My husband and I are originally from Minnesota. In 2007, we decided to be adventurous and move to another state. We had visited the Outer Banks on our honeymoon, but it was tough to find housing and jobs on the Banks. Someone mentioned the Wilmington area, specifically Carolina Beach. We'd never even heard of it, but decided to visit and see what Pleasure Island was all about. We fell in love with the place the minute we drove over the bridge - you immediately felt like you were on vacation. A few years later, we were fortunate enough to buy our first place at the beach, and we decided we wanted to create a business where people can come to enjoy our wonderful beach and spend sometime reconnecting as a family. Six years later, we own four rental homes that we run ourselves and enjoy having people join us year after year to spend and admire beautiful Carolina Beach.
Marcus Matzke purchased this Condo in 2012
We are very particular about the properties that we have purchased. When we first moved, we lived on the North End and really enjoyed how quiet and low traffic the area is compared to other places on the island. It is a mile from the boardwalk, but it is also away from all the rowdy hotels and bars as well. You can come home and know you will get a good night's sleep. Many of our neighbors live on the island year-round so it really feels like home away from home. Also we liked how close we lived to this property, so we can be at the service of our customers, if the need should arise.
My favorite part of this home is the balcony. It is large and the view is so wonderful. It is so close to the beach you can watch your kids from it, you can take in all the sights and sounds of the beach while sitting in the shade. Also the sunrises are unbelievable and it's always a treat when dolphin fins can be seen peeking over the waves. Also, you should look for the huge manta ray jumping out of the waves to catch fish - even after living here for 6 years I get giddy at the sight!
This was our first vacation as a couple and it could not have been more perfect. This place is very spacious and it met all our needs. The view and location where amazing, the pictures are beautiful but do not even do it justice. The host was fabulous, they where so nice and courteous. They made us feel welcome before we even arrived. We will be coming back soon. Thank you for a wonderful first experience.
Ocean front with large deck and great view! Very nice cottage that is comfortable and spacious ! Will definitely return!!
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderful home. We had a lovely time. Everything was there. It was great. Can’t wait to do it again.
Had a great time in Carolina Beach, the owner was very attentive to all our needs. Will come back!
We had a great time, the condo was clean and nice when we arrived. Only negative was the private beach access was closed off due to this past hurricane but public beach access was really close.
Luxury apartment bay view
$120.00 / Night