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Historic pet friendly home on ocean

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C216-15
C216-14
C216-13
C216-11
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Freeman Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Historic pet friendly home on ocean

*On 04/30/2024 we became aware that this property is being affected by nearby construction.  You may experience unpleasant environmental factors such as noise, vibrations, and even light pollution during your stay during hours of permitted construction which are outlined as Monday through Friday 7:00AM – 6:00PM, and Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM.  We deeply regret the inconvenience but appreciate your kind understanding that these factors are not under the control of the homeowners or our management company.  Please enjoy your visit and keep a respectful distance around areas where workers or machines are present. *

Historic single family home that is pet friendly! This is the second house south of Freeman Park, accessed just through the entrance. Bring your 4x4 and enjoy driving on the beach where you can truly get away from the crowds. "T.J. House" was featured in a TV special about Seal Team Six and it boasts some of the most spectacular sunrise views anywhere. You'll enjoy three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, as well as a private walkway to the beach. There is also a small screened-in porch and an outdoor shower on the ocean front deck.

There is a Queen bedroom, another with a Full bed and the third bedroom features a pyramid bunk with a Twin over a Full bed. There is also a pull-out sofa in the living room, for sleeping accommodations for up to 9. There is plenty of parking for 3 cars. Note that the washer/dryer is located in the basement which cannot be accessed from inside the home.

Make your plans now to enjoy this quaint and comfortable beachfront cottage with your family and your dogs. You're already at Freeman Park, so you'll have an expansive beach to play or relax. Bring your rods and head just a short walk to the North End pier or toss a line from the surf and test your luck. Whatever you decide to do, "T.J. House" will surely be a place you want to come back to year after year.

Occupancy 9: Sun/Sun rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons. Pets welcome with fee.
Bedding Recap: 1 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Pyramid Bunk Bed (Twin over Full), 1 Sofa Bed
Parking: Parking for three vehicles
Prohibited: Smoking, Grilling on Deck
Pet Policy: Pet Policy: Dogs welcome as an optional add-on for this property with a non-refundable fee of $250 + tax that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation. Charge will be added after booking when the option to bring a pet and number of pets are selected. Nonrefundable fees are listed in the House Rules and animals must be disclosed via the Rental Agreement. Fees are not included automatically when booking on VRBO and must be paid separately to the host if you wish to bring a pet(s). Failure to disclose and prepay for dogs will result in penalty fees which are disclosed in House Rule #16.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund.  All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable).


Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C216 – T.J. House” as a vacation rental.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic pet friendly home on ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic pet friendly home on ocean?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic pet friendly home on ocean on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$479, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic pet friendly home on ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic pet friendly home on ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic pet friendly home on ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic pet friendly home on ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home is just steps away from Freeman Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAWN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was GREAT !!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and wonderful access to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our location and beach access. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. House was perfect for what we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra H.

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

Didn't want to leave

Loved the property and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Thank you for your positive review of our property. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the location convenient. Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to provide an exceptional experience for all our guests. We appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittnay V.

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

A short & beautiful getaway!

We booked a brief trip for our anniversary and had a wonderful time! The location was convenient and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceptional Location

You couldn’t ask for a better location! Very clean with everything you need for your stay! There is an awesome Tiki Bar within walking distance for drinks and food!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the location, cleanliness, and nearby amenities to be exceptional. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're thrilled that you had such a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Communication, location

Spring Break 2025

Really cool house, perfect location. Outdoor spaces are amazing, house needs a deep clean and a little love. Its a bit tough to get to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie K.

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

May vacation

Cottage was nice . Great access to the beach . Loved the tables outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Beach Vacation

We had an awesome time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2023
Craig, we are glad you had a great stay! Thanks for the review! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Lovely

We loved being able to walk the deck and onto the beach! The house was cozy and clean. We enjoyed the screened porch. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the house to be cozy and clean. The ability to walk the deck and onto the beach, as well as the screened porch, sound like wonderful features that made your visit even more pleasant. It's wonderful to know that you would stay here again, and we truly appreciate your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

TJ House

We loved this little house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Lovely beach house

We love this house! This is our second stay there and we hope to be back. The location is incredible: beautiful view and peaceful setting. The house has everything you need and is very comfortable. Unfortunately, just prior to our arrival the beach path was washed away and cannot be replaced. However, beach access is still available a short walk away and the owner stopped by to drop off a nice beach cart. Totally not a deal breaker. We had a great stay and are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your second stay with us. Your kind words about the location, amenities, and overall comfort of the property are greatly appreciated. We're sorry to hear about the temporary inconvenience with the beach path, but we're glad that the beach cart to made access easier. We look forward to welcoming you back next year and ensuring another exceptional experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved our stay at this location as it was wonderful having the beach just a few steps away. Having said that, there were some major mold issues in the bathrooms and the tile floor is stained throughout the house. Since we spent so much time at the beach, the issues with the house didn’t really bother us. If the owners put a little TLC into this property, it would go from good to spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Carolyn, Thank you for your feedback. We do work with owners in the off season to make improvements/ upgrades to the property, so we will pass along your suggestions. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the property and proximity to the beach!
Verified

8/10 Good

Duane W.

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

LDW

Love the location. Cottage well equipped in kitchen and did have some beach stuff in basement( didn’t use any, brought our own). The only suggestion I would give is to have a ceiling fan for screened porch. I do love the older style beach cottage’s. Also the deck and walkway to beach was super nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Duane, thank you for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Sabina, OH

TJ House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice location. Wonderful stay at the beach. House was clean. Could use some updates, some boards were loose on the deck, the trail to the beach could be trimmed back. Overall great property.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Tansy, Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the property and location. We do encourage owners to update properties during the off season, so we will pass along your feedback.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

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

Location location location

The parking area is a bit overgrown giving the house an abandoned feel and I t’s just through the gate for Freeman Park so getting in and out is kind of a pain, but when you get to the perch by the ocean that doesn’t matter a bit. If you have dogs this is THE perfect house. The entire deck is gated so it’s super convenient. It’s not the fanciest house but you’re ocean front so it’s totally worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can't wait to see you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy B.

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

Great property needs a few minor things

View is amazing. Property is as described. Few issues the grill is not worthy of cooking food on it to feed my family that needs to be replaced. Also, the pull out couch was broken and we could not use it so I had to sleep on a pretty uncomfortable couch, other than that everything’s great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Jeremy, thank you for the review. We will take your suggestions to the property owner. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Salisbury, NC

Thompsons and friend at TJ House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was nice. We especially enjoyed the screened-in porch. We ate all of our meals out there. Kitchen was well stocked. Two complaints - no DVD player as advertised, and the walk to the beach once the walkway ends is quite treacherous. Slippery with rocks and no railing. Also, the brush needs to be cut back.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Georgette, Thank you for your response! We are glad that you enjoyed the property and screened in porch! We apologize that their was not DVD player at the property, we will have our team double check and remove this item if it is not longer at the property. The owners are actually rebuilding the walking at the end of October 2022, so hopefully this will help towards the end of the walkway!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Sevierville, TN

Beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s was a good location but house dirty. The toaster had spider webs. And hair balls were under everything. Management was courteous.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Thanks Sam, we appreciate the feedback and we apologize that you found the home unclean. It sounds like you may have spoken to our management, but I cannot find any record of us sending anyone to tidy up. We stand ready to assist our guests with any problems that arise, and we would have liked to have the opportunity to redeem ourselves while you were here. Please know that we want to help, and we hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with the relaxing vacation that you deserve.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolann P.

Perfect Birthday Weekend at T.J. House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location on Carolina Beach right next to Freeman Park, where dogs are allowed on the beach. The home was clean and comfortable. The kitchen has almost everything necessary to cook, but no salt, pepper, etc. The checker table in the screened in porch is awesome! The walkway to the beach and the table/chairs near the ocean are perfect! We ended up renting a grill and two umbrellas from Got Shade, a wonderful company with great customer service!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Carol, We are so glad to hear that your enjoyed the property! It is in a great location that does allow for the pups! The home definitely does have some eccentric features that are great! Come visit again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gene S.

June 12-19

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an enjoyable time. Loved that the house was next door to Freeman Park which gave us space to move about. The house was in working condition. Screened-in porch, water pressure, bedroom space, and back porch were all very nice. The couch was a bit uncomfortable, master bedroom tv should be on the wall, and maybe another tv in the next bedroom, also would’ve liked better cookware. Would liked to have had a vacuum and more cleaning supplies to leave things the way we found them. Proximity was great and cooking areas were nice as well.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
David, Thank you for your feedback. I will let our housekeeping team know about the cookware and vacuum for the property as these are standard items in the property. I am glad that you loved the location of the property and were able to utilize the screened in porch and back porch! We hope you will visit again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Robert F.

Not Exactly What I Had Hoped For

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I had imagined sitting on the porch listening to the waves at night....I heard the goings and comings of neighbors and had to listen to other folks' music. During the day there were noises from construction work nearby that you heard in house. We had to go out and purchase bug spray....discovered ants in kitchen and they got in our jeep! Bedrooms could use shades that block more light at night. If you don't mind noise then it's fine....you can tell it has age on it and I felt better after cleaning light switches and bathrooms...this is just me. I should have checked out location a little closer. Pictures online always look better then in person.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

debbie c.

Poor Commnunication

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We checked in on Sunday July 17th with no issues, by Monday evening the house had begun to be warm with everyone complaining about the ac. On Tuesday, July 19th, I used the app to alert someone regarding the AC. My son called the emergency number on July 19th several times before someone came to look at the ac at midnight and stated that it was rusted and no one should have been put in the house, and he did what he could. On Wednesday July 20th, we continued to contact with the temperatures rising to 89 in the house. On Thursday July 21st, I purchased fans and we were repeatedly lied to by management regarding bringing window units to the house. When the gentleman arrived he had 2 portable units and stated they would not cool the house. He was right. We were offered an opportunity to leave but with no where to go and we had to stay through Friday evening. We left first thing Saturday morning and the temperature with it raining in the house was 82. The miscommunication, lies and mishandling of the situation was far worse than the actual incident with the air conditioner. My husband requested a partial refund which we have not received.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Debbie, Thank you for your feedback. We were glad you were able to contact our after hours emergency line and that we were able to have a vendor assess the AC after hours. Unfortunately, the entire unit needed to be replaced and the replacement would not be installed during the remainder of your stay. You were offered the opportunity to vacate and dissolve the remainder of your lease with a refund for the unused nights, however you chose to stay at the property with the temporary cooling units that we had available. T.J. House is a pet friendly property, however it does require pet fees for pets. During one of the recorded phone calls with our reservationists you explicitly state that you have pets at the property. Our resolution took the unauthorized pets into account as you would have been charged a $400 unauthorized pet fee per pet, however we decided to waive these fees due to your inconveniences. We hope you were able to enjoy the beach with your family.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela D.

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

Location, location, location

Honestly, the location of this property couldn’t be more perfect. Right on the beach, with a little private deck that takes you right to it. The beds were all a little small for myself, my husband and our puppy who won’t sleep anywhere but with us (😂) and the house is small- 700sq ft. But we knew that going into it and we had 2 10-year old boys with us too and we all fit just fine. We weren’t there during peak season so the boardwalk was closed, which was a bummer, but not the fault of the property owner whatsoever. The boys had a blast on the beach all weekend and my husband and I had such a great time relaxing on the deck and the screened in porch. The only reason I took a star away is that the place is pretty dated- it needs a little repair/repaint/decor work. Overall we had a blast and would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in a single family home right on the beach. The check-in/ check-out process was super easy, they left us plenty of towels/sheets/pots and pans to work with, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Family Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everyone enjoyed the weekend. So nice to be able to walk out directly onto the beach. Sunrise was beautiful! Also spent the evenings on the screened porch playing board games. Good communication with property manager and keyless entry worked great. Looking forward to going back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
Thanks for your great review from your stay, Laurie! You are always welcome back anytime.

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