10% Off Bookings made by April 30th - Excellent Location Wonderful Cottage - 1 Block From Everything - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1200 square feet

Sleeps 6; 3 Bedrooms: Bedroom #1 (Queen with EnSuite - Shower), Bedroom #2 (Queen); Hall Bath (Shower); Bedroom #3 (Queen with EnSuite – Shower, Private Entrance); Intelligent TVs; Washer/Dryer; Gas Grille; Short Walk to Shopping, Eateries, Art Galleries, Parks, Museums & the Visitor Center; 15-min. drive to Oak Island.

Tidewater Cottage is located in one of the most striking neighborhoods in Southport. Extensive Live Oaks & Magnolias shade the streets whispering, “North is a direction. South is a lifestyle.”

Southport is a walking town. Within a short walk are eateries from breakfast, lunch, coffee & a muffin to seafood with a view & modren dinner. In the heart of Southport, you can visit various gorgeous parks, art galleries, museums, the visitor center & impressive stores. One could spend an entire day browsing all the unique little stores. 2 short blocks down the sidewalk await swings to sit & watch as the cargo ships enter the mouth of the Cape Fear River headed to the Port of Wilmington. Feel the healing salubrious breezes Southport is known for. Walk the river beach. Southport hosts a number of festivals during the year. A short 15-min. drive & your toes are in the sand on Oak Island or Caswell Beach. Oak Island also has a wide variety of cuisines & stores to discover. 15 mins. the other direction & you can stroll the colonial streets of Old Brunswick Town. The Cape Fear River made this town a port long before Wilmington became one. It’s all a part of the Tidewater Cottage experience.

Enter to the open concept living & dining areas. Watch your favorite shows on the Big Screen TV while calming on the comfortable seating. Play games or assemble puzzles on the enormous coffee table. You can prepare snacks to dinners in the entirely outfitted kitchen with an eat-in breakfast area. Bedroom #1 (King, EnSuite - Shower) & Bedroom #2 (Queen), Hall Bathroom (Shower) are within the bungalow. Full-sized Washer & Dryer will keep your swimsuits fresh for the next day in the sun & sand. In the backyard, with a private entrance & past the sea turtle cutout shutters, lies a bungalow within a bungalow. Bedroom #3 (Queen) has an EnSuite (Shower) & is your own private hideaway.

Bring one of the included beach reads, numerous about our little town & relax on the air-conditioned sun porch during the heat of the day. In the evenings under the ambiance of the Edison Lights, bring your favorite drink on the back deck & ponder the fun day you had. On the huge gas grille, prepare your fresh seafood (caught on one of the local piers / charters or bought from the seafood purveyor 2 blocks away). The gorgeously landscaped grassed yard is where you’ll want to play any lawn games you brought.

So close to the Cape Fear River, the Old Yacht Basin & the Southport Marina, you are around plenty of areas to watch the tides rise & fall. At Tidewater Cottage you watch as memorable moments are made.


**This property is 100% pet complimentary and smoke complimentary, no exceptions. Failure to follow this rule will result in added costs/ costs for remediation. Cost is at discretion of property manager.

About the Area

Located in Southport, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach, while North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

How to get the best Southport vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer vacations during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Southport. To get the best value, try shifting your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites frequently offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitor guide magazines have money saving offers on nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

How to select the best vacation home:

• First, have your group commit to vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. 10% Off Bookings made by April 30th - Excellent Location Wonderful Cottage - 1 Block From Everything has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, contact the host before you reserve the home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Allowable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the owner about pet restrictions before booking.
• Is your family looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.

More considerations for your visit:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. Store the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of concerns.
• Keep the property locked while you're out! Don't let crooks spoil your holiday.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your stay, inspect for any problem areas during arrival. Contact the host immediately to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great reviews to propel new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.