features a huge 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. Halyburton Park and Carolina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, or check out an event or a game at Legion Stadium. 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

Strategies to get the very best Carolina Beach vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Carolina Beach area. Reserve your Carolina Beach vacation home in Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer.
• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts and property managers offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guides contain discounts for local shops and restaurants.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose your vacation week and budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Fish Tales-A Short Walk to the Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the host before reserving the rental. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some don't. Allowable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the host about pet restrictions before booking.

More considerations for your visit:

• We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of concerns.
• Be respectful. Often, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on great ratings to stimulate new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.