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A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!

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On the beach
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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About the area

Carolina Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach (Downtown), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This beach vacation home is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kure Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location!

*****REGUVINATED IN 2024****

This remodeled classic 50's craftsman style beach front cottage is ready for your enjoyment. In early 2024 I decided to rejuvenate the home in a way that harkened back to its mid century roots. Throughout the home are clear pine whitewashed floors and tastefully painted, original pine tongue and grove wall coverings. The kitchen and baths all have, maple cabinets with granite counter tops.

In the kitchen you will find all necessary appliances for your convenience including combination electric cook top/stove, dishwasher, 1000 watt built in microwave and refrigerator with ice maker. Each bathroom has maple cabinets with granite tops and period MCM faucets and fixtures. Each bathroom has a tub/shower combo for any family members specific bathing needs.

Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, there is enough room for six of you and your family or friends to enjoy this beautiful location. Situated close enough to walk to major features of Carolina Beach, yet away from the noise, this home is perfect for those wanting an active site seeing schedule or night life. The property includes a beach front lot with beach badminton/volleyball court, watch the kids play without worry of auto or public foot traffic. Sit on the large deck and watch the day go by, see boats and dolphins on a regular basis. In the afternoons, the reclined built in bench will allow you to bask in the sun without missing a minute. A semi private outdoor hot and cold shower will allow you to rinse off after a long day on the sand.

When not out and about, relax inside on the plush period correct couch, love seat or private sitting chairs, watch TV on either of the two flat screen TV's or just sit back and relax while watching the waves crash on shore from inside. You are sure to enjoy this location. Call today to book your memorable stay at 'A Summer's Rest '

Walk (1 Minute) to Fun Time Ice Cream across the street. Take a short stroll after dinner and enjoy some of the best ice from a local mom and pop shop!

Walk to Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar (2 Minutes) and enjoy dinner on the pier that extends over the sandy beaches.

Walk (9 Minutes) or Drive to Veggie Wagon, a local favorite on the island filled with homemade, organic natural goods, snacks, pre-made dinners, and more!

Walk, Run, or Bike to the Carolina Beach Lake (10 Minutes). Enjoy the Loop Trail and Summer festivities at the Lake.

The nationally recognized Carolina Beach Historic Boardwalk is only a 3 minute drive away. Enjoy Thursday night fireworks (summer only) and much more!

5 Minute Drive to the Carolina Beach State Park.

10 Minute Drive to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

35 Minute Drive to the Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

DON'T JUST BOOK A HOUSE FOR YOUR SUMMER VACATION, BOOK AN EXPERIENCE! No other private volleyball court around for the price, maybe even on the east coast! Book today......

Pictures and features subject to change without notice as damage occurs and but will remain in the spirit of any picture currently posted as representative of the property/feature. Please consult my attached lease agreement for terms, rules and conditions including cancellation policy.

*** PETS ALLOWED BY INVITE ONLY - Please send us a message PRIOR to booking with your pet(s) breed, weight and travel experience. We only allow pets 20lbs or less. On the occasion we allow larger pets, we require a $100 fee for every 10 pounds past our minimum requirement. During peak season, we reserve the right to decline pets that are over our minimum. ***

*** All properties are strictly NON SMOKING INSIDE or on the outdoor deck ***

*** Free private and protected WIFI available w/certification of responsibility ***

*** TV service consists only of OTA tv with roughly 20 local channels as well as SMART TV's capable of streaming your own account content or free wifi channels. ***

**** Min 25 years old to book. Instant bookings with no contact prior will be required to prove age to retain booking. Failure to do so will cause forfeiture of any monies paid if it is found at ANY time that a guest has withheld or provided false information to obtain any booking. Additionally, a deposit via Paypal (or other acceptable digital payment approved by me) for incidentals may be required for parties consisting of non related or minimum aged guests, please be prepared to render. *****

**** All bookings require enrollment in a property protection plan ($59/$1500) in lieu of a rendered deposit. All guests, whether the actual booking individual or person (s) within can be held responsible for damage(s) and named booking guest (s) agree to uphold the property protection coverage no matter the covering company, and that the protection is for my (or my heirs, assignee(s) or anyone under my guidance or employ) expressed use for damages caused or finalized by the named booking party or guest within. Cancellation of this policy after booking will result in the cancellation of the reservation at any time.****

***** NO REFUND IS June-Sept SETTING ONLY. MY POLICY IS WITHIN MY LEASE AGREEMENT [attached within my listing]*****

TRIP INSURANCE IS A MUST!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Step outside and keep all doors/windows closed

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Summers Rest 2. Ocean Front Private Volleyball Court. Everything

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Summers Rest Ocean Front Private Volleyball Court Great Location

A Summers Rest - The Only Ocean Front, Private Volleyball Court! Great Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valeria, CARMEL

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria, CARMEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was amazing! House was perfect - had everything we needed! Location on the beach was perfect and walking distance to multiple restaurants. Thank you!
Stayed 51 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace L., Cumming, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of 5 stayed here for a week in July. The house had plenty of room for us to relax. The location is very convenient to the public beach access. It’s also off the main road and close to everything. A great ice cream/snack shop just across the street. The backyard was great for the kids just to play in the sand while grownups relaxed. Wear shoes closer to the house though because there are some prickly things coming from nearby plants . Everything worked great, A/C, water, appliances, internet. Small issue out of the freezer, but didn’t affect our stay and was brought up to the owner, who is very responsive. Overall, great place to stay for a relaxing vacation at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenessa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beach property. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short summer get away

We came down just for the weekdays as we dont like the beach too crowded. Myself ,wife and daughter(9) loved the location. The house sits off the beach a little but is still ocean front. We loved having the volleyball court and being able to walk on and off the beach. The house was perfect for what we wanted, the little soft serve ice cream was a hit with my daughter of course( would not advise the black cherry, my daughter had many key lime and my favorite was the pecan,ask for samples if unsure). Myself and my daughter are huge Britts doughnut supporters so the morning beach walks were great, tiki bar a short walk was great as well. We got some recommendations from the owner Chris and he was spot on for places to dine. Thursday night fireworks are always a hit for the family.We come atleast one time a yr sometimes 3-4 depending on whats going on. We will definitely keep a eye open for a open time slot here again. Thanks for the great accommodations and killer recommendations. Cheers, til next time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer’s Rest

Great hosts. Attention to detail, goes the extra mile for guest. Quaint and beautiful beach cottage. Very convenient location. Beautiful views from deck.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Times

Everything was listed accurately, the house was very clean. Plenty of room for 5 adults, we were on the beach for most of the day’s, we did go over to Southport, it’s a cute town you have to take a ferry over. Chris our host was easy to work with and check in & out was very easy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mini-vacay!

A Summer's Rest is absolutely adorable! It's quite roomy for a "little" cottage and its decorated beautifully and little hands can't get into too much mischief :)It was clean and had all the basics we would need for our 2 night stay.Booking on VRBO was seamless and Chris, the owner, was fabulous in communicating. And, he was super fabulous the day we were leaving when an unexpected issue arose.Not only would I stay at A Summer's Rest again but I would recommend it to everyone I know who planned on vacationing at Carolina Beach.OH! And the price was reasonable too!Thank you, Chris, for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K., Leawood

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Ocean Front Home

We could not have picked a better place to stay! Beach front, great deck space, volleyball court, firepit, and plenty of room. This home is perfected located and in walking distance to so many great things Carolina Beach has to offer. Owner did an amazing job with upgrades and decor! Highly recommend this place and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adult Weekend Getaway

Excellent place to stay!!! Parked on Friday and never got back in the car. The house had everything we needed and plenty of options within walking distance. Loved sitting by the fire pit at night listening to music. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

H H.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING

Every step of my experience was nothing short of amazing. Chris was absolutely wonderful and accommodating. The house “A Summers Rest” is nothing short of its name. The location was perfect; the ocean is literally your backyard and restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The house was beautifully decorated in mid-century elegance. I was impressed with all the fine details. I would recommend this house 10/10. It is perfect for a family…so much to do and so close to the beach. The sand volleyball court and fire pit was definitely used throughout our stay! Thank you again for sharing your house with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This home was perfect for our family stay. The house was stocked with everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. My kids loved the volleyball court in the backyard and the outdoor shower was an added bonus we took advantage of! Short drive to many great restaurants. The Host was helpful and accommodating, even helping to find a lost airpod after checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara O., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend getaway!!!

We had a great time!!! House was small but clean for our girls weekend of 6. Says it sleeps 8 which it will but seating in living room and at kitchen table is for 6. Awesome fire pit out back with great sitting area. Volleyball court for those that like to play. Little path over dune to beach. Kitchen dining area was open and spacious. Chris was very quick to respond to text messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect getaway

We felt so at home here. Everyhing is so close, it felt so peaceful. We actually ended up staying another night!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Volleyball Retreat with Friends and Family

We rented this house to serve as the meeting place for a group of volleyball friends. I stayed with my family and one other family. Sunrises, easy access to the beach, the yard, and the fire pit were the highlight of our stay. The house is cute and cozy. It had everything we needed, but we mostly spent our time outside. The yard is sand which allowed for the younger kids to play while we played volleyball. Admittedly, we didn’t get to play as much volleyball as we hoped because there are cacti growing around the perimeter of the property and all three of our balls popped. So, if you plan to play volleyball, don’t bring your best balls. The location is close enough to the boardwalk to make everything really easily accessible. I would 100% stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home with the best location!

This home is identical to the listing and images. The bedrooms were all spacious and the place was clean for the most part. We did find some hairs in one of the showers and the towels had some light stains on them, but these are things I’d expect to find at most rentals and overall the space was clean. The best part about this rental was the location. We were near everything we wanted to do like the battleship, aquarium, and food places. And the best part was being able to walk out the door and right out to the beach. Great location! The only real negative we had was just that the tv in the living room you can access Netflix through the Xbox. Which for my older in-laws was a very hard task, and the other tv isn’t usable unless you bring a fire stick or something to stream with. This is mentioned in the listing but we just had no idea how limiting it could be to use the tv’s. Thankfully we had plenty of other things to keep us occupied. The owner is very nice, and quick to respond. We had a great vacation, and the rental overall was great, just be prepared for the tv if you are older!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

HOT time at the beach

We had a wonderful small family reunion at A Summer's Rest. We came from VA with my son, his wife and two daughters, my husband and I. My middle son lives in Wilmington and our son from CA flew out to stay with the middle son, so we were all together for a change. Chris is always quick to reply to any question, even silly ones like where he got the cute crab decorations! This is our third time there and the house is very comfortable for us. I prefer to cook, and the kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing backyard!

We are a family of 5 with kids ranging in age 15-19. This house was perfect for us. We spent most of our time in the yard playing volleyball and other outdoor games. It was also nice to have restaurants within a mile walk and the ocean so close. I enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning with my coffee looking at the ocean. Loved this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Volleyball house is a great game!

We stayed a week with 4 adults and 3 grandkids- 2,4,6. Absolute blast, all only crying was when we left. 50 steps from beach access, across the street is soft serve ice cream. The back yard is remarkably private. We will be back 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Loved the location- walking distance to restaurants, on the beach. Fun backyard. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

We were looking for an easy access beach front property for my family and my sister in law/ BILs family. We had 6 people- 2 toddlers and 4 adults. This house was perfect! A great kitchen, cozy living room with a play area, and the rooms were just perfect for the 6 of us! Chris made everything perfect. Would come back here 500x more times. Such a relaxing vacation and great area! Loved this house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend

Back yard was perfect, loved the fire pit and private area. House had everything we needed. Plenty of places in walking distance. Owner was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023