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Oceanfront Vintage‑Modern Cottage • Beachfront • Fireplace • Steps to Boardwalk

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A wooden deck leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A room with a white desk, framed pictures, a lamp, patterned curtains, and a view of the beach.
A nautical-themed living room with a sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, and nautical decor.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pier.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Arcade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Carolina Beach

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Legion Stadium, or consider a night out at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Vintage‑Modern Cottage • Beachfront • Fireplace • Steps to Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Oceanfront Vintage‑Modern Cottage • Beachfront • Fireplace • Steps to Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Vintage‑Modern Cottage • Beachfront • Fireplace • Steps to Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Vintage‑Modern Cottage • Beachfront • Fireplace • Steps to Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Vintage‑Modern Cottage • Beachfront • Fireplace • Steps to Boardwalk located?

Located in Downtown, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, just steps away from Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage!! Perfect location. Loved all the amenities (very comfy bed!). I hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time - excellent location and perfect place for our family to stay! Planning our return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Cute place. Great for the puppers!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with great access to the ocean. Loved that it was dog friendly and without multiple flights of stairs! Incredible location to the boardwalk and some local eats! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place we’ve stayed in Carolina Beach! Clean, very pet friendly, awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of my favorite beach cottages ever! Perfect location, wonderful host, great view. Beautiful sunrises! Love the back porch. Has everything you need. Great outdoor shower. Everything was awesome and can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Michelle’sHome . It was lovely inside with an amazing view . Michelle responded right away for any questions we had , and was very gracious throughout the whole stay . All of the amenities needed for your stay are also at her house . We will miss this house , and will definitely return again !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with Michelle was such a breeze. Location of Swabby Cottage can't be beat. Many restaurants and shops within a short walking distance. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen appliances appeared to be fairly new. We loved being on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. All furnishings were first class.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s the cutest beach cottage. Decorated so nicely and it had everything we needed. The private boardwalk to the beach is the best! We loved it so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the absolute best time at this wonderful gem on the beach! Michelle was amazing and the place was perfect. So easy to walk to everything, and the private beach access was incredible. The beach chairs and the hose on the walk back up were a great bonus as well! The house was stocked with everything you need for a terrific stay! We are very sad to be leaving today but we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the cottage! The host did a great job of communicating. The cottage was well supplied and very clean. It was a great to find something on the ocean that was quaint and cozy. We would love staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here and really enjoyed the location right near the boardwalk. We had very rainy evenings and had to spend more time indoors than expected, but we were able to make the best of it thanks to being right on the beach and so close to food. The place was small, and that was exactly what we needed to feel relaxed, especially since there were so many details/items available for us that we might have forgotten to bring. Thank you for having us and we appreciate your thoughtfulness of a rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little cottage. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful stay at Swabby Cottage. My favorite thing was how cozy and comfortable the cottage was (thank you for all the extra blankets). Everything was well stocked and clean. The location was perfect, walking distance to many attractions and restaurants, yet also surprisingly quiet inside with everything going on around it. I appreciated how responsive Michelle was, communication was excellent. Highly recommend and hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this beach cottage. The location was excellent and made it easy to enjoy everything at the boardwalk.We did have a minor A/C issue around 11:00 p.m., but the host responded immediately (even though it was almost midnight!) and had it taken care of without any hassle. They were incredibly responsive, helpful and easy to communicate with throughout our stay.We really appreciated the excellent hospitality and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little cottage!! The listing was totally accurate and the ocean front location was great. The large deck overlooking the beach was really nice as were all of the amenities inside the house. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of seating in the living area as well as the kitchen. The kitchen was well-equipped with all new appliances, cookware, basic spices, etc. There was a plentiful supply of towels (both for indoor and the beach) and lots of hooks throughout the cottage for hanging towels, clothes, etc. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Swabby Cottage was the best VRBO experience! So perfectly welcoming, so well equipped with all necessities plus extra touches, location was prime …and private beach access was the cherry on top. If we could sell our home and send for the pets we would just stay forever . Highly recommend this host and property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Swabby cottage! The kids are already asking to go back! Great location…walking distance to anything you could need. The furnishings/decor were lovely and the views of the ocean from the deck were amazing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely authentic quaint beach cottage placed in the most perfect location to boardwalk amusement and restaurants within walking distance. Listing was accurate with fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances, paper products, beach chairs, and towels conveniently provided. Drinking water and coffee bar delayed grocery trip until next morning - most appreciated! Quiet with comfortable beds. Beach access beside lifeguard station allows more peace of mind with children/teens who love the ocean. One minor/simple suggestion for cottage improvement - add mirrors to bedrooms so everyone doesn't rely on single bathroom mirror. I loved the authenticity of this older cottage and welcoming host. My family had a fantastic summer vacation! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
We’re delighted your family enjoyed the cottage, its amenities, and the location. Thank you for your kind words and for the thoughtful suggestion about adding mirrors in the bedrooms - it’s a great idea, and we’ll be incorporating it soon! We’d love to welcome your family back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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