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10/10 Excellent
Brandi S.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Brandi S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea
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Perched on a quiet driveway in the North end of Carolina Beach, this wonderful oceanfront cottage offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The living area's multiple windows grant wonderful views of the coastline while you enjoy high-speed internet and cable TV.
Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m
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 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)
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 4 bathrooms
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the marina
- Near the ocean
Things to do
- Golf
- Kayak
- Tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 1,755 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is by the ocean. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. 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. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC
What's nearby
Carolina Beach3 min walk - 0.3 km
Freeman Park19 min walk - 1.6 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk3 min drive - 2.0 km
Carolina Beach State Park3 min drive - 2.1 km- Carolina Beach Fishing Pier17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)37 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's19 min walk
- Riko's4 min drive
- K38 Baja Grill4 min drive
- Crush & Grind18 min walk
- Island Burgers And Bites18 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 Freeman Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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A Swell Time - 4 br / 4 bath oceanfront cottage on the North end of Carolina Bea Reviews
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
30 Sept 2024
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.
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible
Alexis H.
18 June 2025
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.
Alexis H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor
Christian M.
3 June 2025
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.
Christian M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Samuel W.
5 July 2025
Samuel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Benjamin S.
1 July 2025
Benjamin S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025