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April 3rd, 2025

The place was very lovely! It was super close to the beach and it had everything we needed!

Ava
April 3rd, 2025

We love vacationing in Carolina beach and Michael &Jesslyn’s was one of our favorite places we have stayed! Beautifully renovated and decorated space with comfy beds and space to stretch out. Would definitely recommend this place or any other homes they have available to book!

Rebekah
April 2nd, 2025

Phillip was a great host who answered all questions in a very timely manner. House itself was very clean and ready for our arrival. A spotless house and wasn’t a spot of dirt anywhere. Close to the boardwalk and beach – max a 10 minute walk. Overall great stay and had a good time

Jack
March 29th, 2025

The location was perfect – tucked away from the main road but still a short walk to everything! We loved the bright and trendy decor, sipping our morning coffee on the screened porch, and letting our Luna run around in the private backyard! Thanks for a lovely getaway!

Emily
March 24th, 2025

Cool place, lofts of room and at the same time you find a quiet place. Oh and lots of parking, very useful feature for the beach

Eric
March 13th, 2025

Nice place & location

Bailey
March 7th, 2025

This place is a gem 💎 The location was amazing – 2 blocks and you are right on the beach. The home itself was wonderfully decorated and lovely. We had all the basic amenities and the beds slept well. My pups loved the walks to the lake, around the neighborhood, and to the beach. The home was just far enough away to be peaceful but close enough to hear the beach at night. You can walk to bars, restaurants and shops in just a few minutes. Super convenient! It was an amazing few days of relaxing at the beach with my BFF. To add sugar to ice-cream, Michael and Jesslyn were simply amazing and super responsive. 🥰 Couldn’t ask for a better stay.

Nikiya
March 4th, 2025

Absolutely lovedddd the location. Great restaurants and the people was nice

John'Na
March 2nd, 2025

We had an amazing stay for the month of March. The location was great and walkable to everything in town. The place looked just like the photos and the hosts were amazing. Wed definitely come back!

Alyssa
February 25th, 2025

We really enjoyed our stay! Beautiful place ♥️ we’ll definitely be back and we highly recommend!

Eli
February 20th, 2025

Philip was super helpful and sweet and responded quick. The beds were comfortable and we all slept like a rock. I liked that we were able to walk to Pops Diner (Definitely recommend btw)! Parking was a little difficult backing up but that was mainly because we were in a truck with zero turning radius haha! Only tricky part with the entire place was locking the doors. So make sure you pull the door tight before trying to lock it. Definitely would stay here again!

Destiny
February 14th, 2025

Excellent communication with the host

Noah
February 6th, 2025

Comfy & cozy. Very walkable.

Rosie
January 28th, 2025

Perfect place for a couple!

Michael
January 25th, 2025

Close to the beach! Nice place

Brenda
January 17th, 2025

I had a wonderful experience as a recent guest at the Little Paddle Cottage. By far, it was the best getaway I’ve had in sometime. I loved the cottage so much that I didn’t bother to leave often. What I appreciated most was the cleanliness, parking accessibility, and the serenity of the space. The hosts were kind, communicative, and accommodating. I highly recommend staying at any of their homes (check out their other listings) – I know I’m certainly looking forward to future stays!

Stephanie
January 1st, 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful time. I highly recommend – and that’s coming from me as a fellow Airbnb property owner. The property is bright, cozy, warm, welcoming, extremely comfortable and homey – and within walking distance of all the Carolina Beach highlights – plus private parking and a fenced yard. Wonderful experience – we sincerely hope to return soon. Plus the beds are unexpectedly extra comfortable!

Amy
December 30th, 2024

We loved our stay! Everything was as described and the location was perfect for walking around and to the beach.

Norrie
December 27th, 2024

Flexible checkin and check out when asked . Great location .

Gavin
December 21st, 2024

The space was easy to find, it was clean, nicely decorated, the beds were comfortable. It was about three blocks from the ocean. Phillip was very responsive to all my questions and ready to help at a moments notice. I would stay there again.

Karen
November 6th, 2024

The Sunrise Shack is a lovely place, very conveniently located to the beach and commercial areas of CB. My daughters and I really enjoyed having it as our home base while we were in the area for some wedding planning. Would gladly return in the future!

Peter
October 25th, 2024

Great place located within walking distance of local restaurants and pubs!

Derrick
October 21st, 2024

Nice place. Accurately represented in listing. Would recommend.

Mark
October 19th, 2024

Beautiful place to stay and great host to rent from. Would recommend to anyone!

Marissa
October 18th, 2024

Phillips house worked perfectly for our family. It was comfortable, clean and walkable to the boardwalk, restaurants, etc. We would definitely stay again.

Natalie
October 5th, 2024

Great spot to stay in CB! Phil and Alex are awesome hosts and everything was exactly as described.

Sarah
September 30th, 2024

Perfect spot for a beach getaway.

Sean
September 27th, 2024

This was so great for a family weekend getaway! Walkable to the beach, boardwalk, and restaurants. And Michael and Jesslyn were very responsive when we had a question. Would visit again!

Natalie
September 20th, 2024

Great experience. The host were very accommodating.

Ryan
August 31st, 2024

Great space! Super close to the beach. We would absolutely stay there again.

Michael
August 24th, 2024

Michael & Jesslyn were very communicative, and had a very clean place. The convenient location was a short bike ride to the beach, and was easy to get in and out of.

Austen
August 24th, 2024

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary, we could not have been happier with our stay! We couldn’t have asked for better host, and their recommendations were incredible (we hit up every spot on their list). I would more than likely choose to stay here in the future if we find ourselves back in the area!

Sarah
August 9th, 2024

Great location – two blocks from the beach and one block from the hub of Carolina Beach (restaurants, carnival, boardwalk, etc.). Pet friendly…and huge fenced yard was nice. Screened front porch was nice for sunrises. Highly recommend a visit to the Fat Pelican.

Pete
August 4th, 2024

We’ve stayed twice at the Sunrise Shack, and it’s always comfortable, well kept, and very close to a nice beach yet away from crowds. The beds are super comfy (the pillows are really tall and firm, though), and the screened porch is awesome. The back deck is great and the yard, but we didn’t use it much due to the rainy weather. The outdoor shower is nice! The bathroom is small for 4 people, as noted in the listing, so it wasn’t a surprise. The kitchen is modern and there is plenty of seating area at the counter and in the living room. Nice touches with coffee/tea/breakfast snacks provided!

The hosts are super responsive and always answer questions with terrific recommendations!

Nancy
August 4th, 2024

Adorable Airbnb, super comfy with a vintage vibe. Definitely close to everything. Very well equipped with everything you could need. Great communication with the owners!!!

Lynn
August 1st, 2024

Perfect location for a long weekend beach getaway for my son and myself. Top floor unit is easy to access and a short walk to the beach. Squigglys ice cream is a stones throw away and it’s an easy walk to boardwalk & restaurants. Highly recommend the Carolina beach market on Saturday morning! Beds were super comfy & air ice cold!

Nikki
August 1st, 2024

Great place to stay, very friendly, responsive, and accommodating hosts. Gave lots of recommendations for food, activities, and desserts. The house is located in perfect walking distance to lots of restaurants and the beach. House also has a lot of kitchen equipment and spices.

Ryan
July 31st, 2024

We really enjoyed our stay! Our hosts were helpful and friendly and the house was so clean and exactly as listed. They provided ideas for local restaurants and activities which helped us enjoy our vacation throughly. We look forward to staying again!

Jen
July 29th, 2024

Michael & Jesslyn’s place is charming, well stocked and very clean.

Close to the beach and restaurants.

Our dogs enjoyed the big yard and the deck.

Anita
July 26th, 2024

Super cute spot. Located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, beach, and boardwalk. Quiet neighborhood and we loved the backyard.

Brandi
July 24th, 2024

It was perfect! The place was beautiful, very clean, close to everything (beach&restaurants) exactly what we needed. Michael and Jesslyn great hosts, thank you so much!

Lourdes
July 22nd, 2024

This was the perfect place for our little family’s week vacation! Will definitely be back!

Keely
July 18th, 2024

Enjoyed our stay. Location is nice, easy to walk to most locations. We had everything we needed. Only one issue during our stay, the host communicated promptly. Nice snacks to greet us for breakfast. Thanks.

Kimberly
July 15th, 2024

I loved this place and the community atmosphere. The walkability to the beach and restaurants were awesome. I would most definitely stay here again with my family.

Brenda
July 14th, 2024

We loved our stay at the Sunrise Shack – very comfortable and convenient to the beach and dining. The rental was well designed and the backyard was perfect for bringing our dogs along.

Alex
July 12th, 2024

Great location! Walkable, dog friendly neighborhood. Convenient and centrally located. Our kids and pups felt very at home here.

Rachel
July 10th, 2024

What a great place to stay. Booked a last minute trip to Carolina Beach. Michael and Jesslyn made it a breeze for us. Beautiful home with all the modern amenities and smart tech throughout the house. A very great deal for what was provided. Extremely clean and just a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend.

Jackson
July 8th, 2024

We had a wonderful stay! The house had everything we needed for our little family of 3, including helpful items for our 1 year old. It was super close to the beach and plenty of restaurants in walking distance. I hope we will be back again soon!

Emily
July 7th, 2024

My wife and I recently stayed at The Little Paddle, this place is great!! It is the perfect location if you want to be able to Carolina Beach. Michael and Jesslyn are incredible hosts and we will definitely be back to stay again.

Stephan
July 5th, 2024

The house is in a great location for a relaxing weekend. Very well decorated and updated. Perfect for a couple or small family. It had all the small touches I love like coffee, soaps, paper products, and basic spices.

Thanks for a great stay!

J.D.
June 30th, 2024

The location of the stay was great. The host was very helpful and responsive to whatever we needed

Danny
June 27th, 2024

This is a great little apartment, perfect for 2. The space was clean and comfy and super close to the beach and the boardwalk.

Jessica
June 23rd, 2024

Two blocks from the beach and steps away from ice cream, shops, & restaurants. The beds were comfy, the living room was comfy, and we also really enjoyed the sunny back deck and fenced in yard AND the covered from deck (bc sometimes the sun is too much). Overall it was the perfect place for our quick beach trip. Would highly recommend.

Kelly
June 20th, 2024

We enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of towels for all the guests. Place was clean and just a short walk to the boardwalk. We will definitely be back.

Tamara
June 17th, 2024

So cute and comfortable!! We felt right at home. Everything was very clean. The location is great. You can walk to all the best spots in Carolina Beach. Everything is accurately described in the description and in the photos. We would definitely stay here again!

Kristal
June 3rd, 2024

Nice one bed apartment on ground floor. We appreciated the fenced backyard and shaded deck outside. Good location 5 mins walk from the beach and only 5 mins drive from CB State Park.

Charles
June 1st, 2024

We enjoyed our stay. Close to the beach and restaurants.

Rich
May 29th, 2024

Little Paddle was a delightful place to stay at Carolina Beach. The place is really charming with cute decor and amenities (and clean!). The outdoor shower was perfect for after the beach. It was a quick walk to restaurants (The Sandspur was great!) as well as the beach. Michael offered us a flexible check-in and was very responsive. We didn’t have other guests above us for the first two nights but we did on the last night and noticed you could hear people walking around. It wasn’t a huge issue but if you’re sensitive to noise it’s something to keep in mind. We would definitely stay here again though!

Samantha
May 23rd, 2024

We stayed 4 nights over Memorial Day weekend. Place was nice, parking was off street and easy and able to accommodate all 3 of our vehicles. Convenient location, walking distance 10-15 minutes to beach, boardwalk, restaurants and shops. Quiet neighborhood. Beds were all very comfortable and we slept well. Would rent again!

Mark
May 23rd, 2024

We loved our stay here! The place was so clean and the yard was perfect for our fur baby to run around. We can’t wait to come back! Also the hosts were so kind and responsive! 10 out of 10 hands down!

Brooke
May 23rd, 2024

This location was great. Great walking distance to the boardwalk and beach. Felt like home and cozy!

Batanya
May 16th, 2024

The Little Paddle was such a nice, relaxing stay! The place was in excellent condition and beautifully decorated. It was in a great location that was walking distance to the beach and several food/drink spots. I would definitely stay again!

Mackensie
May 15th, 2024

Great spot! Very walkable to the beach and lots of great restaurants within walking distance yet still quiet and serene with a lovely back and front deck and sizable fence yard. Would highly recommend!

Amira
May 13th, 2024

Super helpful host and great place!

Cecily
May 10th, 2024

Efficient use of space. Can walk to the beach and great restaurants! You’ll like your stay here!

John
May 9th, 2024

Phill was a great host and his place is conveniently located near restaurants, stores, and a short walk to the beach. It was easy to find and it had everything we needed for our stay.

Michael
May 2nd, 2024

Came for a solo getaway to rest and reset. Little Paddle was exactly as pictured, super cute! I felt safe my entire stay. The neighbors were friendly and quiet. Everything is within walking distance…beach, restaurants, shops. M and J were quick to reply to text. I thoroughly enjoyed my me time.

Vicki
April 26th, 2024

This was a fantastic stay. Very spacious. Very clean. Plenty of towels (also beach towels). Nice touch with the Keurig pods for your guests. Short walk to the boardwalk. Very nice peaceful neighborhood.

Walter
April 18th, 2024

The Little Paddle was such a great place to stay for a nice beach getaway! It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach and right near other fun places/ restaurants to go to as well. The place was very clean, in a safe part of a neighborhood, and relaxing. Micheal and Jesslyn were great and communicated very well with everything throughout the trip. Will definitely be staying here again in the future!!

Sydney
April 12th, 2024

Very convenient location! The house was quiet, comfortable and an easy walk to the beach and boardwalk.

Catherine
April 10th, 2024

What a great little place. Walking distance to most things to do in Carolina Beach. 3 minutes to the beach. Quiet area while still being very close to everything. I would love to stay here again!

Andrew
April 3rd, 2024

Super clean, well-appointed little apartment. Close to everything in Carolina Beach. Comfortable bed and linens.

Clare
April 3rd, 2024

Perfect place to stay for a quick trip! Comfortable and convenient!!

Lindsay
March 31st, 2024

Wonderful place to stay! So close to the beach, yet tucked away on a quiet street. We really enjoyed our time here.

Sarah
March 30th, 2024

Jesslyn and Michael were amazing hosts! Kind and very responsive. We are regular visitors of Wilmington and over the years our family has grown and we have needed more space.

This location is right in the heart of Carolina beach within walking distance of great shops, 2 blocks from the beach, but removed enough to be a very peaceful retreat.

This place is beautifully decorated, provides great outdoor space, and the linens and bedding were comfortable like a dream.

This place is great for couples traveling with pets or kids with a large and lush backyard that is very rare to find at the beach. Our kids, 5 and 3, enjoyed the yard space for an Easter egg hunt and the outdoor shower and outdoor eating space were well utilized.

The indoor bathroom was a bit tight so be mindful if you aren’t good with smaller spaces, but it was enough space for what we needed to do.

I would definitely recommend this place for anyone visiting Carolina Beach and we hope to come back for our next visit ☺️

Caroline
March 29th, 2024

We really enjoyed our stay! It was clean and quiet. Felt very comfortable staying there with my family. Walking distance to the beach!

Daniel
March 25th, 2024

Exactly as described and pictured. Such a short safe walk to the beach. I would love to come back!

Jessica
March 15th, 2024

Fantastic location. Short walk to the beach, boardwalk and loads of bars and restaurants.

Karla
March 12th, 2024

Wonderful place to stay really enjoyed the environment. Clean and very well organized the house was just a few blocks from the beach and in a beautiful neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.

Fernando
March 7th, 2024

The house was less than a 10 minute walk from the boardwalk, close to the park and really easy to find. We loved the space and the kitchen was great for cooking and hanging out. We would stay again!

Kathleen
March 1st, 2024

Thank you for the wonderful accommodations! Everything was clean and beautiful!

Kiona
February 23rd, 2024

We enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful visit in Carolina Beach. Would definitely stay again.

Thank you so much!

Zandrena
February 17th, 2024

This is a gem! So serene and restful, they have thought of everything to make you feel like youve been transported to a spa vacation. Everything about it is five stars and was so easy to walk to the center of town, it has it all! Super nice hosts and attentive to any questions i had and made me feel very welcomed. Highly recommend for a get away weekend, youll feel reenergized.

Brigid
November 10th, 2023

We were in town for a funeral & needed overnight accommodations!

Our host, Phillip was very professional & responsive to our needs. We enjoyed the warm, cozy & quaint accommodations!

Also, I requested a 1pm checkout & was very grateful to be granted it…We will definitely be booking this beautiful place again!

Delandus
October 27th, 2023

Wonderful weekend away! Peaceful and able to decompress!

Jacob
October 19th, 2023

absolutely LOVED staying here, me and my partner stayed 2 nights and it was so perfect. easily walkable to surrounding restaurants and right down the street from the boardwalk. even had a pizza place on the fridge which was super cool. awesome place 10/10 would stay again.

Gracie
October 19th, 2023

Great place. Granted we went in the fall so it was very chill and not crowded. Phillips place was great. Very cozy. Very close to everything. Has lots of nice extra touches. Coffee. And creamers. Makeup wipes in the bathrooms. Yay. Just really thoughtful.

Debra
October 12th, 2023

We had a great time. Was kid friendly and pet friendly. Close to The Boardwalk and several restaurants. Phillip was very responsive and helpful.

Carrie
October 5th, 2023

We enjoyed our stay in CB. Looking forward to next year.

Cheryl
September 29th, 2023

Highly recommended

Kelly
September 27th, 2023

This was a cool spot within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and local restaurants. It had plenty of room for my me and my wife and son. Cozy beach cottage vibe with room for me to work. Phillip was very responsive as a host. I’d stay here again.

Chris
September 21st, 2023

Our family of 6 stayed for a long weekend. It was such a nice place! Everything was clean and cozy. Walkable to the beach and restaurants. Phillip was a great host. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Shannon
September 16th, 2023

Excellent location. Very close to the beach. Quiet and peaceful inside. Comfortable bed and furnishings. Supplied lots of towels including beach towels. Check in and check out were simple. Phillip was easy, responsive and friendly to all our questions.

Pam
September 15th, 2023

Very clean and comfortable. Convenient for biking and walking to anything we needed.

Tonya
September 5th, 2023

awesome place and very well located

Phillip was so easy to work with and when I had an issue with the coffee maker midweek he brought me another really quickly

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all went well

might doublexhwxk the cleaning on the floors but all else was impeccable!

Teri
August 31st, 2023

Great place to stay within walking distance of everything. Very comfortable and updated!

Brandon
August 17th, 2023

Perfect place for a couple with a medium size dog. Location is great…you can walk to everything. Amazing how they give you everything you need in such a small space. We would definitely book again.

Eric
August 11th, 2023

Great place to stay for a beach getaway! This is a very efficient apartment 5 minutes from the beach and just a couple blocks from the boardwalk. The kitchen is good for cooking some light meals between enjoying the local restaurants. The bathroom is nicely finished and functional. Bed is comfortable with adequate space in the bedroom. It was perfect for us as a couple taking a full weekend trip to Carolina Beach.

Melonie
August 7th, 2023

A great stay, very walkable to the boardwalk and beach!

Alex
August 6th, 2023

Fabulous home that is as close to the beach you can be without being on actual sand!

We rode our bikes the two minutes it took to get to the beach every morning during our stay, and looked forward to enjoying the large back deck and fenced yard with our small pups every afternoon!

The home really has it all, close to everything without having to be “in” everything: no bright lights or mechanical sounds from the boardwalk attractions (but only a five minute walk to them), no smell of leftover food scraps from restaurants or sounds of drunk party goers after 2 am (and a two minute walk to many eateries and bars), and best of all, the fenced backyard meant we could safely bring our dogs on vacation with us!

The home was built in the 1940s, but don’t let that deter you from booking- the A/C was strong and quiet, all appliances updated, furnishings were stylishly appointed, and the hosts were gracious and warm. We’ll book again for 2024!

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