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Sweet Carolina Cottage

Beachfront vacation home near Holden Beach

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On the beach
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ocean Isle Beach

On the beach.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Ocean Isle Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Museum of Coastal Carolina. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 18 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Big Beach - 44 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Holden Beach - 50 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chunky Salsa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sharky's Restaurant & Marina - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brick Landing Plantation Golf Course and Restaurant - ‬17 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.

Sweet Carolina Cottage

Sweet Carolina Cottage has million dollar views and sweet secluded serenity at the edge of Shallotte Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean! You are literally on the edge of America at this breathtaking beach escape!

Traditional Ocean Isle Beach Cottage

Enjoy spectacular million dollar ocean, inlet, and island views from the front deck! Clear views of Holden Beach and Oak Island across Shallotte Inlet, too! Close enough to the ocean to throw a football into the surf at high tide. Sweet Carolina Cottage is a well kept, older beach cottage that enjoys the same unobstructed views as an oceanfront home. There is a street in front of the house, dunes, sandbags, and then the beach! Beach access is a hop, skip, and a jump out the front door and down to the Columbia Street public access!

If you are looking for modern and/or the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach, this is not it! This cottage is the 5th house from the east end of the island on a dead-end street. Not much traffic. Great for walking, running, biking, fishing, sunning, and relaxing! Something to do for everyone! Although it is secluded and relaxing you will find all of the amenities right at your fingertips! Shopping and restaurants are just minutes away and there is a awesome homemade ice creamery just down the street, as well as play ground for the kids!
What are you waiting for?! Book your Beach Escape today at the Sweet Carolina Cottage!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sweet Carolina Ocean Isle
Ocean Oasis with Million Dollar Views
Sweet Carolina Cottage Ocean Isle Beach
Sweet Carolina Cottage Private vacation home
Sweet Carolina Cottage Private vacation home Ocean Isle Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sweet Carolina Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.5 mi (42-min drive) away from the North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sweet Carolina Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweet Carolina Cottage to the beach?

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

Does Sweet Carolina Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sweet Carolina Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sweet Carolina Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sweet Carolina Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sweet Carolina Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sweet Carolina Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweet Carolina Cottage to downtown Ocean Isle Beach?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Ocean Isle Beach.

Sweet Carolina Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t ask for better place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location...amazing rocking chair front porch. Had everything we needed...would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We loved the location of the house, ease of check in and host was very quick to address our concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spent a wonderful few days with my family! Beach was amazing and location of property was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property doesn't appear to be kept up. The grass was so high that we couldn't sit outside. We got bite up. The water pressure was poor & I didn't get information about needing sheet & towels for my stay so I spent nearly 400 purchasing bedding & towels. It was not a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the location and closeness to the ocean. It was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved this property! It was like you were ocean front! Literal steps away from the beach. It was quiet and not a lot of traffic since it was a dead end road!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fit for our family of 8! Amazing view!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views with only a very short walk to the beach. Our family was very comfortable and enjoyed our time at your adorable cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

What and amazing location

What an amazing location, Great affordable house for a family this send a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yearly Beach trip

Beautiful beach and great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David S.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, could use some cleaning

This was our second time renting this property. We absolutely love the location of this house and the floor plan works great but the condition and cleanliness of this house has gone downhill over the last year. The house looks like it hasn’t had a deep clean in a very long time and really could benefit from one. Also, the queen beds are in terrible shape- one had a broken leg that had been taped together and the other sounded like it was about to fall through to the ground. Another thing that needs immediate attention is the large mice family that is living in the front yard. We’d love to book this property again but these items would absolutely need to be addressed first.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Greqt location with great beach access at the end of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven R.

Great location

The location was terrific! The house itself is a bit dated and could use some updates. The host was excellent and very accomodating. Overall, we had a lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

We loved the house and location and the kids loved the tide pole on 4th st beach access at low tide
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Our opinion

We like the location. Love this beach. The house was not very clean. There was mouse droppings on one of the beds. We had to wash all of the blankets. The floors where sandy and so was the couch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, house very messy

We loved the location of the house. It was at the very end of the island on a dead end street. It was very private and just a short walk to the beach access. Lots of parking at the house and the outdoor shower was nice especially because of how sandy everything gets. The kitchen table seats 6 so if you have 10, it would be very tight. The house itself was very messy when we got there though. The kitchen items weren’t cleaned (things like the stove and pans were dirty and needed cleaning before use) there was sand on the ground and overall the house was very “worn.” The interior Siding is coming off the walls, the floors were sinking in and soft, boards on the porch felt unsafe for our toddler to be on, door hinges were broken, the couch was stained. I understand this is a beach house, but it was much dirtier than we had hoped for. It has so much potential, but really needs some TLC. One thing that should be noted, is that the house comes with no basic amenities. You have to bring your own towels, toilet paper, paper towels, kitchen dish towels, dish washing soap (even though they require you to wash the dishes) laundry detergent, and even bed sheets, which I felt was really strange and not well highlighted in the listing until you got check in/ instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

The house was clean, well appointed, and in the condition advertised. The view of the ocean from the front porch is spectacular, and the beach access is less than 100 yards away. Having access to beach chairs was very nice. The kitchen was well stocked with all the pots, pans, and utensils we needed. The only negative was the pavement under the house was covered in a half-inch (more in some places) of sand from Hurricane Betty, as we arrived a couple of days after she passed through, but obviously, that isn't the owner's fault. It took me a couple of hours with a shovel to clear the sand downstairs, which I didn't want to do on vacation, but the cold beer afterwards was might tasty!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage!

We loved our stay at Sweet Carolina this past week. The location can’t be beat with practically ocean front views and a short walk to the beach. The cottage offered everything we needed, and was comfortable. There were a few things in need of simple repair but nothing that affected our stay negatively. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

House was everything it was advertised to be, was are second time staying there and we have booked it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

The view at Sweet Carolina Cottage is spectacular. The house feels spacious and airy, it was very clean. We had a wonderful time, would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good house for large family

House was an older home. Paneling was coming loose in some areas, but overall the house was clean and nicely decorated with beach vibes. Great floor plan for our family of 5 adults and 5 kids. Loft over the kitchen area is open to the living area and was especially enjoyed by the kids. I was naive to think we could walk directly across the street to the beach because the description mentioned the nearby public beach accesses. There is a house directly in front of this house which blocks the ocean view, but the lot to the right is vacant and there are no houses to the left, so we did enjoy ocean views. One of my favorite pass times was sitting in the rockers on the front porch. Overall, my family and I had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Ocean View

Beautiful ocean view. We enjoyed the clean house with cold air conditioning, a short walk to the beach with easy access (no steps), and a nice quiet street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024