Welcome to Golden Hour Bungalow — a cozy, mid-century surf retreat where every detail is designed for comfort, style, and laid-back coastal living. Just four blocks from the beach and tucked behind Carolina Beach Lake, this home offers the perfect mix of relaxation and walkable fun. You'll be close to the boardwalk, shops, and restaurants — in the action, but without the noise.
Why You'll Love It Here
Start your mornings with coffee or wind down in the evenings on the screened-in back porch — a perfect spot to relax, rain or shine.
Prime Location
Located on a quiet street across from the elementary school, with access to the playground and basketball courts outside school hours.
Walkable to Everything
Just four blocks from the beach and a short stroll to the lake, boardwalk, restaurants, and local shops.
Saturday Farmers Market
Held weekly around the lake during summer — great for local produce, crafts, music and outdoor movies.
Outdoor Access
The Island Greenway trail connects all the way to Kure Beach, perfect for walking or biking. Nearby Mike Chappell Park features a skatepark, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a playground. Just a short drive or bike ride away, Carolina Beach State Park offers hiking, kayaking, and stunning sunsets over the Cape Fear River.
Bedrooms & Bathroom
- Two comfortable bedrooms: one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds.
- One full bathroom with essentials provided
Kitchen
- Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops, and all the cooking essentials. Includes a coffee maker and a separate grinder, perfect for guests who enjoy freshly brewed coffee.
- Enjoy fresh, filtered water throughout your stay. The home features a reverse osmosis filtration system that provides ultra-clean drinking water to the refrigerator's ice and water dispenser, as well as a dedicated spigot at the kitchen sink.
Living Space
- Modern new furniture throughout
- Two Smart TVs (one in the living room, one in twin bedroom)
- High-speed fiber WiFi
- Acoustic guitar
- Bluetooth speakers
- A selection of board games and playing cards
Outdoor Areas
- Enjoy a peaceful place to unwind, rain or shine. The screened-in back porch offers a cozy retreat with full protection from bugs — perfect for morning coffee, reading, or evening drinks
- Spacious back deck for outdoor dining or relaxing
- Fenced-in backyard for privacy and enjoyment
- Outdoor shower
- Two off-street parking spaces (possibly more depending on vehicle size)
What's Provided
- Bed linens and bath towels
- Beach towels
- Starter supplies: hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags
- The primary bedroom includes two phone chargers, each with three built-in connections: USB-C, Lightning, and a magnetic Apple Watch charger — perfect for keeping all your devices powered up overnight
Important Rules
- Pets are not allowed. Thank you for understanding.
- No smoking indoors – a $200 fee will be charged if smoking is detected
- Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Early check-in and late check-out are not available due to our cleaning schedule
- No parking before check-in or after check-out
- Do not burn incense, essential oils, or scented items
- The hanging surfboard is decorative and not intended for guest use. Please do not remove or use it during your stay.
Please note that the property is equipped with a Blink doorbell camera at the front entrance for security purposes. It monitors only the exterior front entry. There are no cameras inside the home or in private outdoor areas.
Hurricane Season Policy (June–November)
Refunds are not offered due to storms unless a mandatory evacuation is issued. We recommend travel insurance for bookings during hurricane season.
Guest access
- Self check-in available via a keyless keypad.
- Guests have full access to the house. In the backyard, a section of the shed (right side) is designated for guest use and secured with a separate padlock — you'll receive the code before check-in. Inside, you'll find 2 adult bikes, 2 kids' bikes, beach chairs, a cooler, and other fun items to enjoy during your stay.
Please note: Two sections of the shed are reserved for owner storage and are not accessible to guests.
