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Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking

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A two-story house with a blue roof and white railings, surrounded by well-maintained bushes and palm trees.
A bright, well-lit room with a desk, chair, and large windows.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining table. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a wooden floor.
A wooden door with the number 101, a blue star decoration, and a star-shaped sign with a flying sea cow illustration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Carolina Beach Boardwalk
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Arcade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking

About This Rental

Charming Carolina Beach Cottage – Walk to Beach, Boardwalk & Local Favorites!

Welcome to your cozy coastal getaway in the heart of Carolina Beach! This beautifully updated 1900s cottage combines vintage charm with modern comfort—perfect for couples, families, or friends who want to experience everything this seaside town has to offer.

Just two blocks from the ocean, boardwalk, restaurants, and shops, you’ll be close to the action yet tucked away on a quiet residential street. Start your mornings with coffee on the breezy front porch, spend the day exploring the beach, and return home to unwind with a cool drink as the sun sets.

Why You’ll Love It

Prime location – Walk to beach, boardwalk, dining & entertainment

Historic charm – Built in 1935 and renovated with thoughtful modern updates

Relaxing porch – Ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails

Private parking – A rare find this close to the beach

Local vibe – Live like a local in a friendly, walkable neighborhood

Nearby Attractions

Carolina Beach Boardwalk – 2 blocks

Fort Fisher State Historic Site – 15 min drive

North Carolina Aquarium – 15 min drive

Downtown Wilmington – 25 min drive

The Experience

This isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s our family’s own coastal retreat, thoughtfully stocked and personally loved. You’ll find:

Cozy living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen

Well-loved books, games, and puzzles for rainy days

Kitchen staples like olive oil, tea, and condiments

Eco-conscious touches to minimize waste and maximize comfort

We want you to feel like you’re staying in a home—not just a house.

Guest Access

Enjoy full private access to the entire home and fenced backyard.
Bikes are available at no extra charge—just let us know a week before check-in so we can make sure they’re ready.

We live just minutes away and are happy to help if you need anything during your stay.

What Makes It Special

Charming historic cottage, updated for comfort

Short walk to beach, boardwalk, and restaurants

Private backyard + relaxing porch

Free parking (rare for this location!)

Thoughtfully stocked with personal touches

Optional free bikes for exploring Carolina Beach

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved before booking. Unapproved pets are not permitted.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4893622vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Legion Stadium are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carolina Beach Arcade and Good Hops Brewing. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking?

As of 7 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$646, 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.

How much is parking at Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach Cottage – Walk to Ocean, Relaxing Porch & Private Parking located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach Arcade, Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Walked to everything and had a fun and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I enjoyed our stay at the sea cow. Great location. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great breezes on deck Short walk to beach
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sea Cow is updated,clean and cozy. This is a prime location to walk everywhere in Carolina Beach. We loved our visit.Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property close to beach, restaurants, shopping. Grocery store next door was excellent and had great deserts and sandwiches. Host communicated well. Cottage had everything we needed and a nice large front porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house near enough to everything you don't have to worry about finding or paying for parking ,loved the front porch and all the friendly people walking by and some stop to have a word ,will definitely be keeping this one in mind for future stays
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has everything one would need for a comfortable stay. Great location & communication host!
Stayed 65 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review!! We appreciate you staying at The Flying Sea Cow and being a fantastic guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as promised, and the location was convenient to the beach and very clean and tidy. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is super cute and very well appointed. It’s in a great location walking distance to restaurants, bars and the beach. We had a small snafu with initially getting into the house but Jen was quick to respond and rectify the issue. We had a great stay and would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Jen for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flying sea cow is truly a gem on Carolina Beach. My wife and I visited for a little over a week and the place was perfect for the two of us. The kitchen is very well stocked and even came with some condiments and spices. The location truly can’t be beat. Just a couple of blocks from the amusement rides and beach and also only a short bike ride to Carolina Beach State Park. We really enjoyed having the bikes and beach chairs included. We had such an amazing time. We hope to come back again next summer!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flying Sea Cow was clean, well lit, well explained, well guided, and we were well received as was our pet. Communication with the owner was excellent, her provisions for linked digital guide for rules, check in, check out, guide to the area and so much more was the best I have had of all the properties we have stayed at. We will be back. The location is phenomenal. Bikes were excellent provision. This home is so well stocked for your every need, it was so impressive, I took photos to help us if we ever have to make a property into a vrbo...VRBO is lucky to have this listing. Thank you Flying Sea Cow!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage and great locations! It is a very short walk to the beach and many other restaurants and attractions in Carolina Beach. CB is a great beach town with a great vibe. It's not as crazy and built up as some other places on the coast. The town hosts fireworks every Thursday in the summer! The cottage has everything for a nice beach vacation with lots of info available via QR codes. The host was very responsive to messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a very charming house! Everything we needed was supplied. Host amazing communication from start to finish. Location excellent walking distance to beach, restaurants and stores. We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, great communication with host, loved the front porch and truly appreciated bringing our little Labradoodle. Great experience all the way around.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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