Chick-Inn of the Sea: Enjoy the Private Pool at This Dog-Friendly Third Row Home

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Double | 2 Twin-over-twin Bunk Beds

For the ultimate in coastal relaxation, check in at Chick-Inn of the Sea! Enjoy super easy beach access around 250 feet away from this third-row home. When you’re ready for a break from the sand, your private pool oasis awaits instead. Savor cocktails around the firepit as the kids splash the evening away. You can even let Fido romp around the fenced backyard, as this vacation rental accepts one dog weighing up to 50 lbs per stay.

Enter into a bright and welcoming open-concept living space, complete with the whimsical touches and eye-catching art you’ll find throughout the home. Gather together to enjoy a movie on the wall-mounted TV, which swivels if needed, or bask in the glow of the electric fireplace for quiet conversation instead. All bedrooms in the home also include a TV for personal entertainment. The modern kitchen supplies all the appliances and cookware you need for preparing fresh local seafood or a favorite recipe from home. A sturdy dining table with bench seating along one side will hold six to eight adults comfortably, and an additional three barstools are available at the nearby breakfast bar.

When it’s time to retire for the night, you’ll find two master suites, each with its own private bathroom furnished with a tiled walk in shower. The first master suite overlooks the pool and features a king bed and walk in closet, while the second suite provides a queen bed. An additional guest room with a double bed shares hall access to a full bath with the final sleeping space, the bunkroom. With two twin-over-twin bunk beds and quirky locker storage, kids will love all the fun pops of color.

Outside, listen to the waves as you sip your morning coffee from the covered front deck, complete with a variety of chairs and end tables, or keep a watchful eye on activity in the pool below from the outdoor couch on the back covered deck. On the ground level, your private pool oasis beckons. Lush tropical landscaping helps you feel secluded from the world beyond. Play a quick round of the unique pink flamingo ring toss game, lounge around the pool and soak in the rays or relax around the firepit with S’mores and stories. Enjoy a meal al fresco at the outdoor table and take advantage of the oh-so-Instagram-able custom mural as a backdrop with a quick shot of your culinary adventures!

Bringing your fur-baby along? Please note that dogs are not allowed in the pool and should not be left unattended in the fenced backyard, as all grassy areas there are artificial turf. A pet walking area is located in the front of the home, as well as pet waste elimination bags in a dispenser to make cleaning up after your pooch a breeze.

When you’re ready to head to the beach, you’ll find beach chairs, umbrellas and toys available for your use. You can even rent the optional golf cart provided by the property, complete with a parking pass, for an additional $400 per week to keep the sand out of your own vehicle. Plus, provided bicycles make exploring the island easy, and when you’re ready to embark on an off-island adventure or two (whether heading into Southport to walk along the historic downtown and Cape Fear River or into Wilmington for attractions like Battleship North Carolina), you’ll appreciate the convenience of this location to the Middleton Bridge.