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A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!

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On the beach
Property grounds
Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Arcade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

At this holiday home you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown holiday home include Kure Beach and Kure Beach Pier.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!

*****REGUVINATED IN 2024****

This remodeled classic 50's craftsman style beach front cottage is ready for your enjoyment. In early 2024 I decided to rejuvenate the home in a way that harkened back to its mid century roots. Throughout the home are clear pine whitewashed floors and tastefully painted, original pine tongue and grove wall coverings. The kitchen and baths all have, maple cabinets with granite counter tops.

In the kitchen you will find all necessary appliances for your convenience including combination electric cook top/stove, dishwasher, 1000 watt built in microwave and refrigerator with ice maker. Each bathroom has maple cabinets with granite tops and period MCM faucets and fixtures. Each bathroom has a tub/shower combo for any family members specific bathing needs.

Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, there is enough room for six of you and your family or friends to enjoy this beautiful location. Situated close enough to walk to major features of Carolina Beach, yet away from the noise, this home is perfect for those wanting an active site seeing schedule or night life. The property includes a beach front lot with beach badminton/volleyball court, watch the kids play without worry of auto or public foot traffic. Sit on the large deck and watch the day go by, see boats and dolphins on a regular basis. In the afternoons, the reclined built in bench will allow you to bask in the sun without missing a minute. A semi private outdoor hot and cold shower will allow you to rinse off after a long day on the sand.

When not out and about, relax inside on the plush period correct couch, love seat or private sitting chairs, watch TV on either of the two flat screen TV's or just sit back and relax while watching the waves crash on shore from inside. You are sure to enjoy this location. Call today to book your memorable stay at 'A Summer's Rest '

Walk (1 Minute) to Fun Time Ice Cream across the street. Take a short stroll after dinner and enjoy some of the best ice from a local mom and pop shop!

Walk to Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar (2 Minutes) and enjoy dinner on the pier that extends over the sandy beaches.

Walk (9 Minutes) or Drive to Veggie Wagon, a local favorite on the island filled with homemade, organic natural goods, snacks, pre-made dinners, and more!

Walk, Run, or Bike to the Carolina Beach Lake (10 Minutes). Enjoy the Loop Trail and Summer festivities at the Lake.

The nationally recognized Carolina Beach Historic Boardwalk is only a 3 minute drive away. Enjoy Thursday night fireworks (summer only) and much more!

5 Minute Drive to the Carolina Beach State Park.

10 Minute Drive to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

35 Minute Drive to the Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

DON'T JUST BOOK A HOUSE FOR YOUR SUMMER VACATION, BOOK AN EXPERIENCE! No other private volleyball court around for the price, maybe even on the east coast! Book today......

Pictures and features subject to change without notice as damage occurs and but will remain in the spirit of any picture currently posted as representative of the property/feature. Please consult my attached lease agreement for terms, rules and conditions including cancellation policy.

*** PETS ALLOWED BY INVITE ONLY - Please send us a message PRIOR to booking with your pet(s) breed, weight and travel experience. We only allow pets 20lbs or less. On the occasion we allow larger pets, we require a $100 fee for every 10 pounds past our minimum requirement. During peak season, we reserve the right to decline pets that are over our minimum. ***

*** All properties are strictly NON SMOKING INSIDE or on the outdoor deck ***

*** Free private and protected WIFI available w/certification of responsibility ***

*** TV service consists only of OTA tv with roughly 20 local channels as well as SMART TV's capable of streaming your own account content or free wifi channels. ***

**** Min 25 years old to book. Instant bookings with no contact prior will be required to prove age to retain booking. Failure to do so will cause forfeiture of any monies paid if it is found at ANY time that a guest has withheld or provided false information to obtain any booking. Additionally, a deposit via Paypal (or other acceptable digital payment approved by me) for incidentals may be required for parties consisting of non related or minimum aged guests, please be prepared to render. *****

**** All bookings require enrollment in a property protection plan ($59/$1500) in lieu of a rendered deposit. All guests, whether the actual booking individual or person (s) within can be held responsible for damage(s) and named booking guest (s) agree to uphold the property protection coverage no matter the covering company, and that the protection is for my (or my heirs, assignee(s) or anyone under my guidance or employ) expressed use for damages caused or finalized by the named booking party or guest within. Cancellation of this policy after booking will result in the cancellation of the reservation at any time.****

***** NO REFUND IS June-Sept SETTING ONLY. MY POLICY IS WITHIN MY LEASE AGREEMENT [attached within my listing]*****

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Step outside and keep all doors/windows closed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

Please reach out prior to booking if you plan to bring any pets. We only allow small well-trained dogs with a crate.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Step outside and keep all doors/windows closed

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Summers Rest Ocean Front Private Volleyball Court Great Location

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!?

Yep, A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! is a short 3-minute walk from Carolina Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats.

Does A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's books, it's no surprise that A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!?

No, A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tenessa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beach property. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing! House was perfect - had everything we needed! Location on the beach was perfect and walking distance to multiple restaurants. Thank you!
Stayed 51 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful property, clean, as described, great location, well stocked, reasonably priced. Had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

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

A great relaxing trip with young kids

Really nice place when you have kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Great stay

Loved the location- walking distance to restaurants, on the beach. Fun backyard. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Summer’s Rest

Great hosts. Attention to detail, goes the extra mile for guest. Quaint and beautiful beach cottage. Very convenient location. Beautiful views from deck.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Perfect Getaway!!!

Chris was an awesome host and the property was exactly as described. Very clean, well stocked, and made for a perfect family getaway for the week. We will definitely be booking again for next season!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Amazing Stay

My husband and I had a great stay. The owner answered our questions quickly. Nice cottage!!! The outdoor area cannot be beaten by other properties!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Good Times

Everything was listed accurately, the house was very clean. Plenty of room for 5 adults, we were on the beach for most of the day’s, we did go over to Southport, it’s a cute town you have to take a ferry over. Chris our host was easy to work with and check in & out was very easy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie C.

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

The perfect getaway

We felt so at home here. Everyhing is so close, it felt so peaceful. We actually ended up staying another night!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

This was a clean and roomy home.

We had a great, relaxing stay. I was able to go running in the morning and walk to the boardwalk for some shopping. I will definitely pick this house again when I come back to Carolina Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Perfect Ocean Front Home

We could not have picked a better place to stay! Beach front, great deck space, volleyball court, firepit, and plenty of room. This home is perfected located and in walking distance to so many great things Carolina Beach has to offer. Owner did an amazing job with upgrades and decor! Highly recommend this place and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Perfect Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay. Great location and had a private access to the beach. My only issue was the access was very narrow and needed cleaned up some. Other than that it was perfect. Would love to stay again..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Carolina Beach Bungalow

Had a wonderful stay while visiting our son who lives in Wilmington. The house is clean and recently updated. The owner was easy to work with. The house is beach front and close to restaurants, grocery stores, anything you would need.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

PAUL T.

Great Location. Great Home.

A group of us stayed here for Labor Day weekend. We had such a great time! So close to the beach! Loved playing volleyball on the private court. Be sure to check out Pop's Ice Cream and Ocean Grill, which are super close!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Geno M.

Nice home

We enjoyed the home and location was what we were looking for. The only down side is the Master bdr faces a main road, very noisy when sleeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

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

Second stay here - even better than the first!!

We just spent a fantastic long weekend in this house - our second time here and it keeps getting better. Having the beach as your backyard is simply unbeatable. Add in the great location, easy parking, ice cold AC and a really responsive owner - there's no better value and no better place to spend time at the beach. We can't wait to go back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell L.

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

Great Weekend

Back yard was perfect, loved the fire pit and private area. House had everything we needed. Plenty of places in walking distance. Owner was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea Z.

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

Family Getaway

This home was perfect for our family stay. The house was stocked with everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. My kids loved the volleyball court in the backyard and the outdoor shower was an added bonus we took advantage of! Short drive to many great restaurants. The Host was helpful and accommodating, even helping to find a lost airpod after checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Adult Weekend Getaway

Excellent place to stay!!! Parked on Friday and never got back in the car. The house had everything we needed and plenty of options within walking distance. Loved sitting by the fire pit at night listening to music. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren h.

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

Great Summer Vacation

Our family had a fantastic stay at "A Summers Rest"...the view was fantastic, loved having our own personal volleyball court, the beds were comfortable, and plenty of room for our family of 6. Also enjoyed the convenience of having "Fun Time" Ice cream across the street. Looking forward to coming back again another time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami C.

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!

This place was absolutely AMAZING... it was a yearly girls trip that we take every year at Carolina Beach ..we have stayed in many houses at carolina but this has to be one of my all time FAVORITES.. Beautiful little house with so much to do .. the fire pit was one of our favorite things ..great location with a gorgeous view of the beach . The owner was amazing quick to respond to any questions we had about anything.. cant wait to book this house again very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

John J.

Average property that rests on the merits of its ideal location and amenities.

The property itself was ideal -- location was very good and near major activities. You can walk or bike to any of the nearby restaurants or the "downtown" area. The home itself is a little dated -- but that doesn't necessarily detract from the overall experience. Everything worked as described and was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018