Location! Location! Location! This beautifully decorated, pet-friendly cottage, in the heart of Carolina Beach, provides easy access to all this adorable beach town has to offer. Not to mention a brand-new pool right in the backyard. Start your day with a short walk around the Lake with coffee in hand. Later, take a hop, skip, and a jump to the beach and dip your toes in the ocean, then stroll down the boardwalk for a bite to eat or catch some live music. End the day by watching the weekly fireworks with your family right from your front porch!
Inside, enjoy the bright and open living space equipped with a Smart LED flat-screen TV, plenty of seating, and a fully stocked kitchen. The Carolina Cottage now features two bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bathroom and a half bath, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. The primary suite has a Queen Bed, and the guest room has a full-size bed and twin bunk beds, perfect for families. Additionally, there's a fully equipped laundry room and a small garage with beach chairs and toys provided.
The outdoor space is the star of the show, featuring an outside shower, pool, and a grill for home-cooked meals. This property offers easy access to wheelchair amenities at the beach and town parks, making it perfect for all guests. If you're dreaming of a beach vacation with space, privacy, and accessibility, then the Sandbox is the place for you! Live among the locals but live it up like a visitor!
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Carolina Beach
Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Riko's - 16 min walk
K38 Baja Grill - 15 min walk
Crush & Grind - 8 min walk
Island Burgers And Bites - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard! on 17 Aug 2026 start from AU$628, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Carolina Cottage | Pet Friendly + Fenced Yard! located?
Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for the kind review! We're glad you had an enjoyable experience at our establishment. We strive to provide excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. Your feedback is valuable and helps us continue improving. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
The rental property is clean and comfortable. Pool and fenced in yard are a major plus. Convenient to the beach.
Dave A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you for the positive review of the rental property. We're glad to hear that the cleanliness, comfort, and amenities such as the pool and fenced yard were a good fit for your needs. The convenient location near the beach is also a great asset. We appreciate your feedback and hope you had an enjoyable stay.
We had the best time in Carolina Beach! This house is not fancy and could use some extra supplies however the location to EVERYTHING can not be beat! Walkable to all. The best part of the house is the pool and we spent hours in it daily. Also ideal is the fenced in front snd back yard for our dog ! We would not hesitate to rent again.
Michelle B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and the pool. We're working on enhancing supplies. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
We had a great experience here. The house was immaculate and just as pictured, a great size for a small family! The pool was perfect, and exactly what we wanted. Location was quiet in the midst of busy Carolina Beach, but super close to access all that is going on.
You can walk to the beach, downtown CB, boardwalk, restaurants, etc- all while being in a quiet tucked away neighborhood. The pool was beautiful in the backyard & the fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. Management very communicative and helpful with anything we needed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Maggie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family, including your four-legged friend, had a great time staying with us. We strive to provide a comfortable and convenient experience for all our guests, so it's fantastic to know we were able to exceed your expectations. Your kind words about our communication and helpfulness are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Everything was good with the exception of some mold in the shower and a grouchy neighbor. Home has everything you need and the process of booking and checking in was easy.
Could use a couple updates (rusty air vents, pantry door sticks) but we enjoyed our time at this property! It was a perfect location and worked great for our family of four! Very close to the beach, Carolina Boardwalk, lots of places to eat, and things to do. We could walk pretty much anywhere we wanted to go! We loved hanging out in the back yard and by the pool! The privacy fence in the backyard was an added bonus for our dog. Neighborhood was fairly quiet during our stay. We plan to come back again one day. :)
Kayley C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review of our property. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. We will look into addressing the minor issues you mentioned with the air vents and pantry door. We're happy to hear that the location, amenities, and backyard were a good fit for your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
The property was wonderful, the grass was really tall when we arrived so we contacted the management company for help, they sent someone over and then they scheduled to have it cut, altogether a great expense, we would certainly go there again.
ROBERT G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the property overall. We appreciate you reaching out to the management company about the tall grass, and we're happy they were able to address the issue promptly. Your positive experience and willingness to visit us again is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
We had a great stay. The house was clean when we got there and we have no complainants at all. The only note id make that was slightly surprising was that there was only 1 roll of toilet paper for 2 bathrooms. 1 roll in each bathroom should probably be the minimum. Also, if dishes are expected to be washed, some dishwashing soap would have been nice to have. Would definitely return and bring a few more amenities with us next time.
BJ S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melinda C.
10 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
We had an excellent stay at Carolina Cottage. We called about the light in the back yard not working and they sent someone imeadiatley to fix it. The only thing I did not like was the neighbor lady. We call her crabby patty. She was very rude. My dogs are very well behaved but, she came home one day and they barked at her ( not excessivley) and she was yelling to shut my dogs up. Anywhere you go really there is a crabby patty some where. We loved the pool and would stay again definatley.
Melinda C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and the pool. We're sorry to hear about the neighbor's behavior. We'll address this with her. We hope to welcome you back soon.
I LOVED the fenced in yard. I could let my puppy out and he could run all he wanted. I was frustrated that we had to bring our own coffee, hair dryer, paper towels, garage bags, toilet paper, etc. I packed it all up and didn’t need any of it. I was also frustrated regarding the rubbish/recycle pickup. If you are not familiar with the area, the list for pickups was useless. The trash cans were already out when we arrived and they sat there until they were picked up on Tuesday.
Linda N.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear your puppy enjoyed the fenced yard. We're sorry for the inconvenience with the missing items and will look into improving our list. We appreciate your understanding.
We loved this property and would stay here again. The house and yard were clean and organized with plenty of kitchen supplies and beach toys for all. We really enjoyed the backyard pool for those of us that wanted a quieter stay than the beach or to cool off in after the sunny days. The location was ideal to walk everywhere and to see the fireworks on the beach from our front yard. The fenced in yard was perfect for the family dog. We loved it!
Sherri F.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
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