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Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House

Vacation 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

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 manager

Ruth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside the premises

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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!

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Service pets allowed with documentation

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

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Carolina Dreaming Family Vacation
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About the area

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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪GulfStream Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House located?

Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, this vacation 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

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

Natalie S.

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

Great stay!

House was clean and had everything we needed! Plenty of room for multiple guests and host was always available and flexible with check in and check out! Great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

Kelly A.

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

Great Location

Walking distance to the main entertainment area of Carolina Beach. A quiet and safe place to vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Family vacation

We had enough room for our family of 11. Kitchen was well stocked. Easy walk to the beach and boardwalk. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David g.

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

Short vacation

Was great very well kept definitely will be renting again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

Lee Ann B.

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

Carolina beach house

The property and house was exactly as described in VRBO perfect house for a group of people really enjoyed ourselves and stay. Would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beach Bliss

A worry and hassle free experience from beginning to end. The hosts are helpful and accomodating. This will be a regular stop for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

Scottie D.

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

Perfect house for our family

We love this house and it’s just perfect for our family. Everything is nice and clean and well stocked with things you need!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nick S.

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

Family Trip

All was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Family time

What an amazing house. Had everything we needed and a straight walk down to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Perfect family getaway

Our trip was to celebrate my daughter's graduation. There was plenty of room for the whole family, including extended. The house was fantastic. The location is convenient to everything and a short walk to the beach. I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

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

Great wedding weekend

Family visit to attend wedding. Four night stay and house was great. Enough space for all of us and close to beach. Easy in/out with property manager. Would stay again if/when returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023