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

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

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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]*****

TRIP INSURANCE IS A MUST!!

Property manager

Michael & Jesslyn Hayes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

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

  • 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

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Policies

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Summers Rest 2. Ocean Front Private Volleyball Court. Everything
Vrbo Property
Summers Rest Ocean Front Private Volleyball Court Great Location

About the area

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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 5 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

We stayed a week with 4 adults and 3 grandkids- 2,4,6. Absolute blast, all only crying was when we left. 50 steps from beach access, across the street is soft serve ice cream. The back yard is remarkably private. We will be back 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

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

10/10

We are a family of 5 with kids ranging in age 15-19. This house was perfect for us. We spent most of our time in the yard playing volleyball and other outdoor games. It was also nice to have restaurants within a mile walk and the ocean so close. I enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning with my coffee looking at the ocean. Loved this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This was a wonderful place to stay even though the weather was awful during our visit. The kids loved the sand volley ball court and used all the toys available under the house to build castles in the sand. The fire pit was AWESOME, and there were lots of warm throw blankets to snuggle with. The house is as advertised - an original cottage style home with all the upgrades. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

We were looking for an easy access beach front property for my family and my sister in law/ BILs family. We had 6 people- 2 toddlers and 4 adults. This house was perfect! A great kitchen, cozy living room with a play area, and the rooms were just perfect for the 6 of us! Chris made everything perfect. Would come back here 500x more times. Such a relaxing vacation and great area! Loved this house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We stayed at this house over Labor Day weekend and had a fantastic experience! The house was in excellent condition and very clean. It was just a few steps from the ocean and also very convenient to everything else in Carolina beach. It was a perfect house for our family with two small children. The owner was super easy to work with and very accommodating. I would highly recommend it for your beach stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We stayed in this house for Our annual girls beach trip. The house is cozy, but there were plenty of places for all 8 of us to sleep. The house was clean and decorated beautifully. When standing on the back deck, the view of the ocean is spectacular. Beach access was easy. Our favorite part of the property was the fire pit! It was perfect to sit in the comfy chairs in the evenings and chat into the late hours! We are ready to book this house again for next year!

10/10

Our third Memorial Day weekend in this house. Chris, the owner, is responsive and takes excellent care of the property. The location - right on the beach, the deck/yard/firepit, and the comfortable/crisp/clean/cozy house make this the perfect place for groups, families or couples. We wore our masks, stayed 6 feet from everyone and had a GREAT time. You simply cannot beat the location, condition and price of this home and Chris is an exceptional owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10

We have stayed her twice now and will continue to book. This year we went earlier (May 7-13) and it was windy, chilly and rainy, so not great for the beach. Girls enjoyed the volleyball court for sandcastles and volleyball. We all enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings. The porch was perfect for family time. Always make a trip to the Aquarium and the ice cream shop (FUNNEL CAKES!) across the street. Dinner at Stoked.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10

This was the first time for us at Carolina Beach. If you like a busy place, this is for you. While the area is very popular, there is plenty of room on the beach. The house had everything we needed, and we appreciated details such as detergent for dishes and clothes. The check in was easy, and check-out was not complicated. Good old school experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

We had a wonderful small family reunion at A Summer's Rest. We came from VA with my son, his wife and two daughters, my husband and I. My middle son lives in Wilmington and our son from CA flew out to stay with the middle son, so we were all together for a change. Chris is always quick to reply to any question, even silly ones like where he got the cute crab decorations! This is our third time there and the house is very comfortable for us. I prefer to cook, and the kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Every step of my experience was nothing short of amazing. Chris was absolutely wonderful and accommodating. The house “A Summers Rest” is nothing short of its name. The location was perfect; the ocean is literally your backyard and restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The house was beautifully decorated in mid-century elegance. I was impressed with all the fine details. I would recommend this house 10/10. It is perfect for a family…so much to do and so close to the beach. The sand volleyball court and fire pit was definitely used throughout our stay! Thank you again for sharing your house with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024