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Oceanfront House-Sleeps 8-10 Rec Room and Theater Room

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View coming from the ocean
Living room with sectional and game table
Game table in living room
Kitchen with eat in bar- barely in picture to the right.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Ground floor

1 Queen Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Top floor second master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront House-Sleeps 8-10 Rec Room and Theater Room

Our home is oceanfront in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. It is an older style cottage built in the 1940's and we added a third floor and renovated in 2003. Complete renovation in spring 2020.

There are great views with beautiful porches and decks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. In the Spring of 2008, the ground floor was added to the rental making it a full house rental. Full kitchen was renovated on middle floor in 2011 with dishwasher and garbage disposal. All new appliances in 2020. Two master suites with mini fridge and coffee/tea bar in one. Bathrooms in the old part of the cottage were renovated with new tile showers in 2016.

The ground floor does have a separate entrance into a game room with a pool table. We recently added a spiral staircase leading to the middle floor. This floor has one queen bedroom and full bath. A theater room is located on the ground floor with a big screen smart TV, popcorn machine and fridge. A new front loading washer and dryer were added to this floor in 2020. There is a queen air mattress that can be used in the theater room to sleep 2 children.

The middle floor has a full kitchen and family room with a recently renovated open floor plan, one queen bedroom, and one full bathroom. The living area has a smart tv and a game/puzzle table and sectional sofa. The dining area has a large table with seating for 8-10., and additional bar seating for two. The kitchen is fully stocked and offers a large pantry area and adequate workspace. There is a wonderful open porch with rockers and a table/chairs for eating or playing games. There are two outdoor showers; an open shower on the walkway from the beach to rinse off sand, and a closed hot and cold shower to enjoy your daily shower.

The top floor has two large oceanfront King master suites with private baths. Each bedroom opens onto the top porch with a porch swing and loungers. You DO have to walk through one of the bedrooms to get to the interior stairs. There are exterior stairs off the porch as well.

The house will sleep 8 people in beds and two more on an air mattress.

This house is located on the north end of Carolina Beach, a quieter and more relaxing part of the beach. The Boardwalk, fishing pier and charter boats are all within walking distance. Enjoy the many restaurants, kid's activities, and just strolling on the beach! Bike, chair, umbrella and boat rentals are all within one mile of the house. There is a private deck and walkway to the beach, a brick grill and fireplace to cook out, and everything you need to have a wonderful relaxing vacation! There are free summer concerts each month, Sunday night family movies at the lake, Thursday night fireworks, as well as a wonderful Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival in October.

The NC Aquarium is a short drive as well as the USS NC Battleship Memorial and historic Wilmington! You can take a beautiful 30 minute ferry ride from Fort Fisher, just a few miles away, to Southport, another historic and beautiful town on the water. There are wonderful restaurants and antique shops in historic Southport. Come and enjoy our wonderful vacation home! We vacation there too, so you can count on it being well kept!

FAMILIES AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS ONLY! We have the right to refuse rentals to groups or students. This is a NONSMOKING RENTAL and NO PETS ALLOWED.

IF THIS HOUSE IS BOOKED, PLEASE VISIT VRBO.com/81278 AND SEE OUR OTHER PROPERTY THAT IS ON THE SAME BLOCK AS THIS HOUSE.

*****Please note that this property is an older style beach cottage from the 1940’s, with fairly small rooms and bathrooms. There are no electrical outlets in the older bathrooms. If you do not want a cozy vacation property, this is not the house for you.

If you are planning an event at this property, this must be approved prior to booking. There may be an up charge related to number of guests as well as event type.


Keywords: HOUSE, Oceanfront

Property manager

Kelly
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Languages

Arabic, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Families and responsible adults only. No groups allowed.
Saturday to Saturday rentals in the peak with a week minimum
If cancelled within 60 days of rental period, you may rebook within1 year without penalty. Purchase trip insurance in event that you need to cancel.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Freeman Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buzz's Roost - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront House-Sleeps 8-10 Rec Room and Theater Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront House-Sleeps 8-10 Rec Room and Theater Room ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront House-Sleeps 8-10 Rec Room and Theater Room ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront House-Sleeps 8-10 Rec Room and Theater Room located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Getaway

This was a great place to have a getaway with friends from all over the country. It was walking distance to the pier for food, drinks, ice cream and views yet not commercialized to have traffic. House was great and hosts were easy to rent from. Easy walk out to the beach and lots of amenities that helped make a great vacation for us. 100% recommend to those looking for a place to gather to make fun memories at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Its a great place

The house was great right on the beach. We just so happened to be there when tropical storm Debbie hit. Even with all the wind and rain we got it was still a great trip. We would definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was as expected. It was a great vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Our family enjoyed staying at Mimi’s Cottage. We had 9 all together, 6 adults and 3 under 5, so we had plenty of room. There were special amenities when we arrived. Just a short walk away to the beach. Convenient to grocery stores, the Boardwalk & restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a fantastic time!!!

Wonderful property with great access to the beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mimi's Cottage

I can't say enough good things about our trip and this awesome property. Everything was as advertised or better. It was clean, comfortable and fun. Parking was convenient and packing in and out was a breeze. The owner took every opportunity to make sure we were happy. I look forward to staying at Mimi's Cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had the best week!

The house is beautiful and perfect for a small family, we can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cozy get-away.

Thank you, everything was great!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay!

We loved the ocean views and location right on the beach. Kelly was so helpful and promptly answered any questions we had. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great oceanfront house!

Mimi's Cottage was perfect for our family's vacation! Very clean, cozy and great decor. We wouldn't hesitate to book again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Mimi's Beach House

The location is excellent....close to beach and boardwalk. Really enjoyed the space and decks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation!

Perfect location! Everyone had their own bedroom & bathroom. Beds were so comfortable. Parking and Private beach access was awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach retreat

Great location right on the beach! Plenty of room for the entire family. We enjoyed sitting on the porches watching the waves roll in and taking just a few steps to the beach to watch the sun rise each morning. We are already looking forward to saying here again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vaca

Great House, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carolina Beach Vacation

Beautiful home. Perfect for our family. Im thinking of getting a popcorn machine after trying the amazing one here. We hope to return for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for family vacation!

Mimi’s Cottage was the perfect size for our family! We had 4 adult couples and the Cottage had four bedrooms/bathrooms so no one had to share! The beach is literally steps off the dune walkway! The porch swing on the top deck was my favorite spot! Definitely will stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a wonderful stay! We were there with our adult children and our grandchildren, ages 1 and 3. The house felt perfect with the layout as you had some privacy but could all be together. The beach was not crowded and very nice. This was our first time renting and Kelly was great. Would love to come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

birthday get away

This house was great for our size! Each bedroom had it's own bathroom. The house was conveniently located. It was easy to get to the beach. I wish we could have stayed longer to use all the extras provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family vacation

My family and I had such a great spring break. We enjoyed being right on the ocean. Every morning my kids were so excited to wake up and watch the sun rise We saw dolphins every morning. The house was perfect and very clean. The house is just a short drive to the boardwalk. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best trips to Carolina Beach!

Mimi’s cottage was perfect for celebrating my daughter turning 16. Kelly was a great host and made the trip special for her!! We have been to Carolina Beach for many years and this was by far the best trip yet! The location is perfect. The outdoor charcoal grill and private boardwalk is a plus. Finally, the basement pool table and movie room was the ideal hangout for 4 teen girls.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Rissmiller & Turnage ...

The Rissmiller & Turnage Bonding Week was great. The cottage, weather, food, fun and fellowship was just what we all wanted. We'd like to reserve again next year again for the third week in July 05. We offer these recommendations; handrail for steps leading to third floor, stoarge shelves in kitchen closet, mirror in outside shower and folding chairs for additional seating. Kelly and Avi, thanks for being gracious hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Abree V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Cottage on the Beach ❤️

We enjoyed our stay at Mimi's cottage and haved loved the Carolina Beach area. This was our first time coming this far south for a beach vacation and I'm pretty sure we'll be back. We lucked out with amazing weather so got a bunch of beach time in. We took a trip to the aquarium at Ft. Fisher and were pleasantly impressed. Would definitely. recommend checking it out as both kids and the adults enjoyed it. Wake & Bake Donuts were delicious (Didn't get to Britt's with their off season hours) as was Seawiten Cafe & Tiki Bar. Not only did we enjoy the sand, waves, and short walk to the beach, we made popcorn watched a movie in the theater and the grown ups loved playing some pool. We hope to be back again next year! The photos and listing information are all accurate and gave us a good idea if what to expect. Having the linens, towels, and kitchen stocked were immensely helpful. We were so excited to see the beach items provided for us we well, plenty of beach chairs, toys, a couple boogie boards, and some fishing poles even.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cecilia Q., Georgia

curly Q

What a wonderful place to make family memories! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your beachfront home. The rooms were comfortable and the view outstanding. Just 2 'could-have-been-better's: the 'largest' pot in the kitchen wouldn't hold enough pasta for 8 never mind 18! A large pot for seafood steaming/pasta cooking would be helpful for a house that hosts so many. Additionally, a second trip to the hotel to pick up pool balls was unfortunate. They could/should be given when the keys are handed out. THANKS so much for a lovely stay~
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dawn H.

Beach Getaway

The house was very nice and in a great location, however there was a very mean neighbor that was constantly watching what we did and even came out to tell us our 2 year old granddaughter couldnt pick up the sand on her property, thankfully we all recognized the womans ignorance and didnt let her ruin our great time! The bottom floor of the home is not attached to the other levels so you have to go outside to access the rest of the home, which was great for the teenagers! They enjoyed the pool table and game console that was provided. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots, pans, etc..... overall nice property.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, cute and quaint beachfront cottage!

We traveled to Carolina Beach with our four young children and couldn’t ask for a better rental house to accommodate all of our needs! Clean property, nicely appointed decor, updated kitchen, and on the ocean with private beach access. Kelly was so helpful from the minute we booked to the minute we left. The entrance to the house is on the middle floor with the kitchen, living/dining room and one bedroom and bathroom. The top floor has 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. You have to walk through one bedroom to get to the other so it was perfect for our family. The bottom floor of this house has its own entrance from the exterior and no interior door to the top so perfect if you have another couple or family staying with you. Overall, we had a great stay and will definitely stay here again in the future. This cottage is a gem!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kelly

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We moved from Virginia to the Wilmington area in 1991. We fell in love with the old beach cottages in Carolina Beach and soon found one that was a 'great fixer-upper'. We did some cosmetic changes and enjoyed the house for one year before Hurricanes Bertha and Fran hit! We had extensive damage, but were able to salvage the house and maintain it's 1940's charm with an updated look. Later in 2003, we added a third floor to the house and have been renting to many return renters since that time. We took the house off the rental market for two years and did a major renovation in 2020. The house is in a great area of Carolina Beach, the north end, where many families vacation and close enough but far enough away from the boardwalk area to minimize noise. Every other year, the town renourishes the beach, so in the off years, the beach erosion can be significant. A complete renovation was done following Hurricane Dorian in the fall of 2019.

We love Mimi's cottage, named after my (Kelly's) mom, and appropriate since my parents own the house with us. We know that you will enjoy staying here in the quaintness of an old beach cottage with modern updates and fabulous views!

Why they chose this property

Avi was working in Carolina Beach when we moved to the area, and we lived here for the first year. We then moved into Wilmington but missed the beach and soon started looking for property that we could fix up. We loved the area because it was far enough from Wilmington to feel like we were on vacation, but close enough to drive home if we needed. We love the uncrowded beaches and the 'old' feel of the beach. It reminds me of childhood visits to the beach.

What makes this property unique

You will enjoy the benefit of this oceanfront property with easy access to the beach, a nice parking pad with a deck area off of the walkway to the beach with a brick charcoal grill and outdoor fireplace, outdoor showers,one with both hot and cold water, a nice tanning deck on the top floor. You can easily walk to the north end pier to fish or eat, or to the Boardwalk where there are great shops, amusement rides, bike and other vehicle rentals, and an exciting nightlife. The NC Aquarium is about a 5 mile drive, as is the ferry over to Southport. Wilmington is only about a 15 minute drive where there are wonderful restaurants, sightseeing, film studio tours, carriage rides, and a wonderful downtown riverwalk.Our house has been a host to many weddings. We are one of only a few single family houses left at the beach. We have a large parking pad that works well with tents and tables, and we offer offsite parking at our hotel if you can provide shuttle service for your guests. We also have other properties in close proximity that can house other guests within walking distance.

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