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Darling 1930s cottage across from ocean!

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Bathroom
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeping Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Sleeping Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Darling 1930s cottage across from ocean!

“Good Ole Waves” is by far the most darling cottage on Carolina Beach. Built in the 1930s, this charming retreat features classic cedar siding, timeless character, and all the comforts of home. From the cozy interior to the inviting front porch, screened-in side porch, and sunny back deck, this cottage offers everything you need for a memorable and heartwarming stay.

Step inside to a quaint living area adorned with hearty wood floors and whitewashed walls, exuding coastal cottage antique charm. As you make your way toward the fully equipped kitchen, you’ll pass two guest bedrooms – one with a queen bed and the other with a full bed, both offering cozy accommodations. Additional sleeping options include a twin daybed and a pull-out sofa in the living room, comfortably sleeping two more guests. The hallway provides access to the main bathroom, which features a beautifully tiled stand-up shower, perfect for refreshing after a day at the beach. The kitchen includes all the essentials for preparing meals and even boasts a large utility sink—ideal for hosting dinner with friends or family. Once the meal is ready, gather around the oversized dining table for a delicious feast and some quality time together.

Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom awaits with a king-sized bed and en suite bathroom. Large windows offer lovely ocean views, and the charming clawfoot tub in the primary bathroom invites you to enjoy a long, relaxing soak after a day of sun and sand.

Downstairs on the ground level, you’ll find the laundry area and another full bathroom—super convenient for rinsing off after the beach or managing vacation laundry. The closest beach access is just across the street at Oyster Shell Public Access, making it easy to come and go from the shoreline as you please.
During your stay, be sure to catch a spectacular sunrise, grab legendary donuts from Britt’s, and keep an eye out for playful dolphins along the surf. On Thursday nights, enjoy fireworks on the beach, or stroll through the Farmer’s Market at the Lake. Pleasure Island has something for everyone—rain or shine! Head to the Fort Fisher Aquarium or explore the nearby historic site on a rainy day, or hop the ferry to Southport for a charming day trip. Nature lovers will enjoy hiking the trails at Carolina Beach State Park and exploring its unique maritime forest.

Don’t wait—make your plans today and stay at “Good Ole Waves” for your next Carolina Beach getaway. This nostalgic coastal gem is ready to welcome you with open arms and ocean breezes.

Occupancy: 9
Stay Requirements: Any Turn Day. Minimum two night stay.
Bedding Configuration: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Twin Day Bed, 1 Sleeper Sofa
Parking: Parking behind home for three vehicles
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 Airbnb and must be paid separately to the host. Failure to disclose and prepay for dogs will result in penalty fees which are disclosed in House Rule #16. 

Prohibited: Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Boat Trailers, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Keyless Entry, Outdoor Shower
Property Security: For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have exterior security cameras located on the front door (doorbell camera).
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 “C224 – Good Ole Waves” as a vacation rental.

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Bryant Real Estate
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Languages

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 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

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Carolina Beach, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Freeman Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Darling 1930s cottage across from ocean! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Darling 1930s cottage across from ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darling 1930s cottage across from ocean!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darling 1930s cottage across from ocean! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

6.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alicia J.

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

Cottage at the Beach

We enjoyed the essence of the remolded cottage and the location was fantastic. There were a few minor issues, like the oven, sink, and ac but overall is was another wonderful adventure to add to our books.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheresse H.

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

Short Stay

Only stayed for a few hours, can't really give a review on the property and so forth. Place was clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carl S.

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

Still love this house

The TV is missing from master bedroom….big deal and oven is almost impossible to figure out how to work
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

1st beach trip

It was big enough, the furniture needs replacing inside. (Living room) Porches need better care and to be cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

3rd time here

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: Fatastic roomy home across the street from beach. We have a very old 70lb dog&my husband would carry him up and down the stairs. It was a little to hot to sleep on the ground floor at the time-but sleeping down there would be a good old dog, stair free option.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

Charming Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had everything we needed. Great area, easy beach access, and super charming details.Only complaint was an excessive amount of dog much it was on the kitchen table, counters, porch, and all over the bed comforters. There was so much we couldn't sweep and get it all. Recommend a thorough deep clean. We have a hypoallergenic pooch ourselves and love dogs but don't enjoy living in their hair.
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8/10 Good

Darla K.

Family beach trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Great location, ocean across the street.very nice porch with chairs & you can hear the waves. Beds were comfortable. Very nice large washer & dryer. Nice outdoor shower to wash sand off before entering the house. Could use some general maintenance such as bushes need trimmed, bathroom door upstairs doesn’t close, drawer near refrigerator rubs & hard to open. There are no kitchen dish towels I suggest bringing your own. We had to use paper towels. Would also be nice to have a least one extra bath towel & wash cloth
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Angela M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cockroaches!!!

The cottage was very quaint and beautiful. My family was so excited to take a step back in time. The location is great for beach lovers as it is directly across from beach access. However, our trip was ruined by a cockroach infestation! We were unable to have food in our house or do any cooking. As a large family we rent houses so we can specifically do this. We went to speak with the company that manages the house and rentals and have yet to hear back from the property manager! I am completely disappointed by their lack of response and/or concern. I wouldn’t recommend anyone rent anything from Bryant Real Estate and I have definitely learned my lesson as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anna Boros S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Smelly roach infested filthy house across from the beach

This house reeks and has pet hair, pet smell, dirty linens and huge cockroaches. The living room, furniture, unlike the pictures in the listing, are covered in smelly dirty spreads. When we , upon check in, reached out by text to the rental agency stating our dirty bed issues (sand in bed), roach, they offered to do another extermination, but took hours to respond as apparently the contact i used was for emergencies only and the evening was considered after "business hours". They did not address our smell and filth concerns. We had to fix the issue ourselves by the only means possible and that meant we had to take our kids, dog , after a 12 hour drive elsewhere. We did not, could not, stay 1 single night due to its inhabitability. We had to find a hotel, which was an hour away that was available on such short notice fir a family and a pet, elsewhere and essentially paid 2x for 5 days. We turned in the keys several days early , told them.in person via text all our issues and they refunded our cleaning cost on vrbo but not one single nights fee or even any percentage of this several thousand dollar booking. Their cleaning service said everything was clean. Very convenient. But look at the reviews. (Unfortunately one was posted after 1 booked and of course their cancelation policy did not allow me to change) Its a filthy house. If you have any sense of smell, and sense if cleanliness and order, if you have eyes, avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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