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

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A spacious living room with a view of the ocean, a white coffee table, a sofa, and a patterned rug. - A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea (Carolina Beach)
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a view of the ocean and a distant ship. - A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea (Carolina Beach)
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, and a view to the outside. - A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea (Carolina Beach)
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools. - A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea (Carolina Beach)
A staircase with white railings and wooden steps leading to an upper floor. - A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea (Carolina Beach)
Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach, A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea provides golfing on-site, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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 holiday. 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 ground 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/caravans 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, Washing machine/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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About the area

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is by the ocean. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Legion Stadium, or consider a night out at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar. 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. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A sandy beach with footprints, a pier in the background, and a dog walking with a person.
    Freeman Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    18 min walk
  • Crush & Grind
    18 min walk
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    17 min walk
  • Silver Dollar
    20 min walk

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.

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 SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

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

6.8

6.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025