Carolina Retreats Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We have booked with Carolina Retreats for years and this was the second time staying at Carolina Cottage. The pool was not clean when we arrived on Saturday and it started turning green with algae gro... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We recently stayed at a Carolina Retreats cottage called A Charm of Finches in Topsail Beach, NC. I have visited Topsail Beach for 25+ years and stayed at a few CR managed homes. This cottage was badl... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Carolina Retreats (Blue Water Realty) for all your vacation needs. My recent stay was at Sea Colony 2A. Unit super clean, fully furnished in living area and kitchen. Suggestions fo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This review is built upon a vrbo reservation that started terribly. We went to Carolina Retreats office and let them know the issues with the neighbors (not something that was their fault) and they... See more

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Modern hospitality and vacation rental management on the North Carolina coast! Topsail Island, Carolina & Kure Beach!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cabana 220

My stay at Cabana 220 served it's purpose. A week and a half working remote from the beach. Condo was exactly as described. Had one little hitch during my stay and it was addressed immediately. THE STAFF at Carolina retreats. TOP NOTCH. Very friendly, very professional. Over the last two decades we've gone with different companies in the past. After my experience with Carolina retreats, we will ONLY do business with them in the future. Ladies, thanks for the best experience!! Look forward to coming back soon.

March 3, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our beach trip to Surf City, Topsail Island

Our recent trip to Surf City on Topsail beach was excellent! The beach rental was perfect. The team at Carolina Retreats was responsive and communication was easy. We love the beach house - location, furnishings, and the ease of access was terrific. We look forward to our next trip and will definitely plan to book with Carolina Retreats again. A "shout-out" to Angel - you are a great asset and enjoyed working with you!

March 2, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Convenient location

February 25, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

We're glad you enjoyed Wrightsville Beach, and we thank you for making Carolina Retreats your trusted rental partner 🏖️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent 10 Days!!

We loved the perfect location; just steps from the ocean! Perfect gathering place for our family! Having the separate ‘apartment’ on the lower level gave great space, too! We hope to come back next winter including even more family members❤️

February 25, 2023
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I wish I could say our experience was…

I wish I could say our experience was positive. Many things went wrong including not being able to unlock the screen door, roaches, ants, flies. There were screws in the driveway which we picked up. The Wi-Fi had the wrong site, but neighbor fixed it. Some of the chairs were very loose, and overall the house did not seem maintained. Not the cleanest. No keys for the room the washer/dryer was in. Eventually someone from the rental company brought them, but we were not home and did not know they were coming. Fortunately, a neighbor accepted them.
On a positive side, the deck on the ocean side was great, and we love the location on the south end.
I wish the rental company had been more responsive to our calls. I realize it is difficult to be fully staffed in the off-season, but it was still frustrating.

February 24, 2023
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Regular service

Regular service, basic customer service. They work on weekends but not in holidays, so when I need some help me with issues, no one appear. But finally they fixed my travel date. Thanks anyway.

October 7, 2022
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

We always want to go above and beyond for all of our guests, Lourdes, so feel free to follow back up with us if there's anything more we can do for you. Looking forward to seeing you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We found the staff very welcoming

We found the staff very welcoming! The room was clean and well organized. Check in and out very easy. Not our favorite bed it was super firm.( However I have never met a person who likes the same bed) We certainly enjoyed our stay.

February 16, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

We're glad you enjoyed your time at the Beach House at Oak Island, Michelle, and we hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous view!

Gorgeous view!! Our room had beautiful views and was conveniently located to everything. It was modern, up to date and clean. We had a super time and appreciate the great service.

February 19, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Company was awesome to deal with

Company was awesome to deal with. Very efficient with communication and we even got a call from a real person the day of check-in to make sure we had all the info needed to get into the property. The house was good. Excellent location and the fenced yard was great. Some attention to detail on the inside would be beneficial - molded shower head, drain and return vent were a turn off. The neighbor to the right was not friendly at all but you can't pick your neighbors!

February 18, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super convenient & extremely clean

Super convenient & extremely clean! Very comfortable stay!

February 14, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

Thank you for this positive feedback, Kimberley, and we hope to see you again at the Beach House at Oak Island.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company ever

Worst company ever! Promised 100% refund. Only got 47% back….. yeah duh we didn’t stay! You stole $847 of our money when we canceled 5 months in advance.

February 18, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

I don't see any record of you staying with us, Calder, so please email me at scott.sarra@vtrips.com so I can look into this for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

no working heat in room...temps below freezing

Temperatures were in the teens at night during my visit...no working heater in the room.

February 4, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

Hi, Tom! After reviewing your reservation, I see we offered to move you to another property. You told us, however, that your son provided a space heater and that you would prefer to remain in the same unit.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This property was very nice.

This property was clean, bright and well appointed. It is very centrally located to many great spots and is very quiet. Beautiful views of the Intracoastal. While additional pillows and sheets were available for the unit, there were no pillowcases to be found. I did not bother reaching out to the Management Company handling the rental as I found them to be difficult to communicate with on several occasions. They were very slow to answer specific inquiries on multiple platforms (messaging, text messaging, email, telephone) regarding adding an additional night, availability of early check-in, etc. I was ultimately offered an early check-in for an additional fee but declined as the fee was almost half the cost of one night’s stay. So, bring your own pillows and don’t expect strong communication, otherwise, lovely place.

February 3, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

Hi, Jessica! We pride ourselves on being available, so we'll certainly review this reservation for training purposes. And I do see we offered you an early check-in, as we always want to accommodate our guests.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our stay at The Beach House…

We enjoyed our stay at The Beach House OKI. It was super convenient having the slider doors to an outdoor space for our dog to use and we had the best spot right across from the beach access. We look forward to coming back soon!

January 27, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

We're delighted to be your go-to rental destination, Shelly, and we thank you for placing your trust in Carolina Retreats!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tv did not work

Tv did not work, lightbulbs needed replacing, lack of towels and no return phone calls after leaving four voicemails.

January 27, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

We always intend to deliver first-class service to our guests, Sandee, so I'm sorry to hear we missed the mark on this occasion. Additionally, we've replaced the TV and lightbulbs, and we look forward to making your next stay an even better one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful house

Beautiful house, very comfortable! Right on the beach!

January 20, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

Casey, thank you for your kind words, and we're glad you enjoyed some beach time 🏖️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy walk to the beach

Great staff, cared about our stay. Can't beat location. Fair price.

January 15, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

We enjoyed hosting you, Steven, and we look forward to your next visit!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent place to stay would go back again!

We needed a short term place to stay and were very pleased with the Beach House. Very close to restaurants, and beach access. The rooms were very roomy and spotless. They let you bring up to 3 dogs, we only have 2, but it was a great size for them. Amanda was very helpful and great to deal with. We will be back for sure!

January 15, 2023
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Reply from Carolina Retreats

We appreciate your repeat business, Donna, and we'll be sure to pass these kind words along to Amanda.

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