Carolina Beach · Est. Pleasure Island
Three handcrafted cottages on the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway — where salt air, private patios, and unhurried mornings replace the hotel routine.
Accommodations
Each cottage is a self-contained retreat — fully equipped kitchen, private outdoor space, and the kind of comfort that makes you forget you're on vacation.
Intimate one-bedroom cottage perfect for couples. Waking up to the sound of water and stepping onto your private deck before anyone else is on the beach.
Our two-bedroom favorite — roomy enough for a small family, cozy enough to feel like home. Open-plan living with coastal light and a shaded outdoor lounge.
The crown jewel — two bedrooms, a separate sitting room, and the widest deck on the property. Best sunset views, best coffee spot, best decision you'll make all trip.
The Experience
Hotels give you a room. Vacation rentals give you a house. We give you the feeling of having your own place on the island — with the small touches that make it easy: clean linens, stocked kitchen basics, a grill that works, and a phone number that actually gets answered.
Every cottage has a complete kitchen — cook your catch of the day or order in and dine on the patio.
Arrive on your schedule. No front desk, no waiting in line — just a smooth entry and your cottage ready.
We know Carolina Beach the way locals do — best fishing spots, quiet beach stretches, where to get the real deal on fresh seafood.
Set back from the road, surrounded by live oaks and sea grass. Your privacy is the point.
Guest Stories
"We've stayed at resorts along the coast for years, but there's something about these cottages that just feels right. Waking up to the water, cooking breakfast on the patio, and knowing we had the whole place to ourselves — that's the trip we remember."
"The Tide Cottage is worth every penny. We had two teenagers with us and everyone had their own space, but we could still hang out together in the living room. The sunset from that deck? Unreal. We're already planning to come back."
"What stood out most was how easy everything was. Check-in, the cottage itself, the beach access — it all just worked. And the host was quick to respond when we had a question. That's rare these days."
Location
Pleasure Island sits just across the bridge from downtown Wilmington, connected to the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. Carolina Beach — our doorstep — offers a laid-back beach town vibe without the crowds of bigger resorts.
Get in Touch
Call us to check availability, ask about the best time of year to visit, or just say hello. No pressure — we're happy to help you plan the right trip.
Call (704) 774-0500