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Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House

Holiday home with kitchen, near Carolina Beach

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Located in the heart of a charming island neighborhood, this 1938 Dutch colonial home is rich in history and character. With its unique design, spacious deck with an outdoor shower, and fenced-in patio perfect for relaxation or entertainment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is £521
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

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

Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House

This 1938 Dutch colonial beauty is rich in history and has been completely renovated and updated. Nestled just blocks from the ocean to the east and wooded parks to the west, this home is in the perfect location for all island activities. This historic home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths with the capacity to sleep up to 14 people. Note: Towels and linens are not provided.

This five bedroom uniquely designed home is located only 4 blocks from the Boardwalk and the ocean, easily accessible by a multi-use bike/pedestrian trail just across the street. There is a fenced-in patio on the side of the house, and a deck on the back with an outdoor shower.

Every bed has pillows and comforters. Towels and linens are not provided for this property. Towels and linens can be rented from Seaside Linen. Total sheet sets needed: 5 Queen bed sets (includes sofa-bed) 1-Double futon bed, and 4-Twin/trundle beds.

The upstairs sleeps 10 comfortably and features 4 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has a queen with en-suite bath with an adjoining bedroom with a single bed and trundle; bedroom 2 has a double XL bed; bedroom 3 has a queen bed; and bedroom 4 has a twin bed with trundle. Also, the upstairs loft has a double futon. The downstairs sleeps 4, a master bedroom with a queen bed and an en-suite bath, as well as a queen pull-out sofa in the living room.

Rentals are flexible, with 3-night minimum stay. There is parking for 4 to 5 vehicles in the back of the property.

History-
Monty Sly built this house for his family in 1938. The family lived in the downstairs and rented out the upstairs rooms during WW II to young wives whose husbands were in the service. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, romantically rich in history and close the beach this is your place!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside the premises

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Can leave back door unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking is allowed outside!
Please no fireworks or water balloons!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside the premises

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, a first aid kit 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Carolina Dreaming Family Vacation
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About the area

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • CC8GTX Boardwalk on Fly Trap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park, south of Wilmington, North Carolina, AGPix_0637
    Carolina Beach State Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pretty oceanfront beach rentals; Shutterstock ID 45397519; Purchase Order: -
    Carolina Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    10 min walk
  • Good Hops Brewing
    15 min walk
  • Riko's
    16 min walk
  • Nollie's Taco Joint
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House on 24 Feb 2026 start from £520.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House located?

Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach Lake Park, Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Questionable T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with great location. We enjoyed our stay with plenty of room and a well stocked kitchen. Easy walking access to local fare and immediate drive access in either direction. The owner was very easy to communicate with throughout. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Halifax County HS I's

Everything was wonderful!Short walk to the boardwalk and beach! Close to delicious eating places.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd s.

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

Thumbs up

Great place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall B.

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

Excellent spot at Carolina Beach

We had four families use this house during a baseball tournament in Wilmington. Easy walk to the boardwalk and the beach, excellent home with plenty of space for everyone. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Perfect charm

What a great place to stay. Perfect location if you want to stay out of the hectic beach front traffic. The hosts are amazing. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great time and the location was fantastic for popping over to the boardwalk, beach, restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

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

Carolina beach

very clean and well furnished. location very good, walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Family Friendly Fun

Wonderful place to stay! We had a large group of people with many ages and the way the rooms were set up was great! Easy to walk to the Boardwalk and shops! Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Awesome place to stay

We had lots of room. Location was awesome. Loved the house! We would definitely stay here again! A+
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scottie D.

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

Love this house

It’s just perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa S.

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

Family vacation

We love the place. It was prefect for our family vacation. Had enough rooms for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

I's spring trip

It was a fantastic place to stay. It was very clean, neat and roomy. Short walk down sidewalk to the boardwalk/beach, wonderful eating places, and great Celtic Ice Cream Parlor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chabli S.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time and enjoyed the home. It was accommodating and had access to everything we needed and wanted to explore. The distance from the beach was ideal it made for easy travel. Thank you we loved our time there and hope to get another opportunity to stay soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefina R.

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

Perfect!!

We absolutely loved the place it was very clean and super easy to communicate with the host. Perfect location as well because it was in walking distance from the beach and all restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla B.

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

Family vacation at yhe beach

The property was in excellent condition and accommodated all 14 of us easily. Close enough to the boardwalk and beach, yet far enough away to enjoy quiet time. The Thursday night fireworks were very enjoyable. Also found nany neat shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

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

Beautiful house big enough for the whole family!

The house was beautiful and close to the boardwalk. We really enjoyed the large deck out back after a long day at the beach. We grilled out and had a family cornhole championship with the provided boards. Debi was very reaponsive and kind. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect.

Everything was perfect.Place was beautiful and clean.It’s close to the Beach and the Boardwalk.We will be back hopefully soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

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

Happy Memories

My family and I made more happy memories during our third stay. The location, the house, and plenty of space were perfect. By renting a golf cart, we had easy access to the boardwalk, shops, entertainment, and the beach. Thanks, Ruth! Looking forward to future visits!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

Great location

Great location, near beach, arcade, food, bars, second time renting this place. Had everything that you need except the washing machine was broken so had to use a laundromat (new one had been ordered). Everyone said they would like to rent it next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

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

Exceeded our expectations

The house was perfect and clean, with plenty of room for everyone. It was a quick, easy walk to the boardwalk area and the communication from the owners was above and beyond. All of us who stayed this time have bookmarked this house for future visits with family or friends again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LV S.

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

Repeat

This was our second stay at this property. I returned because of the quiet neighborhood, size of the house, parking, check-in process and proximity to everything we wanted. I was provided a number to call in case I needed something.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melonie L.

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

Best Experience Ever!

This house is absolutely perfect! Very roomy and lots of places to sit the number of people it sleeps is wonderful and you still don’t feel crowded. The location is perfect as well. Better than the house…. the owners and the neighbors. Such an amazing experience. I highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

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

Fantastic Stay!

This is the second summer we have stayed at “Carolina Dreaming.” It is a fantastic property that is located in a nice neighborhood, but the beach is close by. We rented a golf cart which gave us easy and quick access the beach, boardwalk, and shops. The four bathrooms, outside shower, and multiple bedrooms met our needs perfectly. The house is very well equipped for a happy stay. The owner and property manager are friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this beach house if you want to make special memories!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virgil S., Virginia

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

Really good location and friendly neighbor across the street.

Right on the corner and less than a half mile walk to the beach. Small enough from a family yet big enough for 9/10 men to share their own place to lay their head. A few very minor issues. (1) The dishwasher, I couldn't get it to start. Later one of the guys finally got it to work. (2) The cleaning people forget to cleanout the coffee pot and AC vent (3) The window in a the upstairs room to the right needs some TLC. Overall, I would stay there again. My group enjoyed the place as well. My rating is 4.6 out of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay.. beautiful home and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025