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Cozy Beach Bungalow a Stone's Throw to the Beach!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space

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Carolina Beach, NC

Place, Carolina Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
‪2 min drive‬
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Beach Bungalow a Stone's Throw to the Beach!

Stone’s Throw is a cozy beach hideaway just a 1 minute walk to a stunning beach visible from the front yard. Boasting a private, covered, tropical front patio perfect for morning coffee or a cool drink after a day at the beach , and a bright back patio for some extra sunshine! Stroll 285 feet to a wooden walk beach entrance and behold a long stretch of sand and sea to the left and right. Walk to a wide variety of shops and restaurants, including Pleasure Island's favorite Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar!
Stone’s Throw is the lower unit of two completely separate units at the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No third party booking is allowed. The person making the reservation must be the one staying in the unit.

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Property # 2341503vb

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, 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Carolina Beach Lake Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kure Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Carolina Beach Arcade - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive
‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min drive
‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive
‪Kate's Pancake House - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Bungalow a Stone's Throw to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cozy Beach Bungalow a Stone's Throw to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Bungalow a Stone's Throw to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Bungalow a Stone's Throw to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Bungalow a Stone's Throw to the Beach! located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Mike Chappell Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi P.

4 May, 2022

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

Great place to stay!!!

Awesome place to stay! Clean property, great shower, nice kitchen. Has everything you need for a nice vacation. Super close to public beach access and a couple restaurants!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022

We love that super close beach access too Levi! Glad you enjoyed the shower - it’s a favorite of many guests! Come back and stay with us next time you’re in Carolina Beach!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

18 Aug, 2023

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

Right on the beach, quiet and relaxing

Great stay, wonderfully located on the beach. Nice and quiet with a lively downtown where they often have live music.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paris L.

31 May, 2022

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

Great location with great host

I was able to snag a Stone’s Throw for a quick getaway for my son and I. My water baby loved his stay at a Stone’s Throw.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022

Thanks for your great review Paris! Sounds like you and your son enjoyed being super close to the beach! Please come back and stay with us again soon!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

3 Sept, 2021

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

Quick get away

Awesome location and perfect for couples!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2021

Thanks for the positive feedback Jennifer! It’s greatly appreciated!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

casey r.

12 Jun, 2022

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

Relaxing getaway

The apartment was perfect for the two of us and allowed us to bring our fur baby. Great location as it was a straight short walk to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2022

Thanks Casey- we’re glad you loved the short walk to the beach and you were able to enjoy the stay with your pet!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

7 May, 2023

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

Perfect Stay

Property was exactly as listed—clean, equipped with all necessities, a true stones throw to the beach, quiet and relaxing. Communication with property owner was smooth, responsive and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2023

Thanks for your awesome review Michelle! We enjoyed hosting you and would love to host you again soon! Rich

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli O.

16 Jul, 2022

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

Stone’s Throw from Carolina Beach

Stone’s Throw was a cute cozy cottage perfect for 2 and our pooch to get away. The location was within a minutes walk to the beach and easy drive to all other locations.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022

We’re thrilled that you enjoyed our property Kelli and loved how close to the beach it is! Come back any time and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

29 May, 2022

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

Just what we wanted and close to beach!

Clean. Host was very responsive to questions.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022

Thank you Katie! We're glad you enjoyed being that close to the beach - it's our favorite feature! Come back and stay with us again soon!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

22 Aug, 2022

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

I didn’t want to leave!

Great location, well maintained property with a host who is very responsive today questions and requests

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2022

Thanks Sandy - we're glad you enjoyed the location and the proximity to the beach! We'd love the opportunity to host you again any time!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

29 Mar, 2023

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

Wonderful Weekend

The home was perfect for the long weekend, my best friend and I had plenty of room to relax, and it was a quick walk across the street to the beach! The house itself is quaint, modern, and well kept, so cute and perfect for a trip to the beach. I extremely enjoyed my stay, and will definitely be booking again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2023

Thank you for your fantastic review Emily - it's greatly appreciated! We're thrilled you liked the proximity to the beach and you deemed it "well kept" as we take every step possible to keep it spotless for all our guests! Please let us know when you start planning another trip to Carolina Beach and we'd love to host you again any time! Rich

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

31 May, 2022

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

Fantastic

Our stay was soo great. House was clean, sooo close to the beach and adorable!! Communication was super quick. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks sooo much!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022

Thanks for the great review Amy - glad you loved how close to the beach the house is! Come back and stay with us again soon!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

21 May, 2024

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

A stones throw

We had a wonderful weekend at this great house. It was clean, well stocked was just perfect for us. Has a great little courtyard in back perfect for your pet. The host was very communicative and had everything all in order. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024

Thanks so much for your awesome review Kim! We’re glad you and your pup enjoyed the courtyard! We’d love to host you the next time you’re heading to Carolina Beach! Rich

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanna B.

16 Jun, 2023

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

beach getaway

We really enjoyed our stay because the home had a nice layout and was tastefully decorated with nice furnishings. The owners took care to provide all you need in this sweet beach house. The patio in front and the small yard in back provides more space to enjoy the ocean breeze.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

RITA G.

16 Jun, 2022

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

First time beach trip for my Fur Baby!

My granddaughter, my Fur Baby & I took a short trip. It was 1st time for my Fur Baby. This place is so nice! Just what we needed. We really enjoyed it. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2022

Thanks for the great review Rita! Glad to hear everyone enjoyed the property and your pup especially liked hanging out in the fenced back yard!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

27 Apr, 2023

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

Stones Throw is true!

Location! Across the street from the beach! Inside was updated and very tastefully decorated. It was the perfect location for my husband and I for a long weekend. In addition Rich was very responsive to questions. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

18 Aug, 2022

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

Great location and spotless

My granddaughter and I went to Carolina Beach and stayed at this wonderful spot. Her reaction on walking in was “cool”. It was very clean and updated. Also it was a short walk to the beach. You can also walk to restaurants and bar. Great front porch area for relaxing. I really enjoyed our short stay!! She did not want to leave

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2022

Thanks Carolyn - that's awesome we got the cool rating from your granddaughter! Being close to the beach and to restaurants and having that front porch with an ocean view are our favorite things too!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Can't beat the location!

We had the best time at Stone's Throw for our annual Carolina Beach trip. The space was perfect for our needs - it had all the basics and then some. While the square footage may be small, it doesn't feel small or cramped at all once you're inside as they have made a great use of the space. Best of all was the location, so close to the beach and our favorite - the Tiki Bar! We have stayed at multiple rentals at Carolina Beach and this one has officially secured our #1 spot. We can't wait to come back and stay again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Clean and Comfortable

This is a perfectly quaint, comfortable and clean rental 2nd row from the beach. My girlfriend, dog and I and had a great time being so close to a public beach access (200ft walk across the street). Place was well stocked and location was great as it was close to restaurants and night time family fun. Would highly recommend, owners are very nice and communication was great! Would book again if/when coming to Carolina Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023

Thanks for your awesome review Zach. Glad to hear you loved the close access to the beach and how well stocked the unit was! Come back again anytime! Rich

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Beautiful & Restfull

We stayed 5 nights here and enjoyed every moment. This house is exactly as described and is very comfortable. The bed was very comfy! Bathroom pictures are exact and the shower was wonderful. Kitchen had everything needed included plastic cups and dishes for little people. The walk is so short to the beautiful beach and we were there daily. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone interested in this cute quaint home. Rich was quick to answer any questions we had and was very helpful. I look forward to returning here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023

Thanks for such a thoughtful and detailed review Lynne! You captured the property’s essence better than I can after years of owning it! We would love to host you and Jim again anytime your travel plans bring you back to the beach! Rich

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Perfection!

Perfection is all I can say for our stay this weekend! As soon as I opened the door and walked inside, I was absolutely in love! The house layout is spacious and feels so cozy! It's so cute and we absolutely loved it! The location was absolutely perfect and we enjoyed being so close to the beach to walk and enjoy the nearby Tiki bar and the short and beautiful walk back! Rich was the absolute best host from start to finish and extremely responsive! I can't wait to come back soon and spend some extended time at the place!!!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023

Thanks so much for your kind words and excellent review Kristina! We're thrilled you enjoyed the property and the proximity to the beach, great food and fun beverages (we love the Tiki Bar!) We can't wait to have you back soon!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Location, location!

Found this gem that is just a “Stone’s Throw” from the beach! Loved the back yard🤗 We did not see a grill listed under the amenities, so we brought out little portable one. Not needed! There was a nice size grill with a picnic table. They thought of everything you could possibly need. Rich was super quick to respond with our questions. We will certainly be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023

Thanks for your awesome review Walt! We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and your wife and are thrilled you had a great stay! Be sure to reach out the next time you plan a trip to CB and we’ll provide a discount for a repeat stay. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Rich

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

28 Sept, 2022

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

Super relaxing stay!

We stayed at Stone’s Throw on the tail end of a 10 day trip. The location was incredible (a 3 minute walk to the beach) and the property was even better. We had full use of the lower level of the house, including a living room, full sized kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and laundry facility. The home is exactly as depicted in the picture: super cute, clean and “beachy inspired decor”. Also, I don’t know what the prior reviewer was complaining about. I have a bad back and I found the bed and pillows to be extremely comfortable. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend staying here. We didn’t get to meet our host, Rich, but he was extremely communicative and very accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2022

Thanks for your awesome review Amanda! We really appreciate it when our guests notice the small details that go into making the property as comfortable as possible. We enjoyed hosting you and welcome you back any time at any of our properties! Rich

Verified

4/10 Poor

Luke B.

22 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Clean but lacks comfort

I’ll start with the good: the place was clean, which is the baseline for a stay anywhere. The neutral: the bed is very firm. Many people view that as a positive, but if you’re a side sleeper like me, it’s not going to be a comfortable night for you. The bad: the separation between the 2 units are paper thin. You can hear EVERY SINGLE STEP from the people upstairs. This is not pleasant when you are the earlier to bed of the two. The bedroom also desperately needs curtains to block light and for privacy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2022

Thanks for acknowledging our unit was clean- we agree that super clean should be the standard in all short term rentals. The mattresses that we use for all of our properties are Zinus 12 inch Green Tea Memory Foam. We've had nothing but positive feedback on how comfortable they are. They are the #1 rated mattress on Amazon with over 100,000 reviews! When we upgraded the property, we incurred extra expense to put two layers of 1/2" drywall with a heavy layer of sound absorbing rock wool in between them. to act as a barrier between the units. We use Home Decorator's Multi-Weave Cordless Light Filtering Bamboo Shades in all of our properties, We felt that being within view of the ocean, allowing natural sunlight in was the best way to go for the full beach experience - and if you look through our reviews you'll see that our guests appreciate that. We hope you enjoyed being close to the beach and to the great variety of restaurants and activities offered in Carolina and Kure Beach!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

26 Jun, 2022

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

A real Stone's Throw

The unit was absolutely everything it was advertised to be. The owner, Rich was very professional, personable and easy to communicate with. I have to seriously consider returning.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

12 Apr, 2022

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

Weekend anniversary getaway

We had a great time. Location was perfect, owner was very responsive and helpful! Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022

Thanks for the positive review Ryan. We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to another opportunity to do so again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Rich McElaney

I have lived in Needham (MA), Pacific Beach (CA), Huntington Beach (CA) Laguna Niguel (CA), Centreville (VA), Annapolis (MD) and Carolina Beach (NC).

Why they chose this property

The proximity to great beaches and the relaxed attitude attracted me to Carolina Beach.

What makes this property unique

It's close to everything you would need and we like to keep it super clean and comfortable for our guests!

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Carolina Beach

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10/10 Excellent

Levi P.

Great place to stay!!!

Levi P.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Right on the beach, quiet and relaxing

Matthew P.

10/10 Excellent

Paris L.

Great location with great host

Paris L.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Quick get away

Jennifer G.

10/10 Excellent

casey r.

Relaxing getaway

casey r.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Perfect Stay

Michelle S.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli O.

Stone’s Throw from Carolina Beach

Kelli O.

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Just what we wanted and close to beach!

Katie S.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

I didn’t want to leave!

Sandy D.

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Wonderful Weekend

Emily C.

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.