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Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House

This 1938 Dutch colonial beauty is rich in history and has been completely renovated and updated. Nestled just blocks from the ocean to the east and wooded parks to the west, this home is in the perfect location for all island activities. This historic home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths with the capacity to sleep up to 14 people. Note: Towels and linens are not provided.

This five-bedroom uniquely designed home is located only 4 blocks from the Boardwalk and the ocean, easily accessible by a multi-use bike/pedestrian trail just across the street. There is a fenced-in patio on the side of the house, and a deck on the back with an outdoor shower.

Every bed has pillows and comforters. Towels and linens are not provided for this property. Towels and linens can be rented from Seaside Linen. Total sheet sets needed: 3-Queen beds (queen sheets will work on XL double), 1-Queen sofa bed, 1-Double bed, 1-Double futon bed, and 4-Twin/trundle beds.

The upstairs sleeps 10 comfortably and features 4 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has a queen with en-suite bath with an adjoining bedroom with a single bed and trundle; bedroom 2 has a double XL bed; bedroom 3 has a double bed; and bedroom 4 has a twin bed with trundle. Also, the upstairs loft has a double futon. The downstairs sleeps 4, and featuring a master bedroom with a queen bed and an en-suite bath, as well as a queen pull-out sofa in the living room.

Rentals are flexible, with 3-night minimum stay. There is parking for 4 to 5 vehicles in the back of the property.

History-
Monty Sly built this house for his family in 1938. The family lived in the downstairs and rented out the upstairs rooms during WW II to young wives whose husbands were in the service. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, romantically rich in history and close the beach this is your place!
This holiday home's walkable location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carolina Beach Lake Park. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ruth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside the premises

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Service pets allowed with documentation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
We had lots of room. Location was awesome. Loved the house! We would definitely stay here again! A+
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin J., INDIAN LAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Carolina beach
very clean and well furnished. location very good, walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LV S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat
This was our second stay at this property. I returned because of the quiet neighborhood, size of the house, parking, check-in process and proximity to everything we wanted. I was provided a number to call in case I needed something.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Girls weekend
We had a great time and the location was fantastic for popping over to the boardwalk, beach, restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bliss
A worry and hassle free experience from beginning to end. The hosts are helpful and accomodating. This will be a regular stop for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had enough room for our family of 11. Kitchen was well stocked. Easy walk to the beach and boardwalk. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation at yhe beach
The property was in excellent condition and accommodated all 14 of us easily. Close enough to the boardwalk and beach, yet far enough away to enjoy quiet time. The Thursday night fireworks were very enjoyable. Also found nany neat shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Friendly Fun
Wonderful place to stay! We had a large group of people with many ages and the way the rooms were set up was great! Easy to walk to the Boardwalk and shops! Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chabli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great time and enjoyed the home. It was accommodating and had access to everything we needed and wanted to explore. The distance from the beach was ideal it made for easy travel. Thank you we loved our time there and hope to get another opportunity to stay soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Memories
My family and I made more happy memories during our third stay. The location, the house, and plenty of space were perfect. By renting a golf cart, we had easy access to the boardwalk, shops, entertainment, and the beach. Thanks, Ruth! Looking forward to future visits!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house big enough for the whole family!
The house was beautiful and close to the boardwalk. We really enjoyed the large deck out back after a long day at the beach. We grilled out and had a family cornhole championship with the provided boards. Debi was very reaponsive and kind. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriene N., Forestville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day
It was absolutely wonderful.! Thank you for renting us your home.We had a few bugs, but I explained water bugs and some spiders are common near the beach. Im certainly looking forward to renting again in '25.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations
The house was perfect and clean, with plenty of room for everyone. It was a quick, easy walk to the boardwalk area and the communication from the owners was above and beyond. All of us who stayed this time have bookmarked this house for future visits with family or friends again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I's spring trip
It was a fantastic place to stay. It was very clean, neat and roomy. Short walk down sidewalk to the boardwalk/beach, wonderful eating places, and great Celtic Ice Cream Parlor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scottie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot for a family
We have stayed here 5 times and it’s always a pleasure to come back. The home is well equipped with everything you need ( and more).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B., Maiden,USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Carolina beach house
The property and house was exactly as described in VRBO perfect house for a group of people really enjoyed ourselves and stay. Would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melonie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Experience Ever!
This house is absolutely perfect! Very roomy and lots of places to sit the number of people it sleeps is wonderful and you still don’t feel crowded. The location is perfect as well. Better than the house…. the owners and the neighbors. Such an amazing experience. I highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
All was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scottie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house
It’s just perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virgil S., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Really good location and friendly neighbor across the street.
Right on the corner and less than a half mile walk to the beach. Small enough from a family yet big enough for 9/10 men to share their own place to lay their head. A few very minor issues. (1) The dishwasher, I couldn't get it to start. Later one of the guys finally got it to work. (2) The cleaning people forget to cleanout the coffee pot and AC vent (3) The window in a the upstairs room to the right needs some TLC. Overall, I would stay there again. My group enjoyed the place as well. My rating is 4.6 out of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josefina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
We absolutely loved the place it was very clean and super easy to communicate with the host. Perfect location as well because it was in walking distance from the beach and all restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location, near beach, arcade, food, bars, second time renting this place. Had everything that you need except the washing machine was broken so had to use a laundromat (new one had been ordered). Everyone said they would like to rent it next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We love the place. It was prefect for our family vacation. Had enough rooms for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
This is the second summer we have stayed at “Carolina Dreaming.” It is a fantastic property that is located in a nice neighborhood, but the beach is close by. We rented a golf cart which gave us easy and quick access the beach, boardwalk, and shops. The four bathrooms, outside shower, and multiple bedrooms met our needs perfectly. The house is very well equipped for a happy stay. The owner and property manager are friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this beach house if you want to make special memories!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023