| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 23 positive, 0 negative]
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| 06/30/09 |
Positive
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We had such a great stay in NC. The cottage was so nice. It was everything that was described and more. It was so close to everything. And it was really great that we could bring our dog Tek. Fort Fisher was a beautiful beach and they allow you to bring dog, so we spent a fun day there. The water is so warm in NC as compared to RI. If we come back to Carolina Beach, which we plan to,I know we would really love to stay in this cottage again.
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Gail, Joe and Jenn Vargas, Coventry, Rhode Island |
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| 05/19/09 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time at your cottage. There were five adults and the facilities were more than adequate. My only suggestion is to remove the clothing and sheets from the bureau in the smaller bedroom. You could store them on one of the closet shelves.
The beach was family oriented and peaceful. The water was warm for us Northeasterners though we were there in early May. Access to other towns and beaches was very good. There were no road gridlocks at the time. Parking was excellent and beach access was easy.
For those who would want to attend a religious service there were plenty of churches on the main thoroughfare. We attended a service and felt uplifted.
The surrounding towns were worth visiting and there was pleasant shopping, even for us guys, in downtown Wilmington, a short drive away.
We wish you all the best. Take care. The Dignam
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Frank Dignam, North Andover, Ma |
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| 11/12/08 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful and relaxing time we had on our trip and since we were able to have our dog with us it made it even better! Harley, a 9 yr old Bullmastiff, loved it as much as we did - everything was convenient, beach access, lake access, coffee shop/internet cafe. Carolina Beach is such a nice quiet beach, it will make you want to come back time and time again. The house is most accommodating, we had everything we needed plus more. We are already planning our next trip - thanks again for renting to those of us who own pets! |
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Blake, Cindy & Harley, Greensboro, NC |
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| 09/16/08 |
Positive
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| This was our first trip to Carolina Beach and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was bright, clean, well furnished, and a perfect "home away from home." The location was great with both the beach and a lakeside park within a short walk. Our thanks to a most gracious and helpful owner. |
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Dominick and Patti Marino, Cary, NC |
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| 07/27/08 |
Positive
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Well,I have to say I was a bit hesitent about this site at first,but much to my suprise,I was very much impressed.First by the timely reply to my emails by Tish,and how helpful she was with everything,and then with how fantastic the house itself was once we got down there.Everything was clean,and well stocked.We really enjoyed the outside shower.and the bar glasses came in handy:)There was plenty to do inthe area,like the u.s.s. battleship north carolina,the aquariam,the orton house(a old rice plantaion) and our favorite thing was the fishing trip we went on.poor kids got sick but thats ok,its all about the experience.and we caught a ton of fish.Let us not forget that we did get to bring along our dear furry friend with us who had a blast chasing beach chickens and waves.It was our first family vacation and im sure it wont be our last,were planning on coming back next year.All our best to you Tish thanks for such a great time.Hope to see you soon.
The Huffords |
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Melissa M. Hufford, Derry,Pa
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| 03/19/08 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place to come to for relaxation and recharging the batteries. The beach house is great and very well equipped. Pet friendly so we can bring our little ones. The beach is a stone through away and beautiful. Even with all the beach walking, I gained 3 pounds from the delicious food in the area. If I could rate this house and the service, I would give it a A1. We will come back soon. |
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Hans Karrais
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| 03/19/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed at this beautiful cottage from March 8-17. We would have loved to have stayed longer!! Next year hopefully we can! You can see the ocean from the from sunroom area and of course hear it, the house is wonderful,well equiped, and the owner is great to work with, what more could you want! Oh I know, that it is pet friendly so Snoopy and Bitzy could come with, I don't vacation without them, so would not have had the joy of staying there if it was not pet friendly! We certainly hope to come back next year! |
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Hans and Kathy Karrais, Morristown,Tn, USA |
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| 10/12/07 |
Positive
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| My husband and I celebrated the recent publication of my first book with a relaxing vacation at Tish's cottage. This location is exactly what I'm talking about in my book! Modest and unassuming on the outside, the beautifully-decorated interior is a veritable treasure trove of convenience and comfort, located only a short walk from both the beach and lake. As recommended in my book, we traveled in the off-season when the water was still warm,the weather still lovely, and the area quiet and uncrowded. In Tish's cottage, we found the perfect spot - all the elegance of a beach "villa" at the price a family of middle class income, (including pets!), could afford. I only wish I had discovered this spot before my book was published. Tish, there is definitely a spot for you in my next travel book! Gerri Snyder, author of Tales and Tidbits for the Tireless Tourist: How to Pursue Your Travel Dreams on a Middle Class Family Income. |
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Gerri and John Snyder, Midlothian, VA |
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| 08/19/07 |
Positive
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We really enjoyed staying here and it was wonderful to be able to bring our dogs. The house was very clean, well maintained and had all the conveniences of home (including a high speed internet connection so we were able to get some work done).
One of the most pleasant surprises was how comfortable the beds were. I'm always afraid of getting stuck on an old, uncomfortable mattress, but the mattresses felt new and were in great shape.
There was plenty to do in the area. We spent time on the beach, walking our dogs in the nearby park and spending some time in Wilmington. There are a lot of good restaurants nearby, our favorite was the Tuscan Grill.
On top of it all Tish was very accommodating and easy to work with. Thank you for letting us rent your beach home and bring our dogs. We look forward to returning next year! |
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Anonymous, Cary, NC
919-460-0055 |
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| 07/06/07 |
Positive
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Just a perfect place in the perfect setting. Carolina Beach Lake was perfect for early morning walks and the 4th of July fireworks were awesome. This truly was a great place to stay, and close to everything by feet or by vehicle. Thanks for allowing pets, it really helps to make the vacation enjoyable and that outside shower, nothing like getting clean in nature. This was my first trip to Carolina Beach and won't be my last at the beach and hopefully not the last time we rent this cottage. Our entire vacation was PERFECT. Thanks again!
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Tammy, Rodney, & Maggie, Franklinton, NC |
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| 05/16/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed for a long weekend with our two little boys and our little girl/dog. It was perfect for us. Very spacious and with all of the amenities. We hope to stay there again sometime but for a longer visit. Great time for us!! |
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Anonymous, York, SC |
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| 03/21/07 |
Positive
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My husband and I, and our little dogs spent a little over a week here, and since we have been renting private homes or cottages, this is the BEST!! Beautifully decorated, very clean, and has everything you could possibly want! It was also the 1st private home that furnished the linens, paper products ect. It is a very charming home! We really hope we will be able to return for more vacations here! The fenced in yard is great too!
Hans and Kathryn Karrais |
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Anonymous |
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| 03/10/07 |
Positive
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| We have made the trip to Carolina Beach from Ontario twice to stay in this house. It has every convenience we require and feels like a home away from home. We love the fenced yard for our dog and walking on the beach, around the lake and at the beautiful nearby State Park. We stayed three weeks and still felt there was much left to explore.We highly recommend this destination. |
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Irene and Glyn Holmes |
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| 12/04/06 |
Positive
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| We had a great time at your house. It was so clean and welcoming. The beach was awesome and the sunrise was amazing! We were so glad we could bring our dog, Alex, with us. We all had a great time! Thanks Again! |
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Duer Family, Cary, NC |
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| 11/03/06 |
Positive
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We had a fantastic time. The house was wonderful. Thanks for opening your home to pets. It was so much more fun having the doodles with us, rather than leaving them in a kennel.
Izzy and Foster had a great time playing on the beach, as well as in the house!
Hope to visit again in the near future! |
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Poniatowski Family, Pilesgrove NJ |
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| 07/25/06 |
Positive
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| We've stayed here for several years in a row and keep coming back - all the way from Wisconsin. This is the best location you can ask for and the pictures do not do the house justice. Couldn't ask for a better person to rent from. We look forward to this every year. |
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Heidi Swenson, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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| 04/18/05 |
Positive
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| We absolutely loved Tish's beach house! My husband and I kept talking about how it was perfect for us and our dog. Although we did not have the best weather in the world, we did not care since we had such a beautiful, cozy place to stay. I would highly recommend this house to anyone! |
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Julie Hoover, Winston-Salem, NC
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| 04/15/05 |
Positive
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| We had such a great visit! The house had all the amenities we could ask for, and the fenced yard and porch were especially nice for the dog. We really enjoyed eating at Freddies (Kure Beach), as well as the Pier House (also Kure Beach). The beachfront at Fort Fisher was clean and well-kept, and we were able to bring the dog. She wasn't welcome at many of the other beaches at the time we visited...We would highly recommend Tish's cottage, and would definitely come again! |
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June & Carl Muldner, Endicott, NY
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| 08/18/04 |
Positive
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We were very surprised at the house when we arrived. It is so spacious, modern, and beautifully decorated that the pictures do not do it justice. The fenced in backyard was an added convenience, since I brought my dog.
The location was excellent - only a few steps to a beautiful, uncrowded beach. We did not get to all the attractions/restaurants we wanted to - just ran out of time. We'll definitely be back. |
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Anonymous, Stratford, WI
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| 08/13/04 |
Positive
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| This cottage exceeded my expectations! It is beautifully decorated, and spacious. The pictures do not do it justice. The cottage location offers easy access to not only a nice stretch of beach on either end of the block, but also to the very appealing community lake with paddle boats and walking path. Whether we wanted to play outside or in, amenities were available to support both. We truly enjoyed ourselves, and will have wonderful memories of this cottage forever. I am looking forward to returning again sometime. |
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Anonymous, Raleigh, NC
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| 07/21/04 |
Positive
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| The house is beautifully decorated. All of our needs were met and exceeded. It is conveniently located near the beach and numerous activities (like Fort Fisher and the aquarium). The fenced in yard is ideal for families with children. We were pleasantly surprised with the spacious rooms and amenities this house provides. Our whole family had a wonderful time and we are looking forward to coming back again. Thanks!! |
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Rick&Diana Wakefield, Lenoir,N.C.
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| 07/18/04 |
Positive
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| This was our first vacation in the Wilmington, NC area and won't be our last! We loved Carolina Beach because of its small town atmosphere and friendly people. The house is gorgeous and beautifully furnished. It is very close to the beach--just across a lightly traveled back street and between two piers. We enjoyed everything about our week at the beach and can't wait to return next year. |
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Anonymous, West Milton, Ohio
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| 07/17/04 |
Positive
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| Pictures do not do this cottage justice, it's even more beautiful in person. We truly had all the comforts of home while we stayed there, and all the litle extras really made our vacation special. |
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Tamara Watley
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| 07/16/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I have really enjoyed having guests in my home-away-from home this summer. Thanks to all of you!
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