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

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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 is a 5-night minimum (3-night minimum to fill gaps between bookings)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is by the ocean. 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. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Freeman Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Boil Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive

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.

How much does it cost to stay at A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea on 21 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,240, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Samuel W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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