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Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a mirror, and a ceiling light fixture.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, two armchairs, a small table, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81462 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach (Wilmington Beach), this vacation home is steps from Carolina Beach and a 3-minute drive from Kure Beach Pier. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kure Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kure Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ocean Front Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!

Welcome to Life’s 2 Short Beach Cottage, where life’s simply too short to stress! This single-story, ground-level coastal retreat is located just a 2-minute walk to the Alabama beach access (complete with wheelchair-accessible beach access and bathrooms). Beautifully updated, the home boasts modern furnishings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded bathrooms, and a fully fenced yard for total privacy.

The Space & Comforts
-4 Bedrooms: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, and 2 Twins
-2 Full Baths: Featuring refreshing rain showers
-Dining & Gathering: Large kitchen island with seating for 4, plus a separate dining table for 6
-Work & Stream: Dedicated workstation in twin bedroom backed by an ultra-fast 1GB fiber line
-Linens Included: Bath towels and beach towels provided
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash supplied
Starter Packs Provided: A small supply of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry pods, and a few K-Cups to kickstart your stay

For the Chefs & Foodies
-Electric stove, microwave, blender, and toaster
-Dual coffee maker (supports both K-Cups and traditional drip)
-Outdoor propane grill (with a spare propane tank ready to go)

Outdoor Living & Beach Gear
-Backyard: Fully enclosed with a privacy fence, ample patio seating, side tables, and Jeep-branded cornhole boards (yes, we’re Jeep people!).
-Outdoor Shower: Perfect for rinsing off after a sun-soaked day.
-Packed Beach Shed: Loaded with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a beach cart, kids' beach toys, and a cooler.

The only thing missing is you! Pack your swimsuit and come unwind at Life’s 2 Short Beach Cottage.

Good to Know & House Rules
-Guest Requirements: Primary guest must be 25 or older to book.
-Pet & Smoke-Free: No pets or smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
-Keep It Relaxing: No parties or large gatherings permitted.
-Sand Care: Please use the outdoor shower to rinse off sand after visiting the beach—our plumbing will thank you!
-Parking: Street parking is strictly prohibited. Driveway and front lawn parking accommodate up to 5–6 vehicles.
-Trip Insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance for peace of mind. Please take a moment to review our cancellation policy prior to booking.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,462 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No street parking

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, everything was as stated in the description.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Good location with short walk to the beach. Everything was clean and in great condition! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Very accessible to the beach and surrounded by great places. Very clean and updated home with great space for everyone. Host was incredibly helpful and responded very quickly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Getaway

Property was very cute and clean. Property was in close walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time stay, just as good as the 1st time

This sweet house was so much fun to stay in. Everything was there for our use and we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage!

Super cute cottage and very clean. Responsive host and awesome location! We loved the beach, exploring the area, and a close distance to Wilmington.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome place to stay. Very close to the beach. Clean, newly renovated. Has even toys and beach wagon. We will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place for a beach trip

Very clean and owners very responsive. The location was absolute prime and there was so much to do. Comfortably slept the 8 of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

love this spot!

We love staying at Life’s 2 Short and will be back every year! So quick onto the beach and the house is really nice. The kitchen and living room are situated perfectly for optimum togetherness and everything you need is already there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was incredibly helpful and let us in early! We had such a great time and it was such a great place for our girls trip! Our only concern was the showers don’t have doors so the floors got pretty wet when we used them even with the bath mats put down. But it was a great experience and we’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Enjoyment

My family of 8 adults and my 2 year old great grandson stayed here.This is an absolutely amazing place to stay at. It’s clean has all the amenities that you need inside and out just walk a block and go across the dunes and your on the beach. Shops and restaurants are all near by within 10 to 15 minutes or less so everything is very convenient. We had a Wonderful wonderful time we will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay!!!

We are all hard working ladies over the age of 50! This house is perfect for a group of ladies with limited physical abilities. NO STAIRS. A GREAT BACKYARD AND COVERED PATIO JUST FOR CHILIN’ AND, AND STEPS FROM THE BEACH-not too close not too far away!!! We will return to this place again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside Peace

Great one story home perfect for 8, esp with 2 sides of home great for 2 families! Wonderful quieter end of Carolina Beach an SO grateful for beach parking. Truly just 3 homes away from walkway, bathrooms, water and beach FUN! Just needs a few more bigger cooking pots and mayb water bottles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute, super clean & spacious right next to beach

I am a germophobe who normally re-cleans when I get to the beach but this place was SPOTLESS. Also don’t be fooled by it being a 1-story, our group of one million ladies could all sit in the living room and kitchen comfortably. The layout is really great and the bathrooms and kitchen are nicer than mine at home. We had everything we needed – used the chairs, beach games, and cooked and never ran across anything we needed. I usually expect fruit flies at the beach but didn’t see a single one. Loved the mix of modern and vintage furniture. It’s hard to tell from the map but it’s literally no problem to go back & forth from the beach for a forgotten drink or more cheeze balls (aka beach carrots). This is our new favorite and we will be back as soon as possible!!! Found 5 shark teeth and slept great even though I’m 39. Could not be more jealous of the owners. Also they were so great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024