Entire home

Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2ba Cottage - All one Level - Wraparound Porches

Photo gallery for Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2ba Cottage - All one Level - Wraparound Porches

Our home and our Cottage - make the lower Cottage your home!!!
Private Beach Access
Exterior
Your private Sunrise awaits.
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9137.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Carolina Beach, NC
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sleeper Sofa + Futons

2 Double Futons and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2ba Cottage - All one Level - Wraparound Porches

Fabulous quintessential Oceanfront Beach Villa with LOADS and LOADS of Oceanfront Space for Relaxation, Retreat and Recreation! Wide open spaces - no houses close in on either side of this double cottage Villa.
All on one level you spread out in 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths + Full Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room. Sleeps up to 11 (in 4 beds, 1 queen sofa and 2 youth futons). Basic rate applies to seven - $35 pp extra guests. DOGs are okay - $150/week/dog.
Owner resides in separate 3B cottage upstairs and has two room B&B with their own private porches - we share a large parking lot, and our Beach House @Tiki own private beach access.
Guests have their own, private Huge wrap-around decks with outdoor seating areas and two outdoor dining tables. Hot outdoor Shower - onsite Parking.

We selectively allow you to bring the family dog(s). Pet fee is for one dog - additional dog fee of $25/night/dog. Large dog crate provided for when you are out :-) PLEASE NOTE: Carolina Beach has just APPROVED dogs on the beach all summer long before 9:00AM and after 5:00PM - dogs must be on a leash and be sure to have a trash bag with you at all times to avoid a fine.

5-night minimum in Summer Season (June-July-August).

WELCOME TO TIKILIFE!!! We will greet you with a handcrafted Welcome Tiki Cocktail (or a Bottle of wine) to welcome you to the TikiLife. Your hosts also provide a Complimentary Basket of Fruit & free Snacks for your pleasure. WiFi & Cable TV, games and a wide selection of DVDs to enjoy, Shower basics, Linens and Bath towels - all included FREE! A laundromat is available just two blocks up.

Oceanfront Neptune Bedroom - has One double and one twin bed, and adjoining full bathroom.
Oceanview Mermaids Bedroom - has One queen bed and adjoining full bathroom.
Oceanview Dolphins Bedroom - has One queen bed and full en-suite private bathroom, as well as private lockout entrance.

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. Just steps to the Ocean Grill Tiki Bar where you can grab a wonderful lunch, a cold beer or cocktail, or just kick back on your own large, covered wrap-around porch and listen to the live music on Thursday evenings in the summer. Or take a stroll to the famed Carolina Beach Boardwalk - just .8 miles away - a 20 minute leisurely stroll along the white sandy beach.

Our Oceanfront bungalow cottage is about 1700 square feet and has a huge living room dining room and kitchen - all flowing for open family space.

The living room has a Queen sleeper sofa - new in Fall 2016, as well as two youth fold down comfy and sturdy wood frame futon beds that double as comfy seating in the living room. Lots of DVDs, books to take away, and family-friendly games included.

We stock your kitchen with spices, condiments, some cereals and starter coffee and tea. From there on - it's your kitchen for cooking.

Dine outside on your private Oceanfront Porches and decks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, sparkling just in front of you. A large kitchen table is provided in the kitchen area, as well as a separate games or work table. There is also a large private outdoor grill for use in our parking area. There are two four person table for al fresco dining or card games in your own Oceanfront as well :-)

Later, sip on your cocktails (we welcome you home with a specially hand-crafted Tiki Signature Cocktail made by your hostess for the week) - as you settle in and relax in your serene space. Later, walk out on the wide sandy beaches - flashlights also provided for your use.

Walk 3/4 mile along the beach to the famous, USA Today reader-voted award-winning Carolina Beach Boardwalk - with loads of live entertainment, fine and casual dining restaurants and live music. The Ocean Grill Tiki Bar has live bands from 7-9PM all summer.

Watch the CB Boardwalk Fireworks from your own Oceanfront Deck. - the Tiki Bar is a short 2 minute walk up the beach.

This is a quiet more private section of Carolina Beach, with a public access walkway but no public parking... making this a very exclusive, sought-after property for beachfront pleasures!! Be spoiled!!!

Your hosts live upstairs and have two additional rooms rented out as full luxury Bed and Breakfast rooms (you can inquire for these additional rooms if you have extra guests who want to stay with you). Owners and BNB Guests upstairs have their own wrap-around porches and a family dog resides up there on the third level. All residents share the Private Beach Access. There is also a Lifeguard Stand at the nearby Public Access - which has no public parking. You will be allowed to park up to two or three vehicles. You can Uber or Taxi, Short Walk or Bike to everything here on the island. We are in the best, ideal, middle of the island location - quiet but walk to everything!!

Your hosts can arrange beachfront yoga, guided meditation, oceanfront custom dining, international cooking classes, seashell craft-making for the kids, private kayaking tours or walking tours to private island secrets... just ask!!

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY.
DOGS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and veterinarian information must be provided for verification of vaccination and health of our dog.
No Cats nor other pets permitted. .

Property manager

Jeanette

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swedish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Added guests $35/person daily. REGISTERED ONLY.
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Mandatory nightly dog fee $25-35/night.
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON PROPERTY NOR IN YARD.
On site parking for two cars. One additional car allowed $20/night.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Added guests $35/person daily. REGISTERED ONLY.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Wilmington Beach, a neighbourhood in Carolina Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2ba Cottage - All one Level - Wraparound Porches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2ba Cottage - All one Level - Wraparound Porches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2ba Cottage - All one Level - Wraparound Porches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2ba Cottage - All one Level - Wraparound Porches located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wilmington Beach cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Mike Chappell Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

On the beach!

This was a great spot for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Quintessential Beach Cottage with all the Comforts of Home

Perfect place to share with family and enjoy the North Carolina ocean. Location was perfect and easy access to ocean with a bit more room versus other properties. We enjoyed the warmth and character of the place. While we didn't exactly visit at the right time of year given the weather, we still enjoyed ourselves and Jeanette was a perfect hostess and did everything possible to ensure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Fun in the Sun

Great beach house right on the ocean and within a minutes drive to the boardwalk and family fun. Owner was great and made the process stress free and keep the property very clean and accessible. Highly recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

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

Elkins Family

Great time everything for family good time . Private access to beach. Teenagers could go to beach alone with restrictions and we could watch from porch. Loved porch coffee every morning on it watch surfers and sun come up every morning. The hostess was great greeted us with tiki drinks and friendly. Great place for family vacation recommend.Will return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B., Wilmington, DE

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

Beach getaway!

Jeanette's Tiki house is great and the location couldn't be better. The wrap around porch is fabulous - I could sit there and watch the ocean all day. Super short walk from the front porch directly to the beach and there are plenty of chairs, toys and umbrellas to use. A nice grocery is only 10 minutes away by car and there are a few good closely restaurants that we enjoyed. We were especially happy to be able to bring our dog! We would love to stay here and visit Carolina Beach again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Beach House Beauty

What an amazing stay we had at Beach House @Tiki ! Just steps away from the beach with your own private boardwalk and the view from the porches with the ocean breeze was wonderful. So much to do all the time. We definitely will need to stay longer when we book again with Jeanette. She is a wonderful host with such a big heart ! Thanks again Jeanette!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

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

Fantastic stay - all around!!!

We can’t say enough great things about our stay at the Tiki House! First..the host Jeanette is so sweet, has great communication and is a fantastic host! Meeting us and giving a tour and yummy welcome drinks …wonderful first impression! The location cannot be beat! Direct beach access!! Jeanette graciously provides extra chairs for guests, as well as other items one may want. We took our dog with us, it was her first time at the beach and she loved it and made the trip even more special for our family! We highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shariq M.

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

Location, Comfortable place, Views, Great Host

Jeannette is a bigger than life personality, she wants to take care of you and she wants you to take care of the property as your own, she means business 😁 She lives upstairs and is around if you need something fixed or help with WiFi etc. We had an issue with one of the mattresses, we did not talk to her about it but our last day she replaced the mattress with a new mattress, showing that she knew about the issue and wants to take care of issues to improve her guests experience. Would give 5 1/2 if washer dryer/ towels were available (We’ll be back and May beg her for the above 😁) Overall pictures on VRBO can be updated as in real life the inside of the cottage is better and cleaner than what the pictures show. Can have 7 people comfortably stay, beyond 7 could be a challenge and Jeannette has other units above for vacationers. Location and views are awesome, you are on the beach. Porch, hammocks chairs all get you a great sun rise view. And of the ocean. This was our first time using VRBO. Would highly recommend VRBO if they want to be #2 to invest in user experience technology. Many of our messages communication were simply getting lost in between online, mobile app etc. most likely synching problems. Also would recommend to update VRBO online filters with additional options to search like other competitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Nice NC beach house

Great hostess, wonderful location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

NINA S.

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

Lovely week in the Tiki house

We had such a lovely time. Jeanette was a fantastic host. We hope to stay at the Tiki house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

danielle d.

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

Nice week at Carolina Beach

Jeanette was very attentive to all details of the rental and made the rental very smooth. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Family Fun

Great property for family to stay under one roof and eat at one table. Location on beach is amazing as your view out is a sand dune and then ocean. Beach access right off front porch. Loved wrap around porch and hammocks as well as watching morning surfers. Kids loved the body surfing. Very relaxing and special time for all. Jeannette the owner is very attentive and hospitable. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The host Jeanette was fabulous.

Wonderful stay would . Would definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Debra K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Birthday Celebration

We enjoyed the view. The location was good. We did however, think we were going to be on a private beach. Several chairs at the kitchen table need to be replaced. We felt we couldn’t sit in them or we could fall through the seat. Otherwise the cottage was okay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dale D., Atlanta

A Gem on this Beautiful NC Island

I grew up in NC. Our family went to Carolina Beach during the 70's and 80's for our trips. All five of us stayed in a tiny motel called "Paradise Inn". While it wasn't really paradise, it felt like it to us. It has since been destroyed and replaced, but the memories we had on that beautiful island have not. I'm able to afford a better set up these days...and one that doesn't require the stay of one week that you have to book the previous year. This gem fits the bill. And the owner, Jeanette, knows how to deliver. She takes amazing care of her home. It's pricey, and it's worth every penny. The close access to the beach is the deal-maker. You can sit on the porch and enjoy, and you can walk out to the beach in no time. She offers boogie boards, bikes (tandem too!), and so much more. She randomly texted one day and offered to serve us a special drink at about 5 PM one day. She offers many amenities to upgrade the experience, but you don't have to take advantage of those in order to have a wonderful time. Great memories for me and my 80-year-old father there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Great place to stay where he host was eager to ensure we had a great time.

This was a wonderful experience for our family vacation! We were met with cocktails (and mocktails for the kids). The beach house was spacious, clean, and well maintained. We had the entire first level to ourselves, while other guests had individual rooms on the second. Private beach access was great, and is within walking distance of the Tiki bar and grill. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Delightful Beachfront Retreat

This is the perfect spot for hanging out on a broad shady porch with something cold to drink while you watch the ocean. A wonderfully renovated house with an exceptionally well-equipped kitchen and a delightful host. Six of us (plus dog) assembled for a very relaxing six days. We plan on returning soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jeanette

Host profile image
World traveler, born in Sweden - grew up in beautiful Virginia. Earned a PhD. in Information Technology - now living our dream. We want to share our joy and this beautiful, historic home of Serenity with our wonderful guests who love the healing Atlantic Ocean as much as we do.
Our mixed breed Shepherd loves her ocean front playground and loves to welcome other guests' dogs to her awesome front yard!! Sea grasses, healthy white sand dunes and sparkling turquoise waters are our playgrounds year-round.

Why they chose this property

This is the quintessential Beach House - a North Carolina gem. Originally constructed in 1932 when it resided on what was Wilmington Beach - playground for the leisurely Wilmington downtown residents and owned for over 70 years by the Booker family who loved this home. Rebuilt in 1997 and in 2016 and 2017 it has been updated and made shiny clean with new rich wood, new flooring, shiny bright furnishings, sheers that let in all the Ocean light that sparkles outside every window in this adorable Beach Villa.

What makes this property unique

Super-quiet area of Carolina Beach, yet walk to everything. .8 miles to the CB Boardwalk - lots of dining, live music, games and a lively boardwalk all year round. We live here year-round and love love this beautiful home.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Swedish