General Features
- Games
- 2 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Area rugs in public areas
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- 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
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Deadbolt lock
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Energy-saving switches
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Fishing nearby
- Free WiFi
- Golf nearby
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Heating
- Hiking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- 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
- 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
- Scuba diving 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
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 1462 sq ft (136 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water-efficient showers only
- Water-efficient toilets only
- Windsurfing nearby
View this property at:
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 1462 square feet
**No linen or cleaning costs!**
This calming hideaway includes:
- 4 bedrooms (2 kings, 1 queen, and 2 twin beds).
- 2 full baths with rain showers.
- Generous kitchen island with seating for 4 and a separate dining table with seating for 6
- A dedicated workstation
- 1GB fiber line for high speed internet
- Linens, bath towels, and beach towels included
- Dishwasher tabs, laundry pods, dish soap, and shampoo/conditioner/body wash all supplied for your stay
- Starter packs of toilet paper and paper towels
For the chefs:
- Electric stove and microwave
- Propane grille with an additional propane tank
- Blender, toaster, coffee maker for K-cups or drip coffee
- Starter set of k-cups
Let's talk outside:
- Plenty of seating and side tables
- Jeep branded cornhole boards (yes we are Jeep people!)
- Privacy fence
- Outdoor shower
In the shed:
- Beach chairs
- Beach umbrella
- Beach cart
- Kids beach toys
- Cooler
The only thing not supplied with this home is you! Pack your suit and stay at Life's 2 Short bungalow.
House rules:
Guests must be 25 years or older to book. No smoking or family pets allowed.
We ask that people rinse off when coming back from the beach. We appreciate the sand just like everybody, but unfortunately, sand and drain pipes don't always get along. No events or sizable gatherings.
Street parking is not allowed. You can park on the grassy area in front of the home if needed. You can fit roughly 5-6 cars in the driveway and grassy area.
We strongly suggest purchasing trip insurance. Life happens and it's good to have a backup plan. Please review our cancelation policy before 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/biking trails.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- The Fudgeboat - 1.7 miles
- Squigleys - 1.2 miles
- Pop's Diner - 1.4 miles
- Grannys Country Kitchen - 0.4 miles
- Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar - 0.5 miles
- Uncle Vinny’s Pizzeria Ristorante - 0.7 miles
- Beach House Burgers - 1.1 miles
- Big Daddy’s Restaurant - 1.1 miles
Nearby Activities
- Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - 1.1 miles
- Kure Beach Pier - 1.1 miles
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 1.6 miles
- Carolina Beach Pier - 3.1 miles
- Freeman Park - 3.2 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 2.6 miles
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 3.1 miles
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area - 3.7 miles
Nearby Shopping
- The Fudgeboat - 1.7 miles
- Squigleys - 1.2 miles
- The Veggie Wagon - 1.0 miles
- CB Surf Shop - 1.2 miles
- Pleasure Island Rentals - 1.4 miles
- Saltwater Surf Art Gallery - 1.4 miles
- Sandal Factory - 1.4 miles
- Sandal Factory - 1.5 miles
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