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A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!

*****REGUVINATED IN 2024****

This remodeled classic 50's craftsman style beach front cottage is ready for your enjoyment. In early 2024 I decided to rejuvenate the home in a way that harkened back to its mid century roots. Throughout the home are clear pine whitewashed floors and tastefully painted, original pine tongue and grove wall coverings. The kitchen and baths all have, maple cabinets with granite counter tops.

In the kitchen you will find all necessary appliances for your convenience including combination electric cook top/stove, dishwasher, 1000 watt built in microwave and refrigerator with ice maker. Each bathroom has maple cabinets with granite tops and period MCM faucets and fixtures. Each bathroom has a tub/shower combo for any family members specific bathing needs.

Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, there is enough room for six of you and your family or friends to enjoy this beautiful location. Situated close enough to walk to major features of Carolina Beach, yet away from the noise, this home is perfect for those wanting an active site seeing schedule or night life. The property includes a beach front lot with beach badminton/volleyball court, watch the kids play without worry of auto or public foot traffic. Sit on the large deck and watch the day go by, see boats and dolphins on a regular basis. In the afternoons, the reclined built in bench will allow you to bask in the sun without missing a minute. A semi private outdoor hot and cold shower will allow you to rinse off after a long day on the sand.

When not out and about, relax inside on the plush period correct couch, love seat or private sitting chairs, watch TV on either of the two flat screen TV's or just sit back and relax while watching the waves crash on shore from inside. You are sure to enjoy this location. Call today to book your memorable stay at 'A Summer's Rest '

Walk (1 Minute) to Fun Time Ice Cream across the street. Take a short stroll after dinner and enjoy some of the best ice from a local mom and pop shop!

Walk to Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar (2 Minutes) and enjoy dinner on the pier that extends over the sandy beaches.

Walk (9 Minutes) or Drive to Veggie Wagon, a local favorite on the island filled with homemade, organic natural goods, snacks, pre-made dinners, and more!

Walk, Run, or Bike to the Carolina Beach Lake (10 Minutes). Enjoy the Loop Trail and Summer festivities at the Lake.

The nationally recognized Carolina Beach Historic Boardwalk is only a 3 minute drive away. Enjoy Thursday night fireworks (summer only) and much more!

5 Minute Drive to the Carolina Beach State Park.

10 Minute Drive to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

35 Minute Drive to the Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

DON'T JUST BOOK A HOUSE FOR YOUR SUMMER VACATION, BOOK AN EXPERIENCE! No other private volleyball court around for the price, maybe even on the east coast! Book today......

Pictures and features subject to change without notice as damage occurs and but will remain in the spirit of any picture currently posted as representative of the property/feature. Please consult my attached lease agreement for terms, rules and conditions including cancellation policy.

*** All properties are strictly NON SMOKING INSIDE or on the outdoor deck ***

*** Free private and protected WIFI available w/certification of responsibility ***

*** TV service consists only of OTA tv with roughly 20 local channels as well as SMART TV's capable of streaming your own account content or free wifi channels.

**** Min 25 years old to book. Instant bookings with no contact prior will be required to prove age to retain booking. Failure to do so will cause forfeiture of any monies paid if it is found at ANY time that a guest has withheld or provided false information to obtain any booking. Additionally, a deposit via Paypal (or other acceptable digital payment approved by me) for incidentals may be required for parties consisting of non related or minimum aged guests, please be prepared to render. *****

**** All bookings require enrollment in a property protection plan ($59/$1500) in lieu of a rendered deposit. All guests, whether the actual booking individual or person (s) within can be held responsible for damage(s) and named booking guest (s) agree to uphold the property protection coverage no matter the covering company, and that the protection is for my (or my heirs, assignee(s) or anyone under my guidance or employ) expressed use for damages caused or finalized by the named booking party or guest within. Cancellation of this policy after booking will result in the cancellation of the reservation at any time.****

***** NO REFUND IS June-Sept SETTING ONLY. MY POLICY IS WITHIN MY LEASE AGREEMENT [attached within my listing]*****

TRIP INSURANCE IS A MUST!!

Property manager

Michael & Jesslyn Hayes

Languages

English

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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 less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Step outside and keep all doors/windows closed
Please reach out prior to booking if you plan to bring any pets. We only allow small well-trained dogs with a crate.

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-out at A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Good Times

Everything was listed accurately, the house was very clean. Plenty of room for 5 adults, we were on the beach for most of the day’s, we did go over to Southport, it’s a cute town you have to take a ferry over. Chris our host was easy to work with and check in & out was very easy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

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

Great mini-vacay!

A Summer's Rest is absolutely adorable! It's quite roomy for a "little" cottage and its decorated beautifully and little hands can't get into too much mischief :)It was clean and had all the basics we would need for our 2 night stay.Booking on VRBO was seamless and Chris, the owner, was fabulous in communicating. And, he was super fabulous the day we were leaving when an unexpected issue arose.Not only would I stay at A Summer's Rest again but I would recommend it to everyone I know who planned on vacationing at Carolina Beach.OH! And the price was reasonable too!Thank you, Chris, for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Perfect Ocean Front Home

We could not have picked a better place to stay! Beach front, great deck space, volleyball court, firepit, and plenty of room. This home is perfected located and in walking distance to so many great things Carolina Beach has to offer. Owner did an amazing job with upgrades and decor! Highly recommend this place and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Adult Weekend Getaway

Excellent place to stay!!! Parked on Friday and never got back in the car. The house had everything we needed and plenty of options within walking distance. Loved sitting by the fire pit at night listening to music. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

H H.

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

AMAZING

Every step of my experience was nothing short of amazing. Chris was absolutely wonderful and accommodating. The house “A Summers Rest” is nothing short of its name. The location was perfect; the ocean is literally your backyard and restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The house was beautifully decorated in mid-century elegance. I was impressed with all the fine details. I would recommend this house 10/10. It is perfect for a family…so much to do and so close to the beach. The sand volleyball court and fire pit was definitely used throughout our stay! Thank you again for sharing your house with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea Z.

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

Family Getaway

This home was perfect for our family stay. The house was stocked with everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. My kids loved the volleyball court in the backyard and the outdoor shower was an added bonus we took advantage of! Short drive to many great restaurants. The Host was helpful and accommodating, even helping to find a lost airpod after checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara O., Raleigh, NC

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

Girls weekend getaway!!!

We had a great time!!! House was small but clean for our girls weekend of 6. Says it sleeps 8 which it will but seating in living room and at kitchen table is for 6. Awesome fire pit out back with great sitting area. Volleyball court for those that like to play. Little path over dune to beach. Kitchen dining area was open and spacious. Chris was very quick to respond to text messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie C.

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

The perfect getaway

We felt so at home here. Everyhing is so close, it felt so peaceful. We actually ended up staying another night!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ D.

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

Volleyball Retreat with Friends and Family

We rented this house to serve as the meeting place for a group of volleyball friends. I stayed with my family and one other family. Sunrises, easy access to the beach, the yard, and the fire pit were the highlight of our stay. The house is cute and cozy. It had everything we needed, but we mostly spent our time outside. The yard is sand which allowed for the younger kids to play while we played volleyball. Admittedly, we didn’t get to play as much volleyball as we hoped because there are cacti growing around the perimeter of the property and all three of our balls popped. So, if you plan to play volleyball, don’t bring your best balls. The location is close enough to the boardwalk to make everything really easily accessible. I would 100% stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Cozy home with the best location!

This home is identical to the listing and images. The bedrooms were all spacious and the place was clean for the most part. We did find some hairs in one of the showers and the towels had some light stains on them, but these are things I’d expect to find at most rentals and overall the space was clean. The best part about this rental was the location. We were near everything we wanted to do like the battleship, aquarium, and food places. And the best part was being able to walk out the door and right out to the beach. Great location! The only real negative we had was just that the tv in the living room you can access Netflix through the Xbox. Which for my older in-laws was a very hard task, and the other tv isn’t usable unless you bring a fire stick or something to stream with. This is mentioned in the listing but we just had no idea how limiting it could be to use the tv’s. Thankfully we had plenty of other things to keep us occupied. The owner is very nice, and quick to respond. We had a great vacation, and the rental overall was great, just be prepared for the tv if you are older!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

HOT time at the beach

We had a wonderful small family reunion at A Summer's Rest. We came from VA with my son, his wife and two daughters, my husband and I. My middle son lives in Wilmington and our son from CA flew out to stay with the middle son, so we were all together for a change. Chris is always quick to reply to any question, even silly ones like where he got the cute crab decorations! This is our third time there and the house is very comfortable for us. I prefer to cook, and the kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Amazing backyard!

We are a family of 5 with kids ranging in age 15-19. This house was perfect for us. We spent most of our time in the yard playing volleyball and other outdoor games. It was also nice to have restaurants within a mile walk and the ocean so close. I enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning with my coffee looking at the ocean. Loved this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER G.

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

Volleyball house is a great game!

We stayed a week with 4 adults and 3 grandkids- 2,4,6. Absolute blast, all only crying was when we left. 50 steps from beach access, across the street is soft serve ice cream. The back yard is remarkably private. We will be back 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Great stay

Loved the location- walking distance to restaurants, on the beach. Fun backyard. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

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

Home away from home

We were looking for an easy access beach front property for my family and my sister in law/ BILs family. We had 6 people- 2 toddlers and 4 adults. This house was perfect! A great kitchen, cozy living room with a play area, and the rooms were just perfect for the 6 of us! Chris made everything perfect. Would come back here 500x more times. Such a relaxing vacation and great area! Loved this house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell L.

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

Great Weekend

Back yard was perfect, loved the fire pit and private area. House had everything we needed. Plenty of places in walking distance. Owner was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael l., pittsburgh pa

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

Wonderful beach feel house on the ocean

The home has a very comfortable beachy feel. We loved our stay and Chris was very responsive to any questions we had. The house was clean with all the amenities you would need. We stayed for a week and loved every minute. If the evenings are a little chilly (which a couple were), the fire pit was a great way for us to still be outside and enjoy the atmosphere and also keep the chill off. The little extras that Chris leaves for his guests are also a very cool touch. We have stayed in many VRBO's and this is the first time the host left a memento. Thanks for letting us share your home.......I am sure we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

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

A great relaxing trip with young kids

Really nice place when you have kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Best Backyard Beach at Carolina Beach

“A Summer’s Rest” or Anytime Rest!! First A BIG Thank You to Chris!! He is an awesome Host and quick to respond to my questions! We thoroughly enjoyed having our coffee each morning on the deck with a perfect view of the beach, hearing the waves crashing and watching the sunrise as its rays sparkled across the ocean. We watched the boats go by and even a glimpse or more of dolphins!! The backyard is truly unique!! Having our very own private beach with everything you would need including a fire pit, surrounded with Adirondack chairs and umbrella! (which we used every day/night!) Had fun playing badminton (that we brought) using the full volleyball net in the backyard beach area! The kitchen area was a good size and open, allowing plenty of room to move around while we all pitched in to prepare our meals. It was a great vacation and we would certainly choose “A Summers Rest” again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful property, clean, as described, great location, well stocked, reasonably priced. Had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Amazing Stay

My husband and I had a great stay. The owner answered our questions quickly. Nice cottage!!! The outdoor area cannot be beaten by other properties!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Alison M.

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

Very good location and beach view. Nice space.

We loved sitting on the deck in the mornings. Kitchen is fully equipped. Such an easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay in this home. The owner is very responsive, which we appreciate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Great vacation!

We really enjoyed staying at this cute little property right on the beach. It was an easy walk, just under a mile, to the boardwalk. There were tons of stores and restaurants within walking distance. The owner was great, very helpful, and super easy to work with! The house was clean and in great condition. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

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

A great little beach cottage!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at A Summer’s Rest. We stay on the beach most of the time and liked the short walk. We also made good use of the backyard sand court for volleyball and cornhole in the evenings before it got dark. Firepit was nice too! I enjoyed coffee & devotions each morning while looking out on the ocean - so beautiful! We found the furniture and beds to be very comfortable. Some good places to eat & drink within walking distance; & ice cream right across the street! A wonderful home away from home for a week! Also spent a morning touring downtown Wilmington and a day on the drive on beach at Fort Fisher.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Misty C., Lexington

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

Great place to unwind!

We had a wonderful time at this property! The house was very cute and just the right size for 4 adults and 2 kids. It was clean and well kept up. The beds were not very comfortable, but for a week we could deal with them. Linens were clean and the house was well stocked. The TV was run through the X-Box and somehow that diluted the WiFi so much that we couldn't really watch any TV and while a couple of people were frustrated about that, the rest of us loved the time to completely disconnect. The kids had fun playing around the volleyball net and sitting around the firepit was a great way to spend the evening after getting ice cream from the little place across the street! The short walk to the beach was through the next door property over to the boardwalk, but it wasn't bad at all, it only took about a minute to get to the boardwalk and then you were at the beach. Overall, it was a great weekend and we will rent here again the next time we do a beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Jesslyn Hayes

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I have been in the business of building (I am a licensed General Contractor) and maintaining rental property in the Wilmington area since the early 90's. I am the proud owner of this great beach bungalow in Carolina Beach (A Summer's Rest ). This is home was remodeled summer of 2013 (updated in 2019) AND NOW REJUVINATED IN 2024, and is ready for your occupancy. I am a local resident who enjoys using my beach home when not being leased. I know you'll enjoy this home, and would like to thank you for considering staying in my home. After April, I will still be local, just turning over the reins to a regular management company so I can focus on creating other projects. If you/management need me, I will be available.

Why they chose this property

This home is truly in one of the best spots on the beach. Besides the private beachfront lot that sits in front of the home, the location and proximity to the downtown area (bars, shopping, food, entertainment), lake (paddle boats, free Sunday night movies under the stars), shopping and food (ice cream and snack bar across the street) make it ideal. With only a short walk to all, you can forget about needing the car to get basic needs met, as well, the kids will have a fun and safe place to play (private lot) without constant need for supervision. The dunes protect them from being seen from the beach and the home keeps them from being near the street.
Make sure to check out the Fort Fisher Aquarium (Kure Beach), movies around the lake for kids on Sunday nights (in season and a short walk from my place) and all the great local attractions without having to leave the island. We have Farmer's Markets on Saturday mornings (in season) and a multitude of music and food festivals, all on island.

Adults can have fun by visiting one of a number of our local bar and grills. My favorite is the Sea Witch, where local and regional bands play, you can eat, listen and dance all night.
The Fat Pelican is a cool Beer dive, with an entire walk in cooler of craft and other beers to choose from. Walk in, pic anything you like and pay by the piece. A great locals place in the off season.
The Lazy Pirate is the other great local bar/grill. Good food, night life and their own volleyball courts make it a cool place to see and be seen.

What makes this property unique

A quiet, private and safe family location smack dab in middle of the historic Cape fear region, you can't go wrong!

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