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Lake Waterfront Cottage, a short walk to the Beach, Boardwalk

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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This charming cottage, built in 1940 and lovingly maintained, offers a cozy retreat with modern comforts. Unwind on the screened back porch with great lake views or take a short walk to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants and shops.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Lake Waterfront Cottage, a short walk to the Beach, Boardwalk

This cottage was my grandmothers. It was built in 1940. It is well loved. It has been updated with several new appliances, a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Flat screen smart TV's are mounted in the living room and both bedrooms ready for you to log in with your streaming services or local channels with the antennas. Wifi is included. It has a new Ashley sectional couch. Both bedrooms have comfy queen beds. Linens and towels are included. There are great lake views from back screened porch. The front porch is also screened. It is a short walk to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants and shops.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

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About the area

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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Waterfront Cottage, a short walk to the Beach, Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Waterfront Cottage, a short walk to the Beach, Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Waterfront Cottage, a short walk to the Beach, Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Waterfront Cottage, a short walk to the Beach, Boardwalk located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Lake Waterfront Cottage, a short walk to the Beach, Boardwalk Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House sits on Carolina Lake next to downtown CB. Everything is walkable including 3 blocks from the beach. This is the second time we have stayed here. Clean and comfortable. Spent much of our time on the screened porch in the back overlooking the lake. There is a walking path around the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Its was the best family vacation

This place is a wonderful little cottage in the perfect location! Me and my family enjoy everything about the house and the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Short Beach Getaway

Great location, a few minutes walk to beach and dining. Cute older home with updates. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Great Location

Loved this place! Best location ever!! Within walking distance to beach, restaurants, and the heart of Carolina Beach. Being that close to the lake was awesome! There was a nice breeze each day. The house was cozy and had everything we needed. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

What a CUTE little beach home!!

The house was so clean and the beds were like sleeping on a cloud. Plenty of towels and everything else you will need for a beach stay. Super close to beach access, shops and restaurants/bars. The owner is super sweet and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah M.

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

Absolutely loved it!

Very comfortable, quite and peaceful neighborhood, the back pouch was my favorite place to be most of the time would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Christina P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The positives - great location (close enough to walk to the beach and the Carolina beach pier), cute beach-y decor, plenty of room for our group of 6, and a beach wagon sand toys to borrow. The negatives - the house had several signs that it hasn’t been maintained well. Of note, rodent feces in the cabinet above the microwave (see photo), very dirty floors surrounding the toilet and a gap in the floor surrounding the toilet (see photos), corroded battery in one of the remotes (see photo), uneven and boggy wood floors suggestive of underlying water damage, brown stains on the first layer of sheets on one of the beds, the grill was a nice addition however it was very dirty and there were no grilling utensils available. We left wishing we would have chosen to stay at a different place we had on our list of choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Perfect for a girl's weekend getaway!

Family cottage charm passed down through the years but updated interior. Very clean and bright! Location perfect for enjoying the lake and the ocean. The weekend provided a special setting to catch up and continue a 50+ year friendship. Susan was very attentive and made the check in and stay very nice. Thank you Susan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

charlene a.

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

Quaint cottage on the lake

Very quaint cottage where you can feel the history of family time enjoyed there while enjoying up to date cozy beach decor. Very comfortable. Great location to beach, boardwalk and craft Market and outdoor movie by the lake. Love the feel of this house and the 2 screened porches. Owner was fantastic! Wagon was very helpful, as was the clothes line on porch and multiple hooks in the jack n jill bathroom. Towels and bedding were clean and soft. Bedrooms could use some curtains for room darkening as well as a mattress that doesn't dip in the back bedroom when 2 people are sharing it. Overall, we loved the cottage. Had everything we needed and will likely book a stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was perfect for my wife and I. Short walk to the beach, easy walk for coffee in the morning or a drink at night. The market on Saturday morning along the lake was great. If you're looking for a simple, easy cottage close to the beach, this is the spot for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd summer staying with Susan and that says it all! She’s a wonderful hostess and the cottage is very comfortable. We hope to return again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable. Close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Carolina Beach

Pictures are not up to date. There is no access to getting on the lake so no paddle boats. We have young kids ages 6, 4 and 1.5 and they all enjoyed the park that was 3 houses down from us! Ice cream was a short 4 minute walk as wellAs the beach and boardwalk took about 7-10 minutes to get to! We took advantage of the free movie Sunday night at the center down the road as well as the family night on Tuesday where they got to meet Princess Tiana and get their face painted! Overall was an excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

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

Girls Week

My friend and I had such a great time I booked it again for 2 months later!! Susan is a wonderful host. The lake in the backyard is so pretty. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN S.

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

great vacation

Haven't been to Carolina Beach in years- but this cottage brought back many fond memories. CB has many new businesses but the Ferris Wheel/boardwalk, friendly people, fishing piers are still there and our little cottage seemed just like home. Everything was just as shown in the property listing. I would recommend and revisit again. Thank you, Susan. R, Dawn and Lee
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Best little cottage

Awesome clean little house great location will recommend to everyone I know. Definitely will be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Wonderful Cottage & host

This was our 2nd year staying at the Lake Cottage and it’s one of the best little places on the island. Clean & comfortable, the house is perfect for a small family. Close to the lake for walking and the new playground for young children. Susan is prompt to answer messages and very understanding. I would recommend her and her cottage to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

wendy b.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

I had no idea the owner expected me to leave it cleaned for the next renter. She sent me nasty msgs

Ok home but old and dated. Unpleasant owner that isnt so easy to make happy. She was unprofessional and petty
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Beautiful Cottage/Beautiful Location

The house was everything we expected. It has a screened in porch on the front and back of the house. We watched fireworks on Thursday evening from the front porch and looked at Lake Park with its track that folks walked their dogs on the back porch. It was an easy walk to the beach, but back far enough for the quietness. It was beautiful inside. We will definitely be staying again. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lamont M.

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

Lakefront cottage bliss

This is the 2nd time my girlfriend and I have stayed at Susan's cottage. I really believe this the best of both worlds. The backyard has access to the lake and the screened in porch on the front and back is a dream. The flea market is right around the lake and a nice activity to partake in. The best part is the walking distance to the beach. I walked mostly twice a day, no parking worries is a godsend. The house itself has pretty much all that you need for an house that was built so long ago. Authentic beach cottage feel. We have communicated certain improvement opinions and Susan is very receptive to them. We appreciate her hospitality and will be back as much as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Perfect Beach Cootage

This adorable 2BR cottage is perfect for a couple who appreciate a nostalgic feel plus modern amenities. Susan was an outstanding host and has decorated the house beautifully. Overlooking Carolina Lake with backyard access to a well-lit walking path, the cottage was just a couple of blocks from beach access and plenty of Boardwalk activities. We have relatives in Wilmington so we plan to book this place whenever we plan on visiting. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett S.

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

A lovely stay at the beach!

We had a wonderful stay at the lovely beach cottage! It was with him walking distance of the beach, some restaurants and shops. We love the relaxing and peaceful location by the lake. The inside decor was super cute and the beds were very comfortable. We will be back sometime, hopefully in the near future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Cute lakeside cottage

Susan was a great hostess. She was quick to respond to messages and questions. House was clean, full size washer & dryer, plenty of dishes and she gets bonus points for lots of fluffy towels :) most places give you one towel & washcloth per person but not here. You can tell it has new living room furniture, the sectional was sooo comfortable. Beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows and extra sheets and blankets if needed. Televisions in both bedrooms and the living room. Within walking distance to public beach access but we rented a golf cart for fun. Nice quite neighborhood. We walked down Saturday to the lake market and while not oceanfront the back yard lake view is tranquil. Definitely recommend the house and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlin S.

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

Beach cottage

Cute beachy cottage. Great location, easy walk to beach and other areas. Very comfortable beds. Loved sitting on the back porch which looks out on the lake. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Nice relaxing place.

My husband and I had a wonderful 8 night stay at the cottage. It had everything we needed including a blender, coffee maker, toaster and Keurig in the kitchen. The towels and washcloths were amazing. Nice big fluffy ones and plenty of them. The front and back porches are screened in and the lake view was just so relaxing and peaceful. Walking distance to most anything you could want. We had a wonderful time and will surely come back. Maybe as soon as September : ) Just loved the place. BIG THANKS to Susan.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023