The Monarch: A Pinehurst Retreat

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Cape code style cottage with bay windows featuring ceilings up to 15ft
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a central island with stools, and pendant lighting.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, a central island, and pendant lighting.
A kitchen island with a granite countertop, a built-in oven, and a grey cabinet.
A deck with Adirondack chairs, a hot tub, and a fire feature.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Carthage, NC
  • Place, Lake Luke Marion
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Carthage Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Courthouse Square Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen memory foam pull out sofa

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen sized bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Carthage

Carthage is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nancy Kyser Park and Lake Luke Marion, while Carthage Museum and Linda Dalton Pottery are cultural highlights. Hillcrest Park and World Golf Hall of Fame are also worth visiting.
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Carthage, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Luke Marion - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Carthage Museum - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Nancy Kyser Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Courthouse Square Mall - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hillcrest Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Southern Pines Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buggy Town Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pik N Pig - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Monarch: A Pinehurst Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Monarch: A Pinehurst Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Monarch: A Pinehurst Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Monarch: A Pinehurst Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Monarch: A Pinehurst Retreat located?

Situated in Carthage, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Nancy Kyser Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Carthage Museum. Courthouse Square Mall and Lake Luke Marion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet home with a hot tub & fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2026
Thanks for choosing The Monarch!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with host, great value
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
Thanks for staying, Steve! We are glad you loved your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved this stay. I love tiny homes! This set up is so cute and private. The host was amazing! Great communication. I think I will be back for a get away stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and exactly as advertised. The location worked well for our golf trip in the Pinehurst area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Hi Marty, we are glad you enjoyed The Monarch: A Pinehurst Retreat and found it convenient for golf. We also love the hiking trails in the area and the lake at reservoir park! Hope to see you again some time. Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best experience I could’ve imagined

The VRBO is very clean and comfortable. The layout makes you feel at home and the size makes it feel like you’re in a cabin. The living room and bedroom both have a good TVs for easy entertainment, the bathroom is perfectly sized and has everything you’ll need, and you can make whatever you’d want to in the kitchen. It’s secluded yet well placed in regards to the rest of the Carthage/Pinehurst/Southern Pines area so nothing was more than 20 minutes away. I 100% would stay again if I’m ever in need for a VRBO in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Sanctuary away

Our week stay at the Butterfly Cottage was so peaceful and much needed. Sarah was incredibly responsive and helpful through text. The cottage itself is close to the town if you needed groceries or to DoorDash food for dinner. My husband and I enjoyed the time we spent outside in the Adirondack chairs while our dog ran on the lead that they had for him. It was lovely to stay at a home that had a tv in the bedroom as well. It had all the comforts of home but the luxury of being away from all the busyness of everyday life.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Thanks, Angela- we have made several improvements since you came! We added a hot tub and two fire pits and are back in business!! We hope you come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE

The butterfly cottage is so super cute!! There were lots of extra amenities provided like a leash lead for our pups outside, bottled water, condiments, some food and snacks, toiletries, bug spray etc which was GREAT! The owner is super responsive kind and helpful and made our stay great! The outside firepit is wonderful but definitely use the bug spray this time of year lol! Also love how close we were to Pinehurst Golf course and Pinehurst village was AWESOME! DEFINITELY recommend this cute little place! Just a note, the listing says queen bed in the bedroom but it is only a full. Also if you need to use it, the couch bed is super super comfy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Thanks, Lacey! We are back in business!! Hope you come again: it’s the Monarch now.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super quiet clean and Greta place, had everything I needed. 10/10 would come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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