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Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!
  • As low as $449 - $449/Night
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!

General Features

  • Games
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blender
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • English
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fishing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Hair dryer
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ice maker
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Marina nearby
  • Microwave
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near laundromat
  • Near the beach
  • Near the sea
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • No pets allowed
  • Onsite parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oven
  • Patio
  • Power boating nearby
  • Recycling
  • Refrigerator
  • Sailing nearby
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soap
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Stovetop
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Unit size: 1462 sq ft (136 sq m)
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Windsurfing nearby

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Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!  map location
About this Property
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home
  • Approximately 1462 square feet
Welcome to Life’s 2 Short Beach Cottage, where life’s simply too short to anxiety! This single-story, ground-level coastal getaway is located just a 2-min. walk to the Alabama beach access (complete with wheelchair-accessible beach access and bathrooms). Charmingly refreshed, the home features modern furnishings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded bathrooms, and a entirely fenced yard for total privacy.

The Space & Comforts
-4 Bedrooms: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, and 2 Twins
-2 Full Baths: Featuring invigorating rain showers
-Dining & Gathering: Generous kitchen island with seating for 4, plus a separate dining table for 6
-Work & Stream: Dedicated workstation in twin bedroom backed by an ultra-fast 1GB fiber line
-Linens Included: Bath towels and beach towels included
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash supplied
Starter Packs Supplied: A modest supply of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry pods, and a few K-Cups to kickstart your stay

For the Chefs & Foodies
-Electric stove, microwave, blender, and toaster
-Dual coffee maker (supports both K-Cups and traditional drip)
-Outdoor propane grille (with a spare propane tank ready to go)

Outdoor Living & Beach Gear
-Backyard: Totally enclosed with a privacy fence, ample patio seating, side tables, and Jeep-branded cornhole boards (yes, we’re Jeep people!).
-Outdoor Shower: Ideal for rinsing off after a sun-soaked day.
-Packed Beach Shed: Loaded with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a beach cart, kids' beach toys, and a cooler.

The only thing missing is you! Pack your swimsuit and come relax at Life’s 2 Short Beach Cottage.

Good to Know & House Rules
-Guest Requirements: Primary guest must be 25 or older to book.
-Pet & Smoke-Free: No family pets or smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
-Keep It Relaxing: No events or enormous gatherings allowed.
-Sand Care: Please use the outdoor shower to rinse off sand after visiting the beach—our plumbing will thank you!
-Parking: Street parking is stringently prohibited. Driveway and front lawn parking accommodate up to 5–6 cars.
-Trip Insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance for tranquility of mind. Please take a moment to review our cancellation policy prior to booking.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

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