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Carolina Beach Cottage-Ruff Life- Walking distance to the beach & boardwalk
Living Room
Modern and Open kitchen with countertop seating. Newly Remodeled!
Living room area opens into the kitchen
Outdoor front porch dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk

Welcome to your dream beach getaway at our charming and spacious cottage in the heart of Carolina Beach! Just one block from the ocean and iconic boardwalk, this beautifully updated coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of location, comfort, and charm.

Step onto the large, welcoming front porch—the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee, unwind after a beach day, or enjoy dinner al fresco under the glow of string lights. On Thursday nights, you’ll have a front-row seat to the island’s weekly fireworks show right from the porch—no crowds, just cozy vibes and a sky full of color.

Inside, you’ll find a bright and airy open layout with coastal-inspired decor, hardwood floors, and plenty of natural light. The living room offers plush seating, smart TVs, and high-speed WiFi for streaming or remote work. The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to cook up a seaside feast, from pots and pans to coffee makers and wine glasses.

The bedrooms are thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation, with quality linens and ample storage. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there’s plenty of space to spread out and make yourself at home.

After a day at the beach, rinse off in the private outdoor shower—one of the guest favorites—then enjoy a drink on the porch or head just a block over to the boardwalk for live music, local eats, and amusement rides during the summer season. The location truly can’t be beat: walk to the beach, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, boutiques, and even the seasonal farmers market.

Additional perks include free parking and central AC to keep you cool during those warm summer nights.

Whether you're here to soak up the sun, explore the island, or just kick back in a cozy, centrally located cottage, this is your perfect home base. Experience the magic of Carolina Beach with all the comforts of home—and a few special extras that make your stay unforgettable.

Book your perfect beach escape today—we can’t wait to host you! 🌊☀️🏖️
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties! Results in eviction w/ no refund. Required rental agreement. Minimal renter age: 21 y.o. Unauthorized guests will incur $50/guest/day fee
Smoking/handling marijuana in the home will result in a $400 fine. No local rentals allowed, unless approved by host. 3% CC surcharge on all bookings.
Check with us for pet friendly status and fee. No cats! 4WD is recommended in winter months; no refunds due to weather. Quiet hours: 10pm-8am

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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Legion Stadium.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riko's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Boil Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk on Jun 2, 2026 start from $568, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk located?

This family-friendly Carolina Beach cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach Arcade, Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and Carolina Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicly updated bathrooms and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Location is superb !

Overall, my family very satisfied our stay. Communication with the host was easy and without delays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

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

The property is amazing, the host is very nice

The host answers any questions right away, we lost power during the hurricane storm and she always checked on us, and always kept us updated! The place is amazing, and the host is very nice!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Amazing place

What a fantastic property. Have stayed at many rentals in CB and this was my favorite by far. So much room, updated and well stocked with everything needed. Perfect location. Andrea is amazing, so nice and incredibly responsive. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Stay

The house was very nice and a great location. Enjoyed our stay, however, there were wet towels in the dryer that we needed and wet rugs. And the towels that were folded at the sink were wet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinnamon P.

Cute place, perfect location

Super clean. Great location. Everything we needed. The host was very accommodating— including some excellent restaurant recommendations. We had 6 teenagers and two crazy parents ... and it was great for all!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Love this spot!!!

We were able to stay here for 5 days and it was amazing! The owner Andrea was the absolute best! She worked with us on a few issues when our dog decided to act up and was super easy to communicate with! The location is perfect, we walked to everything and we were able to watch the firework show from the front porch! We will definitely stay at this place again!!! LOVE IT!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

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

Christmas Carolina Style

Awesome weekend in a great home. It is bigger than it appears! Great for 3 adult families with 2 kids. Walked to Christmas parade and to flotilla!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great for soccer tournament

We had a soccer tournament in Wilmington, and found this adorable house to stay at. This house was perfect! It was clean. It was in walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Loved the front porch. The girls had a great time around the kitchen counter playing various games. Would highly recommend and if we have another tournament in Wilmington would much rather stay here than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

linda r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Acceptable

No dining and living room to small. Longer walk to beach than expected. Lake was not what we expected
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson C.

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

Comfortable, Rooomy cottage.

Plenty of room for multiple adults. Quiet and clean. Great location as it was close to the beach, restaurants and local history sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlynne R.

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

Ruff life! Is just right!

Great location, comfortable beach stay for the whole family! Easy walk to boardwalk, public beach and restaurants. Biking to greenway was an additional treat. Host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Catch a baseball game with the family @ the Wilmington Sharks Nearby @ Legion Field! College baseball summer league fun is a fan delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great house and location

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Spring Break at Carolina Beach

Very cute and comfortable home. Fantastic location which let us enjoy the best aspects of Carolina Beach We would love to visit CB soon and would love to stay at this home again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Awesome location-beautiful home

This property was amazing. Comfy, beautifully furnished and superbly located. Our party of 6 had an.amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Conveniently located

My sister's family was visiting my wife and I in Raleigh and we decided that a visit to the beach was required. So a short drive left us with a day in Wilmington and some time at the beach. Cheaper than four hotel rooms, more spacious, more comfortable, and a full kitchen? This property was a no brainer. We were pleasantly surprised by how conveniently located this is. Walks to the beach, restaurants, and ice cream were very short. The beds were comfortable. We loved the shower in the front bedroom (large center ceiling rainfall head with separate wall mount spray head). The only negative about the house was an odd layout where you had to walk through one bedroom to get to another. Otherwise, the property is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vrolet D.

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

Great Location

The house was perfect for our big family. Clean and fully stocked. The location was great. Short walk to the beach and an awesome ice cream store on the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location!

Main house was great, and location was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Half Marathon stay

House was amazng. Very clean and updates were perfect. Wish we had more time to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

New Years beach getaway

Very nice cottage, walking distance to everything! Safe neighborhood too. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great house

One of the most well-equipped houses we have ever rented. Very clean, convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Perfect Location

House was exactly what we were looking for, super convenient for walking anywhere, a stones throw from the beach, not to mention immaculately clean! The front porch was the great for enjoying morning coffee, and relaxing at the end of the day. Andrea was so nice and very responsive, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn O.

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

Lovely Home!

We loved are stay in your home. Thank you for allowing us to bring out dogs. It was truly a family vacation!. I was pleasantly surprised that you thought of giving a good start by providing items such as coffee, creamer, sugar, toilet paper etc so we did not have to run right out to the store on arrival. We had a long drive and it was nice just to get in the home and relax!. Your home was spotless and very comfortable. Slept great throughout our stay with comfy mattresses and bedding. The front porch was a big hit at night just to sit out side especially to watch the fireworks. I would strongly recommend staying here and hope to back again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Great place for a beach vacay!

We really enjoyed our week long stay at "The Ruff Life" cottage. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay with proximity to the beach mixed with the cozy property. It was clean and modern with so many thoughtful comforts provided by the property manager, including a kitchen fully stocked with dishes, cooking tools, and a electric skillet (just to name a few). The beds, sheets and towels were super cozy too! And, guys, rent the bikes ... It's so fun! We had a few very minor issues such as broken blinds in the kids room and a missing Roku remote in the master bedroom (but hey, those things are super easy to lose!) I would also advise the top bunk is only considered for very small children because it's a tight space. Andrea was super responsive before and during our stay. I actually called for info she already shared but zhe gracious and didn't make me feel like a dummy for missing it the first time. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Very nice stay

Nice, clean house, convenient location! Very nice, responsive host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Douglass

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I am a pharmacist at Duke Hospital who stumbled into the world of property management and real estate. It all began when I started renting out my personal properties as short-term rentals. I quickly fell in love with managing properties and interacting with guests, which led me to obtain my real estate license. As my passion for this field grew, I expanded my services to manage other people's properties as well. The business became so busy that I had to reduce my hours at Duke Hospital to dedicate more time to it. I am deeply passionate about traveling and exploring different properties and areas, which fuels my love for this profession even more. I am dedicated to providing exceptional service to both property owners and guests, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all involved.

Why they chose this property

Welcome to your dream beach getaway at our charming and spacious cottage in the heart of Carolina Beach! Just one block from the ocean and iconic boardwalk, this beautifully updated coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of location, comfort, and charm.

Step onto the large, welcoming front porch—the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee, unwind after a beach day, or enjoy dinner under the glow of string lights. On Thursday nights, you’ll have a front-row seat to the island’s weekly fireworks show right from the porch—no crowds, just cozy vibes and a sky full of color.

Inside, you’ll find a bright and airy open layout with coastal-inspired decor and plenty of natural light. The living room offers plush seating, smart TVs, and high-speed WiFi for streaming or remote work. The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to cook up a seaside feast, from pots and pans to coffee makers and wine glasses.

The bedrooms are thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation, with quality linens and ample storage. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there’s plenty of space to spread out and make yourself at home.

After a day at the beach, rinse off in the private outdoor shower—one of the guest favorites—then enjoy a drink on the porch or head just a block over to the boardwalk for live music, local eats, and amusement rides during the summer season. The location truly can’t be beat: walk to the beach, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, boutiques, and even the seasonal farmers market.

Additional perks include free parking and central AC to keep you cool during those warm summer nights.

Whether you're here to soak up the sun, explore the island, or just kick back in a cozy, centrally located cottage, this is your perfect home base. Experience the magic of Carolina Beach with all the comforts of home—and a few special extras that make your stay unforgettable.

Book your perfect beach escape today—we can’t wait to host you! 🌊☀️🏖️

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