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Cozy Beach Hideaway, Sleeps 2-4. Directly across from Carolina Beach Lake Park

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Carolina Beach Lake - New playground added in 2024
The view of Carolina Beach Lake from our bedroom deck.
Beautiful sunset view from the bedroom
Ocean side entry deck to the condo.  Table and chairs to seat four (4).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Beach Hideaway, Sleeps 2-4. Directly across from Carolina Beach Lake Park

Our cute one bedroom, one bath condo is perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway or a small family looking for fun on the beach. Our two patios, one on each end of the condo, give you an awesome view of the sunrises and sunsets over the beach and lake respectively. Just in case the weathers not cooperating, we have a retro arcade with all your favorite old games and there's no quarters needed!

We are located in the heart of Carolina Beach, in the second row of homes. We are a mere 100 steps from the ocean access. The Carolina Beach Lake and Brandy Myers Playground is across the street and the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is roughly a 6-minute walk. Every Thursday night during the summer there is a fireworks display on the boardwalk, the best part about this is there is no fighting of the crowds for you, you can just pull up a chair on our ocean side patio and watch in comfort. The amusement park portion of the boardwalk is open Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. At the lake, there is a Farmer's Market every Saturday morning and on Sunday evening's they do free family movies. The Kure Beach pier, the Ft. Fisher Aquarium, and the ferry to Southport are just a 10–12-minute drive.

If you love food like we do there are loads of great places to eat and drink! Definitely check out Hang Ten restaurant for a great burger, they're so close you can see them from the back patio. The Veggie Wagon is a 3-minute walk, where you can grab all kinds of local fare, like take and bake meals, hard ciders/beers/wine, baked goods. The blood orange cider is my personal favorite. Coffee lovers don't fear for Majik Beans is just a short walk past the Hang Ten restaurant, on the walk you'll also pass Kate's Pancake house, where you should definitely try the Banana Nut French toast. For burritos as big as your head, lol, check out Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn, delicious! Last but not least on our favorite's list is Britt's Donuts, which is open seasonally on the Boardwalk. They're so good that they announce their re-opening every year on the local news!

We have an onsite designated parking spot for our unit, so you don't have to concern yourself with parking access or fees. Our home is fully furnished but we do not supply linens. If you don't wish to travel with linens, you can rent them on the island at such places as Maids 2 Clean NC. We have a 3-night minimum stay to book our property.

Property manager

Melissa Borowiak
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Disclose size/breed at booking for owner review.
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this condo is by the sea. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Hideaway, Sleeps 2-4. Directly across from Carolina Beach Lake Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Hideaway, Sleeps 2-4. Directly across from Carolina Beach Lake Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Hideaway, Sleeps 2-4. Directly across from Carolina Beach Lake Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Hideaway, Sleeps 2-4. Directly across from Carolina Beach Lake Park located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is steps away from Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Cute condo!

Cute condo and the property owner was very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was exactly as described, and great location. I will definitely be back. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Nice quiet getaway!

Great location to get away from it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

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

Great week at the beach

We stayed 4 nights at cozy beach hideaway. It was an excellent location....walking distance to everything and close to the beach. The condo had a pretty view of the lake on one side and a pretty sliver of the ocean on the other. We had everything we needed. The condo was clean and comfortable. No problem with parking and easy to access apt. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

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

Wonderful location with all the comforts of home!

This condo was perfect for our long weekend in Carolina Beach and had all the comforts of home. The location was ideal for the few steps to the beach or just a short walk to the boardwalk and a variety of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

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

Perfect Spot!

We just finished up our second stay at this condo. We absolutely love it! The condo is always clean and the owners provide lots of nice touches making it easy to feel at home and have a great time. The location is perfect - close to everything but still quiet. Quick access to the beach and dinner/bars, and a beautiful view of the lake. And don’t miss the CB Farmer’s Market on Saturdays right across the street! Can’t wait til next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great beach stay!

We were so close to the beach and within easy waking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. You have two balconies to choose from: on by the ocean and another by the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Nice getaway!

The property was beautiful and just like the pictures. There are a lot of stairs, but you can do it! After getting all of our things up the stairs the first time, the rest of the time the stairs were no big deal. Beautiful view of the lake in the evening and very close to the beach. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cayla G.

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

Location!

Loved the location especially with the cost of parking! We also loved the tiki hut kitchen! Very nice vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Family getaway

Condo was great! Better than I remember (2nd time staying). Kids loved the Arcade Game, we loved the space and the walk to the beach and surrounding areas! So simple and so relaxing!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia A.

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

Vacation

This property is located 3 condos down from my parents. It was nice to stay close to them in a nice place. Melissa was nice and easy to get I touch with. I would book with her again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beach getaway

Overall we really loved the property and would stay again. Just a very short walk to the beach and everything you need for the most part is in the condo, including beach chairs which was super nice. I have stayed in more short term rentals than I can count, and this was the first time I had to supply linens, soaps, paper products, etc., but apparently that is something common for this area, so just be ready for that aspect. Also it is three stories up which is really four, because the ground level is parking, so be ready for a bit of a hike up the stairs. You will get your steps in for the day. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Charlotte

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

Great Location, Nice & Safe Property

The condo was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. It was nice that there were 2 balconies to enjoy the sunrise and ocean view on one side, and the sunset and lake view on the other. Central location to everything. We had a great time exploring on bikes - so many trails and bike friendly streets. We went to the Battleship and Aquarium at Fort Fisher - all within an easy drive. Was nice to sit out on the back patio and hear the ocean. We cooked one meal in and had everything needed and the other nights enjoyed the local restaurants. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

CB Visit

The washing machine was not available for our stay. The door to the stairwell sticks. And internet was mot reliable. Otherwise a great location and nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannielle S.

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

Fantastic Stay!

I had a fantastic stay at Cozy Beach Hideaway. The condo had all that I needed for my short stay. Communication about check-in was clear and parking was easily accessible and convenient. The big draw to this unit is the location. I parked my car the first day and didn't have to drive again. Lots of restaurants and the boardwalk are all an easy walk. Plus the market across the road has prepared meals that you can pop in the oven for a night in. Beach access is just across the street and there is a hose under the unit to wash off the sand. I would definitely rent this unit again or recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy C., Salem

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

Perfect stay, cute condo

Condo was clean and within walking distance to the boardwalk area and local restaurants. The sunset views off the MB (lake side) were magnificent. Only steps to the beach. On the walk back you get a great view of the lake. Melissa is quick to respond to questions. If I had one suggestion it would be to clean up organize the kitchen cabinets a bit. I would definitely recommend this unit. Remember it is a 3rd floor unit so there is steps. We didn't mind them at all as we are in still in good shape for seniors!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not for us

We found this place to be in very poor shape. The floors were warped and sinking, broken (“tapped”) furniture. The mattress was so old and sunken in places it was also very hot! The AC was fine but either the mattress or the pad is memory foam and we were sweating every night with the AC and fan on. It’s right by the beach, but not worth the price. We left a day early.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Sierra H.

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

I hope you like it hot! :(

Great location and condo, but I wouldn't recommend it for one very warm reason. The condo AC was set on 76 degs per owner request. We arrived around 3. It was very hot out and unfortunately we couldn't cool down much by being inside. I immediately turned the AC down and we left. It took the AC about 9 hours to drop 3 degs (it was at 73 when we went to bed which sucked). It finally got down to a comfortable temperature by morning. Also, it wasn't in the listing, but the owner asked that we provide our own linens (king size sheets, bath and kitchen towels), and disposables (soap, tp, paper towels, cleaning products). That was a lot of extra luggage and we don't even own a king size set of sheets. I had a few other minor comments, but mostly the AC was the biggest annoyance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodney or Tammy S.

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

Fun times

Hey y'all..thanks for having us. As always, a good time since we know this condo well. One big plus, seating in the front and in the back. Front during the day and back during the night. Had all the amenities required. Plenty of room for the two of us. If I hear my husband say one more time "wanna Sling" because of the TV set up, I may just slug him. LOL. I also like the film on the back sliding door for two reasons, kept the condo cooler and darker. That was a great idea. We had no issues, it worked out great and you know we will return, we always do. My only complaint, needs a bath mat, but we made it work by making a run to Walmart to get one. I can understand your reasoning for not having one. The location is great, the views are wonderful, parking is not an issue. The only drawback and this is for those that don't know this, but those steps will get you every time, but it will be what it will be since it is on the top floor. We love the new neighbors in 1A and 3A and the gentleman in 2B was super nice. You make it super easy from start to finish. Great communication and easy to get in. Had everything we needed!!!! See ya next year! Rodney and Tammy
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great location easy beach access an close to restaurants some walking distance

Very nice and quiet place to spend a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S., Ohio

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

Perfect location to walk to everything!

Everything you want. Great location: walking distance to restaurants, boardwalk, beach. No fuss, eclectic-ly decorated condo. Checks all the boxes: great working A/C, well appointed, designated parking spot, comfy little unit. Be prepared to walk some stairs! (We were happy for the exercise after checking out all the yummy restaurants in town, however.) And an honest-to-goodness old school arcade machine with more games than I could possibly remember! Fun place, great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ed z.

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

beach stay

This is a nice condo on the beach.you can pretty much walk to everything restaurants and boardwalk has a very nice lake veiw on the one patio,and you can see the ocean from the other patio.i will definitely be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie S.

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

Amazing !!

Loved this place ! Much bigger than it looked online. Clean, neat decor, cozy and so close to the beach! Tons of restaurants to walk to. My boyfriend and I loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

Great location

Fantastic location - short walk to beach, few places to eat very close (went to the Veggie Wagon across the street several times), and boardwalk not much further. Could enjoy fireworks on deck. Spacious living room and bedroom for my husband, me, and our dog, who we were grateful to be able to take. Arcade game was a fun throwback. Nice to have washer and dryer, though washer only holds 3 towels and both are very noisy. Not a deal breaker, just tried to be mindful of time we ran them. Overall, good place to stay and we would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Borowiak

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Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, directly across from Carolina Beach Lake Park. The third floor offers nice sunrise views over the ocean and spectacular sunsets over the lake. Beach access is less than 100 steps away and is not near a public parking lot, which means the beach is always less crowded than any of the other public access areas. Walking distance to local food/bars and the boardwalk which is always hopping on a summer night with a carnival, live music, etc..

What makes this property unique

I personally love sitting on the patio off of the bedroom and enjoying a cool drink while watching the sunset after a fun day at the beach.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests