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The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.

Apartment with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
In the heart of Carolina Beach, The Sand Bucket invites you to unwind just four blocks from the beach and famous Boardwalk. Enjoy a queen bed, fully equipped kitchen, and high-speed WiFi in this newly renovated retreat with a smart TV. Bring your pet along and take advantage of the gas grill on the patio or relax in the shared fenced courtyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.

Come join us at The Sand Bucket! Located at 405 Fourth Street N in the upper apartment, we have a great location only four blocks to the beach, Carolina Beach’s famous Boardwalk and Britt's donuts. Recently remodeled in 2023, there is a living room, bedroom with queen bed, one bathroom (shower only) and a fully equipped kitchen. There is high speed WiFi and a smart TV. The ground floor utility room houses a washing machine and dryer. The newly landscaped grounds include a patio with gas grill and outdoor shower. We love pets so Fido is welcome. Pet fee is $50/per dog with a 50 pound weight limit and a maximum of two dogs. Bring your boat! There is ample onsite parking for it. Carolina Beach boasts two boat ramps for easily launching your boat for fishing or recreation!

Featured Amenities:
Keyless lock
Fast reliable Wi-Fi
Smart tv
Renovated 2023
Full kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and osmosis water filtration system
Ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom
Gas grill on the patio
Outdoor shower

We would really love to host you at The Sand Bucket! So put us on your bucket list!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach State Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sand Bucket is within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip

Had a great time thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage near everything! Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect MDW!

The Sandbucket is a perfect place for just you and one other! The yard has all been re-done and is extremely nice. About a 10 min walk to all the restaurants, boardwalk and beach! We really enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really Nice Place

The property was very nicely decorated and clean. It had everything we could have needed. The outside gathering space was also very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

This is the cutest place for a couple to stay. Extremely close to board walk with great restaurants and beach. Very clean. Nice fenced in area for your dog. We really enjoyed our stay and definitely will book this place in the future visits to Carolina Beach. Thanks for a great anniversary getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accommodating

The host was extremely accommodating via two requests to extend our stay; I would absolutely use them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This little apartment was very clean and quiet. The bedroom did get warm at night, but we liked the abundance of natural light from all the windows. We especially enjoyed being able to walk to the beach and boardwalk instead of trying to find parking. Our first morning we were a bit dismayed to discover that the kitchen did not include coffee filters for the coffee maker, though. A few pantry staples (sugar packets, salt & pepper) would have been helpful, too. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christibeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, dog-friendly stay

We loved our stay at the Sand Bucket! As stated on the listing, it is an upstairs rental and the downstairs is a separate rental with a shared fenced in yard. The first night, nobody was staying downstairs, so it was nice to be able to let our dog out without worrying about that. The second night we introduced ourselves to the downstairs renters who also had a dog and all was fine from there. The VRBO itself was very nice and clean! It was small but perfect for two people (maybe 2 adults and a small child). It was about a 10 minute walk to the beach but was a very quiet neighborhood so we enjoyed that. I would recommend bringing a wagon or something to make carrying stuff to the beach easier. Only negatives were they didn’t provide soap for the shower or a hair dryer so be prepared with those things when you come! Overall it was an amazing stay and we would 100% stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, especially with our dog! The fenced in yard was awesome. Our pup loved having the space to run around. Easy check in & access to the residence. It was in a very nice neighborhood and only a 10 minute walk to the beach. The unit offered everything we needed for a great stay!
Our dog after a long walk on the beach!
See above!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean little apartment. Wonderful huge yard for dog. 10 minutes to walk to beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small and quaint

Cozy and close to the beach. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would Stay Again!

Would Stay Again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great stay, great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The place was very clean, neat and had very easy access to the home; along with location to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Distance from beach

Cottage was lovely. Distance to beach was about 1/4 mile. We utilized Golf Cart Taxi service and it was very convenient to get around without searching for expensive parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet safe neighborhood- perfect

Perfect for me and my dog. I really enjoyed how quiet the neighborhood was. Our family reunion was down there and after long days on the beach and other things we did, perfect to come back relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay here again!

Very clean, well maintained. Kitchen is well equipped. Owners are very thoughtful, supplying items like coffee filters, baggies, hand soap is appreciated. Property is just as described, within walking distance to beach, boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Adorable and clean rental!

My husband and I stayed in this rental for a quick weekend getaway to the NC coast. The second floor rental was very clean and well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Location was great as we walked everywhere to avoid paying for parking. The only note of concern is the stairs leading up to the 2nd floor. My husband is a big guy at 6’3”, 240 lbs, and the stairs would sway a bit when he walked up or down them. We would just take turns going up and down them to be safe. Not a big deal but a larger elderly person, who may not be as nimble, might feel nervous. Otherwise, a wonderful property and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carolina Beach Stay

Great location and nice outdoor, fenced area, very dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnablair K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

As Described

Place was clean and as described. Close to beach and other areas, but farther than a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little Getaway

This little apartment had everything we needed for our first visit to Carolina Beach. The host was always responsive and we did not have any issues with getting in around 11 PM when we arrived. We did have a little dog with us and the fenced in backyard area was great for him to be outside with us. The listing said up to 3 people but it would be a tighter feel if we had another body with us to move around. Only con was the shower being very small but it serves its purpose! The location was just a few blocks from the main beach area and an easy walk to and from the beach and boardwalk. Past reviews that I read had mentioned not having enough basics in the kitchen and no laundry. It seems like the host really cares what guests say because we had all of the basics needed to cook a few meals in the apartment and complete a load of laundry. I always enjoy reviews that share exactly what can be found in the apartment especially in the kitchen so for those of you like me, here is what we experienced: -Laundry is a compact washer and dryer that is in an outside closet in the corner of the backyard next to the downstairs apartment entry door. Need your own detergent and supplies. -Kitchen had a compact stove and oven, full fridge, microwave, air fryer, coffee maker, toaster, cups, bowls, utensils, cutting board, 5+ pots/pans, small baking sheet, couple serving bowls, salt, pepper, coffee filters, dish soap, sponge, etc. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful!

The place is super clean and convenient to most everything you could want in CB. Short walk to the boardwalk and many restaurants. Owners were helpful and very nice. They also gave an excellent sight seeing tip for our trip into Wilmington. Looking forward to another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach life

Second time staying very nice place,centrally located to beaches
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a place for our dogs

It was clean and and well maintained. Lacked a diswasher or washer/dryer but the dogs did not seem to care.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place.

Super clean. Quiet neighborhood. Good location, within walking distance to a few restaurants. Comfortable bed. Upper unit has a lot of parking. Probaby enough room for a boat and trailer.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023