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Beach nearby
Point of interest
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome!

Come and swim in our beautiful ocean and enjoy a worry free vacation. Awesome modern beach cottage - located 2 blocks from the ocean, 2 blocks from the Boardwalk, and one block from marina and party boats. The cottage is also just a few miles from the Wilmington river walk just voted the 2nd best in the USA! Beautiful Italian tile kitchen with travertine counter tops. Cherry floors in the den, heart of pine shiplap paneling in the sunroom. Master bedroom with queen bed has an open rain shower in the master bath. Large deck on back with gas grill is great for entertaining. Separate laundry room with washer/dryer. Top of the line linens, toiletries, paper towels, napkins, etc. is supplied- just bring your clothes. Backyard with six foot privacy fence for security. Once you park there's no need to drive - walking distance to restaurants, bars, boardwalk rides, party and fishing charters, shops and more. I also have room for a boat if you bring one. Rent a street legal golf cart and explore the charm of the back streets, or rent a 4 wheel drive Jeep and explore the sandy beach at the North end. Visit the state park, walk the nature trails, and see Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, and sun dews growing naturally. This one is really nice - Flat screen TV's, cable, and high speed Wi-Fi internet. During peak season only 7 day reservations from Saturday to Saturday are accepted. This insures everyone will be able to stay a full week. After peak season 5 day minimums are accepted.

Property manager

Corey

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: First pet is $100.00, second pet is $75.00

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage Paws Welcome
Carolina Beach Paws Welcome
Paws Welcome
Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome
Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome/beach Is Now Open Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome! located?

This family-friendly Carolina Beach cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also within 10 minutes.

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Carolina Beach Cottage Paws Welcome! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little blue house!!!
The location of this property was wonderful. We walked almost everywhere. The beach, Britts Doughnuts,the book store. The Celtic Creamery was amazing and less than 5 min walk. We really enjoyed our stay. Corey was great about communicating. Thank you Corey!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Carolina Beach Rental
Had a wonderful vacation. Wish the decks were clean and the back yard was clean. Fence was broken but rain had been terrible…probably had some effect on stability. Wonderful owner!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jake L., WILMINGTON

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach is the only plus
I was going to be kind in my review but now that the host is trying to get us to pay for a cleaning that this house hasn't seen in years, I'll just be truthful. (Word of advice to the host: most people would be more than happy to pay a cleaning fee than be expected to clean a house top to bottom at the end of a vacation. And if you actually expect people to clean your "private residence", you might want to say that instead of writing snide comments on a piece of paper and hope they understand what is implied. We just thought you were being cranky.) The house sits directly next to an abandoned boarded up house and across the street from low-income, shabby apartments, making it less than ideal for small children to be outside unaccompanied, especially after dark (like during the week of July 4th). The house is in poor condition. From basic fixes (shower and closet doors off-track) to needing more extensive repairs (water damage throughout the house, sliding back door that doesn't seal or lock, shower fixtures in poor working order). The beds are old and uncomfortable. The house is full of cobwebs and pet hair and the carpets are stained (air fresheners don't cover up stink). We had to roll up the rug in the kitchen because whatever was in it was triggering allergies. We tried to wash the "clean" bed sheets that were full of pet hair but then discovered the washer didn't work consistently, so got one load to actually wash, rinse, and drain and gave up on trying to wash anything else. We knew the washer worked at some point because of the load that was left to dry stuck to the sides of the washer. Of course that went right along with the dried coffee grounds left in the coffee maker. We were going to try to vacuum but the duct tape on the canister did not suggest we would have any better luck than with the washer, so we left it alone. The front and back porch were not inviting, with furniture full of dead bug's, cobwebs and just dirty. The back yard, being a pet friendly place, is not someplace you can let the kids run around in - we were greeted with evidence of the previous pets' as we were doing our first walkthrough. The grill is about rusted out, so use with caution. Overall, it was a roof over our heads when it was raining and walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

DENISE F., Millersville, Md.

Don't Do It!
I was excited to find a reasonably priced rental with a fenced backyard so that I could let the dogs out in the morning w/o having to leash and walk them. I was disappointed to find the only access to the backyard was through the other two bedrooms (they are connected, you can only reach the 3rd bedroom by going through the second and through both to reach the backyard) and as we were in the 1st bedroom I found myself having to get up and walk the dogs anyway. Also, there are no doors between the bedroom and bathroom in the main master, so no privacy on the toilet, and no shower curtain or door on the shower either. On arrival the interior seemed fairly clean other than the carpets looked a bit dirty and the living room furniture was old and didn’t look so clean either. The front and back decks, however, were covered in debris which we swept, half of the backyard was covered in leaves, which I raked, and the backyard patio furniture was so covered in dirt and mold it took me an hour to clean it. Also, there are no outdoor lights out back. The oven and grill were so dirty the grill wouldn’t heat properly and the oven gave off a burning smell. There were no clean pans for cooking so we bought some new ones which we left there. They did provide some T.P., paper towels, and cleaning supplies but here is why: Although linens are provided, the renters are expected to launder them and make the beds upon leaving, as well as clean the entire house! I was unaware of this as the “contract” he sent me was simply a letter which said to “leave the place the way you found it.” I assumed the owners or a professional cleaning company came in and did that, so for all I know, the prior renters may or may not have washed the sheets I slept on! What are the chances that everyone who stays there gets up early to launder all of the used linens and towels before they check out by 10:00? Upon leaving we left the dirty linens and towels in piles, vacuumed thoroughly, removed all trash, and left. I accidentally left a few pizza boxes and we forgot to put the dog waste bag in the trash can out front. I was shocked to get an email from the owner claiming we left such a mess he would not refund our deposit. He claimed we left trash, that our dogs peed in the house and broke some blinds, all untrue. We tried to call and talk to him but he wouldn't answer our emails or his phone. We even filed a complaint with the BBB which he has also refused to respond to.

8/10 Good

Nancy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation surgery
We had a wonderful time walking everywhere. We thought the house worked fine for us it was small but we had plenty of room. Very happy the house had three bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked. Unfortunately for me, the grandmother, I had to go to the hospital & ended up having emergency abdominal surgery that same day . Another good thing to know is that the closest hospital to the house is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina Beach
Everything was in walking distance. We stayed the week of 4th of July. There was lots of people and excitement. My family had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Great location. Within walking distance to many restaurants, the beach and attractions. Loved being able to take my fur babies and the fenced in backyard was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything
Property was a short walk (a couple blocks) from boardwalk, downtown, and beach. Room enough for our family of six and dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house
Had a wonderful week, house is within walking distance to beach, boardwalk and restaurants. Pet friendly, fenced in backyard for the pup. Very cute house, owner was great, very responsive, easy check in/check out. Highly recommend staying here. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Lucie J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This cottage has a great location to beach and board walk. The cottage could have been a little cleaner, furniture and beds updated, less decorative pillows and clutter.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable and fun family cottage near beach and boardwalk!
Our family had a wonderful time during our stay at this cottage near the beach and boardwalk! Overall, the home was very comfortable and welcoming. We made a lot of great memories here, and I'm very thankful for the opportunity that it provided us (very affordable, spacious, three bathrooms, and within walking distance to many area attractions in Carolina Beach). We all had enough privacy and plenty of space for two adults and three children to enjoy meals and family time together. We enjoyed walking to the beach at night to catch ghost crabs! Very close to the boardwalk and entertainment. My family and I had some concerns with the behaviors of other individuals that we had witnessed in the neighborhood, but thankful for the police presence. I also was hoping to enjoy more time on the front and back porch, but hopefully with some more cleaning and basic updates (light switch with lights on back porch) those areas will be more suitable and accessible for the next family stay. We had to turn up the heat on the water heater a little, and I had to learn how to sign up for ROKU to be able to watch TV. But, I was thankful that the owner was only a text or phone call away to help us out! I would stay here again, and would recommend it for other families as well. It's a very nice cottage near a really fun beach / boardwalk / state park area. We will treasure the memories and our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 week beach stay
Cute house close to everything. Great location!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week of relaxation
We enjoyed our stay and the location was great. So close to everything. Very cozy with a simple old charm about it. Communication with property owner was great.

4/10 Poor

Paula M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Carolina Beach Woes
This cottage is ideally located within walking distance to the beach! Too bad the surrounding homes/neighborhood are shabby and rundown. Across the street from the cottage sits a large building with an ever-changing variety of occupants. The cottage next door looks abandoned but is somehow occupied. We couldn't use the front porch or back deck at our cottage because they were dirty and the furniture was mildewed. The yard was even worse. The interior of the cottage has some safety concerns. Old electrical outlets exposing taped up wires and a back sliding glass door that is so warped/old you can barely open it. Overall cleanliness was a huge disappointment, as were the Palmetto bugs! We managed to make the most of our situation and literally left the place cleaner than when we found it. Despite our efforts, half our "Damage Deposit" was withheld because we didn't follow all the clean up instructions that were supposedly left on the kitchen table.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is the standout highlight!
The location of this quaint cottage makes it easy to walk to so much that Carolina Beach has to offer! The beach, the boardwalk, multiple restaurants, Lake Park (farmer's market and Sunday movies). There is no cleaning fee here so one must keep in mind no two people have the same version of clean. With the area experiencing a hurricane last fall and storms before we arrived, some debris was expected. Thanks to the owners for sharing their property, we had a great time at Carolina Beach!

10/10 Excellent

tara a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
convenient location
cozy little home in a very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

christy A., Cornelia, USA

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not quite as described on website/ a/c cant keep it cool
The overall location of house in relation to beach was good and seemed like a good neighborhood. Upon arrival we were a little disappointed that there aren't exactly 3 bedrooms as described on the website. 2 nice bedrooms but the third one you have to pass through one of the other bedrooms to get to and there is no light or fan in the third bedroom. Check in process was easy we arrived on a Saturday afternoon to a cool house but by Sunday after noon we were up to 81 degrees inside the house. We called the number provided and basically was told it was Sunday ( Fathers Day) and he wasn't really concerned about the ac( his words were well i can pull a service tech out of my hat ) he would get someone out on Monday by lunch. I understand it was Sunday and a holiday but I would think for the money you pay they would be able to have someone check even on a weekend or holiday. Tech arrived around 1:00-1;30 added refrigerant and said he would be back by later to check upon returning was told its working and would take a couple hours to cool down keep blinds clodsed it would help 3 hours later temp is climbing not cooling down (no one has been inside since tech left blinds closed, door closed ) called manager again wasz told he hasnt had any complaints with ac until us took picture of temp on thermostat and sent to him, he sent ac repair back out we were then told its doing all it can do he had a window unit he could leave to help out , he went out to check outside unit but never came back in with window unit. Temp at 11;30 at night was still 80-81 degrees the rest of our stay. I will definately not stay here again and i would recommend to anyone else to make sure and ask about the a/c .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Janet M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Not As Described
The location of this beach house worked great for our family. However, upon arrival the refrigerator did not work, it took 2 replacements, three days and loss of food before this was resolved. Front porch, back yard and its furniture were so unkept it was unusable. There were basic up keep and safety issues: 2 units on the stove not working, hallway smoke detector not working, ceiling fan extremely wobbly where it was unusable, toilet not secured properly to the floor, sliding glass door not able to be locked, floor coverings dirty and bath linen severely over used and stale. During cooking supper the sink / garbage disposal clogged and overflowed onto the kitchen floor. This beach house is in a good location and could be really cute however, it needs a good cleaning inside and out and a lot of improvement in basic up keep / maintenance to meet the website description.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Cindy P.

Cute cozy beach cottage within walking distance to the beach, boardwalk, shops, restaurants and bars
I spent over two weeks here and loved it. I look forward to coming back. The cottage is clean and has everything one needs for cooking, entertaining and relaxing. All of the neighbors were friendly and helpful. I parked my car when I arrived and was able to walk everywhere during my stay. The only reason I rated this cottage 4 stars instead of 5 is because the back deck and yard were somewhat disappointing as they needed a good cleaning and mowing/raking,
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Very cozy and convenient. Close by to everything.
Lots of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Bridget M.

Great location. Easy access to shops and beach.
Enjoyed not having to drive every where. Some areas of the home needs updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger V D.

Carolina Beach Getaway with the grandchildren
We really enjoyed our stay in Carolina Beach. The grandchildren had a ball. Everything was within walking distance. We drove out to the Aquarium and visited Fort Fisher. The house was exactly what we needed. Thank you !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Catina M.

Good
Like the location near must stores and restaurants and short walk to the beach. House was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Wonderful Owner and Great Place for a Dog
My family and I just stayed during the 4th of July week and it was a great location! We were close to everything and it was perfect for my elderly dog. Corey is great to work with and we were very happy with the house! The rain shower in the master bedroom was really relaxing and we had the perfect amount of space. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017