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Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included!

Cottage near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach

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A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A single-story house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a small garden area.
A covered porch with a view of a backyard, featuring two wicker chairs, a red inflatable strawberry, and a green inflatable donut.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a large mirror.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

In Carolina Beach .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Mike Chappell Park and Carolina Beach Lake Park. Also, Carolina Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Carolina Beach Boardwalk is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mike Chappell Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carolina Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬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.

Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included!

**Due to our security locks, we do not have the option for early check in OR late check outs**

Make sure to download the VRBO APP on your phone! You Will Need it for Access information!

The Property address and your Access Code will be provided from VRBO (3) days before check in as well as visible and available in the VRBO APP and the Welcome / Hospitality Guide.

Relax at the Barefoot Mermaid, a 3BR 2BA cottage retreat half a mile from the beach and only one mile from Carolina Beach’s best dining, recreation, and entertainment. Restaurants for every taste. An old-fashioned Boardwalk with a Ferris wheel and amusement rides. Fireworks on the beach every Thursday. Free live music on Fridays. Lake Park, with a Saturday Farmers’ Market and free outdoor movies on Sundays. All within one mile of this beach hideaway. The Island Greenway, a 1.2-mile biking/walking path is a block from the house. Another block over is Mike Chappell Park, with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, a skate park, and playground. A short drive away, visit the NC Aquarium, Ft. Fisher, Carolina Beach State Park, and the Kure Beach Pier for fishing and sightseeing.

**Bring your own Beach towels**

Back at the house, settle into the cozy vintage-inspired living room.
Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the Smart TV lets you log into your favorite streaming services.
In the mood for tunes?
Connect your device to the stereo speakers with sub-woofer. Central A/C plus 5 ceiling fans will keep you cool.

Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, with full-size stove, oven, and refrigerator (w/ice-maker and filtered water), dishwasher, microwave, 2 coffee makers (drip and pod), convection toaster oven, crock pot, blender, dishware, cookware, and utensils. Serve in the light-filled dining area or at the kitchen counter. Out back, there’s a picnic table with umbrella, and a covered porch with rockers that are the perfect place to sit and listen for the ocean in the quiet of the evening.

You have three bedrooms to choose from: Queen (w/shower bath), Queen (w/Smart TV), and Twin with easy-to-use trundle (sleeps 2).
The second bathroom has a tub/shower.
There is also a full-size washer/dryer.

The Barefoot Mermaid is your beach retreat—tucked out of the way, yet just minutes from the best Carolina Beach has to offer.
Cottage-style one-story living—no stilts, just three steps up to the entrance. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, the cottage provides off-street parking for two or three vehicles, depending on size.

Bring your own beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, paddle-boards, surfboards, kayaks, bikes, etc., and get ready to make some memories!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash, dry, put away all dishes before vacating
Please text Coastal Carolina Property Group upon vacating 910-707-4810
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

VRBO Does NOT Refund Travelers for natural disasters including Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, area Flooding..etc. Travel Insurance is HIGHLY recommended
We appreciate responsible pet owners Pets should be crated when left unattended Please clean up after your pet. Waste bags are provided.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! to the airport?

This cottage is 18.9 mi (33-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 12-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 2 mi (4-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! to downtown Carolina Beach?

This cottage is 0.8 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Quiet Hideaway Half a Mile to the Beach a Mile to the Boardwalk Linens Included! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property, nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! We highly recommend this lovely house and would stay again in a heartbeat. Excellent property management team who care deeply about the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel m.

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

Great house and location

The home was perfect, and matched the photos. Location was great. We would definitely stay here again. Well worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn T.

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

Great for a family vacation!

My husband and I stayed here for a birthday trip with some family and it was excellent. Not too far from the beach to walk and in a great neighborhood! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place that my boyfriend & I & 3 of our friends stayed at! This was our second year in Carolina Beach, we love it! The place was super clean, super spacious, huge bedrooms, large backyard & we all LOVED the back patio! Super easy access to all the amazing restaurants near by (5 min or less drive to most of them) Definitely would recommend/ stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M. H.

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

Great beach vacation

Perfect location for our family vacation. Property was clean and exactly as advertised. Had all the amenities we needed and was just a 10 min walk from the ocean. Back porch was ideal for morning coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Perfect beach cottage

This beach cottage is in a quiet neighborhood. It has everything you need for your stay. The beds are very comfortable, nice porches and a big backyard. It is a short, easy walk to the beach. It was just 2 adult friends but I plan to bring my husband and 4 kids to stay here, it’s a perfect little spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Beach stay

Wonderful location, beautiful set up. Perfect for my daughter, sister and niece.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan Y.

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

Short beach trip

Perfect little house in great location with very nice neighbors
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

Great house and very helpful management.

Highly recommend this house. If you have any problems, management is very quick to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabe L.

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

Location

Not in the middle of the business, but easy in and easy out location close to everything you do at CB!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne L.

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

Perfect beach house

We had the perfect stay at this beautiful little house. Beautifully decorated. Very quiet. We had everything we needed. Plenty of space but also cozy. Easily walkable to the beach and restaurants and bars. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

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

Family weekend away

All though it rained it was a great time. This home far exceeded other places even those in Hilton Head. Very clean and well stocked. The backyard is great if you had kiddos. Kitchen fully stocked, location is perfect, beds comfy and shower pressure with hot water was on point even with multi showers. We will stay again for sure. Cozy with a beach vide.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AmberLynn P.

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

Family Time with a Big Backyard

We traveled from Iowa for end of school year celebrations and time with family. The house was the perfect size for the two of us sisters and a great location for the family to meet up before adventures to the beach and other places around town. The back porch was excellent for reading in the mornings, bird watching, and the yard was a beautiful place to hang out when the family brought over corn hole and pizza. The only drawback is the very small driveway. But great communication from owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Great experience

This is the perfect quintessential beach cottage. It’s beautifully decorated for the laid back beach vibes. Our family has children from middle school to pre-k ranges, and everyone was happy. It’s a quick 10-15 minute walk to the beach, and with the younger ones, bringing a wagon is helpful. The location is close enough to the boardwalk and shops to enjoy in the evening, but it’s far enough away to not be bothered on the busy July 4th holiday with noise. Everything was completely and thoughtfully communicated by the owner, and my family could not be happier with our stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Miss A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This proprty is very dirty. The front door is almost impossible to lock. The beds are soooo uncomfortable. They make you clean dishes that were dirty when you took them out. No coffee or soap, shampoo, conditioner provided. Toilet runs constantly and sprays at you when you flush it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Beaching, Biking, Relaxing. We love Carolina Beach!

Our new happy place! We felt relaxed as soon as we walked in—it was so clean and welcoming. The kitchen has everything (we like to cook). Beds and baths perfect. Of course the main thing was the beach, which is just a 10-minute walk on a flat street. The fireworks on the beach Thurs night were great (they do it every week!). We all brought bikes and rode the bike path as well as going up to the boardwalk and restaurants. We were able to pack a lot in since it was so close. It was amazing to have such a peaceful house so close to everything. We actually tried to extend our stay but there was another reservation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great Cozy Stay-Easy

Everything stated about this was exactly true! It was close, quiet and loved the screened in porch for late night chats. The home was clean and everything worked as designed. The communication with agent, excellent! No recommendations for improvement. We were on the move so not a lot of time actually spent there. Was able to store our E bikes in the front screened porch area. I would definitely rent this property again!! Close to eating and drinking places along with a neat bike/walking trail very near.Quiet at night as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Barefoot Mermaid’s Carolina Beach house

(1) Got into vacation mode right away. Sweet place: All the amenities you could need and so bright and clean!!! Up to date appliances, all kitchen stuff you need. Sheets and towels provided made things easy (had to bring our own beach towels but that’s common). 2. Easy in, easy out. One good thing that came out of covid is the invention of “contactless check-in” with coded door locks. Quick and easy with no office key pickup or waiting for host. (3) Nice back porch and yard. (4) off the beaten path away from tourist attractions boardwalk etc (5) location location location. Walked to the beach in like 10 mins and could also use public parking real close by. We play pickle ball so glad for the park 2 blocks away Oh yeah: Best bbq and diner takeout just up the street Butts and Such. Almost like room service ha ha. Gonna try to go back in Sept or def next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Getaway for July 4th weekend.

Overall for the price we are content with our stay. We were attracted to this home because of the location and price but even for the affordable price we were a little disappointed in a few things. Here’s our honest list of pros and cons. Pros: close to the beach, affordable, close to a bike and walkway, everything worked, kitchen had everything you’d need, and a large backyard. Cons: bathrooms and other items need updated, vents and bathroom fans were filthy and had mold, seem to have a bug problem we had multiple very large cockroaches during our stay, and the check out list was very excessive considering the price of service/cleaning fee. Also we were given a non working access code and when I reached out to the property management, they were a little condescending and short about the code, they gave us another code and it worked fine. Overall if your looking for a budget friendly place and don’t mind the cons it was a decent vacation rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Flor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024