A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!

Carolina Beach, North Carolina
$566 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

*****REGUVINATED IN 2024****

This remodeled classic 50's craftsman style beach front cottage is ready for your enjoyment. In early 2024 I decided to rejuvenate the home in a way that harkened back to its mid century roots. Throughout the home are clear pine whitewashed floors and tastefully painted, original pine tongue and grove wall coverings. The kitchen and baths all have, maple cabinets with granite counter tops.

In the kitchen you will find all necessary appliances for your convenience including combination electric cook top/stove, dishwasher, 1000 watt built in microwave and refrigerator with ice maker. Each bathroom has maple cabinets with granite tops and period MCM faucets and fixtures. Each bathroom has a tub/shower combo for any family members specific bathing needs.

Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, there is enough room for six of you and your family or friends to enjoy this beautiful location. Situated close enough to walk to major features of Carolina Beach, yet away from the noise, this home is perfect for those wanting an active site seeing schedule or night life. The property includes a beach front lot with beach badminton/volleyball court, watch the kids play without worry of auto or public foot traffic. Sit on the large deck and watch the day go by, see boats and dolphins on a regular basis. In the afternoons, the reclined built in bench will allow you to bask in the sun without missing a minute. A semi private outdoor hot and cold shower will allow you to rinse off after a long day on the sand.

When not out and about, relax inside on the plush period correct couch, love seat or private sitting chairs, watch TV on either of the two flat screen TV's or just sit back and relax while watching the waves crash on shore from inside. You are sure to enjoy this location. Call today to book your memorable stay at 'A Summer's Rest '

Walk (1 Minute) to Fun Time Ice Cream across the street. Take a short stroll after dinner and enjoy some of the best ice from a local mom and pop shop!

Walk to Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar (2 Minutes) and enjoy dinner on the pier that extends over the sandy beaches.

Walk (9 Minutes) or Drive to Veggie Wagon, a local favorite on the island filled with homemade, organic natural goods, snacks, pre-made dinners, and more!

Walk, Run, or Bike to the Carolina Beach Lake (10 Minutes). Enjoy the Loop Trail and Summer festivities at the Lake.

The nationally recognized Carolina Beach Historic Boardwalk is only a 3 minute drive away. Enjoy Thursday night fireworks (summer only) and much more!

5 Minute Drive to the Carolina Beach State Park.

10 Minute Drive to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

35 Minute Drive to the Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

DON'T JUST BOOK A HOUSE FOR YOUR SUMMER VACATION, BOOK AN EXPERIENCE! No other private volleyball court around for the price, maybe even on the east coast! Book today......

Pictures and features subject to change without notice as damage occurs and but will remain in the spirit of any picture currently posted as representative of the property/feature. Please consult my attached lease agreement for terms, rules and conditions including cancellation policy.

*** PETS ALLOWED BY INVITE ONLY - Please send us a message PRIOR to booking with your pet(s) breed, weight and travel experience. We only allow pets 20lbs or less. On the occasion we allow larger pets, we require a $100 fee for every 10 pounds past our minimum requirement. During peak season, we reserve the right to decline pets that are over our minimum. ***

*** All properties are strictly NON SMOKING INSIDE or on the outdoor deck ***

*** Free private and protected WIFI available w/certification of responsibility ***

*** TV service consists only of OTA tv with roughly 20 local channels as well as SMART TV's capable of streaming your own account content or free wifi channels. ***

**** Min 25 years old to book. Instant bookings with no contact prior will be required to prove age to retain booking. Failure to do so will cause forfeiture of any monies paid if it is found at ANY time that a guest has withheld or provided false information to obtain any booking. Additionally, a deposit via Paypal (or other acceptable digital payment approved by me) for incidentals may be required for parties consisting of non related or minimum aged guests, please be prepared to render. *****

**** All bookings require enrollment in a property protection plan ($59/$1500) in lieu of a rendered deposit. All guests, whether the actual booking individual or person (s) within can be held responsible for damage(s) and named booking guest (s) agree to uphold the property protection coverage no matter the covering company, and that the protection is for my (or my heirs, assignee(s) or anyone under my guidance or employ) expressed use for damages caused or finalized by the named booking party or guest within. Cancellation of this policy after booking will result in the cancellation of the reservation at any time.****

***** NO REFUND IS June-Sept SETTING ONLY. MY POLICY IS WITHIN MY LEASE AGREEMENT [attached within my listing]*****

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Step Outside And Keep All Doors/windows Closed Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Valeria

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Perfect thank you.

  • Troy H.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Host was amazing! House was perfect - had everything we needed! Location on the beach was perfect and walking distance to multiple restaurants. Thank you!

  • Grace L.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Our family of 5 stayed here for a week in July. The house had plenty of room for us to relax. The location is very convenient to the public beach access. It’s also off the main road and close to everything. A great ice cream/snack shop just across the street. The backyard was great for the kids just to play in the sand while grownups relaxed. Wear shoes closer to the house though because there are some prickly things coming from nearby plants . Everything worked great, A/C, water, appliances, internet. Small issue out of the freezer, but didn’t affect our stay and was brought up to the owner, who is very responsive. Overall, great place to stay for a relaxing vacation at the beach.

  • Tenessa J.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beach property. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Eric B.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Great Experience.

  • Brent R.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    We came down just for the weekdays as we dont like the beach too crowded. Myself ,wife and daughter(9) loved the location. The house sits off the beach a little but is still ocean front. We loved having the volleyball court and being able to walk on and off the beach. The house was perfect for what we wanted, the little soft serve ice cream was a hit with my daughter of course( would not advise the black cherry, my daughter had many key lime and my favorite was the pecan,ask for samples if unsure). Myself and my daughter are huge Britts doughnut supporters so the morning beach walks were great, tiki bar a short walk was great as well. We got some recommendations from the owner Chris and he was spot on for places to dine. Thursday night fireworks are always a hit for the family.We come atleast one time a yr sometimes 3-4 depending on whats going on. We will definitely keep a eye open for a open time slot here again. Thanks for the great accommodations and killer recommendations. Cheers, til next time

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    Great hosts. Attention to detail, goes the extra mile for guest. Quaint and beautiful beach cottage. Very convenient location. Beautiful views from deck.

  • Joyce S.

    Submitted May 10, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Everything was listed accurately, the house was very clean. Plenty of room for 5 adults, we were on the beach for most of the day’s, we did go over to Southport, it’s a cute town you have to take a ferry over. Chris our host was easy to work with and check in & out was very easy

  • Dee B.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 1, 2025

    A Summer's Rest is absolutely adorable! It's quite roomy for a little cottage and its decorated beautifully and little hands can't get into too much mischief :)It was clean and had all the basics we would need for our 2 night stay.Booking on VRBO was seamless and Chris, the owner, was fabulous in communicating. And, he was super fabulous the day we were leaving when an unexpected issue arose.Not only would I stay at A Summer's Rest again but I would recommend it to everyone I know who planned on vacationing at Carolina Beach.OH! And the price was reasonable too!Thank you, Chris, for sharing your beautiful home!

  • Melissa K.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2024

    Stayed Apr 24, 2024

    We could not have picked a better place to stay! Beach front, great deck space, volleyball court, firepit, and plenty of room. This home is perfected located and in walking distance to so many great things Carolina Beach has to offer. Owner did an amazing job with upgrades and decor! Highly recommend this place and look forward to staying here again.

  • Dana N.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2024

    Stayed Apr 19, 2024

    Excellent place to stay!!! Parked on Friday and never got back in the car. The house had everything we needed and plenty of options within walking distance. Loved sitting by the fire pit at night listening to music. We will definitely be back!!

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