Welcome to Stay Golden, a 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom, coastal escape in the heart of Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This second-row luxury retreat captures sweeping ocean views and blends upscale coastal design with easy beach access. The best part? Guests of Stay Golden get exclusive resort access to the pool, beach access, and amenities at Golden Sands resort across the street!

Resort Access Details: Guests of Stay Golden get exclusive access to the Golden Sands hotel resort amenities including:
- Resort Pool + Hot Tub (2 Pools and 1 Hot Tub)
- Beach Access
- Outdoor turf area with lawn games (jenga, connect four, ping pong, and foosball)
- Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar (Voted Top 20 Bars by USA Today!)

Stay Golden provides the perfect setting for making lasting memories with family and friends! From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the home's warm, inviting atmosphere and upscale finishes. Ten-foot ceilings on the main living level create an open, airy feel, and custom accents set an elevated tone throughout. The gourmet kitchen anchors the main living level with an oversized quartz island with plenty of space for dining and entertaining! Complete with all the cooking essentials needed for hosting groups and families.

Each bedroom features an en suite bathroom and lush beds made with fresh linens upon arrival. The spacious first floor bedroom features a large smart TV and elliptical. The primary suite on the second floor offers a private retreat with dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bathroom with a curbless walk-in shower. A Queen bedroom is also off the second floor with it's own en suite bathroom. On the third floor off the living room, is another Queen bedroom with en suite. The fourth floor is furnished with a pool table, wet bar, and rooftop access.

A three-stop elevator makes every level of the home effortless to reach. Multiple covered decks invite you to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic with your coffee or unwind at night to the sound of the waves. The true showstopper is the rooftop tower room, complete with a pool table and wet bar and 360-degree views, the best seat in the house for sunset. Downstairs, guests can unwind in the fenced yard or rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower after a beach day. With multiple decks for lounging, guests can relax on Polywood deck furniture or dine on the porch off the kitchen.

Unique features include: resort access at Golden Sands, ocean views, rooftop tower room with pool table and wet bar, elevator, gourmet kitchen with double ovens, fenced yard, enclosed outdoor shower, and parking for 4-5 cars.

Distance to nearby beaches & landmarks:
Gold Sands Hotel: Across the street
Nearest beach access (Tennessee Avenue Access): approx. 0.1 miles
Carolina Beach Boardwalk: approx. 1.3 miles
Carolina Beach State Park: approx. 3 miles
Fort Fisher Aquarium: approx. 6.5 miles

Whether you're planning a family reunion, a milestone celebration, or a laid-back beach week with friends, Stay Golden delivers the very best of Carolina Beach with its golden sunsets, golden hours, unforgettable memories.

This property requires a minimum age of 25 to book. We do not make exceptions to this requirement.

Guests will receive instructions and details about resort pool access to Golden Sands Hotel. This is exclusive to "Stay Golden"!

This property allows pets with payment of the pet fee. MAX of two dogs under 65lbs.

No smoking is allowed in the house or outside.

Check in is at 4 PM and Check out is at 10 AM. We do not offer early check ins or late check outs from May 1 - September 10.

As a Lumina Property Group property, guests will have access to our Happy Stays app where you can easily access our local recommendations, add guests to your reservation, and see any details needed for your stay!