Saltwater Real Estate Co is THE BEST of the best. Dale and Carol have gone so far beyond normal to…read morehelp me find a place to stay during the off season that I dont think its possible to give them the proper credit, but they are "The Best! My situation is not normal. My house that I lived in for 25 years burned in 2022, and it left me in a situation that I could not afford to buy the house next to me since the values went up 300% and just like that I was houseless with only half enough money to function, so this dilemma has sent me on a journey to totally relocate and start my life over somewhere else, so at 72 I was totally adrift, and just by chance I saw Carolina Beach NC as a fantastic place to headquarter out of while I look around, and by chance I called Dale at Saltwater Real Estate about staying in a condo or many condos on the beach for the off season, and Dale worked so hard to accomidate me and help me navigate thru my many time sensitive road blocks as my apartment lease in Texas was up and I had no place to seemlessy go, so I was in limbo for lack of a better word, and I have never had anyone step up so quickly and take control of my situation and totally look out for me, and his lease clients, and Dale played a heck of a game of chess to secure a place for me to temporarily live while I get to know the area and buy a new place if I find here is where I want to be, and I cannot thank Dale, and Carol enough for saving me so much stress, time and money, and Dale has been the absolute best, and he is very in tune with the area, and he has a heart, and so honest, and professional and all I can add is, IF you need a realestate agent, for vacation rentals or for a forever place, Ill assure you you will not find anyone that will take care of everything you need more than Dale and Carol at Saltwater Real Estate. "THE BEST OF THE BEST"

We have travel plans booked to search for a home near Calabash and vicinity…read more Mike Smith has TWICE missed our prescheduled phone appointments. Will be arriving 9/6/25 from PA. Open to recommendations for another agent!

We have had our beach front property listed for vacation rentals with Carolina Beach Realty for…read moreover 5 years. They are so attentive to us, our property and our guests. The key to maintaining a good working relationship such as this is to keep very open communication; and that is exactly how they seem to approach their business. We are extremely pleased them. As far as refunds during weather or viral related issues-it is ultimately ALWAYS the property owner's CHOICE! CBR brings the request/situation to the property owner and THEY decide. Most will do their darnedest to honor a renters request. Some property owners simply are not financially able to just refund monies and this instruct CBR to deny the requests. While we feel it's always best to try to see it as though it was us who were the renters.

Do not ever rent from them!!! They charged me a 150.00 pet fee. My rental didn't allow pets I had…read moresomeone at my home watching my pets. The owners of the property claimed I brought I pet I didn't. I told them the place had a ring camera the rude employee at Carolina beach told me they had proof I asked to see the proof turns out she never even saw the footage. So basically anything the property owner says no one checks so you have no protection. She said she would get the proof and call me back a few hours later I got a generic text saying they issued a refund. It's been a week I still don't have a refund and still fighting with them. The rental is pelican pointe. Do not rent that unit the owners lied! Oh and when we got into the unit the electric in the back bedroom wasn't working had to get help with that. The stove has duck tape on it holding it together. The upstairs toilet didn't flush properly. The TVs didn't work. I never said anything because me and my kids were so happy to be at the beach we just made the best of it. But the way they have treated me has been so unprofessional.

SeaCoast Rentals are the worst type of company. They are dishonest, will not adequately fix/repair…read moredamage that was already done or ongoing leaks,etc. Then try to blame the tenant/renters in the end and collect additional money. Scam artist! They only oach wall/ceiling instead of fixing leaks and mold.

The listing for the vacation rental we chose started this way "Enjoy the stunning ocean view right…read moreacross the street from your living room deck and your primary bedroom deck". That is why we chose this unit - for the so-called stunning view, but this was not the case at all. There was zero view of the beach from our rental and only a tiny sliver of a view several doors down where you could see a little piece of ocean water that was way beyond the waves. The interior of our rental was nicely, remodeled and apparently not too long ago, and most of it was in good or very good condition. However, not having the promised view really took most of the fun out, of our enjoyment since we always like to spend time watching the waves and the people going up and down the beach. Too bad we couldn't see any of that because of the tightly grouped houses blocking our view.

First time renters using Victory Beach Vacations. Their website is user friendly and customer…read moreservice is top notch! I was happy to see that they have several pet friendly properties to choose from and their pet fee was not a bazillion dollars. (Our dog is still unemployed and some of these companies charge up to $300!!!) I reserved a property online late Saturday evening and received a call from a representative at 0900 on Sunday. I wish I remembered the lady's name but she was friendly, helpful, and was able to answer all of my questions about the property. We received an email 3 days prior that the property would be ready by 4:30 pm (the usual time is 4:00 pm) I wondered why it was 30 minutes later but we never manage to get the beach before check in time anyway. We were informed that the door code would be provided the day of check-in. We received an early text at at 3:00 pm that the property was ready! We have been vacationing at Carolina Beach for several years. Our property, Tide & Seek was hands down one of the CLEANEST we have ever rented. (I travel with my own cordless vacuum and cleaning supplies - yes I am that kind of special.) It was so nice to not have to clean while unpacking! There was a nice 3 ring binder with all property and local information and little cooler bag with a few extra starter items (paper towels, trash bags, and tissue paper) which are always appreciated. I also liked the fact that I could opt to bring my own towels and linens to save a few dollars instead of having them added to the rental price. Be sure to sign up to receive their emails with specials. They have been running great promos offering gas cards, % off, and offering short stays. Every little bit counts ... so you can go get more Britt's Donuts! We had an issue with our stove a few days into our trip. I called the office and a very nice maintenance guy came out right away. A second electrical repair guy came out a little later, figured out the wiring issue, and was back with part before lunch! He was super nice and very knowledgeable about the area. Talk about fantastic customer service!! We loved pet friendly, Tide & Seek so much that we are already planning to rent the property for our next vacation! Super clean, great location, and fantastic customer service!

Unit was ok. Needed updating. Main concern is the Victory's response to the noise complaint of the…read moreunit above us, which they also manage. We dealt with 5 nights of the renters above us having kids running around, screaming, jumping off furniture, and banging on the floor until 11:30 at night, and doing it again at 7am. We could hear the children jumping off the bed in the bedroom above us. Tried to address it to the renter and they were rude. So we contacted Victory and they did nothing about it. Won't rent from them again.

Connie at Cardinal is the most professional property management specialist we have ever met. Her…read moreprofessional and knowledge in helping get our property was next level. She was highly recommended by one of my family members. She assisted in the purchase of their house and was completely accommodating with their schedules and their requirements to find their dream home! We would absolutely recommend her and her company for anyone's property management needs and/or real estate need.

From the owner: Our Mission is To meet the needs of our clients and customers with communication, care, compassion…read moreand a quality of service that exceeds expectations.Cardinal Property Management has been serving communities throughout the greater Wilmington NC area with unparalleled skill, diligence and a hands on approach. We aim to build a strong professional relationship with our clients. In this day and age, few companies can extend the warmth and personalized services that we can. We are transparent and genuinely care for our clients’ properties. Cardinal Property Management can assist you by putting our professional skills to perfect use. By instilling trust in us, you will be choosing to work with a highly qualified management team. Our comprehensive management services will give you peace of mind in knowing that your properties and tenants are getting the care they need. So let us manage your property while you sit back and enjoy life! Please leave your phone number in the details section of the Request a Quote process and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Shouldn't even get a one star, "at it's best", more like at it's worse! This place makes everything…read moreharder than it already is.

This used to be a reliable low cost bookkeeping and basic administration management company until a…read morelittle over a year ago. Since then they have gone completely downhill. I was part of a group of homeowners that had requested a special meeting in order to vote for a new board of directors as specified in our HOA governing documents. AIB totally botched the request from the beginning by first only providing a 6 day notice for the special meeting. Our Declarations require a minimum of 10 days notice for any meeting. This was the second consecutive time during that year that they did not provide the minimum notice, something they had been made aware of after the first infraction several months prior. Needless to say, attendance at the meeting was about half of that required for a quorum, yet AIB proceeded to schedule a vote with the handful of attendees. They then went on to completely botch the, albeit illegitimate balloting, by excluding nominees and illegitimately and knowingly limiting the number of homeowners to be elected to both our board and architectural review committees. Although they were clearly advised of their errors numerous times in writing during the entire process, they went on to commit a series of infractions of our governing documents. Note: We have copies of all written communications supporting these claims.

We stayed at one of Carolina Beach properties for a few days on our vacation and overall it was…read moregreat! The rental company staff communicated well and was friendly. The location of the property was unbeatable - it was waterfront and you were literally 30 steps away from the beach. The ocean views were fantastic (see the attached photos) and you could hear waves rushing to the shore all day long. There's also a balcony with a table and chairs where you could enjoy breakfasts or dinners and stare at the Atlantic Ocean. The unit itself was big and was 50/50 updated. The living room was pretty modern but bathroom wasn't. The kitchen cabinets were new but appliances were old. Overall, the condo was pretty spacious, cozy, and it had everything you needed. The only things that could make our stay better would be: - Cleaner floors. I walked around the apartment barefoot and there was sand and other dirt particles in all rooms. - Quieter HVAC. The unit seemed to have an old A/C system and when it was on, it was pretty loud. It would be great to have a quiet airflow system as I think sometimes it was louder than the waves outside. - A Smart TV. The TV in the living room didn't have Netflix or other streaming services - only cable. It's not really that big of a deal as you have amazing vistas outside and a plenty of places to go, but if you thought about relaxing and watching your favorite movie in the evening you're out of luck. Taking everything into account, you are getting great value for the money. This unit was definitely not as expensive as some other waterfront condos and I'd definitely recommend renting it. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and we would definitely come back next time we are visiting Wilmington!

1400 dollar remaining of our refund promised and still not refunded. I wanted to let everyone know…read morethat I have not received a $1400 dollar refund that I was promised by Palm Air Realty in Kure Beach, North Carolina. We came down to stay in a 3 story (Super Host) beach house in Kure Beach July 21st - the 25th. To get to the point quickly, the house on arrival was disgusting. Flies galore were in and on the garbage cans like you would not believe. There were several in the house AFTER it had been "cleaned". I say cleaned very loosely. My son stepped in dog poop on the 2nd floor smashing it into the carpet. We found 2 other fresh dog turds (still moist) on the rug in the main living area. I will post the pics. We also started to look for the remote for the TV on the 2nd floor and noticed the couches were absolutely filthy and laden with sand and dog hair. Now you might be wondering why we stayed. We weren't going to but we had no other choice but to stay, at least for the night. We brought my 72 year old mother-in-law that has advanced dementia and Parkinson's. She was exhausted from the trip and need some rest. This house was the one we picked because of the downstairs bathroom and bed. We also had contracted with a home health care company to come sit/care for her while we tried to have a vacation. Marcus with Palm Air Realty was super nice but the deal was we were leaving in the morning due to the filth and misrepresented home pics to go back home. 4 hour drive. Marcus offered us a deal by basically refusing to stay through air BNB and getting a full refund. He requested that we book the house with him for a reduced rate after a thorough cleaning of the home was performed and the flies were remedied and the pool was cleaned. I cannot say enough that this place was run down in the ground and the place was a pig sty. Next door (the adjacent lot) had 3 fly bags hanging on tree limbs that were about to bust they had so many flies in them. And let me tell you they stunk to high heaven. The neighbors had 3 dogs that had full access to their back yard which is right next to the steps to enter the home. Their dogs and or dog food (something) attracted the flies. It was nasty. But again we were kind-of stuck with the MIL and her condition. Marcus has promised that the refund would be coming but the 1400 dollars of fees and taxes is basically fraud. It has been almost a month and no refund. Air BNB stated they called Palm Air Realty and they said they advised them not to give us any refund. I promised Marcus that I would not post a review and pics of the flies and poop if he honored his end of the deal. We paid and were compliant and patient throughout. This has got to be rectified somehow. It's fraudulent and if you think about the refund as it stands, the taxes and fees are on the original booking amount and that's not what we paid so that has additional fraudulent issues. The house was 1214 Fort Fisher Blvd Kure Beach. Do not stay here. Rather do not stay with Palm Air Realty. I would have given them a good review but I just cant. 1400 is a lot of money to ignore. I have given the company plenty of time to work it out with Air BNB and they have not come through. It sure doesn't look like they will. and BTW, I had to vacuum the entire 2nd floor, and put sheets over all of the couches to make it where we could at least sit down and take off our shoes. I will get the pics of the fly bags and pool from the rest of the family when they return home.

This is the first time and last time I will ever use this company. The pictures that i included of…read morethe dust and, dog hair. I didn't even bother to call because I was harassed about the $100 cleaning deposit along with the 1700 I had to pay for the moldy, musty home. Granted this is a Pet Friendly rental; I would expect that since I was told at 415pm that our rental was not ready, the cleaning crew has been cleaning the home since 630 that morning. My husband and I normally bring our dog but she passed away. The home was advertised as having a nice grill and nice yard. Well my husband bought us some brisket burgers and hot dogs for the 4th of July; opened the grill there were hundreds of large roaches with a rotting smell. Not water bugs, Roaches! So we fried the burgers! The shower had nasty moldy towels. Furniture was covered in dog hair. Shower had a bad leak, the roof had a leak and the house just smelled so moldy! Very unhappy! The weather was great and the beach was amazing! Too bad about the home

If you enjoy staying in a house with bed bugs and mildew and being condescended and lied to by the…read moreemployees, you'll love renting from Bullard Realty. $200/night for a house with mildew and bed bugs. Best value in Carolina Beach!

They are dishonest brokers who do not operate in good faith. They claimed to have made our offer,…read morebut clearly didn't. Not enough time had passed. There was a clear case of discrimination. The manager took one look at us and made a decision without ever speaking to the owners.

Professional, friendly and accommodating. Nothing but good things to say about how they handle…read morelease agreements repair & maintenance issues and just the manner in which they deal with clients. I would recommend them to anyone looking for property in the Wilmington area.