I stayed here, along with my husband and dad, for a long Labor Day weekend. This apartment is close to everything! We walked everywhere---to the beach, the boardwalk, and the farmer's market at the lake, among others---and only used the car once, to explore downtown Wilmington for a day. The apartment was clean, the kitchen was very well stocked (my husband is a chef and wasn't missing any equipment for our meals), and the owner was amazing. Catherine kept in touch and gave us some amazing recommendations, both before and during our trip. She is the best host we've had on any trip thus far! So do yourself a favor, and book this place if you want a great space to stay while at Carolina Beach. You can't beat the price either. Just be sure to bring a tablet for your streaming needs, or some DVDs, as there is no cable/satellite. We don't watch much TV on vacation, but wanted to give a head's up for those who do.