General Features[>
- Games
- 2 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Area rugs in public areas
- Barbecue grill
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Bed sheets provided
- Blender
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Deadbolt lock
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- English
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Fishing nearby
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Heating
- Hiking nearby
- Ice maker
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Iron/ironing board
- Kayaking nearby
- Laundry facilities
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near laundromat
- Near the beach
- Near the sea
- No elevator (single level property)
- No pets allowed
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Patio
- Power boating nearby
- Recycling
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 1462 sq ft (136 sq m)
- Uses some LED lighting
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water-efficient showers only
- Water-efficient toilets only
- Windsurfing nearby
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 1462 square feet
The Space & Comforts
-4 Bedrooms: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, and 2 Twins
-2 Full Baths: Featuring exhilarating rain showers
-Dining & Gathering: Grand kitchen island with seating for 4, plus a separate dining table for 6
-Work & Stream: Dedicated workstation in twin bedroom backed by an ultra-fast 1GB fiber line
-Linens Supplied: Bath towels and beach towels supplied
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash supplied
Starter Packs Supplied: A modest supply of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry pods, and a few K-Cups to kickstart your stay
For the Chefs & Foodies
-Electric stove, microwave, blender, and toaster
-Dual coffee maker (supports both K-Cups and traditional drip)
-Outdoor propane grille (with a spare propane tank ready to go)
Outdoor Living & Beach Gear
-Backyard: Entirely enclosed with a privacy fence, ample patio seating, side tables, and Jeep-branded cornhole boards (yes, we’re Jeep people!).
-Outdoor Shower: Ideal for rinsing off after a sun-soaked day.
-Packed Beach Shed: Loaded with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a beach cart, kids' beach toys, and a cooler.
The only thing missing is you! Pack your swimsuit and come relax at Life’s 2 Short Beach Cottage.
Good to Know & House Rules
-Guest Requirements: Primary guest must be 25 or older to book.
-Pet & Smoke-Free: No family pets or smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
-Keep It Relaxing: No events or enormous gatherings allowed.
-Sand Care: Please use the outdoor shower to rinse off sand after visiting the beach—our plumbing will thank you!
-Parking: Street parking is stringently prohibited. Driveway and front lawn parking accommodate up to 5–6 cars.
-Trip Insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance for tranquility of mind. Please take a moment to review our cancellation policy prior to booking.
About the Area
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Kate's Pancake House - 1.3 miles
- Malama Cafe - 1.4 miles
- Pop's Diner - 1.4 miles
- Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill - 1.8 miles
- Grannys Country Kitchen - 0.4 miles
- Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar - 0.5 miles
- Uncle Vinny’s Pizzeria Ristorante - 0.7 miles
- Beach House Burgers - 1.1 miles
Nearby Activities
- Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - 1.1 miles
- Kure Beach Pier - 1.1 miles
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 1.6 miles
- Fort Anderson - Old Brunswick Town - 3.1 miles
- Carolina Beach Pier - 3.1 miles
- Freeman Park - 3.2 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 2.3 miles
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 3.1 miles
Nearby Shopping
- The Veggie Wagon - 1.0 miles
- Squigleys - 1.2 miles
- CB Surf Shop - 1.2 miles
- Pleasure Island Rentals - 1.4 miles
- Saltwater Surf Art Gallery - 1.4 miles
- Sandal Factory - 1.4 miles
- Sandal Factory - 1.5 miles
- Celtic Creamery & Seaside Shenanigans Boutique - 1.5 miles
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