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Cozy Cottage Vibes! Beachside, Huge Porch, Walk to Restaurants, Dogs Welcome!

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Hollis House has a large deck to enjoy the Ocean breezes and enough room for the entire crew to relax after a day at the beach
Hollis House is an adorable single-family home located on the ocean side, off the busy street, no dodging cars getting to the beach.
Beach access is just a block away with a new boardwalk.
The Hollis House has an open design with easy access to the large porch
The master has a queen bed with plenty of space for 2.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 672.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage Vibes! Beachside, Huge Porch, Walk to Restaurants, Dogs Welcome!

Tucked away on the oceanside of Carolina Beach Avenue South, Hollis House is the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and convenience. This standalone, second-row beach cottage offers a peaceful setting just a short stroll from the sand—no busy roads to cross and no shared walls with noisy neighbors.


You’ll love spending time on the large front porch, where the sound of crashing waves and the sea breeze set the tone for total relaxation. Sip coffee in the rocking chairs or gather for lunch at the picnic table before heading to the beach or exploring downtown. Located just a few blocks from Carolina Beach Lake Park and the Boardwalk, this home puts you close to all the fun—restaurants, shops, live music, and more.


Inside, the home features a generously sized kitchen with plenty of counter space, comfortable living and dining areas, and a Jack-and-Jill layout connecting the two bedrooms through the full bath. There's also ample off-street parking with space for up to three vehicles—no fighting for spots or paying to park during your stay. With thoughtful touches like fresh linens and towels (included in the cleaning fee), Roku Smart TVs, and a washer/dryer, you’ll have everything you need for a relaxing and easygoing beach vacation.
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*PROPERTY INFO*
Location: 1010 Carolina Beach Ave S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 ; 6 blocks away from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Home: 2 BR / 1 BA / Sleeps 6 / 3 Beds / 775 sq ft.


SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
-Bedroom 1: Queen
-Bedroom 2: One Full + One Twin
-Living Room: Pull-out Sofa (Full)
-Queen (1), Full (2), Twin (1)
-Bedroom 1 entrance is through the kitchen/dining area, Bedroom 2 entrance is through the living room area.
-Beds will be made with clean linens prior to your arrival
-Linens and towels are included in the cleaning fee
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*PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS*
-Charcoal Grill
-Huge Front Porch
-Pet friendly (with $250 fee)
-Entire house
-Parking: 3 parking spots
-Beach Access: The most convenient beach access is via Spartanburg Avenu,e which is approximately a 5 minute walk


*AMENITIES*
-Beach chairs (not guaranteed)
-Wifi + Cable
-Washer + Dryer
-3 Roku Smart TV's
-Coffee Maker/Keurig combo
-Blender
-Microwave
-Dishwasher
-Bath Towels
-Linens (beds made prior to arrival)
-A small starter kit of toilet paper, paper towels, detergents and hand soap is provided
-AND MORE!
We do our best to ensure that all items are available for your visit; however, we cannot guarantee condition and quantity due to guest use.
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*POLICIES/RULES*
-Please make yourself aware of our cancellation policy. Insurance is highly recommended.
-NO SMOKING allowed at this property.
-This is a DOG FRIENDLY HOME (up to 40 pounds): A non-refundable Pet Fee of $250 will be added to your rental if you choose to bring your dog. The Pet Fee is $350 for 2 dogs. Contact us regarding dog rules at the beach.
-Maximum Occupancy: 6 Occupants - Children must be counted within the maximum occupancy unless they are under the age of two (2) and are sleeping in a crib.
-Tenant Requirements: Tenant stated on the Agreement/Booking must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age, and acknowledge that they will occupy the Property during the entire tenancy.
-Manager and owner of the rental property are not responsible for citations received while staying at the property.
-Be respectful of the house and contents - it is someone's home. Respect the neighbors and neighborhood.
-No events or parties. If it is determined that a party/event is taking place at property, management has the right to evict tenants and guests with no refund.
-If determined that a party took place on any of the nights reserved, reservation guest will be charged $500, no exceptions.
-No uninvited guests without permission.


*Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Limited Damage Waiver Fee*
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*PLEASURE ISLAND ACTIVITIES*
-Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Pier - Fishing, Restaurants, and more
-Paddle Boarding and Biking with Paddle NC or Pleasure Island Rentals
-Kayaking/Canoeing with Adventure Kayak Company or Lighthouse Water Sports
-Surfing - Book Surf School for the week with Tony Silvagni
-Jet Ski with Carolina Beach Jet Ski Rentals
-Marina/Boating - Boat Tours with Endless Summer Day Tours or Sea Legs Pedal Pub
-Hiking at Carolina Beach State Park
-4 Wheel Drive-on Beaches at Fort Fisher and Freeman Park in CB
-Free movies Sunday nights in the summer at Carolina Beach Lake
-Free live music and fireworks Thursday nights during the summer at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
-Carolina Beach Boardwalk - visit shops, the arcade and restaurants year round. Enjoy festival rides, Britt’s Donuts, + more during the summer
-NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
-Fort Fisher Visitor’s Center + Civil War National Historic Landmark
-Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry - Take your car to Southport for the day on the car ferry from Fort Fisher
-Ocean Front Park in Kure Beach
-Rent a golf cart from Sun Fun Rentals
-And More! We provide an on-site booklet and send an email with recommendations prior to your stay!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10% Off Spring! Cute + Affordable 2nd Row Cottage, Great Spot Near Beach, Parking, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10% Off Spring! Cute + Affordable 2nd Row Cottage, Great Spot Near Beach, Parking, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10% Off Spring! Cute + Affordable 2nd Row Cottage, Great Spot Near Beach, Parking, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 10% Off Spring! Cute + Affordable 2nd Row Cottage, Great Spot Near Beach, Parking, Pet Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Fantastic family vacation

We had a great time on our second stay at Hollis House. The close access to the beach, restaurants and ice cream make for great family time walks. We all enjoy the extra large front porch for relaxing.
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Perfect Beach Getaway

Hollis House was the perfect beach getaway! The location was quiet yet close to everything, and we loved hearing the ocean from the front porch. The house was clean, cozy, and had plenty of space for our family. Parking was easy, and the short walk to the beach made our stay even better. We would love to come back
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Winter Retreat!

This house was the perfect winter retreat! Even in the colder weather, we loved cozying up on the big front porch and listening to the waves. The house was warm, inviting, and in a great spot for exploring—walks on the quiet beach, visiting the aquarium, and checking out local shops made for a fun getaway. A wonderful stay, even in the off-season!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Great family get away

Very clean, great location to beach, walkable to boardwalk and many shops and restaurants, big front porch Enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly T.

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

Super cute house

The house is cute and a great location to the beach. Its pet friendly, which I
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sven j.

Great Stay

We've stayed at Hollis House for 7 straight years. It's always a pleasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

A great weekend getaway!!

We enjoyed our weekend stay here! Location was perfect and hosts were very responsive to any questions. The property was clean and all essentials provided. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

Great family house

This house was perfect for our family! Everything we needed after a day at the beach. The front porch was so nice to sit out and relax. Plus the large parking lot was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

Great location

Great location. Exactly as described on internet. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

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

Weekend getaway

Great weather and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Great family vacation

The Hollis House was the perfect fit for our family. The large porch was great for relaxing or spending family time eating at the picnic table. We had everything needed to cook a meal or go to the great restaurants near by. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Girls trip

We had an amazing time. Our host Alex was amazing. Communicated with us every time we had a question. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lorriann h.

Family Beach Vacation

The home was very clean, and close to the beach! We had a wonderful time 🤣
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Great house for short stay.

The house is in a great location and walkable to just about everything. The house has enough amenities to get you through a week, however it could use some TLC and updating. Overall we had a great time and plan on coming back to Carolina Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Carolina Beach

We had a nice time at the Hollis House. It is very convenient to our favorite places at Carolina Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sven j.

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

Great stay.

This was our 3rd consecutive summer at Hollis House. Every visit gets better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Great Stay!

The property was just as advertised, and the management company was great to work with. Very detailed and answered all my questions. I highly recommend this property!
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Great Beach House..

Stayed in Hollis House for 2 weeks. Great location! Short walk to the beach and to restaurants.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Good beach house

Beach house is located close to restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Good amenities. Large porch is nice for family gatherings.
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10/10 Excellent

Elisa R.

Great Stay

We had a great stay here at Hollis House. We loved the location and hearing the ocean waves from the deck. Space was very clean! The property had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Malessa B.

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

Great little beach house!

House was clean and exactly as described. Perfect location with easy beach access and within walking distance to the boardwalk and plenty of restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

sven j.

Awesome beach vacation

This was our 6th Summer at Hollis House. Love it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan J.

Love this house!!

5 stars all the way - my family loved this cute little house. The house is clean, well equipped, and perfect for our little family of 4. We enjoyed listening to waves while drinking coffee on the large deck and relaxing at night in the living room.

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

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

Wonderful experience!!

The Hollis house was clean, great proximity to the beach and boardwalk. The giant front porch was an added plus! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Relaxing Getaway

This beach cottage was everything needed for a long weekend visit to the Wilmington area. Short walk to the beach. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

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