* Private Beach Access and Walkway with Outdoor Shower
* Elevator Access to Top Two Floors
* Sleeps up to 18 Guests - Great for Large Groups and Families
* Covered Shower in Carport + Parking for 4-6 Cars
* Professionally Managed
*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
**1 Step Away Upper 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 "1 Step Away". Please note, because this property is a duplex some amenities will be shared between both sides of the property.
This stunning oceanfront property offers an expansive third-floor kitchen and dining area with a table that seats 12, plus a kitchen bar with seating for 6. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed for meal preparation, including an induction stove, refrigerator with an ice maker, microwave, oven, blender, and two 12-cup drip coffee makers. Adjacent to the kitchen is the spacious living room, complete with a wraparound couch that comfortably seats 11-12 people, a surround sound system, a wet bar with a mini fridge, and a flat-screen TV with cable.
The second floor features two oceanfront master suites, each featuring a king bed, flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, and private access to the oceanfront deck with seating for 4. Both master suites have luxurious private bathrooms with walk-in showers, double vanity sinks, and Jacuzzi tubs. Also on the second floor are two additional bedrooms—one with two queen beds and a private street-side balcony, the other with two twin-over-twin bunk beds—both sharing a bathroom with a shower/tub combo and double vanity sinks.
On the third floor, two more bedrooms share a bathroom with a shower/tub combo and double vanity sinks. One bedroom offers a king bed and a private street-side balcony, while the other has two queen beds. Both rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, ceiling fans, and alarm clocks. This home provides plenty of comfortable space and amenities, perfect for a large family or group vacation.
The Bed Setup:
2nd Floor Master Suite #1: King Bed with Oceanfront Deck Master Suite #2: King Bed with Oceanfront Deck Guest Bedroom #1: Two Queen Beds with Private Balcony Guest Bedroom #2: Two Twin-over-Twin Bunkbeds
3rd Floor Guest Bedroom #3: King Bed with Private Balcony Guest Bedroom #4: Two Queen Beds
Carolina Beach is a perfect family-friendly destination with a variety of attractions to keep everyone entertained. Families can stroll along the lively Carolina Beach Boardwalk with its rides, games, and local shops, or explore nature at Carolina Beach State Park, home to hiking trails and rare Venus flytraps. Nearby, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers interactive exhibits that kids will love, while Freeman Park provides beach access for fishing, swimming, and camping. Don't miss the historic Kure Beach Pier for fishing and ocean views, or relax at Carolina Beach Lake Park with paddleboats and playgrounds. For active fun, Tony Silvagni Surf School offers surf lessons for all ages. Carolina Beach has something for every family member to enjoy!
"We held a women’s retreat here and it was amazing! Perfect for our needs. The elevator gave us a little drama but once we figured it out, it was great! Beautiful space, beautiful furnishings…all around wonderful time! Next time we will get the whole house!"
Stayed August 2024
5/5
"Great house and service by Carolina Realty.
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Stayed May 2024
5/5
"It was great over all a couple of small inconveniences like Wi-Fi and stuff but nothing crazy it was mostly fantastic"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for staying with us. We apologize for the minor issues you experienced during your stay. We are glad they didn't impact your stay too much. We hope to host you again in the future!
Stayed April 2024
5/5
"Family Vacation - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and this beautiful property. Spacious and well appointed and walk right out to the beach or sit by the pool. Lots of great options for drinks/dinner and shopping nearby. Very comfortable and a great relaxing getaway! Definitely recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for staying with us at 1 Step Away Upper! We are pleased you enjoyed our home and had a relaxing getaway. We hope to see you again next time!
Stayed March 2024
5/5
"Our spring break 2024 was very memorable and we were all pleased with our stay ! The house was a prefect fit for all of us . We loved the easy access to the beach and the view was stunning . The pool and hot tub were a plus for our stay !!! We’ll be back again . Thank you 😊"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your kind review, Carolina! We are pleased your spring break at 1 Step Away Upper was everything you had hoped for and more! This home's amenities make this home truly special. We are glad we could share our home with you. We look forward to seeing you on your next stay!
Stayed January 2024
5/5
"It was an awesome stay. There are a couple of things I could suggest. Bath mats for the bathroom showers and tubs. More than one dish towel. A chair or bench in the primary bedrooms where the beds are so high you can't sit on them to get dressed. And some hangers in the closets. Just simple things to make it a perfect stay. We'll certainly be back!"
Stayed December 2023
4/5
"Great location, beautiful rental - The property was excellently maintain. We had an amazing time."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for staying with us! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon!
Stayed October 2023
5/5
"Great family gathering place - Great place to get all the grandkids together. Plenty of space for our group of 13. Lower can park 2. Upper can park 4 or 5 cars.
Split unit means lower 1st floor, then upper 2nd/3rd floor. We had the upper with the elevator. Lots of trips up and down stairs to cars, beach, trash, etc. Two levels of balcony/decks was amazing. Induction stove in use requires specific cookware.
Had most kitchen needs. A sharp paring knife is needed. Gas grill is ok. Showing its age. Elevator can be tricky. Interior gate must be closed immediately to avoid getting locked out. Need emergency tool and better instructions on elevator operations.
Overall great stay. Direct beach access with outdoor showers is awesome. Pool is really nice to have too."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your great review, James. We are glad your whole family had a chance to enjoy this home. We have plenty of information regarding our homes and elevator instructions detailed in the guest portal should guests need it. We are thrilled the amenities of this home were enjoyed by your group. We hope you keep us in mind for your next family vacation!
Stayed October 2023
5/5
"Amazing house and location!"
Stayed September 2023
5/5
"Awesome!! "
Stayed September 2023
5/5
"Great beach access with outdoor showers to remove sand. Great balconies & decks. Split unit 1st floor & 2nd/3rd with elevator. Lots of trips up & down stairs from upper unit. Lower unit - 2-3 cars. Upper unit 5 cars. Induction stove in use which requires using the correct pots n pans. Nicely furnished. Basic Kitchen utensils. Bring a sharp knife. Overall great place for a family gathering. Great response if an issue came up. A very positive experience."
Stayed August 2023
5/5
"Great stay - No complaints."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for staying with us, Kelly! We are delighted you had a great stay at 1 Step Away Upper and we hope to see you back soon!
Stayed June 2023
5/5
"Great home with alot to offer - The house is very spacious and in a great location. We loved walking to the tiki hut at the pier and the beach was not crowded. Having the pool and hot tub were a huge bonus. The house is very well stocked with cooking items and their was plenty of seating for our family of 15. Also plenty of parking ."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your wonderful review, Melissa! We are thrilled your family enjoyed staying at this home. 1 Step Away was recently renovated this off season and we are happy to be sharing it with guests like you. We hope to see you again at 1 Step Away soon!
Stayed June 2022
5/5
"Super family trip! - We had the best time! We had toddlers and elementary age grandchildren, our teenage daughter and our married children with us. The open concept, beautiful views and large bedrooms and bathrooms made it a perfect place for our family vacation. The deck overlooks the pool and the beach . Easy to find everyone if needed! We had umbrellas and chairs rented for the week which was so convenient. We played on the beach, in the ocean and at the pool. Easy to come in for lunch and go back out. The boardwalk area is a fun evening trip for the kids for ice cream and some rides. Drinks and music at rooftop bars for the older ones. We ate in but also had nice meals at Stoked, Havana’s and SeaWitch- all great! It’s a little over a mile to walk. Sometimes we walked, sometimes we rode in the car. Sometimes we stayed in and played games at the large dining room table or hung out on the deck. It was such a great trip- thank you!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Kay! We are so glad to hear that your family vacation was a blast! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and all that Carolina Beach has to offer. We hope to have you again in 2023!
Stayed April 2021
5/5
"Wonderful - Perfect for our size of family
Beautiful view!
Spacious and clean!
Kitchen had everything that was needed!!!
Books, puzzles, and wifi!!!
Woukd recommend and stay again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you, Stacy! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed yourselves.
Stayed December 2019
5/5
"Absolutely perfect! - The property was absolutely perfect and everything we expected! Kitchen was well equipped and the beds were so comfortable!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again next time!
Stayed April 2019
5/5
"Perfect Girls Getaway - We had a long girls weekend here and it comfortably fit everyone from sleeping to lounging and cooking and eating!! Perfect location for what we needed. Would definitely rent again!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
This is awesome. We are so glad you had a great time. Come back and see us.
Melinda
5/5
"Exceeded our expectations! All of the rooms in the home were so roomy! The furnishings were comfortable and of good quality. We cooked most nights and the kitchen is well stocked for anything you might want to cook! (huge pots for low country boils, etc). The huge dining table was another plus as we could all sit together at dinner. And the gorgeous views of the beautiful Atlantic from all of the huge windows completed the awesomeness of this place."
Lynda B. Waldrep
4/5
"The living areas and decks offer the best view I have ever had in my 82 years of beach going! We loved the house in general, but we did miss having any type of normal television. Yes, each room had a TV set, but all you could get was streaming items, mostly very old shows from my youth and cartoon types for children. We felt cut off from both state and national news but fortunately did find a weather option that focused on the southeast. The absence of both network and cable news lowers our rating for the week."
5/5
"Company has always been very helpful! Friendly and professional!! Loved The pool..and the view. The amount of space."
Scott Schrodt
5/5
"Very nice house! Well appointment finishings with high end appliances and furniture. Very clean and well maintained (no worn furnishings or scuffed up walls). 5 minutes from restaurants and shopping, 10 minutes to Food Lion. We all commented on what a nice house it was and how we really enjoyed our stay.There was a small glitch. The outside of the house was being cleaned just before we arrived and the linens did not get delivered before we checked in. We made a quick call to Carolina Realty and they had them delivered within a few minutes.The next time we visit Carolina Beach this house will be our 1st choice."
Stephani Kilpatrick
4/5
"Wonderful house and easy instructions for check in and check out!"
Judy Abernethy
5/5
"This house was wonderful! We had 18 in our group and everyone was very comfortable. The beds/pillows and furnishings were very nice. The kitchen is stocked with everything you would need and high quality. We cant wait to book it again sometime. The sofa is great! We also appreciated Carolina Beach Realty being so easy to work with."