Small cottage with big character and exceptional ocean views - Vacation rental home in Wrightsville Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 3
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1200 square feet

An adorable modest bungalow in the heart of Wrightsville Beach- this 2 bed/ 2 bath home offers unobstructed ocean vistas from the broad covered porch. The same porch also affords some exceptional NC people watching opportunities as it is located on a pedestrian thoroughfare. The home is about 100 steps to the beach- with a frequently decent surf break. It is also within walking distance to the stores, eateries, and bars of our thumping tiny town. This is an ideal property to experience the vibrancy and down-home spirit of a true North Carolina beach lifestyle .

About the Area

Located in Wrightsville Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mayfaire Town Center and The Cotton Exchange. Aussie Island Surf Shop and Cape Fear Paddleboarding are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Wrightsville Beach rental home booking tips:

How to get the best value:

• To get the best value, try shifting your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers often offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides which will include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning and picking the perfectrental home:

• First and foremost, have your group decide on the best dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family needs. Small cottage with big character and exceptional ocean views has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually accessible on booking pages. If not, email the property management company before reserving the home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches. You will need to determine what is best for your trip.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or might be applied to your invoice.

During your stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your . Store the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• During arrival, document any issues with the property and immediately alert the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would back home.
• Just prior to departing, take a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget anything. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, ensure that you take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on good ratings to compel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.