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Cottage in Oak Island

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Cozy Rustic OCEAN FRONT Cottage

Enjoy this old-school cottage with knotty pine walls. Pet friendly. Deck seating, gorgeous sunrise/sunset views. Walk directly to beach. Half mile walk to pier. Spacious open living area. Large dining table for games and puzzles. 3 BR (2 full, 4 twin). 1 Full bath, one half bath. During the season rents by the week with SUNDAY CHECK-IN only. -Check in ANY DAY during the off season and stay for as little as three days. Pets allowed with pet fee. Please provide your linens (sheets and towels)

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Cottage in North Topsail Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Boho Round House, 2nd Row with Beach Across Street

Sip coffee to beautiful NC sunrises on the wrap-around deck surrounded by large palm trees, & listen to crashing waves in the distance. Later, venture over to the beach access across the street, to the sound for fishing, or rent your kayak & SUP (seasonally). Indulge in breathtaking sunsets as you admire glimpses of the water from the back deck or venture out to enjoy delicious local seafood & other local favorites. This cottage is sure to offer an amazing experience for now & getaways to come!

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Cottage in Southport

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 300 reviews

Southport's Canary Cottage

Southport's Canary Cottage is a newly renovated southern, cottage located in a small, historic town along the Cape Fear River! Canary Cottage is located 1 mile from Southport, 2 minutes from the ferry's at Deep Point Marina & 20 minutes to the Oak Island beaches! While in Southport, enjoy the shops, the majestic Live Oaks, dine at fabulous cafes & restaurants with water views, take a carriage ride, watch the boats go by, go on a ghost walk or tour a museum. Southport has something for eveyone!

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Cottage in Carolina Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

The Flying Sea Cow

This 1900's cottage is smack dab in the heart of Carolina Beach! Fully upgraded home only 2 blocks from the beach, restaurants, shops, and the boardwalk! Central to everything that is awesome about CB and still very quiet! At the start or end of your day, relax on the large breezy porch. A short drive to the NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher, the ferry, and downtown Wilmington. We absolutely love our cottage and the charm of CB, and we want you to feel like a local from the minute you check-in!

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Cottage in Carolina Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews

Relax in a HGTV Beachfront pick!

Recently featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt, this picturesque cottage is located just steps from the beach and minutes to the boardwalk. With a large porch to hear the waves crash, one can enjoy a morning beverage with the sunrise and an evening cocktail at sunset. Impeccably maintained and stylishly updated, this cottage offers an easy way to relax. BBQ at home, play games in the spacious back yard, read books, walk along the white coast, or head out to the boardwalk for island fun!

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Cottage in Carolina Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

One Beach’in Cottage, walk to the beach!

Remodeled 1940s Cottage! Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The Cottage offers guests a relaxing front porch with a table, chairs and a porch swing. The cottage sleeps 4 guest comfortably with 2 bedrooms with queen beds. The Bonus room can sleep 2 guests. Please inquire if you need to sleep 5 or 6. Remodeled kitchen has new cabinets and appliances. We offer books, games, wifi and a roku to watch your favorite streaming apps. A tall privacy fence ensures the safety of your pets.

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Cottage in Beaufort

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Dog Friendly Fenced Bungalow in Heart of Beaufort

One of the few pet-friendly cottages in Beaufort! Come enjoy a comfortable one-bedroom cottage with a big yard 2 blocks from the waterfront. Set back from the road this cottage is unique in the heart of Beaufort. Ideal for a morning coffee on the porch and afternoon walk on the waterfront with your pup. Relax with a board-game or puzzle and enjoy dinner on the screened in side porch. Connect to WiFi to work remotely or disconnect and enjoy Beaufort. Check us out on insta @thesouthernsaltydog

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Cottage in Wilmington

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

The Artist's Cottage

Guests must be 21 or older. Two guest max!!! Also, I get a lot of requests for small pets. Due to safety and health concerns, I cannot accommodate any pets at all. That includes service or support animals. I live on the property in the main house. Cottage is behind house. No 3rd party booking allowed. The person checking in must be the person that booked and the person that's name is on the account. If you are interested in booking the cottage. No smoking/vaping of anything inside cottage.

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Cottage in Beaufort

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 366 reviews

Beaufort Cozy Cottage - Waterfront end of street

This tiny quaint cottage is located in the heart of historic downtown Beaufort NC. The value of the home is the location! The Beaufort Waterfront is just a block and a half away! As you head to the waterfront you will pass the home of the infamous pirate Blackbeard!!! Arrr Matey! Take a right at the waterfront... just 4 blocks away you will find local retail shops, ferry services, parasailing, catamarans, historic home tours, museum, restaurants, pubs and the famous Beaufort boardwalk.

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Cottage in Hubert

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Coastal Carolina Cottage

Come enjoy our slice of heaven, the Coastal Carolina Cottage. This chic space offers an updated, open living area which is perfect for gathering. Our space also includes a spacious fenced in yard and lovely patio. The cottage is nestled in Vista Cay Village. We are centrally located near Emerald Isle, Hammocks Beach State Park, Camp Lejeune, Croatan National Forest, and historic downtown Swansboro. Lastly, we are a veteran owned and operated business. We look forward to hosting you!

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Cottage in Wilmington

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Island hopping & fishing around Masonboro Island

Fishing this winter has been 🔥! Pick your adventure in this 1-of-a-kind cottage on the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve. Get your SUP or kayak ‘on’ and in just a 300m paddle (5 min) you can be lounging on one of the dozens of secluded tiny islands off our dock. Make the ~20 min paddle to experience the unspoilt beauty of Masonboro Island’s pristine, 9 mile white sand beach. Or chill on the dock and take in the jaw dropping views with a glass of wine.

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Cottage in Smyrna

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

Sea Grace Cottage

2024 Season: Two night minimum. 2025 Season: available for June, July, & August- 1 week rentals only. Must be at least 25 to rent . 6 max occupancy. Remote setting, Sea Grace Cottage offers solitude and tranquility. A large covered deck surrounds the Cottage on three sides. Dogs okay with restrictions/pet fee. (Please see Pets Guidelines). All linens, beach chairs and towels are included in the rental. Kayaks available with waiver.