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Harper’s Haven 🌴 Vintage Cottage + Guest Suite Near Beach & Boardwalk!

Vacation home with a water park, 4-minute walk to Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1154 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Located in Downtown, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Harper’s Haven 🌴 Vintage Cottage + Guest Suite Near Beach & Boardwalk!

Reasons You Will Love Harper's Haven:

* Historic 1936 beach cottage beautifully updated for modern comfort

* Prime location less than ¼ mile from Carolina Beach Boardwalk

* Includes a private guest apartment with full kitchen and bath

* Fenced-in yard for added privacy and relaxation

* Screened-in front porch, perfect for breezy mornings and evenings

* Professionally Managed

* This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. *

Coastal Charm with Modern Flair

Step into Harper’s Haven, a timeless 1936 Carolina Beach cottage that’s been thoughtfully refreshed to blend coastal character with modern convenience. From the moment you arrive, the screened-in porch invites you into a space full of warmth, featuring new lighting, fixtures, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. The bright living room flows seamlessly into a formal dining area, creating the perfect setting for family meals or relaxed evenings in.

The newly renovated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, boasting stainless steel appliances, butcher block countertops, new cabinetry, and a classic subway tile backsplash. With three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the main house, there’s plenty of room for everyone to unwind. Outside, a deep, fenced-in lot provides privacy and space to enjoy the fresh air just moments from the shoreline.

Also included is a charming backyard apartment—ideal for in-laws, friends, or additional guests. This separate living space features a queen bedroom, kitchen, living room, and a full bath with a clawfoot tub/shower combo, offering added flexibility for your group.

Bedding Setup

Main House:
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: Twin over Queen Bunk Bed

Backyard Apartment:
Bedroom: Queen Bed

Prime Location – Heart of Carolina Beach
Tucked in the heart of Carolina Beach, Harper’s Haven places you steps from local favorites like the Boardwalk, dining, shopping, and outdoor fun. Embrace the vibrant coastal lifestyle and unwind in a space that perfectly captures the charm of old beach cottages with the comforts of a modern retreat.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,154 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown, just steps from Carolina Beach Arcade, and within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. You'll also find Carolina Beach State Park and Carolina Beach Lake Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Harper’s Haven 🌴 Vintage Cottage + Guest Suite Near Beach & Boardwalk!?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as massages.

Are there hot tubs at Harper’s Haven 🌴 Vintage Cottage + Guest Suite Near Beach & Boardwalk!?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does 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.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 20.8 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Harper’s Haven 🌴 Vintage Cottage + Guest Suite Near Beach & Boardwalk!?

Yes, every accommodation at Harper’s Haven 🌴 Vintage Cottage + Guest Suite Near Beach & Boardwalk! comes with a deck.

Harper’s Haven 🌴 Vintage Cottage + Guest Suite Near Beach & Boardwalk! Reviews

Reviews

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Very Good

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and easy access to beach and boardwalk.

We enjoyed our stay at Harper Haven. The location is perfect and within walking distance to the boardwalk and beach. The property was clean and well stocked with everything you need for a home away from home. Only downside was the parking. The parking in front of the property is used as public parking as well. This was at times frustrating if you left and came back to no parking spaces. Otherwise great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025