With a stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach, you'll be by the sea, steps from Carolina Beach and a 4-minute drive from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Swanky Seahorse Oceanviews
Welcome to the Swanky Seahorse! This is a 2023 three story luxury townhome, 2nd row at the north end of Carolina Beach with beautiful ocean views and a 14x30 inground pool with a spillover spa. Features five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and an elevator to all floors. The two master suites facing the ocean feature king size beds and custom walk in showers. The third rear facing master bedroom features a king bed and a large balcony. The fourth bedroom features a king bed and a twin. The fifth bedroom is a bunk room with a bunk bed with trundle, sleeping three. The Ocean access is 100 ft down the street on both sides.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
7.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Slippers
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Take the outdoor trash bins to the road if checking out Saturday or Sunday.
Additional instructions are in the welcome booklet.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
530963
Swanky Seahorse Oceanviews Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
10 Sept 2025
Pamela B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sela O.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing weekend at this property, it was so close to the beach and Brian was great at answering all questions we had. Our only complaint was that it should be known the pool is shared with the neighbor and that you could only swim from 10am -10pm. Other than that the rooms were spacious and the house came with all the amenities we needed.
Sela O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily V.
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the Swanky Seahorse!! The house is beautiful and clean. The owner is extremely responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. We greatly enjoyed the pool and hot tub and proximity to the beach.
Emily V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Karen S.
29 July 2025
Karen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori B., North Carolina
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Plenty of room and close to the beach!
Lori B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family
This house was great for our family. We were able to have our children and grandchildren all in one place. Lots of room for the whole family to enjoy each others company. The pool was very nice and well kept. The walk to the beach access was convenient even with littles. If your walker it was great to be able to walk to the broad walk.
Amy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim V.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with a perfect location
Swanky seahorse was a great rental. Lots of space and close location to the beach. We loved having the elevator for convenience for hauling things upstairs. The pool and spa were great and a perfect retreat at the end of the day. Brian was very attentive and responded quickly to messages. Would definitely stay here again!
Kim V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shatika H.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Everything was great! Thanks
Shatika H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen S.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for multiple families
Loved the pool and hot tub! Great place to hang out. Great views! Very clean!!
Jen S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Diane d., Venice, Florida
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Swanky, alright, but not accommodating
Six friends over 65 looked forward to this weeklong beach holiday. However, we found a number of accommodations lacking: no chairs, tables, chest of drawers or even luggage racks in the bedrooms; insufficient bedside tables, no bedside lamps and not even hangers in the closets. So we lived out of our suitcases on the floor. Very poor, and frankly at this price, insulting. The elevator was fussy and occasionally required that we climb the long, steep stairs. We knew the pool was unheated, but we were very disappointed to find the hot tub was rarely hot. Kitchen items were inadequate.The house was attractive and very clean with totally automated systems which allowed the host to be remote. But had the host been attentive or on hand, these issues might have been rectified.
Diane d.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna M., Oswego, NY
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Swanky Seahorse was just right for our family vacation! It is close to the beach and pier, and we enjoyed the hot tub and pool. It was very clean and comfortable.
Donna M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rich M.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great week at the beach
Swanky Seahorse was a great place for our family spring break. Very clean and lots of room, and the kids really enjoyed the pool and proximity to the beach!
Excellent host. Very responsive and courteous. Home is beautiful with a quick walk to the beach. Highly recommended.
Kylene
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben I.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
House was in a great location near the beach and other activities. Worked out perfectly for a larger group. The pool was a nice amenity as well as the elevator. The house was very clean and the host was accommodating.
Ben I.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie W.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Beautiful property, perfect for our extended family. Excellent place!
Melanie W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jimeere F.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This property is superb! Very spacious, clean and modern. I definitely wish we could've stayed longer. The owner is very responsive. We will definitely stay again.
Jimeere F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kayla T.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Large House
The house was beautiful and spacious! Comfortably accommodated 12 adults! It is equipped with modern technology/appliances and has an overall new and clean feel to it. We loved the kitchen space and hanging out on the porch.
Only minor complaint is the beach was crowded where the house is at. It also would have been nice if the house was more stocked with basic things such as soaps, more dishes, etc.
Overall, I would absolutely recommend the stay!
Kayla T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley F.
18 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
My family and I stayed at this property for a few days and had a wonderful experience. It is in a great location! The home was clean and well organized. There was plenty of space and it was very comfortable. Brian was an awesome host and was very responsive and answered any questions we had. We would definitely stay again!