Title: Historic Cottage Across the Street from Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Cottage Across the Street from Beach Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Carolina Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21670900/21670863/6129bc96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21670900/21670863/addcbc75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21670900/21670863/19102fc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21670900/21670863/25cf82a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21670900/21670863/21187e87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience beach living like it used to be at Henson - Lower, a classic cottage with an open floor plan and nostalgic charm. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a large kitchen in the heart of this historic home. Enjoy easy access to the ocean across the street or relax on your own large porch with swing. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Cottage Across the Street from Beach Check out "Henson - Lower" (lower level) located in the historic McCabe-Lancaster House, a classic beach cottage with an open floor plan and nostalgic charm. The property is across the street from the ocean, and just steps away from the beach access with a lifeguard stand. Both levels of this cottage may be rented individually or as an entire home. "Henson - Lower" is the first floor and features a ramp entry, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen, living and dining area. "Henson - Upper" is the second level and also features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a large kitchen and living and dining areas. In the lower unit, the primary bedroom has a Queen bed and private bath. The additional two bedrooms feature a Full bed and a one with two Twin beds. The Full sofa bed is located in the living room. Upper and lower levels are both accessed from outside. Each floor has a large open porch with swing, rockers, table and chairs. There is an outdoor shower shared for both units and a designated golf cart parking and charging station with room for two carts. Upon request a portable crib and high chair can be made available. Come experience beach living the way it used to be, you'll be glad that you did!. Simple, efficient, and close to the sand and water. Lovingly maintained with great respect to it's history while also keeping it relevant for today's more discriminating guests, this home is made for making wonderful memories with your family. This is a non-smoking unit. No pets allowed. Occupancy: 8 Stay Restrictions: Saturday/Saturday rental in Summer. Minimum three night stay other seasons. Renter Requirements: Renters must be a minimum of 25 years old. Groups of unrelated occupants that do not reside in the same primary residence must be 30 years old. Bedding Configuration: 1 Queen, 1 Full, 2 Twins, 1 Sofa Bed Parking: Parking behind home for three vehicles Pet Policy: Pets are NOT allowed. Prohibited: Smoking. Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Featured Amenities: Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Just across the Street from Beach, Historic home with loads of charm. Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund.  All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable). Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “C062 – Henson-Lower” as a vacation rental. ## Property amenities ### 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 - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets 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. - Front entrance ramp - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95350000/95341300/95341241/78b4ab73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Construction short walk to the beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Experience History Nostalgic Experience History Nostalgic Charm This Cottage Carolina Beach 21 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.04439%2C-77.88820&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hpuCmxkGAvhcSjFkBdScopvRars=) Carolina Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km - Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 km - Freeman Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬15 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬14 min walk - ‪Crush & Grind - ‬15 min walk - ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Cottage Across the Street from Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Cottage Across the Street from Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Cottage Across the Street from Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Cottage Across the Street from Beach located? > Situated in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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