Beachside Paradise: 4BR Home Steps to the Beach

We had a great long weekend at Alva’s place celebrating my mom’s birthday. We had some bad weather, so we were extra grateful for a beautiful home with lots of open space to spend time together inside. The views are also beautiful - hard to beat seeing the waterway from one side and the ocean from the other! While it’s not directly ocean front, it is right across the street with direct beach access. I would recommend for anyone looking for a place in Carolina Beach!

We enjoyed a girls weekend away. The location was nice. Just walk across street to get to beach. Small market next to house was convenient. It was nice that they had coffee and tea.

This house is just as beautiful as it is in the pictures. Plenty of space for the six of us. It is one row off the beach but the rooftop deck allows ocean views and marina views. The beach is nice, and at this time of year, not very busy. The beds were comfortable and everything was updated. It’s a little tight on the parking and it’s a good 15 minute walk from the boardwalk area, but that wasn’t too big of a deal for us. Alva, the host, was super responsive. Overall a great stay!

I must say this was an excellent place to stay for our family. Place is new and very well stocked. Items were thoughtful (bathroom items in each bathroom), kitchen was very well stocked with quality items that were clean and very well organized. Who ever purchased items for house thought of everything. Never had to look for utensils as organization was as if someone there cooks and thought of everything. Very clean Communication was excellent. Beach chairs and toys and all - new outdoor BBQ were in excellent condition. Would absolutely stay there again. Beach access across street. Not much to do in area except beach and enjoy the beautiful clean new house. Lots of windows and sunlight. Lovely.

House was as pictured. The home felt clean and open. Convenience store/coffee bagel shop DIRECTLY next to the driveway, which was very nice in the mornings. House was hard to find due to being tucked behind others, driveway if pretty tight if you have a bigger truck but was still doable. I would definitely recommend the house and host.

Alva was a great and responsive host and was always a step ahead of our needs. Top shelf operator and host. Thanks so much a wonderful time.

This was the best rental experience at CB I’ve had to date!

We loved staying at Alva’s place! The house was very clean and well decorated. The view of the water on both sides was a big plus. There’s ample room to host large parties (we had 9 for a bachelorette). The driveway is easy to miss from the road, but otherwise, no issues. Beach access just across the street. Alva was prompt and kind in her responses. Would definitely rebook in the future!

awesome place

Beautiful home between inlet and ocean. Can walk across the street for easy beach access. Quiet neighborhood. Spotless, with all the amenities. We had large group and was perfect! Beautiful top floor deck. Steps away is local deli to get drinks and food if needed. Communication was clear & effortless. Highly recommend & well worth it!

Everything was amazing❤️

We had a wonderful stay. The home was beautiful and pristinely clean, we were extremely comfortable throughout the stay. You also could not beat the 4th floor deck and overall location. Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!!!

Beautiful house

Such a beautiful home!!! Truly an amazing stay and the house itself made our trip ten times better. Would highly recommend!

This was a beautiful location and the listing was an amazing stay! Roof top view was beautiful as well! Location is near many local restaurants and convenient store right beside the house. House has many amenities. Highly recommended this listing if you’re ever in the Carolina Beach area!

Like a Brand new house, very clean and cozy, , good view even if this house is not directly face the sea, there is a plateau on the 4th floor to view the sea. The owner is very friendly, solve some small problems very on time👍 Totally very satisfied with this trip and enjoy our time there👍

This house was the highlight of our trip , beautifully decorated, extremely clean, comfortable beds and pillows , Alva was amazing and beyond helpful , this will definitely be our go to home when visiting Wilmington . The home is fully equipped with everything and anything u would need. Alva was kind , helpful , responsive and so accommodating. We could not have found a better place for our family. Stay here you will not regret it . Thank you Alva for everything !

Alva’s home was absolutely beautiful. We had a total of 9 in our group and there was plenty of space and no one felt on top of each other. The views of the ocean from the top deck was amazing! We had everything we needed in the home and the elevator was helpful! We would definitely return to stay again!

Beautiful home and great location! Responsive host. Would def stay again!

This place was immaculate and comfy! I truly can’t wait to book again!

This place is gorgeous! They have paid attention to every detail. Our group was so impressed - and we are 7 really picky women! Beachside Paradise was an incredibly clean and welcoming spot. The lighting options made it even nicer. Watching the moonrise in the evening and coffee in the morning, on the 4th floor deck, were magical. Alva was a terrific communicator and property manager. We hope to return soon for more great memories to be made!

Alva’s place was just perfect! It was clean, beautifully decorated and had more amenities than we imagined. The views from the rooftop bar and sun deck were spectacular!

Beautiful place! Very clean with beautiful and comfortable furniture. The views are amazing. We enjoyed the roof top ocean view porch the most. Very convenient location to beach, store, and restaurants.

we COULD NOT have asked for a better place for our beach stay! it was a special time in a truly beautiful place and Alva’s place spoiled us all! would love to go back sometime! must get more biscuits at the southerly!!!

Absolutely beautiful home! The pictures online do not do the property justice! The host was very attentive, helpful, kind and beyond hospitable. My group enjoyed our stay. Thank you Alva!

I had a great stay at this Alva's house! The house was clean and well-maintained, and the proximity to the beach was a huge plus. Alva was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the stay, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Beautiful Home, clean, comfortable, welcoming, and felt like a home away from home. The area is so peaceful. Within three walking minutes, we were at the beach which was clean and not crowded. Area restaurants were very clean and the staff was hospitable. The foods were good and tasty. We made lots of additional beautiful family memories. The owners were kind, friendly, and communicated well.

Great place to stay . Everything is clean and has all kitchen materials.

Our Family loved this home! Next time we come back to Wilmington will definitely stay here! Thank you!

Alva House has been our best Airbnb experience to date! The house itself is stunning, and the addition of the elevator was incredibly convenient. We genuinely cannot say anything negative about our stay. The house had everything we needed, and its location is just steps away from the beach, offering breathtaking, one-of-a-kind views. The only minor issue was the spotty internet connection, but honestly, that's just a hint to head up to the rooftop deck, take in the amazing view, and dive into a good book. Alva was always responsive when we texted, and she made us feel truly welcomed. This will definitely be our go-to place for beach days. Oh, and the beds were super comfortable, with plenty of pillows—perfect for our pillow-loving family! Book your stay at Alva House—you’ll love it. My family certainly did. Enjoy!

Amazing place to stay! Beautiful view! Awesome host. Quick response for any questions.

Very clean and beautiful place for a beach getaway vacation . It had all the necessary necessities needed and more. Beautiful views of the ocean and intercostal. I would definitely stay here again if I visit Carolina beach and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice beach getaway at Carolina beach . This place feels like a home away from home .

This house was amazing! We were there during Hurricane Debby and the house was perfect for 9 people! It had everything we needed and the host was so responsive for anything we asked, including tying down furniture for the high winds! Right across the street from a beach entrance, great mini mart and cafe right next door. Fabulous roof top deck when the winds weren’t insane during the hurricane! Would HIGHLY recommend!

Great host and very responsive. 10/10 would come back

Great beautiful home and wonderful host pairing. The home felt warm, welcoming and immaculately clean with a serene peaceful rooftop deck. I could honestly say Alva had proactively thought of everything that would make for a wonderful time and smooth stay. My family was elated during our stay. Even when we had questions, she responded swiftly and made us feel comfortable the entire time. Thank you for sharing your home. Truly one of the best experiences on a beach vacation. Cheers!

Great place!!

We had a wonderful stay. The home is beautiful. It was immaculately cleaned and had all of the essentials needed when traveling. Alva was very responsive and the location was just a few steps from the beach and a local cafe. We would stay again!

Great house and great location! Somehow I missed “elevator” on the list of amenities and it was such a welcome surprise when I checked in. My group had a fantastic time playing games in the large family room or catching views of the beach on the top floor balcony. It was a 5 star stay! We will definitely be returning to Carolina Beach, and staying here!

My family really enjoyed our stay at Alva’s house. The home was absolutely beautiful with stunning views of the intercoastal from the kitchen and dining room and the ocean from the rooftop deck. The house was nicely decorated and very spacious. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to prepare our meals and the bathrooms even included amenities like soap, shampoo, conditioner, and beach towels. We were really grateful for the outdoor shower and outdoor closet full of beach necessities (boogie boards, wagon, tons of great beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys). The location was ideal since it was a very easy walk to the beach (just across the street) and about a 20 minute walk to the boardwalk. The town is very accessible, and it was easy to drive to local grocery stores. We enjoyed exploring Wrightsville Beach and the state aquarium. There was also access close by which allowed us to drive on the beach. Alva’s house is a gorgeous home and we were grateful for our time there.

This house was perfect for our group of adults, infants, and kids. There was plenty of space in the living room and kitchen and we were able to have space to play outside in the driveway and on the rooftop patio. The rooftop patio was perfect - it was a great place to relax and we were able to watch fireworks for the 4th. The beach is also just a short walk from the house and was very manageable with wagons full of kids and beach gear. Lastly, the house had everything we needed in the kitchen as well as some extra beach supplies!

We lost a family member just before the trip but were unable to cancel for a refund beyond 50%. Because of this, my mother convinced us to hold it and go anyhow in hopes for the family to heal and find some peace. She (my mother) was sick for the first few days-she opted out of the beach most of the time but instead enjoyed her days on the rooftop deck. Walk to the beach is very short and it was so nice that we could go with the kids and not be far from her, knowing she was also enjoying the views of both the beach and the sound. Easement and parking was a little tricky to access for our large suvs (suburban and wagoneer) but the spots themselves were large. Outdoor shower is tucked behind the parking spots and is very private. Elevator didn’t work at first but it was resolved quickly with the host. House was clean, clutter-free, tastefully decorated, comfortable, and beautiful. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking essentials and pantry staples. Check out list was minimal and easy.

Wow! What an amazing home. Very high end detailing and appliances. Everything you would need in a home. The view from the top balcony was truly beautiful, we spent every sunset up there. Extremely short walk to the beach. The little shop nearby was great for items you might had forgot and sold really nice food also! We didn't want to leave. Would definitely go back again.

We liked the house and we would have rated the stay higher, but we encountered an issue the very first day at check in: the fact that the elevator was not working (we are a couple of seniors, kids and grandkids) was important to us . This house has 3 flights of stairs. So we had that day to move fast somewhere else,pay for an hotel room with grocery and perishable in the car. All that was really very disappointing. We got part of a night refund with the help of Airbnb customer service. Second day we expected that the issue would be solved quickly. Instead the elevator Never worked during 5 days.. After some visits to repair it with no success, we were told to try to 'fix it' ourselves if stuck inside. We then felt totally unsafe to use it. Following the constant time consuming communications, we decided to enjoy our family vacations despite the physical strain and inconvenience.

Alva's place was awesome. Clean, in a convenient spot, had great views of the intercoastal and ocean and had an awesome upstairs rooftop area. Beds were comfy and the shared spaces were more than adequate for the 10 of us!

This is a beautiful house with beautiful views on both sides. Alva is a great host. Everything was included which is great when traveling with a big family. Sand toys, chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, and most importantly, a beach wagon was provided which made walking to the beach a lot easier. The beach access is right across from the house to the right. The elevator makes unloading/loading much easier than walking up and down the stairs with luggage, if needed.Everything is labeled with very detailed instructions. The house had everything you can think of. Not a lot of things to do before check out, which is also nice when you have kids! Just had to start a load of bath towels and dish washer if applicable. Alva and her team were great and very quick to respond. The first day the elevator would not open (due to the inside gate not being shut) and the coffee maker was not working. Alva sent someone out that day to reset the elevator and brought a new coffee maker. Great stay!

This place was amazing the house was squeaky clean. Had plenty of things to do in the local area. Plenty of things to do a walkable distance also. Overall had an awesome time. Will say the drive way appears much bigger in the pictures so plan ti have tight parking

We loved the home! It was a quick walk to the beach and absolutely beautiful! Alva was super responsive to all our questions and helped us through the internet outage and elevator issues. We had great views of the beach and sunset from the patio which was just gorgeous! Definitely would come back to this home if we come back to Carolina Beach.

Alva’s place was perfect. Her attention to detail is what really drew us in. From the felt hangers in the closets to the comfortable mattresses. The kitchen had everything we needed and the rooftop balcony was to die for. It was located right next to a mini mart for us to grab anything quick we’d forgotten. Alvas place was the perfect spot for our little family getaway.

Beautiful home, very well stocked. Absolutely loved the top floor outside area

This place was beyond amazing , so spacious for everyone to have privacy. The house was exactly what the pictures show. The view was beautiful and so close to the beach. Walking distance to a lot of places also mini mart right next door so if you need anything you don’t have to drive too far. The best were comfortable and spacious. The bathrooms were very clean. Everything you could need was available. Overall had an amazing time and enjoyed our stay.

Hands down the nicest Airbnb that we have ever stayed at! 10/10 would recommend. Stunning views of the ICW and ocean from the rooftop deck. Everything in the home was top-notch and no expenses were spared. Would book again in a heartbeat!