NF1212A: Banana Cabana: Oceanfront duplex w\/ Private Pool, Hot tub, and Elevator - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 13
• 6 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2612 square feet

Banana Cabana is one side of a duplex (two sides). It can be rented as one side, or as a "whole". To rent both sides of the property, visit the property page called Salty Banana.

Banana Cabana is a luxury five-bedroom oceanfront property, with spectacular ocean vistas from the kitchen, living room, master bedroom, and two oceanfront decks. Appreciate a elegant sunrise over the ocean, and throughout the day watch schools of dolphins swim by and flocks of pelicans dive for fish. Stroll out to the wide white-sand beach with direct access from the main living floor.

The home is gorgeously decorated to make this your home away from home during your stay. The wide-open floor plan between the kitchen, dining area, and living room, with ample seating, accepts for simple entertaining and quality family time. The well-equipped gourmet kitchen and gas grille make cooking a breeze. Afterward, relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine as the sun sets or take a dip in the lighted swimming pool. The home has a private, oceanfront pool and hot tub as well as an elevator.

Conveniently located within one mile is the Kure Beach town center, the famed Kure Beach Fishing Pier, Ocean Front Park with special events all year, Jack Mackerel’s Island Seafood, Big Daddy’s Seafood Buffet, and Freddie’s Italian (since 1940). Or walk up the beach a half mile to the Tiki Bar Pier, a great beach bar on the pier with modest plate seafood items. The home is within two miles of the NC State Aquarium at Fort Fisher, a civil war site, and about the same distance to the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach with live music, weekly fireworks (in season), and dozens of deep-sea fishing boats, eateries, and stores. For a change of pace, take the 30-min. car Ferry at the southern tip of the island to the appealing historic town of Southport where many movies have been filmed.

Wilmington is a 25-min. drive away with its exceptional Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River, casual and fine dining, one of the biggest historic districts in the country, and the Battleship North Carolina, open for tours.

Grab your beach chair and a cold drink, and come see it for yourself!

GENERAL
Private Pool & Hot Tub (Pool is Saltwater)
Pool Dimensions:  10.5" x 24', 3.5ft shallow, 4.5ft deep
Free WiFi
Handicap Accessible
Elevator
Central Heat & Air
1 Car Garage
Driveway Parking for 3 Vehicles
Beach Access & Walkway
Gas Grille
2 Sizable Oceanfront Decks 
Full-Size Washer & Dryer
Board Games and Books
Outdoor Shower
Pool and Beach Toys

KITCHEN & DINING ROOM
Oceanfront, 2nd Floor
Dining Table with Seating for 8
Kitchen Bar with Seating for 4
Entirely Stocked Kitchen for Making and Serving Meals
Microwave
Oven
Electric Induction Cooktop
Dishwasher
Ice Maker in Fridge
Keurig Single Cup Coffee Maker
12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker
Electric Griddle
Toaster
Blender
Hand Mixer
Can Opener
Crockpot
Garbage Disposal

LIVING ROOM
Oceanfront, 2nd Floor
Direct Access to Pool and Beach as well as Private Covered Deck with Table and Seating for 4 and 5 Rocking Chairs
43” Flat Screen 4K Ultra High Definition “Intelligent” TV (Stream Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, etc. with your personal account)
Cable TV Service
Couch with seating for 3, 1 Adore Seat, and 1 Hideaway Sleeper Chair
Ceiling Fan

LAUNDRY
Stack Unit Washer & Dryer
Iron and Ironing Board


MASTER SUITE #1
Oceanfront, 3rd Floor
Private Bath with Stand Up Shower, Jacuzzi Tub, Double Vanity Sinks, and Hair Dryer
King Bed
40” Flat Screen “Intelligent” HDTV (Stream Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, etc. with your personal account)
Cable TV Service
Oceanfront Balcony with Private Access and Seating for 2
Ceiling Fan

BEDROOM #2
3rd Floor
Shared Bathroom with Bedroom #3 with Shower/Tub Combination
2 Sets of Bunk Beds (twin over twins)

BEDROOM #3
3rd Floor
Shared Bathroom with Bedroom #2 with Shower/Tub Combination
King Bed
Flat Screen TV with Cable 
Ceiling Fan

BEDROOM #4
2nd Floor
Shared Bathroom with Common Area with Shower/Tub Combo
Queen Bed
Flat Screen HDTV with Cable
Ceiling Fan

BEDROOM #5
1st Floor
Private Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo
Queen Bed
Flat Screen TV with Cable 
Ceiling Fan

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect Carolina Beach vacation home experience:

Sticking to a budget:

• To book the most suitable rental home within budget, we recommend booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at Carolina Beach restaurants, beaches, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Some owners offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers often offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain deals for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select vacation dates and budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. NF1212A: Banana Cabana: Oceanfront duplex w\/ Private Pool, Hot tub, and Elevator has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Carolina Beach vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available online. If you don't see them listed, call the property management company before you reserve the home. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches. You'll need to determine what configuration is suitable for your vacation.
• If there's a particular Carolina Beach attraction you are crazy about, look for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you must reserve a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Note that some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the owner's phone number to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To make sure that no damages are linked to your visit, note any problem areas upon check in. Speak to the rental manager right away to relay any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a great stay? Many rental managers make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.