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815 Carolina Beach Ave North Upper UnitCarolina Beach

C063

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Check out "Henson - Upper" (upper level) located in the historic McCabe-Lancaster House, a classic beach cottage with an open floor plan and nostalgic charm. The property is across the street from the ocean, and just steps away from the beach access with a lifeguard stand.

Both levels of this cottage may be rented individually or as an entire home. "Henson - Upper" is the second level and features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen, living and dining area. "Henson - Lower (C062)" is on the first floor and includes a ramp and also features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a large kitchen and living and dining areas.

The upper and lower levels are both accessed from outside. Each floor has a large open porch with swing, rockers, table and chairs. There is an outdoor shower shared for both units and a designated golf cart parking and charging station with room for two carts. Upon request a portable crib and high chair can be made available.

Come experience beach living the way it used to be, you'll be glad that you did!. Simple, efficient, and close to the sand and water. Lovingly maintained with great respect to it's history while also keeping it relevant for today's more discriminating guests, this home is made for making wonderful memories with your family. This is a non-smoking unit. No pets allowed.

Occupancy: 6
Stay Restrictions: Saturday/Saturday rental in Summer. Minimum three night stay other seasons.
Renter Requirements: Renters must be a minimum of 25 years old. Groups of unrelated occupants that do not reside in the same primary residence must be 30 years old.
Bedding Configuration: 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Parking: Parking behind home for three vehicles.
Pet Policy: Pets are NOT welcomed in this property.
Prohibited: Smoking. Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Just across the street from the Beach. Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Historic home with charm and grace.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund. All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable).

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C063 – Henson-Upper” as a vacation rental.

Amenities

Essentials

Air Conditioning
Living Room
Parking
Heating
Hot Water
Iron & Ironing Board
Kitchen
Private Entrance
Wifi
Bed Linens
Cable
Dryer
Towels
Washer

Kitchen

Coffee Maker
Dishes & Silverware
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Stove
Baking Sheet
Refrigerator

Entertainment

DVD Player
Satellite or Cable

Outdoor

Patio or Balcony
Balcony
Outdoor Shower

Location

Near Ocean
Island Interior

Availability

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Henson Upper was terrific!

Reviewed on 2023-07-18 by John W

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Henson Upper was terrific! Great location with beach access just a few yards away! Decor was very much to our liking. Had a beach feel to it. Kitchen had everything needed. Corner store just steps away for anything we needed! Linens and bath towels included was great! Tons of covered porch/deck space! I would highly recommend this property and will book for next year. The only suggestion I have is to provide a gas grill to be shared by both units.

Flynn Family Vacation Week

Reviewed on 2022-08-01 by Deborah F. , Willow Spring, NC United States

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We love Henson Upper for our family vacation! Old school beach house, very short walk to beach access and great porch swing. But, now that Bryant is cleaning the house, it is obvious because there are spots on the carpet, the dishwasher front was not cleaned and the side of the refrigerator where the trash is kept was not cleaned nor were the shower heads in the bathrooms. Think the Bryant cleaning folks need to be a little more thorough.

Manager's Response

Deborah, We are glad you enjoy Henson, Upper and the vintage feel. We apologize that you experienced issues with the cleanliness of the property. Please note we do have staff available 24/7 to assist with any issues that may arise, so we would have been happy to re-send a cleaner to address the areas.

Spring break 2022 Carolina Beach.

Reviewed on 2022-04-25 by Carly O. , Rochester, NY United States

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It was a nice stay. Loved the porch and the distance to the beach. I think the rental could use some updates. The carpet was very stained as were the couches/ comforters. Other than that we had a wonderful time and enjoyed the stay very much.

Manager's Response

Thank you for this valuable feedback Carly. So happy to hear that you enjoyed this classic Carolina Beach home. We've noted your concerns about the carpets and upholstery, and we'll have those address. Please come back and see us again soon!

Carolina Beach Vacation

Reviewed on 2021-10-10 by , Vernon Center, NY United States

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Loved the location of the beach house. However, I do believe the floors should be mopped before guests arrive. I walked across the kitchen/dining room floor and my feet were black. I realize that the management company does their best in preventing pest but we did whiteness a few cockroaches. Otherwise the property was well stocked with everything you need to cook even some games for rainy days.

Manager's Response

Leslie - Wonderful to hear you enjoyed this diamond the in the ruff! Henson is the perfect beach getaway for couples or small families looking to enjoy each other while only steps away to finding your piece of paradise. Sounds like you had a run in with one of our "locals". Unfortunately, palmetto bugs are prone to this area due to being to close to paradise. No worries! This property and many others are sprayed monthly to help prevent these unwanted visitors from making themselves at home. All properties are cleaned thoroughly (including mopping floors) after each guests departs so we may get the property ready for the incoming guests. Did you know that our Hospitality Department is available to all guests upon request? We wish we had the opportunity to address the issue with the floors you stated you encountered during your stay. Thank you for allowing Henson to host your beach vacation! We can't wait for your next visit to paradise soon!

Cant wait to be back.

Reviewed on 2021-08-24 by Renea P. , Peck, MI United States

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The owner Skip is an awesome guy we asked him to come by. The house was the perfect take you back in time. We didn't watch any TV while we were there. Lots of music and just talking. Very Clean, relaxing vibe and dont forget to read the books

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Renea - We're so happy to hear you enjoyed Henson! You are so right! Skip is a great guy! Thanks for allowing Henson to host your beach vacation!

Great Vacation Experience!!

Reviewed on 2021-08-10 by Rhonda W. , Pitcairn, PA United States

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We had a great week! The house was perfect! It was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. The location was awesome! We only walked one house down to the beach access. The beach was not overly crowded, and there was a life guard stationed there. The boardwalk was in walking distance, and the pier at the opposite end of the road was also. We had one day of rain and one cloudy day, but you can’t control the weather. I will definitely be coming back to stay again and will recommend it to other family and friends also!! Thank You for a great week!!

Manager's Response

Rhonda - We're thrilled to hear this beautiful beach bungalow made for a great getaway! The owners have decorated this property with all the comforts of home allowing the guests to feel like you never left home. Did you sit out on the ocean view deck? Perfect spot to relax and listen to the waves crash in the distance. Thank you for allowing Henson to host your beach retreat! We're looking forward to your return to paradise soon!

Great week at the beach!

Reviewed on 2021-08-02 by Deborah F. , Willow Spring, NC United States

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Wonderful as always! Love the Henson House!

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Welcome back, Deborah! We're so happy you have chosen Henson to host your beach vacation! With the beach cottage feels this property offers to guests, we completely understand why you and your family came back to enjoy this hidden gem! Thank you for allowing Henson to host your family beach vacation again, Deborah! We're certainly looking forward to hosting the next one! Take care!

3rd year in a row

Reviewed on 2021-06-24 by Rebecca P. , Greensboro, NC United States

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Perfect house for my family. Porch is big enough all the grandkids and parents to eat dinner outside. The public access to the waterway is perfect if you have a kayak or paddleboard. And the bed linens are all cotton :)

Manager's Response

Rebecca - So happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the beach charm of Henson - Upper unit. Isn't this property just cozy! With all the wood floors, walls, and ceiling. This duplex gives you the feeling of staying inside a beach bungalow while enjoying the fact. You're in paradise! The owners of this property truly think of their guests when it comes to enjoying family time. The spacious 3 bedrooms gives the family space to spread out while also being able to bond and reconnect in the open living room or on the ocean side furnished deck. We're looking forward to your next family trip to paradise, Rebecca! Thank you for allowing Henson to host this one!

Carolina vacay

Reviewed on 2020-10-19 by Lisa D. , Drums, PA US

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We had a great time and the owners are wonderful!!!

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Welcome back anytime, Lisa!

Needs some upkeep

Reviewed on 2020-10-05 by , Pilot Mountain, NC United States

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We seen several roaches during our stay. Other than that the property met our expectations.

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Hi John- Glad everything met the expectations!

Great Week at Carolina Beach!

Reviewed on 2020-10-04 by Deborah F. , Willow Spring, NC United States

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We love the Henson House and have rented either the upstairs or the whole house multiple times. It is the perfect old fashion beach house - comfortable, steps from the beach - perfect for the family vacation. And in this crazy year of 2020, it was nice to get away.

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Great to hear you've enjoyed for many years! Welcome back anytime, Debbie!

A winner every year

Reviewed on 2020-08-10 by Debra G. , Lexington, KY United States

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This is our second time staying here and we always have a great experience. Location is so close to the beach and you can even see the ocean from the deck. Planning on returning next year.

Manager's Response

Excellent! Glad you loved your stay and we are looking forward to hosting you again next year!

Three Day family vacation in Carolina Beach

Reviewed on 2020-07-13 by Margo F. , Fayetteville, NC US

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My son, his wife, their twin 3 month olds and my husband and I spent 3 days staying here and loved it! It is literally about a block and a half walk to toes in the beach sand! The property is a bit dated but everything we needed was there, it was very clean, and sitting out on the deck with the babies was wonderful! We want to come back sometime before Labor Day so we will check availability! Thanks so much to the owners for a great stay!

Manager's Response

Great to hear, Margo! Visit any time!

We love this house

Reviewed on 2020-07-07 by Rebecca P. , Greensboro, NC United States

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We've stayed here for 2 years and plan on coming again next year. The porches are wonderful. Beach is so convenient. The interior of the house has charm and great common areas.

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Looking forward to your next visit, Rebecca!

Great

Reviewed on 2020-06-11 by Michelle A. , North Augusta, SC United States

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Great family vacation home. We rented both the upper and lower Henson. It was perfect for our family.

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Michelle- Glad everyone could get together in the same spot, always makes it more enjoyable! Come back anytime!

Great Labor Day Stay

Reviewed on 2019-09-05 by , Raleigh, NC United States

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Our family (5 adults, 3 kids) stayed over Labor Day and had a great time. The space was perfectly sized as we did not feel cramped. It was very clean apart from a little dust on the ceiling fans and walls. The kitchen was also well stocked. One of our adults slept on the sleeper sofa and found the mattress less comfortable than the actual sofa. We enjoyed the front porch, especially the swing and the close proximity to the beach. There was a neighborhood cat that hung around the porch the first couple days. This was only concerning due to allergies in the family but it did not end up being a problem. We would definitely plan on staying here again.

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We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to help you with your vacation needs in the future. We will pass your concerns to the owner.

Henson house

Reviewed on 2019-08-26 by , Greensboro, NC United States

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The house was clean and in a good location. It was just across the street and down one house to the access to the beach. One concern was there is a window in the shower in the hall bathroom. We were on the second floor and the house next to us was three stories and had windows so all of us used the master bathroom to take showers. Also the walls are very thin and the people downstairs liked to stay up until 2-3 am. Except for these two things really liked it.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review! We're glad you liked the Henson house and understand your concerns about the bathroom window and noise. If we get the chance to host your next trip to the beach, please let us know if there's anything we can do to improve your stay. We will try our best to make your vacation comfortable and enjoyable!

A Keeper! Will come back

Reviewed on 2018-08-24 by Debra G. , Lexington, KY United States

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This was a perfect place for our week at the beach. We had 5 adults and all had their own sleeping space. The unit was very clean and very much appreciated the linens as part of the rental fee. The supplies in the kitchen were so helpful. Plenty of paper goods. Kitchen had many cooking items so we were able to do a lot of cooking for the week. You can hear the neighbors downstairs but it was not distracting. I have stayed in that same block before so the location to the beach is great. That part of the beach is also relatively less crowded compared to closer to the boardwalk. I will definitely reserve this house again. Also, it was easy to reserve and I appreciate the frequent convenient communication with the rental agency through the app. Overall a great experience!

Weekend getaway

Reviewed on 2018-08-21 by Bob B. , cary, NC United States

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Stayed 3 nights. Perfect location for access to beach. House was clean and very well stocked with kitchen utensils and supplies.

Beach Vacation

Reviewed on 2018-08-02 by , North Grafton, MA US

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This rental was perfect. We rented on very short notice due to problems with where we were supposed to be staying with family. Turns out it was a blessing in disguise! Great location and the space was perfect for what we needed.

A Week in the Henson Upper

Reviewed on 2018-07-16 by Martin L. , Kannapolis, NC US

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Our week in the Henson Upper was great, a week of firsts. Our first vacation in 10 years, our first visit to Carolina Beach. The house was everything we needed--clean, well appointed, quiet location, supplies for our daily needs were available. Our granddaughter, from Seattle, came with us and she ha a blast. Beach access was very convenient, as was the little grocery store two doors north. We spent a lot of time sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch, enjoying the sea breezes and "people watching". We could not have asked for a better vacation.

Quaint condo in PERFECT location!

Reviewed on 2018-06-30 by , Liberty Twp, OH United States

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This condo was rented for my wife and two kids and one of my brothers and his fianc. So we had 2 children under 3 and 4 adults.

The pros: It was the perfect setup for us. 3 bedrooms with 2 baths. Very little down time in getting ready for the beach or the town. The condo was across the street and down one building from the closest access to the beach. It took longer for us to walk down the steps to the street than it did to get on the beach. It was nice being that close. The part of the beach you have immediate access to is the perfect beach for us too. It was not crowded at all. It was more families and kids. Plenty of room to roam there. The condo was clean and well stocked with appliances. Plenty of deck space! Had cable TV (we watched twice for the children) and decent WiFi. It was close to the boardwalk and plenty of shops.

Cons : The washer would stick in the rinse cycle and stay there unless you moved the dial. The walls were thin so Im sure the downstairs guests could hear my children making noise in the morning and night (they didnt complain if they did but you could hear through walls at night). The boardwalk had several places that were Cash Only. It wasnt a problem for us but we heard many people get disappointed there. You are between two waterways so the bugs got bad at night. The beach view was nearly non-existent from the condo (we spent so much time at the beach we didnt notice as it took 2 minutes to walk there). Really these things were minor to us but not much else to say for cons.

Overall this was a perfect relaxing (much needed) vacation on the perfect part of the beach! I would stay here again for sure and I will recommend this property to family and friends.

I never heard from the property management other than emails so it is hard to rate them. (Im not complaining about this. I prefer no contact )

Summer Vacation 2

Reviewed on 2018-06-19 by Deborah F. , Willow Spring, NC United States

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We LOVE this house! Close to the beach, all the amenities. Old fashion comfy beach house with great porches.

Historic, Comfortable and Convenient

Reviewed on 2018-05-17 by Catherine E. , Raleigh, NC United States

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We love our stay here and felt that many families have shared the same experience. Relaxed and not too fancy with lots of touches that make you feel you are in someone's home - not in a hotel - Henson House really has all that we needed. Beach access is across the street, there is a little store and a good coffee shop two doors down and you can walk to the boardwalk in the evening. There is plenty of parking if you need it and lots of space to spread out - the porch is just right for hanging out, playing board games or just rocking!! Kitchen has what you need (we would bring a lot less stuff next time), wifi, TV, DVD for the kiddies, etc., etc. This house just has the vibe we enjoy (we usually go to Narragansett in RI or Nags Head to some big old house so this was a good match and all members of our group felt the same (age ranges 10-64).

Great memories were mad

Reviewed on 2018-05-10 by , Tallmadge, OH United States

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It was wonderful-place was clean, decorated with fun in mind! We would come back when given a chance.

Carolina Beach vacation

Reviewed on 2018-03-29 by Caroline S. , Wilmington, NC United States

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We had a very good week at the beach. The house was great. Good location directly across from the beach. I would definitely recommend this unit to a friend.

Yorks at Henson Upper

Reviewed on 2018-03-29 by John Y. , Greensboro, NC United States

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Had a good time. Perfect weather. No problems.

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Reviewed on 2018-03-29 by , Greensboro, NC United States

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Our vacation was comfortable and relaxing. My family and I really enjoyed it. The beach access was easy. The house was clean and was a great space for everyone to spread out. It was great to have a private vacation at the beach without breaking the bank.

Christmas Vacation

Reviewed on 2018-03-29 by Ashleigh T. , New York, NY United States

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Overall, the stay was great. The house was well equipped and in a great location. The rental agents were great too. We had some issues with the people downstairs being noisy, but I don't think this would be an issue in the summertime.

Henson Upper

Reviewed on 2017-08-21 by Joyce C. , United States

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We had a great experience at Henson Upper. It was really close to the ocean and the waterway. The unit itself was very nice. The only complaint I would have is that the downstairs neighbors were extremely loud. Unfortunately, every night when the 25 yr olds came home from the bar, we had to listen to them fight. I'm not sure I would stay again unless I had friend/relatives staying below. The unit is great as is the location, but getting woken up every night was no fun.

Manager's Response

Hi Joyce- thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you had a good time. We are sorry about the neighbors, though. Please reach out to us next time you are planning a trip to the beach- we'd love to find you a place with a little more privacy! Thanks again!

Great property

Reviewed on 2017-07-10 by Joan P. , Carolina Beach, NC US

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We live across the street from this house. We rented their upper unit for our kids which we've done before. The house is great - extremely well maintained, well appointed and very comfortable. The owners take excellent care of the double unit house. The one criticism that I have is not with the property but with rental agencies in CB. From what I've seen, there is little to no information given to tourists about the rules and regs of CB. There are so many problems with beach regs not being followed, safety issues with golf carts, Freeman Pk problems etc. that it seems negligent to not have written material distributed with keys. We've had experience with several rental agencies in CB. Some give out limited information and some have none.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review. Most information is on line now, we have an App for a guest that has links to the Chamber of Commerce's websites for both beaches that would include the towns rules and regulations. We encourage our guest to download the App for information, maintenance issues, and things to do. We hope that your family had a wonderful vacation.

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