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

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Relax in this spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating area, and dining table, offering a balcony with ocean views.
Relax on the spacious deck with Adirondack chairs and a dining table, taking in the ocean views.
Walk along the boardwalk to the sandy beach, where the ocean views await.
Staircase leads to an upper floor, with a door and cabinet below.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, double sink, and ample storage.

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101755 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

This vacation home places you next to Carolina Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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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 - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬3 min drive

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 4 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Reservations at Intracoastal Rentals

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,755 square feet

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Carolina Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Carolina Beach and also 18 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as tennis.

Are there hot tubs at A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 19.8 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea.

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

6/10 Okay

Samuel W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexis H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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