Cheerful Cottage - Beach Retreat - Near the Boardwalk - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

You've found the ideal home to relax with your family and friends at the beach! This 3 bed, 2 bath home sits on a peaceful street just three blocks away from the boardwalk! The main living space is ideal for getting together with it's comfortable couches and openness to the kitchen and dining spaces. The roomy bedrooms are comfortably decorated so you can relax after a long day at the beach. The best feauture of the home is the broad outdoor space in the beautiful screened in porch! It's ideal for appreciating your morning coffee or a drink at the end of your day. Linens are included, and the kitchen is ready to prepare!

The main living spaces of this home are open concept, so the living room with plenty of seating space for your group opens right into the kitchen. There is counter seating at the kitchen peninsula, and it has been supplied with all of the essentials that you'd need to savor a home cooked meal during your stay. There's an additional dining nook for additional indoor seating as well as an outdoor table. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds, and there is a murphy bed in the third that can be put up for additional space when not in use. The best part of this home is the outdoor space! There's an outdoor shower ideal for coming back from the beach, and the screened in porch is a great place to relax at the end of the day.

Guests will have access to the entire home, screened in porch, yard space, and driveway for parking. There is a locked owner's closet for our storage, but otherwise you'll have use of everything in the home.

Please be sure to review our cancellation policy prior to making your reservation. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance at the time of booking.

Thank you for booking with us!

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the optimal rental home experience:

When to book a Southport rental home & When to go:

• To find the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we strongly suggest reserving in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at the beach and popular Southport attractions. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• The sooner you can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Reserving your vacation property 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Some hosts and property managers offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, management companies supply Southport area visitors guides which often include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to pick the best rental home in Carolina Beach:

• Begin by selecting potential vacation weeks and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Cheerful Cottage - Beach Retreat - Near the Boardwalk has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, contact the property management company before you reserve the vacation property. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the host about pets before booking.

Tips to have a fantastic stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your visit, make note of any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the host right away to relay your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your peaceful home. Employ the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected everything. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a great time? Most rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.