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Historic Carolina Beach Cottage Across from Oceanfront & Screened Porch

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Single Bed

Master

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Carolina Beach Cottage Across from Oceanfront & Screened Porch

This adorable cottage went from neglected to nurtured, and has turned into a little gem on the island. The beach access is right across the street (about 50 yards away). It has a coppertop roof, all new vinyl siding and a wraparound porch that is screened in, so you can people watch all day or enjoy relaxing on the 2 wicker couches.
The bedrooms boast a Queen bed each, plus a daybed. The walls in the living room have shiplap, the full size kitchen has floating shelves with subway tiles, and the baths have bead board, new vanities, and a full size washer dryer.
You have the whole lot to park cars, vans, boats, whatever. The Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar (the BEST restaurant/bar on a pier on the island) is right across the street. Thursday nights are always live music before the fireworks courtesy of the Town of Carolina Beach, and you can watch from the porch or view on the beach.

Property manager

Erin Maher
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Bridal events, anniversaries, reunions
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Pets

Pets allowed
Non-refundable pet deposit, owner approval needed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: bridal events, anniversaries, reunions
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Carolina Beach Cottage Across from Oceanfront & Screened Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Carolina Beach Cottage Across from Oceanfront & Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Carolina Beach Cottage Across from Oceanfront & Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Carolina Beach Cottage Across from Oceanfront & Screened Porch located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this holiday home is steps from Carolina Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

Great beach vacation

We had a great visit and the house was just as it was listed. Close to the beach and lots of good restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Quick getaway

This property was super cute and a cozy place to spend the night! Very clean, had anything we could have needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Toddler’s first beach trip!

This was such a great place to stay for our child’s first beach trip. The house was perfect with great access to the beach and spacious screened porch. We appreciated having the wagon to carry our belongings to the beach. The homeowners were very supportive and communicative! We hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Adorable Cottage

We loved this beach cottage. It looks even better than pictured online. The layout & furnishings maximize the space and make for a lovely getaway. And the porch is amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Fall getaway.

The property was clean and a great location right across the street from the beach. It was roomy with a nice kitchen. We loved the screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Beach Blessing

The house is adorable, clean, comfortable, and a wonderful home away from home. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nell T.

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

Small Boat Owner's Dream

One of few places on the island where you have AMPLE parking and can park your boat or RV. The outdoor shower is a great asset for summer sands. Great for a fun stay with 8 people. House is well stocked and the hosts are very responsive. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cinthia F.

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

Family Time

This place was awesome and perfect for our family! The house was very quaint and cozy, right across from the beach, and the outside shower was perfect for the kids when coming home from a day on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Cutest Cottage

Such a cute little cottage across the street from our favorite spot (Tiki bar) in CB and many other things. Beach access close on either side of the property. Place was clean, well appointed, and reall had everything we needed. We loved hanging out on the screened porch at night listening to the waves and enjoying the ocean breezes.Hope we can visit again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Fabulous Little Home

Amazing location for starters! This was an incredible cozy, clean place. The way the decor and layout of the place was set up makes the place feel like a home. We didnt want to leave! P.S. The AC units in this place are THE BEST!!! Kept us nice and cool during the super hot days we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Awesome stay

Super nice property owner. I would definitely stay at one of there properties again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Nice little place close to the beach access

Comfortable for a family of four or five, more if you must. Everything worked fine, but no local channels to watch weather that we could find and no carafe for the bigger coffee pot. Some dishes were put away dirty, but not a big deal. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie F.

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

Great Place!!

We loved this cute little house. Perfect location as it is close to food, shopping. Very clean and the owner was a joy to work with. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Perfect beach vacation

Cute and comfortable home in a great location on Carolina beach. Bonus points for the washer & dryer and outdoor shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Relaxing cottage

This is a nice clean place that is convenient to everything. Nice screened porch to chill out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Off season stay

Amazing stay!!! The property is perfectly located and in a charming area of town! The greenway is close for running and biking! Host are quick on communicating! Tiki bar across the street has great drinks and fried shrimp. Granny’s kitchen has the best breakfast!
Stayed 56 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Krystal T.

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

Pleasant stay

The house was comfortable and pretty. I liked the closed in porch and two bathrooms. I would like more handicapped accessible amenities such as handrails on the steps or a small ramp on one set of steps.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Location! Location!

The house was beautiful! Super clean! Perfect location! Access to the beach was easy and access to things to do was easy as well! Erin is an excellent host! We had a great, relaxing week! Would definitely stay here again!! Thank You Erin!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

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

Another amazing stay in Carolina Beach!

We had such a great time Memorial Day Weekend. House is in the perfect location! Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Especially important when the weather isn’t great! Comfortable, clean and very cute home. This is our second stay and we will definitely be making this our place for family beach vacations! Easy check in and check out and great communication with host. We felt like we were home only at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi A.

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

Amazing Gem!!!!

This is a wonderful beautiful gem of a property. Location! Location! Location! The house was super clean and well decorated - and set up with little extras well beyond expectation - and the owner is amazingly kind and swiftly responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G., Chicago

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

Highly recommend! Perfect location and well done!!

I took my son for a much needed getaway where we could just unplug. The location was perfect, the property/design was aesthetically pleasing, and the property owner was responsive on a dime. No complaints from me or my 15 yo teen. Mission accomplished!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Spontaneous trip

I happened to schedule this trip last minute for one night. It was a great location across the street from the beach and house was cute with everything you need. The host asked if i wanted an additional night since there wasn't another booking after me. They accommodated those arrangements very quickly, which worked out perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

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

Perfect Beach House Vacation

This property is in a fabulous location and is very well appointed. Every detail is thought of. Very cute decor. The screened porch and outdoor shower are must haves. Literally across the street from the beach. Restaurants and Carolina Boardwalk in easy walking distance. Perfect for our family with older teens and college aged children. Great communication and responses from host. Easy check in and out. We had a fabulous Fourth of July, and would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Best VRBO !

The property owner Erin was amazing! She went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful! She was super prompt with getting back to my questions & was very accommodating! She even had the porch lights on for us with a welcome note! The house was immaculate. The beds were comfortable & kitchen was well stocked with a big refrigerator. We absolutely loved the screened in wrap around porch! It made it great for our grandchildren. We will go back for sure! Thks Erin!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andi M., Huntersville, NC

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

Close to the beach

We enjoyed our stay in Carolina Beach at this rental. The proximity to the beach and greenway trail couldn’t be beat! Pros * Comfortable master bed * Cute decor * Cozy seating in family room * Fabulous screened porch for reading and people-watching * Across street from two beach access points * Close (1/2 mile) to Island Greenway trail * Lots of thought around comfort, like additional hooks and storage cabinets in bathrooms, toothbrush holders, and blinds on all the windows * Plenty of napkins, paper towels, toilet paper Cons * House is on a busy road * Queen beds are pushed against the wall, making it difficult to extricate yourself for a late-night bathroom break * Could use more hand towels (there were none in the guest bath, and only one in the kitchen) * Some items could use a deep cleaning, like the toothbrush holders and laundry * No A/C in guest bedroom - thankfully, it was just the two of us, so we didn’t need it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erin Maher

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Erin is a New Orleans native and loves hospitality, home design, and spreading that Southern charm. Steve, her devoted partner, is a Virginia native, and has an incredible ability to run a small company by day, and turn into construction guy by night. They have several VRBO properties on Pleasure Island, and both always enjoy talking to their guests, sharing best spots, and helping out with guests' stays.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for something else, then eyeballed this house on a listing. We stopped, looked, and felt something. But were just not able to commit. Then, after about 3 months, saw it was still there (there was a contract that fell through), and decided to go for it. We loved it because of it's proximity to Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and the great Ocean Grille and Tikki Bar across the street. It's rare to find a piece of property on a highly desired piece of land that we could afford. So we sunk blood, sweat, tears into the project, because we both knew of its potential. Just needed a good facelift, make-over - lipstick if you will! We're so happy to share with guests that come as families to enjoy the beautiful beaches.

What makes this property unique

I love the screened porch, because of the breezes, sounds, and people that shuffle by.
I love the modern and historic feel of the rooms. I love how close the home is to the beach, gas station, restaurants, boardwalk, fireworks, etc.....

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English

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