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A wooden interior with a TV, sofa, and a dining area. - Sammie's Retreat (Carolina Beach)
A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a television, and a shelf with items. - Sammie's Retreat (Carolina Beach)
A wooden interior with a TV on a stand, a woven basket, and a hallway leading to a door. - Sammie's Retreat (Carolina Beach)
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and signs indicating 'CANAL DRIVE' and 'OCEAN FRONT'. - Sammie's Retreat (Carolina Beach)
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white comforter, two bedside tables, and a nightstand. - Sammie's Retreat (Carolina Beach)
Sammie's Retreat offers a cozy escape, one block from the shores of Carolina Beach. With three bedrooms adorned with coastal decor and comfortable furnishings, this rustic beach cottage features an open living space connecting to a well-appointed kitchen and fenced-in backyard for furry friends.

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9.0 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Sammie's Retreat

  • Summary:

    Sammie's Retreat is an Old School, Recently Renovated Beach Shak.

    Welcome to this charming, newly renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath beach cottage in Carolina Beach, NC! Located just one block away from the ocean, this cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of modern updates and classic coastal charm. The open-concept living area features rich wood finishes and all new comfortable furnishings, making it an inviting space for family and friends to gather after a day at the beach.

    The Space:

    With its stylish design and all the essentials, the fully equipped kitchen is ready for a meal with friends or family! Each bedroom is decorated with beachy touches and new furniture, ensuring a restful night's sleep for up to 6 people! Two bedrooms each offer a queen-sized bed, and the third one offers two twin beds. 


    The fully equipped kitchen, with all new stainless steel appliances and all the essentials, is ready for you to whip up home-cooked meals. Each bedroom is decorated with beachy touches and comfortable mattresses, ensuring a restful night’s sleep for up to 6 people! Two queen-size beds and two twin-size beds! The renovated shed in the fenced-in back yard houses a washer and dryer, beach games, and a full-size fridge/freezer for all the extra vacation groceries.


    Finish your day roasting marshmallows by the fire pit out back, relaxing on the covered porch, or take a nap after dinner on the large front screened-in porch!

    Sammie’s Retreat is an original coastal cottage that’s been lovingly updated over the years. Because of its age and seaside foundation, the floors have a slight slope in places, something longtime beach cottages are famous for! We like to think of it as a little extra character and proof you’re staying in a true island original.


    Named after a beloved furry friend, Sammie's Retreat is pet-friendly!

    Enjoy the convenience of being just steps from the sandy shores, local dining, and entertainment options that Carolina Beach has to offer. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Sammie’s retreat is the perfect home base for your coastal getaway!

    Book now for a relaxing and unforgettable stay by the sea!

    Bonus! Renters receive a 25% discount on ALL gear from Pleasure Island Rentals. Just mention “Sammies Retreat”.



    Pleasure Island Properties Firm License #C10887

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carolina Beach Arcade and Four Hounds Distilling. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
    Kure Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
    Kure Beach Pier
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ocean Front Park
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Sandspur
    3 min drive
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    4 min drive
  • Crush & Grind
    4 min drive
  • K38 Baja Grill
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sammie's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sammie's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sammie's Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sammie's Retreat located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this holiday home is steps from Carolina Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Kure Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Sammie's Retreat Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in a great location!

We enjoyed Sammie’s retreat. The house is very comfortable and is in a perfect location one block from the beach. The screened front porch was great and the backyard is perfect for pets. Great communication with he host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

We had an absolutely wonderful time. The location of this home was perfect. The fenced in yard for our dog was amazing. It was nice not to have to put my dog on a leash to walk them to go to the bathroom or just to keep them outside for a little while. The fenced in yard was wonderful for anybody that has animals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Has Everything You Need

We had a great time in this house that is perfectly located close to the beach access and has what you need for your stay. The beds and living areas were comfy. We love staying in older "Rustic" cabins so most nuances dont bother us. However, this home should have some repairs made to make it worth the money to stay here. It would appear that there are some issues that are causing the floors to buckle in areas. The laminate and ceramic tile are beyond the end of their life and the back door would often not open due to the immense swelling. The Window AC unit in the back bedroom needs to be replaced as it is so loud its hard to sleep with it on, but too hot in the house to turn it off. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but minor repairs will make this house worth the money and I would want to know these things prior to booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as advertised and the host was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleased upon arriving at“Sammie’s Place” last week. It was so clean and even exceeded the description on the listing. The kitchen appliances we wonderful and the front and back porches so nice. Mr Kitts was so quick to respond and was an excellent host. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, very short walk to the beach, handicap beach access, crosswalk over road, walking path a few blocks away. Our dog dug out of the back gate twice and the neighbors caught him put him back and even fixed his holes, amazing home, amazing neighbors!! Screen porch at the beach and cold AC inside, older home so lots of character! We loved our stay and will look for availability in the future. House is technically not handicapped accessible but without an elevator at the beach the one step porch is almost as close as it gets, side note for families of special needs wheelchair kiddos.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sarah n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The house is in a great location and just a short walk to the beach. Our dog loved the fenced in yard. We enjoyed spending time as a family playing the provided board games as well as corn hole. Host was tentative and responded swiftly. The kitchen table had crayon and sand on it when we arrived which was easily cleaned with a Lysol wipe. The floors are slanted in some areas and the window AC unit is very loud in the back bedroom. Overall good house, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Donna F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Pictures is not accurate

This was our very first trip to Carolina Beach and we absolutely fell in love with the beach and the people ❤ We were very disappointed with the way the place looked when we pulled up the grass was as tall as our knees😥 Thought at first we were at the wrong place but no, this was the address. It also shows a screened in porch which I would have enjoyed if it had not had one section torn out. The back porch is just nasty!  The beds look awful and we didn't even use them!Jeff who is the host was not any help with getting on WiFi, nothing would work not the user name or password we tried everything and he finally quit responding, My husband looked around found a power strip in the back bedroom that had been turned off. Also he does not respond to questions quickly. I would never reccomend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025