Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast

The Beacon House is a perfect solution for a family reunion or large group gathering. Our main Inn has 7 bedrooms with queen beds, and we also offer a 2 and 3 bedroom cottage on-site for families with pets or small children. You can rent any combination of buildings and arrange packages to include breakfasts, private dinners, or on-site catered meals ranging from seafood extravaganzas to pig roasts! We'll do whatever we can to make sure you have an effortless, enjoyable experience! Our Inn is meant to be comfortable and relaxing; we invite your family to come and curl up on our couch or hang out on our verandahs and do nothing but enjoy your stay!

Need some R & R for your employees? A place where everyone can unwind and think? The Beacon House is a great solution for your next corporate outing. Our main Inn has 7 bedrooms with queen beds and we also offer a 2 and 3 bedroom cottage. You can rent any combination of buildings and arrange packages to include breakfasts and even catered meals ranging from seafood extravaganzas to pig roasts! Our generous front verandahs provide a great location for idea brainstorming sessions, sales meetings and even meals while enjoying the sounds of the ocean! We can offer you local discounts for group rentals on bikes, kayaks, or other team-building outdoor activities! Please let us know what you'd like and we'll be happy to arrange it for you!

When it's time for revelry, there are party cruises, shopping and attractions galore, including a state park where you can wind your way through nature trails in search of the rare indigenous Venus Flytrap. Step back in time at a Civil War battlefield and museum, or while away hours at the Aquarium's state-of-the-art ocean and Cape Fear River habitats. Fishing is a major activity in Carolina Beach and anglers can test their skill on piers, in the surf or on deep-sea charters. Annual festivals include the Island of Lights Holiday Flotilla (lighted boat parade) and the Beach Blast Music Festival.

Across the river on Eagles Island rests the majestic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, a restored World War II memorial. There are also other museums for children, fine art lovers, railroad and history buffs, including North Carolina's oldest history museum.

Just minutes from the beaches, Wilmington's picturesque riverfront emerges from the Cape Fear River. Gracing its banks is one of the state's largest historic districts, numbering approximately 230 blocks. Downtown Wilmington is a place where revitalization has proceeded with honor, dignity and respect, preserving the social and artistic heritage of days gone by. See the historic district's mansions and landmark buildings via horse-drawn trolley or carriage tour, riverboat cruise, restored trolley car, or take a walking tour given by some of the port city's most intriguing residents.

Our main Inn has 7 bedrooms with Queen beds, and a 2 and 3 bedroom cottages are each available (at an additional fee) for families with small children or pets. Our rooms range from a Whirlpool suite to a 2-BR Romance Suite, which provides some additional room for lengthier stays. You can rent any combination of buildings and choose packages that include a full southern breakfast, private dinners, or onsite catering that range from seafood extravaganzas to pig roasts!

We'll do whatever we can to make sure you have an effortless experience that exceeds your expectations! Our Inn is meant to be comfortable and relaxing; we invite you to bring family and friends and curl up on our couch or hang out on our verandas, and do nothing but visit and enjoy your stay on Pleasure Island!

Overnight Guests: We can accommodate 24-26 guests using the Inn and 2 cottages. The Inn itself can sleep 14-16.

Common Areas: The Inn has 2 front verandahs, which can be used for intimate dinners. The dining room can also accommodate smaller gatherings such as lunches and showers.

Costs: Room rates are as listed for specific dates and there will be an additional charge for any special service your group requires.

The Beach: We are across the road from the beach, you just have to walk out the front door, to the left and walk across the wooden "walk-over" to get your feet in the sand. Or you can sit on the front porch - with a little breeze the sand will come to you! Location: We are 20 minutes south of Wilmington located on Pleasure Island. Coming into Wilmington on either 40, 74/76, or 17 - one road leads to us! College Rd, turns into Carolina Beach Road, which brings you to Snow's Cut Bridge and right into Carolina Beach. Cooking: We provide all the linens and kitchen essentials in the Cottages, and guests are welcome to cook in any of them. However, cooking is not allowed in the Main house. We do have a full size refrigerator available for guest use.

We will provide a full, southern breakfast each morning for Inn guests, and can make arrangements for Cottage guests at an additional minimal charge. Other meals can be catered such as receptions, rehearsal dinners, or lunches

Weddings can be performed on the Beach with an independent minister/priest/etc…
We can host the wedding at the Inn using the front Main stairs.
A tent and chairs may be set up in the front parking pad to accommodate up to 30 guests.

You do not have to be a North Carolina Resident to be married here, but you do need a license. It may be issued by the Register of Deeds office in any county in North Carolina. Once issued, the marriage license is valid for 60 days. There is no waiting period, physical exam, or blood test required.

In New Hanover County, Marriage License Applications are taken from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at the Branch of Vital Records Department Office located at 24 N. Third St. which is in the basement of the restored Courthouse, Room 101. The phone number is 910-341-4538.

The fee for a marriage license is currently $50. Certified copies are $10 each. All three of the following forms of identification are required for both the Bride and Groom.

• Valid driver's license or DMV picture ID card
• Certified copy of birth certificate
• Valid Social Security card
• All applicants under 18 years of age must have parental consent.
• If you have been divorced in the last 60 days you should bring your divorce papers.

Kure Beach allows weddings on the Beach. However, no chairs or tents are permitted. Parking is scarce. If more information is needed, please call the police department at 910-458-7586.

Fort Fisher Historic Park has a gazebo on the ocean which is available for weddings. Please call 910-458-5538 for availability. A $100 donation is requested for the use of the Gazebo. A $25. deposit is needed for signs showing the Gazebo is closed to the Public for a private wedding. There is free parking at this location.

Fort Fisher State Park located next to the Aquarium is also a possibility. Once you pass the "rocks" at the Ft. Fisher Historic Park, you are on State Park land. To be married along this strip of beach, there is a $30 fee and you need to fill out a Special Activity form which is available at the State Park. Please call 910-458-5798 for more information.