Sundown- 2 Blocks from The beach! - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Summary:
Private Carolina Beach 3 bed 2 bath residence, located 2 blocks (3 min. walk) from the beach and the public access. Gorgeously refreshed with tons of space for you to appreciate! Sundown Cottage is located with in walking distance the ocean front restaurant- The Ocean Grille and Tiki Bar and is close to all the great activities CB has to offer from our Carolina Beach boardwalk, eateries, surfing, fishing, green way trail, boating, cycling, kayaking, deep sea charters, and historic Fort Fisher!

The Space:
Sundown Cottage is located on a peaceful street close to all the action, it's the bottom unit of a duplex. Guests have access to the full downstairs unit which has its own private entrance, outdoor shower, and private side a and front porches.

-Ideal for a family, couples, staycations, or a weekend hideaway

-40 mins. to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

-30 mins. to downtown Wilmington

-Kitchen well supplied with appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster)

-Generous front porch with lounge area

-Brand new side porch

-Private outdoor shower for cleaning off the sand from your day at the beach

-We supply all bed linens, bath towels, hand soap, dish soap, shampoo and conditioner, trash bags, coffee/tea, and popcorn. Beach towels and chairs not supplied

-3 bedrooms Master offers a king (includes private bath and tv), guest bedroom no. 2 offers two twin beds, and guest Bedroom no. 3
offers a king.

-Beds furnished with 5-star rated 12" Zinus memory foam beds

-Full kitchen ( coffee pot, french press, pots/pans, dishes)

-Living area with fireplace, including flat screen (WiFi, Netflix, Amazon Prime & Streaming through YouTubeTV)

Guest Access:
Entry:
Downstairs front door (also can come and go through side door)
Guests also have access to the downstairs front deck and yard space

The Neighborhood:
The Sundown Cottage is located on a peaceful street directly behind the Ocean Grille. It’s a 3 min. walk to the beach and the tiki bar, and just a short 12 min. walk 5 min. drive to the boardwalk. Also very close to the new island greenway bicycle and walking trail.

Getting Around:
Golf Cart, bicycle or car - there are multiple places to rent bicycles and golf carts close by!

Other Things to Note:
PARKING:
Reserved parking space for up to 4 cars on the left side of the driveway. (Plenty of street parking if needed)

Interaction with Guests:
We live in CB and are happy to be available for any questions, travel and food suggestions, or for any guest requests.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Carolina Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Note from host: Charge may apply

Tricks and tips to get the best Wrightsville Beach vacation rental experience:

Get the best rental home value:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in coastal NC. To find the largest vacation home for your budget, we highly recommend booking in Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at Wrightsville Beach restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• Some property managers offer discounts for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines have deals for local shops and restaurants.

Planning and choosing yourvacation home:

• To start, have your family choose dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Sundown- 2 Blocks from The beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available on booking websites. If not, contact the property manager before booking the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what configuration is optimal for your vacation group.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or costs could be applied to your agreement.
• If there's an individual Wrightsville Beach attraction you love, search for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

More considerations:

• Be sure you get the host's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your .
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Upon check-in, document any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an excellent source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• At departure, take a walk-through to make sure you did not forget any personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to drive more reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.