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Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking

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Exterior detail
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom76 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine, free WiFi and a Smart TV. .Home features a living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. A microwave and a stovetop make in-room dining convenient. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers barbecues and a water dispenser. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .In the area of this Carolina Beach holiday home, you'll find Kure Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Hops Brewing - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬5 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg 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 lift
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking?

Yep, Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking is a short 6-minute walk from Carolina Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find motor boats.

Does Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's books, it's no surprise that Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking?

No, Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house near enough to everything you don't have to worry about finding or paying for parking ,loved the front porch and all the friendly people walking by and some stop to have a word ,will definitely be keeping this one in mind for future stays
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

stephanie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Flying Sea Cow was clean, well lit, well explained, well guided, and we were well received as was our pet. Communication with the owner was excellent, her provisions for linked digital guide for rules, check in, check out, guide to the area and so much more was the best I have had of all the properties we have stayed at. We will be back. The location is phenomenal. Bikes were excellent provision. This home is so well stocked for your every need, it was so impressive, I took photos to help us if we ever have to make a property into a vrbo...VRBO is lucky to have this listing. Thank you Flying Sea Cow!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

nicole l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was just as promised, and the location was convenient to the beach and very clean and tidy. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is super cute and very well appointed. It’s in a great location walking distance to restaurants, bars and the beach. We had a small snafu with initially getting into the house but Jen was quick to respond and rectify the issue. We had a great stay and would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Jen for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property has everything one would need for a comfortable stay. Great location & communication host!
Stayed 65 nights in Nov 2025