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⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐

Beachfront vacation home near Carolina Beach

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

On the beach.At this Downtown vacation home, you'll be well placed to visit Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk, both within a 5-minute walk. SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 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.

⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐

Reasons You Will Love Averette Cottage:

* ONLY Beach Cottage located on the famous Carolina Beach Boardwalk!!!

* 4BR Oceanfront Home

* Oceanfront Deck

* Extra Amenities include Outdoor Shower

* Professionally Managed

Averette Cottage is a charming, rustic oceanfront home that offers guests breathtaking views and direct beach access. Nestled right on the iconic Carolina Beach Boardwalk, it stands as the only beach cottage in this famous location. With complimentary WiFi, central air and heat, cable TV, and a DVD player, the cottage ensures a comfortable stay while letting you enjoy the coastal ambiance. The property provides parking for up to seven cars, with specific dimensions and areas designated to accommodate compact cars and multiple vehicles under the cottage and beside the sidewalk. Guests can easily rinse off the sand in the convenient outdoor shower located under the property.

The cozy living room is well-equipped with a flat-screen TV, cable, a DVD player, and a ceiling fan, making it the perfect spot to relax after a day on the beach. Step directly from the living room onto the oceanfront deck, where you can take in the stunning ocean views and refreshing sea breeze. The kitchen and dining area provide everything needed for cooking, including a refrigerator, flat-top stove, microwave, and essential appliances like a 12-cup coffee maker, Crock-pot, blender, and dishwasher.

Averette Cottage offers four bedrooms, each designed to maximize comfort and convenience. Bedroom 1 features two full beds with an ocean view and a ceiling fan, while Bedroom 2 includes a full bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed. A hallway bathroom with a tub/shower combo and single vanity sink serves these rooms. Bedrooms 3 and 4 each offer a full bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed, with Bedroom 3 also offering ocean views. An additional bathroom with a stand-up shower and a single vanity sink serves these rooms. Outdoor living is made easy with two street-side decks and one oceanfront deck, providing ample space to enjoy the beautiful coastal surroundings.

*NOTE: Upstairs apartment not included, and will sometimes be occupied by owners. Guests who rent the cottage are not notified of owner use. The parking on the left side of the cottage is for owner use only.*

PARKING NOTE: Parking is very tight.

Parking for 7 Cars:
*Driveway Dimensions: 11’ wide x 30’ long x 5’ 11” high (Fits 1 Compact Car)
*Left side of under house can fit 3 cars if they fit under cottage, Right side of under house can fit 2 cars if they fit under cottage
*Right side pad next to the sidewalk: 19’ wide x 20’ 5” long- Parking for 1 Car

The Bed Set Up:

Primary Bedroom: Two Full Beds

Guest Bedroom: Full Bed and a Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom: Full Bed and a Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom: Full Bed and a Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

Carolina Beach is a perfect family-friendly destination with a variety of attractions to keep everyone entertained. Families can stroll along the lively Carolina Beach Boardwalk with its rides, games, and local shops, or explore nature at Carolina Beach State Park, home to hiking trails and rare Venus flytraps. Nearby, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers interactive exhibits that kids will love, while Freeman Park provides beach access for fishing, swimming, and camping. Don't miss the historic Kure Beach Pier for fishing and ocean views, or relax at Carolina Beach Lake Park with paddleboats and playgrounds. For active fun, Tony Silvagni Surf School offers surf lessons for all ages. Carolina Beach has something for every family member to enjoy!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Averette Cottage 4 BR / 2 BA House in Carolina Beach Sleeps 16

Frequently asked questions

How close is ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.3 mi (30-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is ⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Carolina Beach.

⭐Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location⭐ Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location

Perfect location, everything was as advertised and the host was prompt in their responses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

2021 Beach

Nice place, great location, large outdoor area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house was nice and convenient. I think the listing itself should talk about the bar/restaurant right across the street. We really enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best rental EVER

Super close to the beach close to boardwalk and restaurants just great location and super cleannnnnn !!! We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and location

This house was just what we needed. It was in a great location, right on the beach, and walking distance from multiple shops and restaurants. I really appreciated the clean towels and wash cloths for every guest who was staying. Everything was as described and I was very pleased with the entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Great location and price!! Super easy to book and get ahold of the rental company if you need to. Will definitely be booking this place again! The only down side is that the beach access door didn’t lock it looked like the lock had been forced open so we had a lot of people use our private access doors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location and Fair Price

The only downside to this property is the extremely late 4pm check-in. The live bands from the Sea Witch Tiki Bar across the street is extremely loud and actually rattles the widows from 8pm to 12 midnight; but that didn’t really bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Our group enjoyed our stay! The location was absolutely prefect. The restaurant across the street did not bother us from a noise perspective. Would have been nice to have more paper products already in the house but it wasn't a big deal. Would visit this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved the location . The only reason I would not stay there is the beds .They were VERY uncomfortable. Even the 5 year old complained one night. Interior was a little run down and repairs that had been done were haphazardly done.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Memories

We used to stay at the Averette Cottage when I was younger and decided to go back. It has been updated some, but is an older home. It continues to have great access to the beach and now the boardwalk is easily accessible, which is perfect for walking to pick up Britt’s Doughnuts. The only downside is that there is no view of the beach as the dunes are too high! We still had a wonderful time and made many new memories with the next generation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Doors that don't open

The house was what I expected. Neither of the storm doors closed properly. The wood exterior on the ocean side was swelled and wouldn't shut. The bathroom door, with the tub/shower, wouldn't shut without pushing it REALLY hard. The windows and doors leaked during the storm.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

STAY UP LATE

We appreciated proximity to the central beach, as we were there to referee the National Beach Wrestling Championship. From reading previous reviews, we kinda' knew that the bar, across the street would be hoppin'. Wow ! The music does BLAST until midnight ! I think you gouge, a little on your cleaning an d prep fees. Your prep staff needs to see to the "little things"... if you can sleep 16, you may want to leave more than half a roll of toilet paper ! None of the light switches work. If that's not enough, all the lamps are unplugged. This makes no sense. You can get away for charging big, at this location. But... attention to detail is the driving force in this industry !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Moderate Beach Home

This home was the perfect home for a family who doesn't mind a less than pristine home. During our stay, we found at least 6 very large dead cockroaches and a few other smaller dead bugs throughout the home. There was also sand all over the floor and the couches were covered in sand, so you felt dirty everytime you sat down. However, none of the group members were particularly terrified by bugs and roaches, so we did not mind scooping up the dead bugs. The sand was kind of gross, but did make us feel less guilty for tracking in our own sand. The house itself comfortably slept 11 (without anybody sharing a bed). There was plenty of seating in the living room and at the kitchen bar. The kitchen was very well stocked! The leaving instructions instructed us to load and start the dishwasher prior to our departure. On the day of arrival, we looked under the kitchen cabinet to ensure there were dishwasher pods prior to our trip to the store. There were 2 bags of dishwasher pods. On the day of departure, we loaded up the dishwasher and went to put a pod in to start it. Both bags of dishwasher pods were completely empty. The codes for the beach access did not work, but we found ways to work around that. The bar across the street was VERY loud until midnight every night, but because we were a younger group, we did not mind, and tended to join the party, rather than complain about it. The location was phenomenal. The access to the beach was AMAZING. Many restaurants and bars were within 5 minutes walking distance and downtown Wilmington was only a 22 minute Uber away. All in all, I would not rent this home for a romantic weekend getaway, but would absolutely rent this home again for a large group for a casual beach weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

No veiw of the ocean even though on the beach and boardwalk.

This house is on the beach, and it is on the boardwalk, but you can't see the ocean from the house. The rental is just the lower portion of the house, which sadly sits below the height of the sand dunes. Also, there is a Tiki bar across the street that plays extremely loud live music until midnight. If you like to party then it might be a great place to stay, but if you have kids plan on having them stay up until after midnight. The house is "beachy" as we expected but it could use a good power cleaning and some fresh paint. The electrical sockets are mostly 2 prong. The air conditioner worked great, so we were comfortable in that regard. The beds were soft, and linens clean. The wifi and cable never worked, so no laptops or TV for us which wasn't too big a deal since there were so many better things to do. The stairs out back need some lighting as two in our group tripped on them at night. The kitchen is loaded and had all we needed except a toaster. The porch swing is a nice touch as it is always in the shade and a good place to get some space. I feel like we may have been the first renters of the summer because everything was unplugged when we arrived, plus there was a slight layer of sticky salt on all surfaces that seemed to indicate that things hadn't been wiped down in a few months. The best part of this place is it's location in the daytime. It is so easy to get to the beach and pop back to the house when you need to. In spite of the few unexpected disappointments, we had a great time being together near the ocean. We just thought since the house is on the beach and boardwalk we'd be able to sit on the deck and see the ocean. That wasn't the case, and so that alone was our biggest disappointment in this place. All else was manageable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently stated at this beachfront property and while the location seemed nice and convenient, the home itself was disappointing for the value. Everything seemed dated, both in decor and overall condition. Many of the lights had different switches, pull chains, or operating mechanisms, which made it unnecessarily confusing to figure out basic lighting throughout the house. One of the biggest drawbacks was that the windows did not open (easily if at all), making it difficult to get fresh air and enjoy the ocean breeze. The deck also needs attention, as we got several splinters while using it if not wearing proper shoes. The listing did not accurately reflect amenities. A grill and a few kitchen appliances were available to use, these were not advertised which resulted in extra planning and taking up space available when traveling in. On the other hand make sure to bring your own tin foil, storage containers, toilet paper, paper towel ect as this is not included. The beach location is definitely the highlight, but the property would benefit from updates, better maintenance and clearer communication about amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location!!

Located near everything! Perfect beach access! Couldn’t have thought of a better place to Vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Update need it badly

It’s a shame that such of great location is in really bad shape , needs mayor upgrades and repairs, serious pest control Problem (( roaches ))
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018