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Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House

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Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House

  • This 1938 Dutch colonial beauty is rich in history and has been completely renovated and updated. Nestled just blocks from the ocean to the east and wooded parks to the west, this home is in the perfect location for all island activities. This historic home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths with the capacity to sleep up to 14 people. Note: Towels and linens are not provided.

    This five bedroom uniquely designed home is located only 4 blocks from the Boardwalk and the ocean, easily accessible by a multi-use bike/pedestrian trail just across the street. There is a fenced-in patio on the side of the house, and a deck on the back with an outdoor shower.

    Every bed has pillows and comforters. Towels and linens are not provided for this property. Towels and linens can be rented from Seaside Linen. Total sheet sets needed: 5 Queen bed sets (includes sofa-bed) 1-Double futon bed, and 4-Twin/trundle beds.

    The upstairs sleeps 10 comfortably and features 4 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has a queen with en-suite bath with an adjoining bedroom with a single bed and trundle; bedroom 2 has a double XL bed; bedroom 3 has a queen bed; and bedroom 4 has a twin bed with trundle. Also, the upstairs loft has a double futon. The downstairs sleeps 4, a master bedroom with a queen bed and an en-suite bath, as well as a queen pull-out sofa in the living room.

    Rentals are flexible, with 3-night minimum stay. There is parking for 4 to 5 vehicles in the back of the property.

    History-
    Monty Sly built this house for his family in 1938. The family lived in the downstairs and rented out the upstairs rooms during WW II to young wives whose husbands were in the service. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, romantically rich in history and close the beach this is your place!

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About the area

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Federal Point History Center and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Legion Stadium. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with tall trees and undergrowth.
    Carolina Beach State Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    10 min walk
  • The Sandspur
    8 min walk
  • Crush & Grind
    9 min walk
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House located?

Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach Lake Park, Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Truly Unique! 1938 Historic Beach House Reviews

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9.8

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9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time at this beautiful beach house, and we hope to come back next year again. The place is clean and spacious, close to the boardwalk and bike trail. There is a little convenient store with delicious coffee about 3 minute walking distance. Ruth and Debi are very accommodating, they even let us check in early since the house was ready. We have been vacationing in Carolina Beach for several years now, and this is our favorite place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We had a great time and the location was fantastic for popping over to the boardwalk, beach, restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly Fun

Wonderful place to stay! We had a large group of people with many ages and the way the rooms were set up was great! Easy to walk to the Boardwalk and shops! Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Halifax County HS I's

Everything was wonderful!Short walk to the boardwalk and beach! Close to delicious eating places.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carolina beach

very clean and well furnished. location very good, walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house

It’s just perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We love the place. It was prefect for our family vacation. Had enough rooms for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thumbs up

Great place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with great location. We enjoyed our stay with plenty of room and a well stocked kitchen. Easy walking access to local fare and immediate drive access in either direction. The owner was very easy to communicate with throughout. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent spot at Carolina Beach

We had four families use this house during a baseball tournament in Wilmington. Easy walk to the boardwalk and the beach, excellent home with plenty of space for everyone. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay

We had lots of room. Location was awesome. Loved the house! We would definitely stay here again! A+
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I's spring trip

It was a fantastic place to stay. It was very clean, neat and roomy. Short walk down sidewalk to the boardwalk/beach, wonderful eating places, and great Celtic Ice Cream Parlor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!

We absolutely loved the place it was very clean and super easy to communicate with the host. Perfect location as well because it was in walking distance from the beach and all restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect charm

What a great place to stay. Perfect location if you want to stay out of the hectic beach front traffic. The hosts are amazing. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time and enjoyed the home. It was accommodating and had access to everything we needed and wanted to explore. The distance from the beach was ideal it made for easy travel. Thank you we loved our time there and hope to get another opportunity to stay soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation at yhe beach

The property was in excellent condition and accommodated all 14 of us easily. Close enough to the boardwalk and beach, yet far enough away to enjoy quiet time. The Thursday night fireworks were very enjoyable. Also found nany neat shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect.

Everything was perfect.Place was beautiful and clean.It’s close to the Beach and the Boardwalk.We will be back hopefully soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house big enough for the whole family!

The house was beautiful and close to the boardwalk. We really enjoyed the large deck out back after a long day at the beach. We grilled out and had a family cornhole championship with the provided boards. Debi was very reaponsive and kind. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location, near beach, arcade, food, bars, second time renting this place. Had everything that you need except the washing machine was broken so had to use a laundromat (new one had been ordered). Everyone said they would like to rent it next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Memories

My family and I made more happy memories during our third stay. The location, the house, and plenty of space were perfect. By renting a golf cart, we had easy access to the boardwalk, shops, entertainment, and the beach. Thanks, Ruth! Looking forward to future visits!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations

The house was perfect and clean, with plenty of room for everyone. It was a quick, easy walk to the boardwalk area and the communication from the owners was above and beyond. All of us who stayed this time have bookmarked this house for future visits with family or friends again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Experience Ever!

This house is absolutely perfect! Very roomy and lots of places to sit the number of people it sleeps is wonderful and you still don’t feel crowded. The location is perfect as well. Better than the house…. the owners and the neighbors. Such an amazing experience. I highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat

This was our second stay at this property. I returned because of the quiet neighborhood, size of the house, parking, check-in process and proximity to everything we wanted. I was provided a number to call in case I needed something.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay!

This is the second summer we have stayed at “Carolina Dreaming.” It is a fantastic property that is located in a nice neighborhood, but the beach is close by. We rented a golf cart which gave us easy and quick access the beach, boardwalk, and shops. The four bathrooms, outside shower, and multiple bedrooms met our needs perfectly. The house is very well equipped for a happy stay. The owner and property manager are friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this beach house if you want to make special memories!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really good location and friendly neighbor across the street.

Right on the corner and less than a half mile walk to the beach. Small enough from a family yet big enough for 9/10 men to share their own place to lay their head. A few very minor issues. (1) The dishwasher, I couldn't get it to start. Later one of the guys finally got it to work. (2) The cleaning people forget to cleanout the coffee pot and AC vent (3) The window in a the upstairs room to the right needs some TLC. Overall, I would stay there again. My group enjoyed the place as well. My rating is 4.6 out of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023