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Direct Oceanfront 3 bedroom rustic beach cottage. Great beach memories!

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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View looking back from the dunes
Direct Oceanfront cottage
Incredible Sunrises from the porch!
Beach view with Tiki Bar in the distance
Weber Charcoal Grill and outdoor surf table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Carolina Beach
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Direct Oceanfront 3 bedroom rustic beach cottage. Great beach memories!

One of only a few direct Oceanfront beach cottages left in Carolina Beach that is great for families. Sit on the front porch and watch waves or get up and have a cup of coffee on the porch to a beautiful sunrise. Direct beach views and access. This home was built in 1966 and owned by the same family for 55 years. This cottage offers an incredible beach retreat that is reminiscent of simpler times. Excellent surf break in front of home which is only 100 yards from the Tiki bar. You will enjoy "Mike's Beach", the private beach area at the base of the porch steps on the oceanfront. Want to get away from the beach crowds? You have your own private area to retreat to where you can sun, listen to music, make your own drinks or cookout on the Weber grill.
This is a very unique spot in Carolina beach with ocean views to die for! Sunrises that will amaze you and a location that is convenient to everything! You will enjoy the quaintness of this home and the unbeatable location! Bring your beach bikes and never have to worry about parking! House is a short 20 minute walk up the beach to downtown or a 5 minute bike ride!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only 1 dog is allowed to stay at the house (please do not ask about more than 1 dog). YOUR DOG MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE OWNER. See House Rules
Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or beds at anytime. When you leave the house your dog must be crated.
We do not allow aggressive breeds of dogs.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and popular attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Oceanfront 3 bedroom rustic beach cottage. Great beach memories! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Direct Oceanfront 3 bedroom rustic beach cottage. Great beach memories!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Oceanfront 3 bedroom rustic beach cottage. Great beach memories!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Oceanfront 3 bedroom rustic beach cottage. Great beach memories! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wilmington Beach cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Mike Chappell Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this house! Check-in could not of been easier and inside had all you needed… deck outback was perfect for sunrises or sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

perfect place for us

The place is small but well kept in a perfect location and is dog friendly - just what we were looking for.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

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

Great getaway

Very clean and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Great location, beautiful house

Nicely renovated beachfront house mear everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni J.

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

Excellent get away

Great location for beautiful sunrise view. Easy public access walkway to the beach. House was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was compact but large enough. To be comfortable. View was stunning. You can see the ocean from 2 bedrooms, living room and kitchen. Took lots of pictures of sunrise, and moon rise. Pictures don’t do the cottage justice. The living area is much larger than it looks in pictures. Bedrooms are small but adequate. Beds are comfortable. I just a can’t say enough about the cottage view, location. 2 minutes from the beach. Very easy access, no big hill to climb from beach to wooden walkway. Tiki bar is easy walking distance from the beach or road,and is one of my favorite restaurants. Great food and drinks.
Bathroom has a long two shelf counter to keep all your stuff on. Row of lots of hooks for your towels.
Most of my inside pics had people in them. This doesn’t do it justice but only shot I had There is a comfy couch and a recliner in the living room.
Private yard is a beach. Very comfy and you can take the sun right in your yard.
Moon rise. We had a harvest moon so got some great pictures. Right from the porch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Excellent choice!

Property is in a great location. Great views of the ocean. Everything we could've asked for plus some. Excellent choice for our October vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Super cute place

We enjoyed our stay with our family. The inside has been completely remodeled and had easy access to the beach. We couldn’t be more please with this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Great long weekend at the beach

Our family enjoyed the great beach and waves, steps from the deck. It was a perfect place to unwind and relax. Thanks for providing such a beautiful setting for our trip - our boys can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great beach cottage

This beach cottage is just steps from the beach. It’s also centrally located, so you’re close to plenty of dining options. The cottage has been updated and everything functioned properly. The furniture and beds were all pretty comfortable. The outdoor space our back is lovely. We would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Perfect family beach home

We had an amazing time staying at this beach house. It has amazing views from the back porch. Our family of 5 stayed comfortably here! Our daughter's loved the hammocks! Mike and his cleaning team are wonderful people. We forgot a small bag of things and they mailed it to us! I would definitely recommend this home for a single family looking to just relax and spend quality time on the beach. ** would also recommend Granny's kitchen across the street has a wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

ocean music

We felt so fortunate to find this little gem sitting right on the sand. We loved watching the light change over the ocean from the windows and incredible deck. Could hear the sounds of the surf, what a great lullaby. It is such a walkable beach, we couldn't get enough. The house is very comfortable and well appointed. The description given is very accurate. It is close to everything. The host was great at communicating. We had a perfect get-a-way.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

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

Didn't want to leave!

This cottage is a gem! All the obvious considerations (location, cleanliness, check in, communication ) were great. In addition, so many little touches that made the week so enjoyable. The only thing that could have better would have been the weather! However, with a good book in a VERY comfortable recliner sitting next to a window with an amazing view- it was still a great day! Thanks Mike for allowing us to share this special place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every aspect of the house was awesome! We couldn’t have asked for a better week! Just being able to watch the sunrise each day was a gift! My dog Nia enjoyed soaking up the sun on the back porch & our short walk to the beach where we loved running & playing every day!! Thanks for a great stay🥰
My girl soaking up the sun ☀️
My girl running & playing on the beach 🏖️
My girl with house in background 🥰
My girl with the sun illuminating on the ocean one evening as we walked back to house 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was in a great location and was cozy and comfortable. My wife and I enjoyed our stay and appreciated being able to have our dog with us for her first beach trip. We'll both agreed that we'd love to rent the home again in the near future. The host was excellent in responding to all of our questions ahead of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house!
View from deck ....perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Our Happy Place

This was our second stay. Mike has carved out a little slice of beach paradise. Our family has enjoyed making so many great memories there this past two years. We weren’t five minutes down the road on our way home when my daughter said, “so we’re coming back again next year, right?” I sure hope we can. If the beach is your thing then you want to stay here. Mike is such a great host, keeps his property beautifully maintained and welcoming, and is genuinely great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cait D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Surf4life! Mike’s place is clean, has everything you need, and the proximity to the beach and downtown is absolutely perfect. This is our second stay and we can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chuck s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family just had one of the best, most memorable trips we have been on and were blown away at how amazing this house was. It was perfect for us and the host, Mike, has done a superb job with EVERYTHING! It is the most comfortable VRBO we have stayed at and we felt at home. We had everything we needed, it all worked, it was clean, super convenient, etc. Very cozy and right on the beach with gorgeous views from inside that you wake up too and an awesome ocean side porch to just chill on. Or you can hangout below the house in a couple hammocks. Being able to just simply walk straight out of the house and down to the beach is also amazing. I could go on and on about this experience and all that was so great. Thanks so much Mike!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

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

Never Disappoints!

Another relaxing visit to this special place. We love the location, the decor and overall condition of the cottage. Communication with Mike is also great! Looking forward to next visit.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Fantastic Again

Our second year staying here. One of the best locations in Carolina Beach. The house has everything we need. Great space off the deck behind the dune, beach chairs, new appliances, fully stocked kitchen. Mike is incredibly responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Darling cottage right on the beach

We stayed at the cottage in March. A lot was not open yet so it was pretty quiet in town and on the beach. We didn’t mind the lack of crowds. The location is great. The cottage is spotless. Be sure to note that they do not supply towels, but they can be easily and cheaply bought at Walmart on your way into town. Book with confidence and have a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

great place to relax and the location

I spent a week watching the sun come up walking the beach and I love that he has a key you can carry around so you do not have to put in a code every time to want in.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel l.

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

Slice of paradise

Exceeded our expectations and more! Don’t think twice, this place has everything you’re looking for and more! Thanks Mike!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Debby Didn’t Deter Us

What a perfect beach cottage. Our family of four, plus our pup, thoroughly enjoy this oceanfront cottage. Don’t be deterred by the pictures showing what appears to be a parking lot on the side of the home. It isn’t. It’s actually the road nobody but the neighbors can use it. Mike was incredibly responsive. Just the perfect host. Although our weather wasn’t great there was plenty to do and see in CB and at the cottage. We’re already planning our stay next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael Rose

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I have grown up surfing and loving the beach. After many years of dreaming about a beach house at a great surf spot, I found this property that became available, after 50 years with the same family. I welcome everyone to my dream beach house!

Why they chose this property

Surf4life Beach Cottage is one of the only oceanfront homes on a private street with no public parking. This house has unobstructed ocean and beach views with sunrises to die for! You can sit on the porch and watch the surfers and beach goers. The Tiki Bar is very close and your can see the crowds and hear the live music in the summer time!

What makes this property unique

Oceanfront, convenient to everything and cool beach vibe!

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