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Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
Living area with smart TV
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a mirror, and a ceiling light fixture.
King bedroom
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Carolina Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!

Welcome to Life's 2 Short cottage, where life's too short to stress out. This beautiful home is a one floor, ground level coastal cottage located a mere 2-minute walk from the beach. Beach access is wheelchair accessible. The entire cottage has had a make-over with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded bathrooms, modern furnishings, and a privacy fence.

**No linen or cleaning fees!**

This relaxing getaway includes:
- 4 bedrooms (2 kings, 1 queen, and 2 twin beds).
- 2 full baths with rain showers.
- Large kitchen island with seating for 4 and a separate dining table with seating for 6
- A dedicated workstation
- 1GB fiber line for high speed internet
- Linens, bath towels, and beach towels included
- Dishwasher tabs, laundry pods, dish soap, and shampoo/conditioner/body wash all supplied for your stay
- Starter packs of toilet paper and paper towels

For the chefs:
- Electric stove and microwave
- Propane grill with an extra propane tank
- Blender, toaster, coffee maker for K-cups or drip coffee
- Starter set of k-cups

Let's talk outside:
- Plenty of seating and side tables
- Jeep branded cornhole boards (yes we are Jeep people!)
- Privacy fence
- Outdoor shower

In the shed:
- Beach chairs
- Beach umbrella
- Beach cart
- Kids beach toys
- Cooler

The only thing not included with this house is you! Pack your suit and stay at Life's 2 Short cottage.

House rules:
Guests must be 25 years or older to book. No smoking or pets allowed.
We ask that people rinse off when coming back from the beach. We love the sand just like everyone, but unfortunately, sand and drain pipes don't always get along. No parties or large gatherings.

Street parking is not allowed. You can park on the grassy area in front of the house if needed. You can fit approximately 5-6 cars in the driveway and grassy area.

We strongly suggest purchasing trip insurance. Life happens and it's good to have a backup plan. Please review our cancelation policy before booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3548129vb
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. Ready for a night out? Consider SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and The Cardinal. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kure Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Very accessible to the beach and surrounded by great places. Very clean and updated home with great space for everyone. Host was incredibly helpful and responded very quickly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Family Vacation

Good location with short walk to the beach. Everything was clean and in great condition! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne S.

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

Gorgeous Getaway

Property was very cute and clean. Property was in close walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill k.

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

2nd time stay, just as good as the 1st time

This sweet house was so much fun to stay in. Everything was there for our use and we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome place to stay. Very close to the beach. Clean, newly renovated. Has even toys and beach wagon. We will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

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

Perfect cottage!

Super cute cottage and very clean. Responsive host and awesome location! We loved the beach, exploring the area, and a close distance to Wilmington.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Best place for a beach trip

Very clean and owners very responsive. The location was absolute prime and there was so much to do. Comfortably slept the 8 of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

love this spot!

We love staying at Life’s 2 Short and will be back every year! So quick onto the beach and the house is really nice. The kitchen and living room are situated perfectly for optimum togetherness and everything you need is already there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was incredibly helpful and let us in early! We had such a great time and it was such a great place for our girls trip! Our only concern was the showers don’t have doors so the floors got pretty wet when we used them even with the bath mats put down. But it was a great experience and we’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Perfect place to stay!!!

We are all hard working ladies over the age of 50! This house is perfect for a group of ladies with limited physical abilities. NO STAIRS. A GREAT BACKYARD AND COVERED PATIO JUST FOR CHILIN’ AND, AND STEPS FROM THE BEACH-not too close not too far away!!! We will return to this place again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Family Enjoyment

My family of 8 adults and my 2 year old great grandson stayed here.This is an absolutely amazing place to stay at. It’s clean has all the amenities that you need inside and out just walk a block and go across the dunes and your on the beach. Shops and restaurants are all near by within 10 to 15 minutes or less so everything is very convenient. We had a Wonderful wonderful time we will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Seaside Peace

Great one story home perfect for 8, esp with 2 sides of home great for 2 families! Wonderful quieter end of Carolina Beach an SO grateful for beach parking. Truly just 3 homes away from walkway, bathrooms, water and beach FUN! Just needs a few more bigger cooking pots and mayb water bottles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Super cute, super clean & spacious right next to beach

I am a germophobe who normally re-cleans when I get to the beach but this place was SPOTLESS. Also don’t be fooled by it being a 1-story, our group of one million ladies could all sit in the living room and kitchen comfortably. The layout is really great and the bathrooms and kitchen are nicer than mine at home. We had everything we needed – used the chairs, beach games, and cooked and never ran across anything we needed. I usually expect fruit flies at the beach but didn’t see a single one. Loved the mix of modern and vintage furniture. It’s hard to tell from the map but it’s literally no problem to go back & forth from the beach for a forgotten drink or more cheeze balls (aka beach carrots). This is our new favorite and we will be back as soon as possible!!! Found 5 shark teeth and slept great even though I’m 39. Could not be more jealous of the owners. Also they were so great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, everything was as stated in the description.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Life's 2 Short Manager

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We have spent the past 20 years visiting and vacationing in Carolina and Kure Beach. We love the area and are excited to share our home with you.

Why they chose this property

The location of this property is perfect. Two minute easy walk to beach access. You are right on the border of Carolina and Kure Beach, with great access to all of the island's amenities

What makes this property unique

We fully renovated this 1950's beach cottage. We love that it is all on one level with no stairs to drag all your luggage up. Easy access for both young and old.

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