?Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location? - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1500 square feet

Reasons You Will Adore Averette Cottage:

* ONLY Beach Cottage located on the famed Carolina Beach Boardwalk!!!

* 4BR Oceanfront Home

* Oceanfront Deck

* Extra Conveniences include Outdoor Shower

* Professionally Managed

Averette Cottage is a gorgeous, rustic oceanfront home that offers guests impressive vistas and direct beach access. Located right on the iconic Carolina Beach Boardwalk, it stands as the only beach bungalow in this famed location. With complimentary WiFi, central air and heat, cable TV, and a DVD player, the bungalow ensures a comfortable stay while letting you appreciate the coastal ambiance. The property provides parking for up to seven cars, with specific dimensions and areas designated to accommodate compact cars and multiple cars under the bungalow and beside the sidewalk. Guests can conveniently rinse off the sand in the convenient outdoor shower located under the property.

The cozy living room is well-equipped with a flat-screen TV, cable, a DVD player, and a ceiling fan, making it the ideal spot to relax after a day on the beach. Step directly from the living room onto the oceanfront deck, where you can take in the striking ocean vistas and exhilarating sea breeze. The kitchen and dining area provide everything needed for cooking, including a refrigerator, flat-top stove, microwave, and essential appliances like a 12-cup coffee maker, Crock-pot, blender, and dishwasher.

Averette Cottage offers four bedrooms, each designed to maximize comfort and convenience. Bedroom 1 features two full beds with an ocean view and a ceiling fan, while Bedroom 2 includes a full bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed. A hallway bathroom with a tub/shower combo and single vanity sink serves these rooms. Bedrooms 3 and 4 each offer a full bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed, with Bedroom 3 also offering ocean vistas. An additional bathroom with a stand-up shower and a single vanity sink serves these rooms. Outdoor living is made simple with two street-side decks and one oceanfront deck, providing ample space to savor the pretty coastal surroundings.

*NOTE: Upstairs apartment not supplied, and will sometimes be occupied by owners. Guests who rent the bungalow are not notified of owner use. The parking on the left side of the bungalow is for owner use only.*

PARKING NOTE: Parking is very tight.

Parking for 7 Vehicles:
*Driveway Dimensions: 11’ wide x 30’ long x 5’ 11” high (Fits 1 Compact Car)
*Left side of under home can fit 3 cars if they fit under bungalow, Right side of under home can fit 2 cars if they fit under bungalow
*Right side pad next to the sidewalk: 19’ wide x 20’ 5” long- Parking for 1 Car

The Bed Set Up:

Primary Bedroom: Two Full Beds

Guest Bedroom: Full Bed and a Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom: Full Bed and a Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom: Full Bed and a Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed

Carolina Beach is a ideal family-friendly destination with a variety of attractions to keep everybody entertained. Families can walk along the lively Carolina Beach Boardwalk with its rides, games, and local stores, or discover nature at Carolina Beach State Park, home to hiking trails and rare Venus flytraps. Nearby, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers interactive exhibits that kids will appreciate, while Freeman Park provides beach access for fishing, swimming, and camping. Don't miss the historic Kure Beach Pier for fishing and ocean vistas, or relax at Carolina Beach Lake Park with paddleboats and playgrounds. For active fun, Tony Silvagni Surf School offers surf lessons for all ages. Carolina Beach has something for every family member to enjoy!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Four Hounds Distilling are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Our top Vacation rental tips:

Getting the best rental value:

• Summertime is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To find the best value, try shifting your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer warmer weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Choosing the perfect vacation rental:

• Begin by selecting your trip dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your family needs. ?Averette Cottage: Oceanfront Home-Beach Access-Great Location? has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before you book the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what configuration is best for your vacation family.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs applied to your contract.

More considerations for your visit:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your visit, record any problem areas upon check in. Get in touch with the host right away to document your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent a lot of concerns.
• Be a good neighbor. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're gone! Don't let burglars ruin your holiday.
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at departure. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to stimulate more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.