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Historic pet friendly home on ocean

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from Carolina Beach and a 5-minute drive from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This beach vacation home is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What's nearby

  • Freeman Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Preacher's Kitchin - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪GulfStream Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬5 min drive

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 pet friendly home on ocean

*** As of 5/5/25 we have learned that the private beach access has become impossible to navigate due to significant erosion. The beach can be accessed to the North from Freeman Park and to the South at the North End Pier. ***

*On 04/30/2024 we became aware that this property is being affected by nearby construction.  You may experience unpleasant environmental factors such as noise, vibrations, and even light pollution during your stay during hours of permitted construction which are outlined as Monday through Friday 7:00AM – 6:00PM, and Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM.  We deeply regret the inconvenience but appreciate your kind understanding that these factors are not under the control of the homeowners or our management company.  Please enjoy your visit and keep a respectful distance around areas where workers or machines are present. *

Historic single family home that is pet friendly! This is the second house south of Freeman Park, accessed just through the entrance. Bring your 4x4 and enjoy driving on the beach where you can truly get away from the crowds. "T.J. House" was featured in a TV special about Seal Team Six and it boasts some of the most spectacular sunrise views anywhere. You'll enjoy three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, as well as a private walkway to the beach. There is also a small screened-in porch and an outdoor shower on the ocean front deck.

There is a Queen bedroom, another with a Full bed and the third bedroom features a pyramid bunk with a Twin over a Full bed. There is also a pull-out sofa in the living room, for sleeping accommodations for up to 9. There is plenty of parking for 3 cars. Note that the washer/dryer is located in the basement which cannot be accessed from inside the home.

Make your plans now to enjoy this quaint and comfortable beachfront cottage with your family and your dogs. You're already at Freeman Park, so you'll have an expansive beach to play or relax. Bring your rods and head just a short walk to the North End pier or toss a line from the surf and test your luck. Whatever you decide to do, "T.J. House" will surely be a place you want to come back to year after year.

Occupancy 9: Sun/Sun rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons. Pets welcome with fee.
Bedding Recap: 1 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Pyramid Bunk Bed (Twin over Full), 1 Sofa Bed
Parking: Parking for three vehicles
Prohibited: Smoking, Grilling on Deck
Pet Policy: Pet Policy: Dogs welcome as an optional add-on for this property with a non-refundable fee of $250 + tax that is charged per pet. Maximum of 2 dogs per reservation. Charge will be added after booking when the option to bring a pet and number of pets are selected. Nonrefundable fees are listed in the House Rules and animals must be disclosed via the Rental Agreement. Fees are not included automatically when booking on VRBO and must be paid separately to the host if you wish to bring a pet(s). Failure to disclose and prepay for dogs will result in penalty fees which are disclosed in House Rule #16.
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 “C216 – T.J. House” as a vacation rental.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, parasailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Beachfront Home Next to Freeman Park Carolina Beach
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Beachfront Home Next to Freeman Park Private vacation home