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A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea

Vacation home with kitchen, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Beach
Perched on a quiet driveway in the North end of Carolina Beach, this wonderful oceanfront cottage offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The living area's multiple windows grant wonderful views of the coastline while you enjoy high-speed internet and cable TV.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101755 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea

Get ready for a Swell Time! This wonderful oceanfront cottage is the perfect spot for your next family vacation. Tucked back on a quiet driveway on the North end of Carolina Beach, the house boasts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and can sleep a group of 10 comfortably. The first floor of the home has 2 bedrooms with queen beds, and a bedroom with 2 bunk beds (all twin size beds). The second floor has the master bedroom with a king bed and private bath, as well as the kitchen and living area. The living area's multiple windows grant wonderful panoramic views of the coastline. There's ample deck space, and a private beach walkway makes getting to and from the beach a breeze.

PLEASE READ: Due to space restrictions, the property only allows parking for 2 cars/medium SUVs under the house. Clearance height is 6'3" in front spot, and 7'6" in the back spot. A large SUV may fit in the back space if the second vehicle is a smaller car. Very large trucks will not fit. No RVs/trailers of any kind.

Bedding Information:
1 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Twins (2 bunkbeds)
Linens included with rentals less than 21 nights.

Additional Amenities:
High-speed Internet, Washer/Dryer, Cable TV, Outdoor shower

Restrictions:
- Mail/ Packages are not allowed to be sent to the rental. Please call our office for instructions to have mail/packages sent to the specific beach office for your rental.
- No pets
- Non-Smoking
- 2 car parking (read restrictions above)
- Summer Season Saturday check-in only.
- In the summer season, daily rentals are only available for booking within 7 days of the arrival date and require a 3-night minimum.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,755 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Freeman Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

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

Family vacation

We absolutely loved this house and it’s location. The house was stocked well. Chairs and beach toys were also available for beach use. Beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

A Much Needed Stay

If coming — PLEASE READ. If you drive a full sized truck, your truck will NOT fit in the parking area. A car (not even a large crossover) will fit in the first space (height of 6’3”). I drive a Ford Expedition and it just did fit in the second space (height of 7’6”). I don’t know what we would have done if we had driven our truck. The flex for this home is having FOUR BATHS! That was wonderful! The kitchen is well stocked. Plenty of seating with 2 couches and 2 chairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexis H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A Swell Time - Carolina Beach Vacation Rental Nightmare

TRAVELER BEWARE This is a true and honest review of a VRBO vacation rental that looks NOTHING like the photos. It sure wasn't swell for us. Within 10 min of check-in we called with issues. From bloody boogers on the bedding, writing all over the walls, glass in the driveway, overall lack of maintenance, to undisclosed parking issues (only 2 spots that won't even fit a regular SUV underneath. They have since fixed the listing to indicate heights of vehicles allowed but that didn't help us when we arrived. The only other parking was a mile away)that made it impossible for us to even stay there, this experience was a nightmare. The owner refused a refund, and we were left stranded—with no resolution, no where to stay, and a lot of money down the drain. Management team was responsive but unfortunately couldn't do much as the owner ultimately makes the call. House looks NOTHING like the photos on VRBO when you arrive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Wasn’t too pleased

When we arrived at the location we noticed it wasn’t very clean, silverware and dishes were dirty. The showers were stained and dirty 3 of the shower had hair in them, simply wiping them with a Clorox wipe would’ve made a difference. The shower heads were all covered with brown buildup. The showers also had no water pressure in all of them, very hard to shower constantly standing there scrubbing waiting for the soap to rinse off. The floors all had dirt here and there that could’ve been swept or vacuumed. The sliding doors upstairs moved very hard and unevenly. The porches and walkway out to the beach all had nails sticking up and multiple times we scraped our feet. There wasn’t any beach toys or chairs usable. All the beds were super lumpy and uncomfortable. The parking was in the listing so I do understand that and it is accurate you can only fit two small vehicle in the parking section and you can’t open your doors because of all the pillars in the way. Lastly there was barely any basic supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, trash bags, the list goes on but we essentially had to buy all the stuff after a day or two. The beach itself was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025