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"The Sea Shack" Cottage Feet to Sand

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Dining
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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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.

"The Sea Shack" Cottage Feet to Sand

The Sea Shack is a charming Carolina Beach cottage located in heart of Pleasure Island. Across street from beach, easy parking for 4 vehicles. This home is perfect vacation spot for up to 6. The Sea Shack has been highly rated, especially by families with younger children for ease of accessing beach/fenced backyard! Sit back relax with family/friends as you enjoy all that Pleasure Island has to offer. **The Sea Shack is located in a quiet residential area with a "no party/event" policy. All guests must have prior approval.**
Cottage provides PERFECT destination for families/couples looking for place to "get away" from our "virtual" worlds. Walks on beach are quite therapeutic! Access to island greenway for walking/biking. PLEASE NOTE NO PETS ALLOWED as a courtesy to our guests with allergies. MIN. AGE FOR BOOKING 25 (must be present during stay)
This vacation home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carolina Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Carolina Beach and a 2-minute drive from Kure Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 985 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Rules

There are NO early check ins unless preapproved. Late check- out will be subject to $25.00 per hour charge which will be taking out of the deposit.
If any additional cleaning or damage repairs are deemed necessary by host, charges will be determined and taken out of deposit.
Our cottage observes "QUIET HOURS' from 11:00 p.m. til 7:00 a.m. as it is located in residential section NO HOUSE PARTIES OR EVENTS ALLOWED

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean House
Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean Carolina Beach
Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean
Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean House
Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean Carolina Beach
Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean House
Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean Carolina Beach
Sea Schaack Beach Retreat You can Smell Ocean
"the Sea Shack" Feet To Sand
"the Sea Shack" Cottage Feet From Sand
"The Sea Shack" Cottage Feet to Sand Carolina Beach
Beach Retreat! You can Smell the Ocean Just Steps Away!
"The Sea Shack" Cottage Feet to Sand Private vacation home

"The Sea Shack" Cottage Feet to Sand Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was fantastic! We’d definitely like to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Great stay at the Sea Shack!

The owners were so communicative and welcoming. The cottage is adorable and the location is great. Check-in was easy and we had no issues. Definitely recommend for anyone needing a place to stay in Carolina Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

The Sea Shack

We had a great stay. House is about a three minute walk to the beach! Had everything we needed for great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations, well described. Had a great weekend with the family! Nice location, we would definitely consider booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie k.

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

Love this place!

Perfect stay at the perfect cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sea Shack is exactly as advertised. Perfect location. Clean. Fully equipped. Communication was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie k.

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

Sweet Getaway

Very clean Close to everythingQuiet neighborhood Owners are great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iliana G.

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

great stay

we really enjoyed having a great space with a fence! couple steps from the beach it was perfect! looking forward to going back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Wonderful beach trip

Location was fantastic and house was everything our family needed to have a great beach trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here with my husband and three small kids for a week. We loved the cute little house, the convenience to the beach, and the entire stay. This house is just minutes from any store/restaurant in Carolina Beach and only 10 minutes from the Aquarium.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a wonderful stay at the Sea Shack! So close to the beach and restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey P.

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

Quaint and Cozy

Our family enjoyed the property. Great location with a very short walk to the beach. Small fenced in yard was great for the kids. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

Relaxing Stay on the Beach

We enjoyed our stay at Carolina beach. The house was clean and fit our family just right. The short walk to the beach was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Beach cottage bliss!

So clean, beds so comfortable, quiet neighborhood... loved the access to beach, outdoor shower, mermaid decor, washer/dryer, patio and outdoor seating!!! and the hosts were so responsive and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Great Property and Location

Very nice stay throughout. The property is minutes from the beach and we'll maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great beach cottage

Close to the beach, bright and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna w.

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

Good location

Cute cottage, good location, good communication with owners. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie k.

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

Perfect cottage for our family of 5

Very clean cottage Great amenities Close to beach Safe area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

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

Hidden Gem of Carolina Beach

Once again a great vacay at this little gem..love this place so convenient to every thing....thank you for our stay Delaine and Larry...will most definitely stay again....
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R.

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

Beautiful and convenient property

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely and conveniently located property. We'll book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Great spot!

Perfect for our family of 5. Great spot for quick beach access and all the fun of Carolina Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect, 2-3 minute walk to the beach. Outside shower was very convenient to ensure sand/debris from the beach was washed off before entering the house. The real plus to our stay was the quietness of the neighborhood and the perfectly working air conditioning. We would definitely stay at this property again in the future. Thank you Delaine and Larry for your prompt response to our inquiries and being a fantastic host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie k.

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

Best Place To Stay

Our family loves to stay here for many reasons… It’s very clean Perfect size for our family Close to the beach Great amenities… We feel like ‘home’ when we are there! Thank you Delaine and Larry for providing the perfect setting for making wonderful memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

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

Great Spring Break

Cottage was exactly as described and owners were very easy to communicate with, even though we needed nothing. We stayed 5 nights and will definitely be back. Comfortable beds, right by a beach access and plenty of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Water Lovers

Quaint & inviting
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025