Cheerful Cottage - Beach Retreat - Near the Boardwalk - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

You've found the ideal home to relax with your family and friends at the beach! This 3 bed, 2 bath home sits on a peaceful street just three blocks away from the boardwalk! The main living space is ideal for getting together with it's comfortable couches and openness to the kitchen and dining spaces. The roomy bedrooms are comfortably decorated so you can relax after a long day at the beach. The best feauture of the home is the broad outdoor space in the gorgeous screened in porch! It's ideal for appreciating your morning coffee or a drink at the end of your day. Linens are supplied, and the kitchen is ready to prepare!

The main living spaces of this home are open concept, so the living room with plenty of seating space for your group opens right into the kitchen. There is counter seating at the kitchen peninsula, and it has been supplied with all of the essentials that you'd need to appreciate a home cooked meal during your stay. There's an additional dining nook for additional indoor seating as well as an outdoor table. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds, and there is a murphy bed in the third that can be put up for additional space when not in use. The best part of this home is the outdoor space! There's an outdoor shower ideal for coming back from the beach, and the screened in porch is a great place to relax at the end of the day.

Guests will have access to the entire home, screened in porch, yard space, and driveway for parking. There is a locked owner's closet for our storage, but otherwise you'll have use of everything in the home.

Please be sure to review our cancellation policy prior to making your reservation. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance at the time of booking.

Thank you for booking with us!

About the Area

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best rental home experience:

Get the most from your rental budget:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Reserving a rental home in the Spring or Fall is one of our best tips for saving money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guide magazines have discounts for nearby tours and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Begin by selecting your vacation dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Cheerful Cottage - Beach Retreat - Near the Boardwalk has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is commonly accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property owner before you reserve your home. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds. You'll need to determine what is best for your vacation family.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or costs might be applied to your agreement.
• If there's a specific Southport destination you long to visit, search for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. Put the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents lots of concerns.
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let thieves ruin your trip.
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Just before checking out, take a final walk-through to make sure you did not leave anything behind. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to propel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.