10/10 Excellent
Bryan M.
Jan 23, 2026
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Bryan M.
Stayed 65 nights in Nov 2025
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Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom815 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
Explore the area
Carolina Beach, NC
- Carolina Beach BoardwalkPlace, Carolina Beach Boardwalk5 min walk
- Carolina BeachPlace, Carolina Beach5 min walk
- Carolina Beach State ParkPlace, Carolina Beach State Park13 min walk
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)34 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Carolina Beach
When you stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Carolina Beach Arcade.
What's nearby
- Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Carolina Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
- Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min walk
- Island Burgers And Bites - 5 min walk
- Good Hops Brewing - 18 min walk
- Riko's - 12 min walk
- Nollie's Taco Joint - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking
About This Rental
Charming Carolina Beach Cottage – Walk to Beach, Boardwalk & Local Favorites!
Welcome to your cozy coastal getaway in the heart of Carolina Beach! This beautifully updated 1900s cottage combines vintage charm with modern comfort—perfect for couples, families, or friends who want to experience everything this seaside town has to offer.
Just two blocks from the ocean, boardwalk, restaurants, and shops, you’ll be close to the action yet tucked away on a quiet residential street. Start your mornings with coffee on the breezy front porch, spend the day exploring the beach, and return home to unwind with a cool drink as the sun sets.
Why You’ll Love It
Prime location – Walk to beach, boardwalk, dining & entertainment
Historic charm – Built in 1935 and renovated with thoughtful modern updates
Relaxing porch – Ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails
Private parking – A rare find this close to the beach
Local vibe – Live like a local in a friendly, walkable neighborhood
Nearby Attractions
Carolina Beach Boardwalk – 2 blocks
Fort Fisher State Historic Site – 15 min drive
North Carolina Aquarium – 15 min drive
Downtown Wilmington – 25 min drive
The Experience
This isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s our family’s own coastal retreat, thoughtfully stocked and personally loved. You’ll find:
Cozy living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen
Well-loved books, games, and puzzles for rainy days
Kitchen staples like olive oil, tea, and condiments
Eco-conscious touches to minimize waste and maximize comfort
We want you to feel like you’re staying in a home—not just a house.
Guest Access
Enjoy full private access to the entire home and fenced backyard.
Bikes are available at no extra charge—just let us know a week before check-in so we can make sure they’re ready.
We live just minutes away and are happy to help if you need anything during your stay.
What Makes It Special
Charming historic cottage, updated for comfort
Short walk to beach, boardwalk, and restaurants
Private backyard + relaxing porch
Free parking (rare for this location!)
Thoughtfully stocked with personal touches
Optional free bikes for exploring Carolina Beach
Charming Carolina Beach Cottage – Walk to Beach, Boardwalk & Local Favorites!
Welcome to your cozy coastal getaway in the heart of Carolina Beach! This beautifully updated 1900s cottage combines vintage charm with modern comfort—perfect for couples, families, or friends who want to experience everything this seaside town has to offer.
Just two blocks from the ocean, boardwalk, restaurants, and shops, you’ll be close to the action yet tucked away on a quiet residential street. Start your mornings with coffee on the breezy front porch, spend the day exploring the beach, and return home to unwind with a cool drink as the sun sets.
Why You’ll Love It
Prime location – Walk to beach, boardwalk, dining & entertainment
Historic charm – Built in 1935 and renovated with thoughtful modern updates
Relaxing porch – Ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails
Private parking – A rare find this close to the beach
Local vibe – Live like a local in a friendly, walkable neighborhood
Nearby Attractions
Carolina Beach Boardwalk – 2 blocks
Fort Fisher State Historic Site – 15 min drive
North Carolina Aquarium – 15 min drive
Downtown Wilmington – 25 min drive
The Experience
This isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s our family’s own coastal retreat, thoughtfully stocked and personally loved. You’ll find:
Cozy living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen
Well-loved books, games, and puzzles for rainy days
Kitchen staples like olive oil, tea, and condiments
Eco-conscious touches to minimize waste and maximize comfort
We want you to feel like you’re staying in a home—not just a house.
Guest Access
Enjoy full private access to the entire home and fenced backyard.
Bikes are available at no extra charge—just let us know a week before check-in so we can make sure they’re ready.
We live just minutes away and are happy to help if you need anything during your stay.
What Makes It Special
Charming historic cottage, updated for comfort
Short walk to beach, boardwalk, and restaurants
Private backyard + relaxing porch
Free parking (rare for this location!)
Thoughtfully stocked with personal touches
Optional free bikes for exploring Carolina Beach
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a microwave and a Smart TV. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Stovetop
- Water dispenser
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 3 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Front entrance ramp
- Handrails in stairways
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No elevator
- Single level property
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing 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)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bicycles
- Double-glazed windows
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Recycling
- Unit size: 815 square feet
- Water dispenser usage encouraged
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23
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
Rules
Dogs are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved before booking. Unapproved pets are not permitted.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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