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Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098

Beachfront vacation home near Carolina Beach

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A covered porch with wooden railings and blue Adirondack chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white stove, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A living room with two green sofas, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A beachfront house with a wooden deck, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a clear view of the ocean.
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Freeman Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

On the beach.You'll find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier within a 15-minute walk of this Carolina Beach vacation home. Freeman Park and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Freeman Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬3 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.

Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098

Are you looking for that Classic Beach Cottage Style? Well look no further, "CB’s Bella Vista" is the place for you. This cottage was built in the early1930's with the charm and character of those nostalgic days, but with the modern amenities.

"CB's Bella Vista" is a two story oceanfront cottage located on the North end of Carolina Beach and is only blocks from the North End Fishing Pier. This oceanfront cottage nestled amongst the dunes is perfect for enjoying ocean breezes and listening to the waves washing ashore. The walk over is right beside the cottage and is only steps to the beach.

The main level of the cottage (or second floor) has an open, bright and cheery design with an updated kitchen, dining area, and living room. Plan picnics on the covered wrap around porch or just sit back and enjoy a lazy day. Three of the bedrooms are also located on this level, along with one bathroom. Two bedrooms have a Queen bed each, and a third bedroom is complete with two Twin beds.

The ground level features an open floor plan that includes an additional small kitchen area, living room, and 2 sleeping areas (one full bed, one queen bed), that some may call a “teenager’s suite”. The Full sleeper sofa is located on this level. There is a half bath and a separate shower room also on this level.

There are two TV’s, each located in the living rooms for those rainy days, or plan to visit the North Carolina Aquarium. Make sure you take time to visit the Boardwalk and have one of those famous Britt’s Doughnuts. There are many exciting family things to do on Carolina Beach. Ask your Reservation Specialist for details when planning your next memorable vacation at Carolina Beach.

Occupancy 12: Sat/Sat rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons.
Bedding Recap: 3 Queens, 1 Full, 2 Twins, 1 Sofa Bed
Parking: Parking for three vehicles
Prohibited: Smoking, Pets
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 “C098 – CB's Bella Vista” as a vacation rental.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

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
  • Snorkeling 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

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

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Classic North end Oceanfront Additional Mother In-law Suite
Classic North end Oceanfront Additional Mother In-law Suite
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.6 mi (38-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Vintage Oceanfront Cottage Blocks to Pier - C098 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

really want to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Long weekend

Beach access, big porch, comfortable space all made for a fantastic long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Good price,good location.I hope the owner takes care of the outside of the house, itneeds a little bit of love!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday

Went well
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Check-in

2019 Family Beach Trip

Right beside public beach access. Couldn’t see ocean from cottage. Probably wouldn’t rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It isn’t really beach view, but it is conveniently connected to the public access walkway for very easy beach access. Some of our guests were put off by the fact that the downstairs, which surprisingly had a second kitchen and living room, did not have bedroom doors. This made privacy something of an issue. We enjoyed the property very much, overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to the Beach!!

Loved the house!! It was only a few steps away from the beach. The walkway was right next to the house! loved the 3 bedrooms upstairs and mother in law sweet downstairs. It gave my son and his friends a place to game without being on the TV upstairs. Also loved the deck and private parking at the house. Everyone had an amazing time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is convenient and easy access to the beach! There is no direct view of the of the beach but that didn’t bother us. The house is old so there are characteristics of an old property but the owner did well to keep it up to date and feeling cozy. It’s nothing fancy but it works. My family enjoyed their 3 night stay. We had an issue with one of the AC units on the bottom floor when we arrived but the owner was there the next morning and replaced it with a new one, friendly guy and a great host!Easy checkin / checkoutFYI, the two beds downstairs are on each end of the floor plan behind their own wall with NO doors so no true privacy. Walking on the deck/patio was a bit nervous as the wood is very old and a bunch of nail heads popping. The outside rinse shower could use a remodel and cleaning up and also get rid of the fire ant hill that’s there, it was a little frustrating to use as we used it quite often to respect the home and not track sand into the house.Overall would we rent again? Yeah Possibly if the rates aren’t to high.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

make every memory count

The location was wonderful. There were a few stairs, so my elderly parents could manage getting to the house and leaving the house easily. Our six boys had the downstairs to sleep, snack, and stay up late. We did have to call an exterminator and a plumber. Thankfully, our requests were fulfilled.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was good, tv upstairs didn’t work when we arrived but unplugged it and reconnected and it worked well. Found some dirty dishes in the cabinet so a little disappointing. Also you can hear the people walking the street to the beach access. Parking is tight if you don’t have a compact car due to the beach parking in the street. Despite all of that our family of 6 had a great time with a walk up the path to the beach spending our days in the water! The teenagers stayed downstairs feeling like they had their own space it was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

This property worked perfectly for our family. We utilized the downstairs for the kids. It was right on the beach so this made coming back to the house for breaks very handy. The public walkway ran right beside the property, but it didn’t bother us at all. The outside deck could use some work. My son-in-law stepped on a deckboard and it broke right through. We called management and they replaced two boards. Overall I would recommend this property. We all agreed we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Pros: very close to the beach, close to the boardwalk and restaurants, enough space for lots of people. The home has a lot of charm. Even though you can’t really see the water it’s really nice to sit on the porch and listen to the water. Cons: lots of nails sticking out of deck (we had toddlers with us which caused a huge concern), the house was not very clean ( my toddler found a can of chewing tobacco under the coffee table, stains on sheets, and mold in fridge and a/c units, the supplies provided were scarce. We had to go buy garbage bags and there wasn’t any sheet pans to kick with. Part of why we rent homes instead of staying in a hotel is so we can cook and not eat out everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bella Vista

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and the proximity to a white sand beach was wonderful. Our family was fortunate to experience sunny weather and warm ocean waves. A few disappointments were having to make up beds then strip them. There was a large dried yellow stain on the twin bed mattress pad and the queen bed mattress in the nearest bedroom was concave. There were no beach chairs so there was the additional expense of renting chairs. There was one kitchen garbage bag supplied for our three days. Little things that can color a short vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Property needs so much work

The address didn’t take us to the property. It took us to a property in wrightsville beach. Even after verifying with the property manager. The property was roomy and great location. However i was a little disappointed to get oceanfront and not be able to see the ocean. The house needs so much work. It seemed like it was just patched every where. The outside of the house was covered with spider webs and spiders and at night I would not have dared sat out on the porch. None of us would have. The palmetto bugs covered the porch at night. The kids were scared to death. They were literally crawling over our feet. There were broken boards on the deck. Nails sticking up. The sliding doors were hard to open and close. I just feel like when you pay over 4000 for a week you expect the place to be very nice. And it would have been nice to sit out on the porches in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Es muy cómoda y muy cerca de todo ,,, solo algunos pequeños detalles
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family fun

We had a great time...the house was nice and pretty clean... would liked to have been able to see the ocean while sitting on the deck. But all in all, it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Graduation celebration with family

We rented this place to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation with her cousins and aunts. The downstairs is definitely made for teenagers. Be careful on the interior stairs. Parking was frustrating. The listing says four spots but there is only space for three. We used the paid parking as we had visitors coming and going. There are three paid parking spots in addition to the three spots at the house. $25/day. Bring dish soap, sponge, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, paper towels etc. You’ll need to make your own beds but the sheets are provided. Be careful with bare feet on the deck due to nail heads. The kitchen was small but well stocked. The couches were comfortable. The owner lives near by and is very concerned about occupancy numbers so be sure to be clear. The property is managed by bryant real estate company. They charge a substantial fee to book through vrbo. I was surprised by that. They called us twice about parking and occupancy and the owner stopped by. I understand their concerns as we had a lot of coming and going. We live nearby but wanted to be ocean front for this special occasion so we had a few local visitors. The house was worth the money and we had a great time but it was annoying to be bothered over and over again when clearly the house is advertised for large groups with the “teenage suite” but then seemed annoyed that we had so many teenagers. Anyway, different experience than we typically encounter when booking through vrbo. Just be clear with the property management about your guests and ask questions up front. We appreciated the space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great vacation spot, great for multi family. Right near all stores and restaurants. Super easy access to the beach! Loved this location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quaint beach bungalow - just right for us

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely just off season stay at this quaint bungalow. Thought you cannot see the ocean from inside the home due to the height of the dune in front of it, it is a short walk via the public beach access adjacent to the home to the beach. I love people watching and enjoyed that it was on the public beach access path, though in the height of the season, I imagine it would be quite busy and the beach would be very populated. It was just right for us though!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a great time at CB Bella Vista. We are looking forward to renting again next August.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Beach Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at CBs Bella Vista numerous times. The location is perfect. The porch is roomy and pleasant. We also like the separation between the upstairs and downstairs areas. We travel with extended family and this allows somewhere to go and just be quiet. The home is a lovely old style cottage and the owners maintain it well.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location! Two beds have no doors and bed are not very comfortable.

We had a great stay here with family. There was plenty of room for our group of 10. However, those who stayed in the basement had no doors to their rooms and we felt the listing did nor elude to this. The mattresses downstairs could be replaced as they seem pretty worn, soft and uncomfortable. The shower in the basement could also use some love. It reminds you of a locker room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

It was just Okay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We didn’t realize based on the pictures that this property is directly beside of a public beach access where cars pay to park along the road of the house and that we would also have to use the public beach access walkway to get to the beach. They say that it has 3 spots for vehicles but one is in the sand/yard behind the home. You also don’t have any beach front-water views from this home where it sits lower than the sand dunes. You also can’t adjust the thermostat below 72 degrees and it gets hot in the bedrooms at night and the downstairs has window units. It’s a very un-level home as well and you have to be careful of the slight slants in the floors especially in the bathroom doorways as you can really get hurt. It’s not a terrible house for the price, it just wasn’t what we’re used to staying in at Carolina Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Rude & Wrong

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Owner of the House stopped by unannounced and was very rude telling us we couldnt use the plastic chairs from the porch on the beach. Downstairs had ongoing sheetrock repair that was not listed. Roaches were in the Dresser drawers, along with some mold. Was missing 2 single beds that were listed and showing in the pictures. Only 1 ceiling fan in the bedrooms were working. Another started arching and shot a flame out of it before it stopped working. Washer & dryer will only wash maybe 3 towels at a time. Flooring in the downstairs bathroom is messed up & a trip hazard along with being very very tiny. We rent a beach house every year and this was the worst we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beach Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time! We did not know ahead of time about the steps.

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