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Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!

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Life's 2 Short cottage is a tranquil coastal retreat where you can unwind just a 2-minute walk from the beach. This newly renovated cottage features modern furnishings, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Enjoy spacious living areas with seating for up to six people, or take your meals outside in the private yard with new grill and plenty of outdoor seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach!

  • Welcome to Life's 2 Short cottage, where life's too short to stress out. This beautiful home is a one floor, ground level coastal cottage located a mere 2-minute walk from the beach. Beach access is wheelchair accessible. The entire cottage has had a make-over with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded bathrooms, modern furnishings, and a privacy fence.

    **No linen or cleaning fees!**

    This relaxing getaway includes:
    - 4 bedrooms (2 kings, 1 queen, and 2 twin beds).
    - 2 full baths with rain showers.
    - Large kitchen island with seating for 4 and a separate dining table with seating for 6
    - A dedicated workstation
    - 1GB fiber line for high speed internet
    - Linens, bath towels, and beach towels included
    - Dishwasher tabs, laundry pods, dish soap, and shampoo/conditioner/body wash all supplied for your stay
    - Starter packs of toilet paper and paper towels

    For the chefs:
    - Electric stove and microwave
    - Propane grill with an extra propane tank
    - Blender, toaster, coffee maker for K-cups or drip coffee
    - Starter set of k-cups

    Let's talk outside:
    - Plenty of seating and side tables
    - Jeep branded cornhole boards (yes we are Jeep people!)
    - Privacy fence
    - Outdoor shower

    In the shed:
    - Beach chairs
    - Beach umbrella
    - Beach cart
    - Kids beach toys
    - Cooler

    The only thing not included with this house is you! Pack your suit and stay at Life's 2 Short cottage.

    House rules:
    Guests must be 25 years or older to book. No smoking or pets allowed.
    We ask that people rinse off when coming back from the beach. We love the sand just like everyone, but unfortunately, sand and drain pipes don't always get along. No parties or large gatherings.

    Street parking is not allowed. You can park on the grassy area in front of the house if needed. You can fit approximately 5-6 cars in the driveway and grassy area.

    We strongly suggest purchasing trip insurance. Life happens and it's good to have a backup plan. Please review our cancelation policy before booking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,462 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Wilmington Beach, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and The Cardinal. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
    Kure Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
    Kure Beach Pier
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean Front Park
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Sandspur
    3 min drive
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    4 min drive
  • Crush & Grind
    4 min drive
  • K38 Baja Grill
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! located?

Located in Wilmington Beach, this vacation home is steps from Carolina Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Kure Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Beautifully updated ground-level cottage just steps from the beach! Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill k.

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

2nd time stay, just as good as the 1st time

This sweet house was so much fun to stay in. Everything was there for our use and we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

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

Perfect cottage!

Super cute cottage and very clean. Responsive host and awesome location! We loved the beach, exploring the area, and a close distance to Wilmington.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Best place for a beach trip

Very clean and owners very responsive. The location was absolute prime and there was so much to do. Comfortably slept the 8 of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

love this spot!

We love staying at Life’s 2 Short and will be back every year! So quick onto the beach and the house is really nice. The kitchen and living room are situated perfectly for optimum togetherness and everything you need is already there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Family Enjoyment

My family of 8 adults and my 2 year old great grandson stayed here.This is an absolutely amazing place to stay at. It’s clean has all the amenities that you need inside and out just walk a block and go across the dunes and your on the beach. Shops and restaurants are all near by within 10 to 15 minutes or less so everything is very convenient. We had a Wonderful wonderful time we will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Seaside Peace

Great one story home perfect for 8, esp with 2 sides of home great for 2 families! Wonderful quieter end of Carolina Beach an SO grateful for beach parking. Truly just 3 homes away from walkway, bathrooms, water and beach FUN! Just needs a few more bigger cooking pots and mayb water bottles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Super cute, super clean & spacious right next to beach

I am a germophobe who normally re-cleans when I get to the beach but this place was SPOTLESS. Also don’t be fooled by it being a 1-story, our group of one million ladies could all sit in the living room and kitchen comfortably. The layout is really great and the bathrooms and kitchen are nicer than mine at home. We had everything we needed – used the chairs, beach games, and cooked and never ran across anything we needed. I usually expect fruit flies at the beach but didn’t see a single one. Loved the mix of modern and vintage furniture. It’s hard to tell from the map but it’s literally no problem to go back & forth from the beach for a forgotten drink or more cheeze balls (aka beach carrots). This is our new favorite and we will be back as soon as possible!!! Found 5 shark teeth and slept great even though I’m 39. Could not be more jealous of the owners. Also they were so great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, everything was as stated in the description.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Family Vacation

Good location with short walk to the beach. Everything was clean and in great condition! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Very accessible to the beach and surrounded by great places. Very clean and updated home with great space for everyone. Host was incredibly helpful and responded very quickly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne S.

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

Gorgeous Getaway

Property was very cute and clean. Property was in close walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome place to stay. Very close to the beach. Clean, newly renovated. Has even toys and beach wagon. We will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was incredibly helpful and let us in early! We had such a great time and it was such a great place for our girls trip! Our only concern was the showers don’t have doors so the floors got pretty wet when we used them even with the bath mats put down. But it was a great experience and we’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Perfect place to stay!!!

We are all hard working ladies over the age of 50! This house is perfect for a group of ladies with limited physical abilities. NO STAIRS. A GREAT BACKYARD AND COVERED PATIO JUST FOR CHILIN’ AND, AND STEPS FROM THE BEACH-not too close not too far away!!! We will return to this place again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025