General Features[>
- Books
- 1 bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 1 total pets
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- English
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Highchair
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Near laundromat
- Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Patio
- Pet friendly
- Refrigerator
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Spanish
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Travel crib
- TV with cable/satellite service
- Welcoming dogs only
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
This comfortable coastal design and creative space is conveniently located in the heart of Carolina Beach and only 2 blocks from the beach and lake. A 5 min. walk to the Boardwalk is tons of great eateries, stores, units, amusement rides, bars, coffee, ice-cream, donuts, an arcade & more!
Appreciate a hike through the state park, a visit to the aquarium, or a summer movie by the lake!
The beach is only a 0.2 mile walk from The Little Paddle! In addition to convenient beach access, this home is no more than a 5 min. walk to the boardwalk, local eateries, shopping, and Carolina Beach Lake Park while still offering privacy and a peaceful space to relax after a long day appreciating the beach.
The space: Lower unit of duplex. Private 1 Bed/1 Bath. Guests live in completely separate upstairs unit with different outside entrance. Check out our other listing The Sunrise Shack if you’re looking for more space!
Appliances: full size refrigerator, oven/stove, and microwave.
Entirely supplied kitchen: Dishes, pots/pans, silverware, drip coffee pot, coffee, and tea. Bed linens and 2 bath towels supplied, as well as hand soap, dish soap, shampoo and conditioner, trash bags, and paper towels.
WiFi available throughout the home and intelligent TV's in main living room and bedroom.
Well trained family pets welcome with fee. Two pet limit, one time $200 pet fee per pet applies. Please let us know at time of booking if you will be bringing pets and how many.
Outdoor spaces: Long screened in front porch is ideal for sipping coffee while watching the sunrise. New cavernous back deck and outdoor shower is great for family and friends after a long day at the beach. Savor yard games, calming sunsets, or let your dog run complimentary in our huge backyard.
Backyard is entirely fenced but one fence is about 3ft tall.
Parking - 1 complimentary spaces available: 1 space in front of the garage. Please be respectful of our neighbors and avoid parking in their yard.
Guest Access - Private access to entire 1st level (1 bed/1 bath). Our bathroom contains a stand up shower. We also have an outside shower located in the backyard that you can use.
Entry through front door. Keyless PIN code lock on front door that is specific to you.
Please keep in mind that our home was constructed in the 1940’s. And although our ceilings are insulated with Rockwool, you may occasional hear footsteps from the guests staying upstairs.
Guests are required to complete a rental agreement upon booking.
About the Area
Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. Federal Point History Center and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, 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.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Pop's Diner - 0.3 miles
- Squigleys - 0.1 miles
- Kate's Pancake House - 0.1 miles
- Malama Cafe - 0.2 miles
- Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill - 0.6 miles
- Hang Ten Grill - 0.1 miles
- Havana's Fresh Island Seafood - 0.2 miles
- The Dive Food & Spirits - 0.2 miles
Nearby Activities
- Kure Beach Pier - 0.1 miles
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 0.4 miles
- Carolina Beach State Park - 1.3 miles
- Carolina Beach Pier - 2.0 miles
- Freeman Park - 2.0 miles
- Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - 2.3 miles
- Fort Anderson - Old Brunswick Town - 2.9 miles
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 4.3 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Squigleys - 0.1 miles
- CB Surf Shop - 0.1 miles
- Pleasure Island Rentals - 0.2 miles
- Sandal Factory - 0.3 miles
- The Veggie Wagon - 0.3 miles
- Saltwater Surf Art Gallery - 0.3 miles
- Celtic Creamery & Seaside Shenanigans Boutique - 0.3 miles
- The Fudgeboat - 0.3 miles
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