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Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach

Beachfront vacation home near Carolina Beach

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A wooden boardwalk leading to beachfront properties with multiple stories and balconies.
A covered porch with a ceiling fan, white railings, and two chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and a TV.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story building with a balcony on the second floor, a covered parking area, and a palm tree nearby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Wilmington Beach vacation home, you'll find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Mike Chappell Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kure Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach

Relax and leave all your worries behind!

Just steps to the beach and no roads to cross!
Escape the stress of making sure you have everything packed before heading off to the beach. This property is as convenient as oceanfront but without the high oceanfront prices!

Sit on the deck to watch the beautiful sunrise over the beach, then walk to Granny's Country Kitchen for a delicious hearty breakfast in the morning. Spend the day at the beach relaxing, maybe catch a wave or two, build some sandcastles with the kids, and then walk over to Ocean Grill's Tiki Bar for a few relaxing drinks. Check out the rides, arcade and the array of delicious food at the boardwark in the early evening.

On Sunday nights in summer, Carolina Lake across from the boardwalk offers free movies at the park in the summer. On the short walk up to the boardwalk & lake, head into Pops ice cream and pick up a special treat for the family. Can life get any better?

This is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom stand alone townhouse located oceanside at North Carolina Ave. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, TV and built in closet. Free wireless internet.

Ground level: Hot/cold outdoor shower. Small outdoor closet for beach equipment. Undercover parking for 3 vehicles plus a space next to house to park a boat or additional vehicle.

Level 1: Fully equipped Kitchen/Dining for 8, plus a bench table for up to 6 kids/adults;
Living room with Queen sleeper sofa and TV/VCR/DVD/NetFlix - cable TV has free on demand feature, walk out to the covered deck;
Full size bed in bedroom with own bathroom, deck access and TV;
Laundry room with washer & dryer;
Half bath in hall.

Level 2: 4 bedrooms;
Two Queen size master suites with full bathroom and TV/DVD/Netflix;
Two Queen/Twin bunk with full bathroom and TV/DVD.

Free Wi-Fi.

Non-Smoking.

Rents Saturday to Saturday during summer season. Please contact owner first if not renting Saturday to Saturday.

Cats & Small-Medium sized dogs are welcome! (Subject to pet fee)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: House is non smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: well behaved, house trained

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House is non smoking.

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Pet Friendly Leeward Cottage Only a Few Steps to the Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach to the beach?

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

Does Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Pet friendly Leeward Cottage: Only a Few Steps to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charo is a wonderful host and the house was perfect for our stay. The location was fabulous and there was space enough for everyone. We will definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

Great rental

Great location,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Family Beach Trip

Nice place. Great location to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Nice place close to beach

It was very convenient and just right for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

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

Great house just steps away from the beach

We stayed with our extended family and everyone loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great location

Nice house. Perfect location. Just a few steps to beach access. Super close to restaurants. The owner was so nice and very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is wonderful. The house has everything you could need and plenty of room for our family of 12. Charo is very responsive to all communications and a wonderful host. We plan on coming back in 2026
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described! Each bedroom having their own bathroom was very nice. Steps from the beach. My 4 yo grandson claimed each day was the best day ever! Charo was very easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn S.

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

Perfect for Family Gathering

We were in Carolina Beach to celebrate our daughter's graduation, and this was the perfect house to fit our family and friends. The pure fact of having 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths allowed us to never feel like we were on top of each other. It also had a nicely stocked kitchen, which was convenient since we did cook a few meals. I highly recommend this house, and I hope to rebook it next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda g.

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

It was perfect

Great house especially with everyone having there own bathroom. Minutes to several things to do and shopping. So close to the beach u dont even have to cross any roads. The house being build inches next door is the only downfall. It blocks most of the view but still a great place to stay. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Close to everything!

We had such an easy walk to the beach or to Granny's for breakfast, ice cream shop, or a tiki bar. Or jump in the car and in a mile you can be in the center of restaurants, rides, shops. Traffic wasn't so bad and everyone is friendly. The house is roomy so everyone can spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam H.

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

Leeward cottage

Needs to be cleaned and some work so on it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for families

This house had 5 bedrooms and each had its own bath. That's a great feature. House stocked with everything we could have wanted and needed. Many extras that most rentals don't include. Very short walk to the beach. Would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather M.

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

Great location!

The house was located perfectly for our large group and small kids since we didn’t have to cross any roads and we’re right by the ocean! You could hear it from the deck at night and see it during the day. My only small complaint was the downstairs bed, it was hard as a rock. Still didn’t stop us from enjoying the place and having the best time!! Property manager was easy to contact and super nice and helpful. We will be back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Great family gathering

Our group of 12 adults and 2 youth found Leeward more than met our needs. Large enough that we could spread out, also space for us to gather together. The short walk to the beach without having to navigate road traffic was a blessing. A rarity, the kitchen was well appointed with pots/pans and dinnerware sufficient for a larger group. Kure/Carolina has been our choice for more than 40 years, and Leeward helped continue that tradition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Spacious house close to the beach

My family of five and a friend’s family of four stayed for a week. The house was very spacious and we all had our own personal space. Loved that all of the bedrooms had a bathroom. The proximity to the beach was amazing. Just a quick walk with no busy streets. Perfect for the little ones (and parents lugging wagons ). The house also had everything we needed. Things that were forgotten were already at the house. Communication with the owner was easy. We would love to stay again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Spacious and Immaculate!

We were so pleased with our recent stay at Leeward! The house is huge (we had 5 adults and 5 children and we had plenty of room!) The layout is great, and the house is beautifully (but practically) decorated. It is a VERY short walk to the beach - you can see the waves from the porch, and the Tiki bar is just a few houses down the beach (try the "Sucker Punch!") We loved it, and we were all very sad when it was time to go! The owner of Leeward and the folks at United Beach Rentals were friendly and very easy to work with. We hope to stay again next year!
Verified

8/10 Good

JOLAINE R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First the pros- the kitchen was well equipped and there were several cleaning supplies which was nice. The proximity to the beach was ideal. It was great that each bedroom had their own bathroom, and outdoor shower great. Cons- there were tufts of animal hair and sand throughout the house and biggest con- they were doing construction on the house that was literally inches from our balcony. Hammering and banging all day until 5or 6pm. We couldn’t enjoy coffee on the balcony with ocean view because workers were right there and loud!Overall, we had a good week- not happy with construction noise. Still gave a 4 for beach proximity and supplies
Workers right next to the balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail V.

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

Carolina Beach 2024 family weekend

Excellent host with friendly and thorough communication. Our family had an enjoyable couple of days. Great location and convenient although it wasn’t on the beach but had easy beach access and view of ocean. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything needed. Could have used a few more paper products but what was there was adequate. Key pad instructions could have been a little clearer for those unfamiliar with key pads but all good. Great selection of beds and variety of sizes but some not as comfortable as others. Overall great selection and likely to consider again in the future. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Great house but better cleaning and renovations needed!

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The rooms and bathroom set up is perfect for families. However there were quite a few things that needed fixing and small renovations. Two of the bedroom doors did not shut (One completely off the hinge and had to stay open the whole time. Hooks in the bathroom were hanging or missing. These are the few things I remember. Also, I highly suggest looking into a new cleaning company. The floors were a little gross and we had to move the couch once and it was disgusting and had not been clean in forever. Those things need some work. Other than that we truly loved our stay and the closeness to the beach and town. We would stay here again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

PAMELA h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

There were a lot of I guess mites in the house even seen roaches. There could have been more toilet.

I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Great place!

Great house and perfect location. I would rent this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

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

Absolutely perfect!!

GREAT PROPERTY, STEPS FROM THE BEACH!! FULL OF AMMENITIES, had absolutely everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shahin H.

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

Ok

Needs to be more clean floors, bathrooms, kitchen actually all over the house. We found smell and pets hair in the towels.Bathroom Faucets needs to fix.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Fun weekend fishing!

Great location to the ocean for a weekend fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021