Beautiful Sunny Cottage Second Row... Pets Welcome! Carolina Beach, North Carolina Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 38563

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Location: Carolina Beach, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Just 12 miles from Wilmington, North Carolina)

Accommodations:  Cottage Home, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-7)

Lovely, open, bright and airy, cottage home (1280 square feet) located on a quiet one-way street across from the ocean. Ceramic tile floors in all rooms except carpeted bedrooms. Dine in the enclosed sunporch lined with windows and potted plants. Or sit at the bar separating the kitchen area from the living room. The living room has a queen sleeper sofa, two modern recliners, large TV and DVD player. Fully-equipped kitchen and bar.
Two large bedrooms. Master bedroom has King Bed, 2 large closets, TV, internet modem, and a private bath. Large 2nd bedroom has TV/VCR and a pillow-top mattress queen bed; just added a twin-sized (child) folding bed. Ceiling fans. DVD's, VHS tapes, books, magazines, and games. Deck and fenced-in backyard. Also have Boogie boards, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, and small portable grill.

Welcome to the Beach! We are on the south end, all sandy, no rocks. Our house is located across a narrow one-way street from the ocean, and between two Public Beach Access ramps (3 houses away each direction)! Miles of beautiful sand and dunes to the north and south. You will be on an island between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Only a block away: Carolina Beach Lake: Ride a bike, skate or jog on the paved walk around the Lake, or try out a paddle boat. Short walk to town, the Marina, and/or the Boardwalk where you'll find Charter boats, many fine restaurants, and lots of unique shops. Want to do some fishing? You have a choice of surf, pier or deep sea. Carolina Beach State Park has 6 miles of nature walk/hiking trails (look out for the Venus Flytraps!), and a full-service marina. The North Carolina Aquarium, Fort Fisher Civil War Museum, North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Headquarters, and a 1/2-hour Ferry ride to Historic Southport are all within a few minutes drive South.

Or head a few miles North to Wilmington's Historic district and take a carriage ride or go on a Ghost Tour! Stroll along the scenic Cape Fear River or take a romantic dinner cruise. The USS North Carolina is open for touring. Don't miss beautiful Airlie Gardens and the Arboretum. Jungle Rapids on Oleander Drive is a waterpark/mini-golf/arcade for the whole family. Check out Wrightsville Beach and walk The Loop.

I'm sorry, but bookings shorter than one week during peak season
will only be taken as "last minute", due to cancellations of full week rental. It has simply become too difficult to keep up with so much activity during the summer.

We've just added our newly remodeled ocean front condo as a vacation rental. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed. The rates are low this first season to help you with gas prices, so take a look---VRBO #187408.

You may click on the grey button next to the calendar to send us an email inquiry. Please turn off your anti-spam feature for emails if you would like a reply to inquiries. This is becoming a real problem with communication! Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: Comforters and blankets
  • Covered Parking: underneath house.
  • Off Street Parking: Small car can park next to steps on gravel. My jeep fits.
• Beds
  • King Bed: Master bedroom
  • Queen Bed: 2nd bedroom and Sleeper sofa in Living Room
  • Convertible Bed: sleeper sofa
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator: Side by side with icemaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave: above range
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: only a small portable grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
• Communications
  • Telephone: local calls only.
  • Broadband Internet: modem is located in Master Bedroom but may be moved.
• Other Amenities
  • Tile flooring except carpet in bedrooms, Well-supplied Kitchen, Coffee-maker, Coffee Grinder, Blender, Smooth-top Range, Whirlpool Tub, Outdoor hot/cold shower, outdoor storage for beach stuff and charcoal grill, fenced-in yard, Linens, paper goods, and cleaning supplies provided, This is a second home for us and is well-kept!
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: small fenced-in yard. Please crate nervous dogs when not at home. It helps them feel safer.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 23; No parties.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Basketball Court
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Deep sea fishing, Surf fishing, Amusement Park with water slides and go-carts, Downtown Wilmington, Ghost Walk tours, Haunted Pub Crawl tours, carriage tours

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Peak Season: May 30-Aug 31 .................. $1150/week.
Mid  Season: Mar 15-May 29 & Sep 01-Nov 01 .. $850/week.
Low  Season: Nov 02-Mar 14 .................. $700/week.
Nightly Rate ... $200/night, Peak and Holidays (3 night min.)
... $ 150/night, All Other Times (2 night minimum).
Pet Fee is $80/week  All rates are Total Fees, no surprises
Now accepting PAYPAL for credit cards or transfers
$250 Refundable Damage/Cleaning Deposit  optional check out maid service $75

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/30/09
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  Gail, Joe and Jenn Vargas , Coventry, Rhode Island
  • We had such a great stay in NC. The cottage was so nice. It was everything that was described and more. It was so close to everything. And it was really great that we could bring our dog Tek. Fort Fisher was a beautiful beach and they allow you to bring dog, so we spent a fun day there. The water is so warm in NC as compared to RI. If we come back to Carolina Beach, which we plan to,I know we would really love to stay in this cottage again.
• 05/19/09
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  Frank Dignam , North Andover, Ma
  • We had a wonderful time at your cottage. There were five adults and the facilities were more than adequate. My only suggestion is to remove the clothing and sheets from the bureau in the smaller bedroom. You could store them on one of the closet shelves. The beach was family oriented and peaceful. The water was warm for us Northeasterners though we were there in early May. Access to other towns and beaches was very good. There were no road gridlocks at the time. Parking was excellent and beach access was easy. For those who would want to attend a religious service there were plenty of churches on the main thoroughfare. We attended a service and felt uplifted. The surrounding towns were worth visiting and there was pleasant shopping, even for us guys, in downtown Wilmington, a short drive away. We wish you all the best. Take care. The Dignam
• 11/12/08
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  Blake, Cindy & Harley , Greensboro, NC
  • What a wonderful and relaxing time we had on our trip and since we were able to have our dog with us it made it even better! Harley, a 9 yr old Bullmastiff, loved it as much as we did - everything was convenient, beach access, lake access, coffee shop/internet cafe. Carolina Beach is such a nice quiet beach, it will make you want to come back time and time again. The house is most accommodating, we had everything we needed plus more. We are already planning our next trip - thanks again for renting to those of us who own pets!
• 09/16/08
  Positive Rating
  Dominick and Patti Marino , Cary, NC
  • This was our first trip to Carolina Beach and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was bright, clean, well furnished, and a perfect "home away from home." The location was great with both the beach and a lakeside park within a short walk. Our thanks to a most gracious and helpful owner.
• 07/27/08
  Positive Rating
  Melissa M. Hufford , Derry,Pa
  • Well,I have to say I was a bit hesitent about this site at first,but much to my suprise,I was very much impressed.First by the timely reply to my emails by Tish,and how helpful she was with everything,and then with how fantastic the house itself was once we got down there.Everything was clean,and well stocked.We really enjoyed the outside shower.and the bar glasses came in handy:)There was plenty to do inthe area,like the u.s.s. battleship north carolina,the aquariam,the orton house(a old rice plantaion) and our favorite thing was the fishing trip we went on.poor kids got sick but thats ok,its all about the experience.and we caught a ton of fish.Let us not forget that we did get to bring along our dear furry friend with us who had a blast chasing beach chickens and waves.It was our first family vacation and im sure it wont be our last,were planning on coming back next year.All our best to you Tish thanks for such a great time.Hope to see you soon. The Huffords
• 03/19/08
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  Hans Karrais ,
  • What a wonderful place to come to for relaxation and recharging the batteries. The beach house is great and very well equipped. Pet friendly so we can bring our little ones. The beach is a stone through away and beautiful. Even with all the beach walking, I gained 3 pounds from the delicious food in the area. If I could rate this house and the service, I would give it a A1. We will come back soon.
• 03/19/08
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  Hans and Kathy Karrais , Morristown,Tn, USA
  • We stayed at this beautiful cottage from March 8-17. We would have loved to have stayed longer!! Next year hopefully we can! You can see the ocean from the from sunroom area and of course hear it, the house is wonderful,well equiped, and the owner is great to work with, what more could you want! Oh I know, that it is pet friendly so Snoopy and Bitzy could come with, I don't vacation without them, so would not have had the joy of staying there if it was not pet friendly! We certainly hope to come back next year!
• 10/12/07
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  Gerri and John Snyder , Midlothian, VA
  • My husband and I celebrated the recent publication of my first book with a relaxing vacation at Tish's cottage. This location is exactly what I'm talking about in my book! Modest and unassuming on the outside, the beautifully-decorated interior is a veritable treasure trove of convenience and comfort, located only a short walk from both the beach and lake. As recommended in my book, we traveled in the off-season when the water was still warm,the weather still lovely, and the area quiet and uncrowded. In Tish's cottage, we found the perfect spot - all the elegance of a beach "villa" at the price a family of middle class income, (including pets!), could afford. I only wish I had discovered this spot before my book was published. Tish, there is definitely a spot for you in my next travel book! Gerri Snyder, author of Tales and Tidbits for the Tireless Tourist: How to Pursue Your Travel Dreams on a Middle Class Family Income.
• 08/19/07
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  , Cary, NC
  • We really enjoyed staying here and it was wonderful to be able to bring our dogs. The house was very clean, well maintained and had all the conveniences of home (including a high speed internet connection so we were able to get some work done). One of the most pleasant surprises was how comfortable the beds were. I'm always afraid of getting stuck on an old, uncomfortable mattress, but the mattresses felt new and were in great shape. There was plenty to do in the area. We spent time on the beach, walking our dogs in the nearby park and spending some time in Wilmington. There are a lot of good restaurants nearby, our favorite was the Tuscan Grill. On top of it all Tish was very accommodating and easy to work with. Thank you for letting us rent your beach home and bring our dogs. We look forward to returning next year!
• 07/06/07
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  Tammy, Rodney, & Maggie , Franklinton, NC
  • Just a perfect place in the perfect setting. Carolina Beach Lake was perfect for early morning walks and the 4th of July fireworks were awesome. This truly was a great place to stay, and close to everything by feet or by vehicle. Thanks for allowing pets, it really helps to make the vacation enjoyable and that outside shower, nothing like getting clean in nature. This was my first trip to Carolina Beach and won't be my last at the beach and hopefully not the last time we rent this cottage. Our entire vacation was PERFECT. Thanks again!

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